Aero Fly Deluxe - New Version
 

I saw it in a German Modelling magazine. Anyone know about it ? It is the new version of Aero Fly Pro.

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hello,

please get an look at the other thread with "aerofly professional deluxe is coming soon"

yes is an new version !!!

look on www.rc-sim.com into our forum you'll find any pics from the new simulator !!!!

have fun
flyingbaer
rc-sim teammember

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We will start taking orders this Monday on first come first serve. There will be an upgrade version available, however no details have been given. With new and improved physics, especially on the smaller birds, this should be VERY interesting!

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The long awaited AEROFLY PROFESSIONAL DELUXE (USB)
Initially we will only be getting the interface version. The Game Commander version is probably not available before January 2005. the most popular features of the previous Aerofly have been retained.

New Features:

· Over 12 unique airfields (several of them with stunningly realistic 360 degree photographic sceneries

· Superbly detailed 3-D indoor scenery for use with Shock and Slow Flyers

· Over 50 extremely detailed models (gas and electric powered) including 3-D Aerobats, TOC torque machines, Biplanes, Helicopters, Jets (incl. a Harrier), Slow, Park and Shock Flyers, Gliders, Slope Soarers and more.

· The most realistic simulation for 3-D flying

· Incredible flight performance due to our new Physics and Flight Code

· Real environment reflection mapping for stunningly realistic model presentations (scenery is reflected from the model surface)

· Fog and smoke simulation (fully customizable)

· New lighting effects like sunlight reflections

· Superior wind modeling. The terrain shape is taken into account when computing wind, turbulence and thermals

· Cockpit mode with real instruments

· Practice free-style with music

· The best collision detection in an R/C flight simulator

· Autorotation practice for model helicopters

· 3-D Doppler Sound Effect (even on gliders!)

· Absolutely realistic ground handling

· Break-apart aircraft feature (during extremely high G maneuvers or crashes)

· USB interface for your own transmitter or with the Game Commander

· 4-channel Game Commander with additional 2 switches and an analog channel

· Easy Plug & Play installation: no calibration or drivers required

· Split screen capability

· Competition events such as drag racing, pylon racing, balloon popping, spot-landing

· Multi-window picture-in-picture viewing

· Scale-like operating retracts and sweep wings


Aerofly Professional Deluxe (interface version) 179.00 (first quantities late November)

Aerofly Professional Deluxe (Game Commander version) 229.00 (Jan. 2005)

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As you can tell AFP Deluxe has also concentrated on the 3D models as well as the photo realistic models. Personally I like the 3D worlds better then the photo real worlds, I've been a gamer for many years and that's just the way I like it better.

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can you collide with the objects in the photo sceneries? and is there multiplayer? and can you go behind an object in the photo sceneries?

curious becuz i am interested in buying

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any idea if all the downloadable airplanes currently available will also work in Deluxe......


darn...I think I just drooled on my keyboard waiting for this release!:D

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Mudsurfer: If this is comparible to XTR you SHOULD be able to do everything in the photo scenaries. It just that they use the photos as the opbject.

XTR graphics were well good, so frikin realistic the shadows and all, hope deluxe is just as.

shahid

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Yes all current planes work with AFP. They have improved the physics engine, not the models. I just can't imagine what an improved physics engine is going to be like. I'm as excited as any of your are to get it going. That gym and Shocky's looks awesome.

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and you can make your own planes right? and download new ones for free?

sorry for all the questions, but im trying to decide between AFPD and G3

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I was on the Ipacs web page; they said that they are working on how the upgrade is going to work. They mentioned that it would be $80 Euro which converts to $103.00 US.
To upgrade you would need to send your original AFP disk (NOT THE UPGRADE DISK) and the old interface cable for the upgrade. I have no problem with that as this is a lot better than upgrading to G3 for a $50.00 credit. LeeU

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found out about the infront or behind objects thing...
http://www.rcsites.net/mudsurfer234/...bjekte_02.jpeg

http://www.rcsites.net/mudsurfer234/...bjekte_01.jpeg


almost looks like you can do both

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Mudsurfer,
Where did you get those screen shots from. LeeU

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the rc-sim.de forum can't tell what they saying cuz i didn't learn that much german, but i know they said you could change it

