FS2002/FS2004 THUNDERBIRD

This is an all NEW Gmax model of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in a Thunderbird paint scheme. Features include Max animation, dynamic shine, and a Virtual Cockpit. There is no 2D panel, but the panel.cfg I have included is made to work seamlessly with Eric Marciano's freeware F-16 panel. I strongly r...

This is an all NEW Gmax model of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in a Thunderbird paint scheme. Features include Max animation, dynamic shine, and a Virtual Cockpit. There is no 2D panel, but the panel.cfg I have included is made to work seamlessly with Eric Marciano's freeware F-16 panel. I strongly recommend you get this panel. As my Virtual Cockpit requires several of the gauges from it. View the Text Documents I've included for detail's on where and how to get this panel. GMAX F-16 model by Kirk Olsson. 6 MG Author: Kirk Olsson File: Thunderbird.ZIP.

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Filename/Directory	File Date	File Size
fx_kbeacongreen.fx	10.17.02	3.03 kB
fx_kbeaconred.fx	10.17.02	3.03 kB
fx_kbeaconwhite.fx	01.16.03	1.09 kB
fx_kcontrail.fx	12.06.02	1.17 kB
fx_kLVIPER.fx	11.05.02	1.24 kB
fx_knavgre.fx	06.03.02	4.55 kB
fx_knavred.fx	10.17.02	4.55 kB
fx_knavwhi.fx	08.08.01	2.99 kB
fx_kstrobe.fx	06.03.02	2.46 kB
fx_ktchdwn.fx	05.09.03	2.32 kB
fx_kvapor.fx	06.26.03	3.63 kB
fx_kvapor_alt.fx	06.26.03	10.71 kB
fx_kVbeacon.fx	10.17.02	3.04 kB
fx_kvclight.fx	10.19.02	1.30 kB
fx_viperexhaust.fx	04.30.03	1.29 kB
keffect	07.02.03	0 B
viper_HUD_ADI.GAU	02.09.02	310.50 kB
thunder.JPG	07.03.03	20.09 kB
gforce.xml	08.03.03	265 B
Documentation	09.08.03	0 B
DSB_afterburner_ effect.txt	08.02.03	1.33 kB
payload weight's.log	08.10.03	2.23 kB
REPAINTS.txt	09.08.03	227 B
Takeoff and landing tip's.txt	06.11.03	1.12 kB
effect for afterburner	09.08.03	0 B
AFTERBURNER FLAME effect.log	08.06.03	1.07 kB
fx_klight.fx	08.06.03	6.12 kB
glass texture for FS2002	09.08.03	0 B
glass texture for FS2002.log	08.08.03	408 B
glass_t.bmp	03.16.03	85.40 kB
model.1	09.09.03	0 B
Model.cfg	07.02.03	26 B
thunder.mdl	09.09.03	1.71 MB
model	09.09.03	0 B
Model.cfg	07.02.03	26 B
thunder.mdl	09.09.03	2.68 MB
panel	09.08.03	0 B
panel.cfg	08.02.03	8.57 kB
sound	09.08.03	0 B
aliasing sound.cfg.log	08.06.03	937 B
Sound.cfg	01.25.02	30 B
Sound2.cfg	08.06.03	27 B
texture	09.08.03	0 B
bay1.bmp	09.18.02	170.74 kB
bay23.bmp	03.24.03	170.74 kB
burner.bmp	09.28.02	42.74 kB
chrome_l.bmp	10.15.02	85.40 kB
chrome_t.bmp	08.02.03	64.07 kB
decal1.bmp	06.02.03	128.07 kB
decal2.bmp	06.02.03	128.07 kB
decal3.bmp	06.02.03	128.07 kB
decal4.bmp	06.14.03	128.07 kB
doors.bmp	09.18.02	170.74 kB
exhaust.bmp	09.18.02	170.74 kB
feather.bmp	09.27.02	170.74 kB
fuse TOP_l.bmp	06.09.03	2.07 kB
fuse TOP_t.bmp	06.14.03	1.00 MB
fuseb_l.bmp	06.09.03	2.07 kB
fuseb_t.bmp	06.14.03	1.00 MB
glass_t.bmp	08.01.03	64.07 kB
inglass.bmp	10.22.02	170.74 kB
name.bmp	04.01.03	32.07 kB
needle.bmp	10.24.02	42.74 kB
ord.bmp	03.24.03	170.74 kB
panel_l.bmp	10.25.02	1.33 MB
panel_t.bmp	06.25.03	128.07 kB
panel1.bmp	10.09.02	682.74 kB
panel2_l.bmp	10.15.02	341.40 kB
panel2_t.bmp	10.15.02	341.40 kB
panel3_l.bmp	10.23.02	1.33 MB
panel3_t.bmp	10.23.02	682.74 kB
panel4.bmp	06.10.03	170.74 kB
patch.bmp	06.10.03	42.74 kB
patch2.bmp	06.11.03	2.07 kB
pilot.bmp	06.10.03	682.74 kB
pylons.bmp	11.22.02	682.74 kB
ring.bmp	09.18.02	170.74 kB
SILVER.BMP	10.09.02	42.74 kB
tail_l.bmp	06.09.03	2.07 kB
tail_t.bmp	06.14.03	1.00 MB
tankdeca.bmp	09.27.02	42.74 kB
tire_c.bmp	09.13.02	170.74 kB
tire_r.bmp	09.13.02	170.74 kB
tred.bmp	09.14.02	42.74 kB
visor_L.bmp	10.14.02	341.40 kB
visor_t.bmp	09.27.02	341.40 kB
thunder.air	04.10.03	10.71 kB
known issues and frame rate performance.log	09.12.03	2.32 kB
Aircraft.cfg	09.15.03	16.07 kB
f-16 panel download info..log	09.15.03	1.47 kB
f-16 panel download info..log	09.15.03	1.47 kB
AFTERBURNER FLAME effect.log	09.16.03	1.07 kB
aliasing sound.cfg.log	08.06.03	937 B
VRcockpit.JPG	07.03.03	26.88 kB
pilot.jpg	07.03.03	33.10 kB
installation and directions.log	09.24.03	2.45 kB
installation and directions.log	09.24.03	2.45 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B

