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Icarus Releases Bell X-1

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Piloted by Chuck Yeager, the Bell X-1 was the first plane to break the sound barrier. Now Icarus offers a version for FS2002, FS2004 and CFS2 that includes five liveries and a Chuck Yeager biography. For full details, click on Read More.Icarus releases Bell X-1 Pack, 5 liveries CFS2/FS2004/FS2002 version, multiresolution, virtual cockpit + Bell pack with info about the record tech draws and Chuck Yeager biography, info and:
  • 5 texture sets
  • Info about the record, tech draws and Chuck Yeager biography
  • specular reflectivity (dinamic shine)
  • detailed virtual cockpit clickable with animations
  • 2D panel with gauges
  • 2D panel pop-ups for radio, brakes, engine controls
  • Canopy animation
  • Multiresolution
  • landing light
  • Shock absorber movement
  • Wheel rotation

On October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1 became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound. Piloted by U.S. Air Force Capt. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager, the X-1 reached a speed of 1,127 kilometers (700 miles) per hour.

Now on sale at Icarus at jet section:

http://www.icarusgold.com/Jet.htm

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Ian Stephens is a Flight Simulation enthusiast with a keen interest in aviation and technology. He has been writing for Fly Away Simulation for over 9 years.

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