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[X(][X(][X(][X(] i think i need a new PC......i need this! does anyone know what the requirements will be?/???

the indoor scenery looks more liek the old style graphics, i hope the shocks fly better than the downloadable ones!

however, i hope the upgrade isnt expencive, the original AFP burnt a big hole in my wallet, i hope this one doesnt[:o]

RE: Aero Fly Deluxe - New Version
 

hi,

tzhis pics was an question what can do the new programm.....
this pics are an fake !

please look this scrennshots
http://www.strein.com/oliver/AFPD/AFPD4.jpg
this o ne is an originalscreenshot !!!

greetings from germany
flyingbaer

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Flyingbaer, thanks for the clarification

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I did notice if you look at the pics that Mudsurfer got from the rc-sim.de website one can tell that the shadows and the blades line up with the tables and white post in the back ground in both pics, it looks like the fence was moved and not the heli. LeeU

RE: Aero Fly Deluxe - New Version
 

We are going to start taking orders in just a few more days or less. We want to make sure we have all the accurate information before we post it all.

Price for new AFP Deluxe USB Interface MSRP is $179.95.
Price for new AFP Deluxe USB Commander MSRP is $219.95.

AeroFlyPro.com is going to take pre-orders at $169.95 and $209.95.

There is a new Commander controller that rivals G3 with 6 or 7 channels and knob for flaps/nozzle the G3 version.

You can hook the Commander directly to your USB, there is no daisy-chaining like in G3.

Still have no final details on upgrade pricing or details. Should be coming soon.

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$103 for an upgrade sounds like a lot of money to me. Seems to me they could/would do better for existing customers.

I am not inclined to upgrade at this rate, but I do like AFP. I just do not feel the extras are worth $103.

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I feel the same way . It's about $ 130.00 CDN for an upgrade
IMO , Its a little too steep
AFP sells for $ 189.00 CDN

Fred..

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I agree too. If they have not made it easier to adjust the model parameters and paint the skins and such I think I will hold off unless I can upgrade and get the controller for a fair price.

It's really not much better than the rumored $50 G3 rebate that I heard about, and if I need to send my original disk and interface back I will be dead in the water until they turn it around. They need to sharpen their pencil a bit.

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could i use the G2 controller on AFPD? and set as a joystick like they say to do in AFP?

Thanks,
Scott

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I just learned about aero fly..I have been using the g2 and enjoyed it .then realflight comes out with G3..Soooooo I contacted them and I gather I have to buy a new system (G3) and get a 50 dollar rebate ..wellllll,I am looking at 3D flying and I like what I see with aero and likely will invest in aero fly..I suspect alot of G2 pilots will discover this great software and switch..I realize realflight will have 3D as well but I love the graphics on aero..I amassuming that I can get usb with the deluxe version??and if I get the 139 dollar version as long as I buy the interface cable to go with my futaba radios I can use it right????

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are there the 3D sceneries in AFPD? like the pic of the shockflyers? i don't really care for the photo sceneries, i like the 3D scenreies better, but i haven't seen any outdoor 3D scenes yet, only the indoor.

Thanks,
Scott

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Yes you are right.

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Mudsurfer and cloudancer,
I had G2 and all the add ons until I purchased AFP. I sold my G2 2 weeks later. Aircraft actually fly like real airplanes in AFP, I could always tweak G2 to approximate flying , but thats not what I'm after. I fly only 3D airplanes so flight physics are a lot more important to me than the person that flys the pattern so to speak. Mudsurfer you said that you don't really need photo sceneries, I'm with you, AFP 3D scenes are crisp and clean, I turn off the clouds for higher FPS. As far as the price I think one needs to put in perspective that G2 with all 5 add ons will run you around $350.00, I purchased my original AFP for $139.00 plus $103.00 (that $103 came from overseas, it could be a little more here as they have not released it yet) thats still a lot less for AFP G2 and add ons even if the price is $125.00 for the upgrade that is still only $265.00 and I get a lot of airplanes for FREE, as a matter of fact I can get more airplanes for free than the entire 5 add ons that one has to buy for RF. Just my 2 cents. LeeU

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i still wanna know if there are any 3D sceneries on AFPD, i don't really go for the photo screneries,


come on Dion, still not talkin to me? but truthfully, i was not informed about the katana's being delayed, i never received any emails or anything, sorry but the plane is GREAT, well worth wait, thanks alot OMP! very very nice plane


Thanks again,
Scott

RE: Aero Fly Deluxe - New Version
 

Scott you can clearly see the indoor scenery is a normal 3D scenery. I highly doubt Ipacs would discard them completely. I'll bet a smoke that there is at least one normal 3D outdoor scenerie as well. And besides how are you going to get around it? G3 and XTR uses photoreal now? It's the new thing and I doubt it's going to go away. I hate photoreal as well except if it's done properly. And well judging from the AFP D screen shots they are. Then all is kewl.

