FS2002/FS2004 HAF F-16 VIPER

This is an all NEW Gmax model of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in a Greek air force paint scheme. Features include multiple loadouts, Max animation, dynamic shine, wing vapor effect, and a Virtual Cockpit. There is no 2D panel, but the panel.cfg I have included is made to work seamlessly with Eric Ma...

This is an all NEW Gmax model of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, in a Greek air force paint scheme. Features include multiple loadouts, Max animation, dynamic shine, wing vapor effect, 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. 8.4 MG Author: Kirk Olsson.

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File Contents

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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
Greek Viper.jpg	07.03.03	20.34 kB
gforce.xml	08.03.03	265 B
ALT aircraft.cfg	09.08.03	0 B
Alternate aircraft.cfg INFO..txt	07.02.03	563 B
Documentation	09.08.03	0 B
aliasing sound.cfg.log	08.06.03	937 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
Greek Viper.air	04.10.03	10.71 kB
model.1	09.09.03	0 B
Greek Viper.mdl	09.09.03	1.92 MB
Model.cfg	06.30.03	28 B
model.GBU	09.10.03	0 B
Greek Viper.mdl	09.10.03	3.10 MB
Model.cfg	07.01.03	30 B
model	09.09.03	0 B
Greek Viper.mdl	09.09.03	2.79 MB
Model.cfg	06.30.03	28 B
panel	09.08.03	0 B
panel.cfg	07.04.03	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	05.29.03	128.07 kB
decal2.bmp	05.29.03	128.07 kB
decal3.bmp	05.29.03	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.BMP	05.30.03	682.74 kB
fuseb.bmp	05.29.03	682.74 kB
glass_t.bmp	08.02.03	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	05.29.03	170.74 kB
patch.bmp	06.01.03	42.74 kB
patch2.bmp	06.11.03	2.07 kB
pilot.bmp	10.24.02	682.74 kB
pylons.bmp	05.29.03	682.74 kB
ring.bmp	09.18.02	170.74 kB
SILVER.BMP	10.09.02	42.74 kB
tail.bmp	05.29.03	682.74 kB
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
known issues and frame rate performance.log	09.12.03	2.32 kB
Aircraft.cfg	09.15.03	16.52 kB
Aircraft.cfg	09.15.03	15.41 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
pilot.jpg	07.03.03	31.51 kB
VRcockpit.JPG	07.03.03	26.88 kB
installation and directions.log	09.24.03	2.82 kB
installation and directions.log	09.24.03	2.82 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt	10.29.13	959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url	01.22.16	52 B

Editorial

The HAF F-16 Viper is an aircraft that I have always had a fair amount of time for, albeit an aircraft I have never flown too much in my time within flight simulator. When I decided to grab this version of the aircraft for FSX, though, I was interested to see what Kirk Olsson – a renowned designer in the community – would be capable of putting together here.

The Design

The first thing that immediately sprung to mind for me when flying around was just how detailed the aircraft was in comparison to other versions of the HAF F-16 Viper I have used in the past. The fact that it was made in Gmax probably helped this, as the model carries many realistic little features and add-ons that many designers might not have bothered trying to include in the mod. It uses a Greek Air Force paint scheme, too, which was a nice little add-on for me as I never had much time with the Hellenic air forces in the past.

This made a big difference for me, and the fact that it comes with multiple loadouts to pick from made it much easier to fly around with. I could choose a design that looked and fitted my own choices and requirements, helping me feel far more in line and in control of the flight I was about to engage on.

With a new range of animations included alongside an intentional dynamic shine and wing vapor effect, this has all of the design elements needed to truly enjoy the design side of things. The animations look brilliant and they give you a really impressive take on the way that this aircraft acts when it has pushed into action.

However, it does lack a 2D panel but if you use the included panel.cfg file you can make sure that it works perfectly in tune with the panels made by Eric Marciano. These are freeware and can be picked up from here – I strongly recommend that you consider doing so!

The Flight

The best thing about this mod, though, was just how accurate the flights seemed to be.

The virtual cockpit here is very detailed and easy to get to grips with but it also ensures that you can fly with extra precision and control than ever before. It makes sure that you have use of the right flight dynamics so that if you are used to spending time with the HAF F-16 Viper that it feels just as it should.

Backed up further by the virtual cockpit (although it does need Eric Marciano’s panels to make it fly at its best) the aircraft feels about as authentic as you’re likely to find. There are many detailed included in here which will really help you appreciate and grow to love the idea of flying this aircraft around.

I would be quite happy to recommend this to anyone who needs it, so you should give it a try if you are interested in military aviation for sure.

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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