F-101 "Voodoo" - update of freeware Alphasim model

[Pete_G]

Yesterday Bob Chilco uploaded an update of the old Alphasim F-101 "Voodoo",
now a freeware. With all due respect to Bob, I prefer an earlier one by Rick
Rutherford which has been around for quite a while:

Here's the original alphasim for fs9:
http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/index.php

Here's the update file f101fsx_ud.zip. It is described and accessible here:
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?50024-Alphasim-F-101
There's a download button right there, next to the "ZipDive!" button that
takes you right over to the Avsim location of this update.

Now I did find the update process a little tedious, there are a number of
locations for panel updates. But that's due to the Alphasim fs9 model having
BOTH the f-101B and f-101C, and three different cockpit panels. I'm not
crazy about the choices for the AP and Radio Stack so I substituted some
vintage ones from other 1950's jets.

No version has a top speed as high as the real plane, but Rutherford's is
more stable at high speed (0.8-1.2M), especially if you increase elevator
trim effectives a tiny bit, like 1.02, to eliminate porposing when the AP is
engaged.


-- Pete_G
http://wakefieldjazz.com/

[Walt_M]

Post by Pete_G
Yesterday Bob Chilco uploaded an update of the old Alphasim F-101 "Voodoo",
now a freeware. With all due respect to Bob, I prefer an earlier one by Rick
http://www.virtavia.com/Freeware/index.php
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php?50024-Alphasim-F-101
There's a download button right there, next to the "ZipDive!" button that
takes you right over to the Avsim location of this update.
Now I did find the update process a little tedious, there are a number of
locations for panel updates. But that's due to the Alphasim fs9 model having
BOTH the f-101B and f-101C, and three different cockpit panels. I'm not
crazy about the choices for the AP and Radio Stack so I substituted some
vintage ones from other 1950's jets.
No version has a top speed as high as the real plane, but Rutherford's is
more stable at high speed (0.8-1.2M), especially if you increase elevator
trim effectives a tiny bit, like 1.02, to eliminate porposing when the AP is
engaged.

I was not familiar with the F-101, so you got me reading up on it. As
a result I decided it was just not sexy enough for me. I must be
getting spoiled for choice. :-(

But thanks for the post. I enjoyed doing a bit of reading about this
a/c.

[Pete_G]

Post by Walt_M
I was not familiar with the F-101, so you got me reading up on it. As
a result I decided it was just not sexy enough for me. I must be
getting spoiled for choice. :-(
But thanks for the post. I enjoyed doing a bit of reading about this
a/c.

To be honest, Walt, of the various models, it's actually the reconnaissance
version, the RF-101C that I'm nominating as "sexy"!

http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Magazine%20Documents/2008/May%202008/0508classics.pdf

peteG

[Walt_M]

Post by Pete_G

Post by Walt_M
I was not familiar with the F-101, so you got me reading up on it. As
a result I decided it was just not sexy enough for me. I must be
getting spoiled for choice. :-(
But thanks for the post. I enjoyed doing a bit of reading about this
a/c.

To be honest, Walt, of the various models, it's actually the reconnaissance
version, the RF-101C that I'm nominating as "sexy"!
http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Magazine%20Documents/2008/May%202008/0508classics.pdf

Yep, they earned their stripes. But...

Hijacking a line from Monty Python:
"I don't like them.... they're... too long !!!" :-)))

[Pete_G]

Post by Walt_M

Post by Pete_G
To be honest, Walt, of the various models, it's actually the
reconnaissance
version, the RF-101C that I'm nominating as "sexy"!
http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Magazine%20Documents/2008/May%202008/0508classics.pdf

Yep, they earned their stripes. But...
"I don't like them.... they're... too long !!!" :-)))

Alright.
Well said, as usual, Walt.

peteG