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Scott I'll talk to anyone that wants to be talked too. This love us one day, hate us the next doesn't cut it with me. You knew very well what was going on with the Katanas. I updated the website and our forums with all the info when it came to us. You seemed to be the only person out of the very many who pre-ordered who was without a clue of when they were coming in. But I'm glad you like it.

BTW here is a link to Ikarus' website if you decide to purchase AFP Deluxe.
http://www.ikarus-usa.com

RE: Aero Fly Deluxe - New Version
 

Here is the "what's new" for AFP Deluxe. I've been updating AeroFlyPro.Com as the information has been coming in.


Here is what's new from the current version of AFP:

- 3 Photo sceneries with a fixed viewer position.
- 3 new 3D sceneries. One of them is an indoor gym!
- 55 models in total; Shockflyers, Eco7, 33% Christen Eagle, Trainer, 3D heli, EC-135, MD-900, Airbus 320, Zlin, Learjet, Cap21, Bell UH-1, Schweizer Helicopter, Ventus glider, Zlin50
- Glider sound when you do a flyby
- Improved ground handling
- Fog for 3D sceneries
- Back light effects in the photo sceneries
- USB Cable
- Slightly changed "easy setup" mode
- Incredible flight performance of our new Physics and Flight code!

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Thanks for the info Dion!

If I understand it correctly I may eventually be able to upgrade by sending back my CD and interface and get a new Deluxe CD and interface for about 100 bucks? Will we be able to upgrade to the controller version if we have only the interface version?

Please let us know ASAP. My kids are asking for Christmas ideas! ;)

Thanks,
Chuck

RE: Aero Fly Deluxe - New Version
 

I just placed my order for Aerofly Pro Deluxe. It is supposed to ship late November.

RE: Aero Fly Deluxe - New Version
 

So far the details I have you have you mail back the Original CD and Interface. You keep the dongle adapter and the Expansion Pack. You will then get a new CD and new USB Interface cable in return. When this is going to happen we have no idea.

The target price for the upgrade is going to be between 80-100 USD.

Also all current AFP aircraft and scenery will work in the AFP Deluxe.

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:DOrdered mine last night!!! Thanks Deon! I can not wait to try it. After all this time on G-2 i was about to purchace G-3 and after seeing this and reading about 1000 great posts from AFP users the vid's finally sold me. Perfect timing too... I have a New Laptop(desktop replacement coming Dec. 1,) with all the newest stuff so it should run great! Can't wait! Aftertall with 4 or better months of snow coming out here it is all i will have besides my foamie's to give me my "fix"!:) Latter. Dave.

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Dion,
Strike what I said a few post back about I would pay $125.00 for the update, $80.00 to $100.00 is a killer deal. At $169.95 for the full up version G2 users almost break even between G3 and the new AFP even with the $50.00 rebate for G2. LeeU

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i just ordered mine, hopefully be here late november...

Looks good, can't wait, really hoping that the RF controller works

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Mudsurfer,
Don't worry about your controller working, before I sold my G2 I was using my controller with "NO" problems at all. LeeU

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can i use all the functions? 3 way switch and dial and other switches?

and all i gotta do is set it as a joystick? sounds like i can use the PS2 controller i got for my computer too

Thanks,
Scott

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Scott, you could use your own Tx. Which one do you have ? I use my 9C with my AFP , ahem.... and soon AFPD

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Your G2 transmitter works just like your real transmitter. I was going to buy a cheap JR radio so I would not use up my JR 8103, I checked with Horizon Hobbies about using it with a sim all the time and they said to use it as the only thing that will wear out is the gimbals and they run $50.00 for replacement. I really like using the sim with my real radio as I think it helps for actual flying. LeeU