Editorial

I downloaded this unique take on the Thunderbird to spruce up my old FS2004 models and, I have to say, I was hugely impressed! The developer of this model has done a fine job in making sure that you can get a genuine representation of the old Fighting Falcon, and enjoy using it. This Thunderbird paint scheme is not only really impressive and well-designed but it does a good job of capturing the real quality of the aircraft.

Performance

The first thing to note, though, is how authentic this feels. It comes with a range of professionally designed animations as well as a fresh and charming virtual cockpit which is very easy to use. Not only is this mod exceptionally simple to actually use but it’s also a very simple, effective design that manages itself quite simply when you fly.

Despite being military hardware you should have relatively no problems in getting to grips with how it manages itself in the air, since it is pretty simple to learn how to fly. It comes with plenty of gauges and other useful little features, too, so you should have it relatively easy when it comes to managing the way that it performs.

However, you will need to download a freeware panel that the author makes note of as it’s needed to work with this in 100% compatibility.

Design

The design element, though, is just as impressive. The quality of the dynamic shine on the aircraft, for example, will give you a fair and easy to enjoy look when you look at it from a third person perspective. If you are not sure what you want view you want to use then that is fine; this mod comes with several to pick from. They are all very easy to manage and manipulate in the manner that you wish, giving you a system that is effective and easy despite being so exceptionally advanced.

I would highly recommend that any fans of military hardware check this out as it works exceptionally well. Not only is it easy to manage and control but it gives you plenty of command in terms of what you want to do in the skies.

For a model that is a joy to fly with and very easy to learn how to manage and control with ease, I recommend that you check this out as soon as you possibly can – it’s a fair, honest and fun reflection of the power of the Thunderbird.

Adam McEnroe

Adam McEnroe is a flight sim enthusiast who has been simming since the days of FS95. Adam writes all of the download section editorials after testing each of the files. Adam has extensive knowledge using various flight simulator packages and thoroughly tests the files before writing about them. Adam also like to fly real-world aircraft in his spare time and is training for his PPL.

Should you wish, you can contact Adam via email at adam@flyawaysimulation.com.

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