[...]Alot of the missions are helicopter scenarios, many of which ustilize our new slingload or hydraulic hoist systems (or both). I can tell you it's a blast lifting loads with a cable, so the good news is that we have an awesome and realistic new system for you to play with. The bad news is that it's realistically difficult to pick-up, fly, and place objects. So those of you that are helicopter fans or have newly discovered the fun and challenge of flying helicopters will have some new challenges to explore.[...]Read the full text at P-12C Pilot's post here.
May 29, 2007
FSX Expansion: great news for the rotorheads
It seems us rotorheads are up for a nice treat with FSX's expansion pack:
May 22, 2007
New issue and some changes
We know, we know... We are late. Quite late, actually.
Unfortunately, our commitments don't allow us to focus on the magazine full-time. Priorities take place, and we are forced to delay some stuff - such as Rotorwash.
Due to this unability of maintaining a steady release, Rotorwash will go from a quarterly-released magazine to a "when-it's-ready"-released magazine. This means that we won't be releasing the magazine on January, April, July and October but rather whenever we have the material and the time to release it.
For this we apologize but we don't really have a choice. The other option would be to shut the magazine down which we really don't want to.
Thank you all for your support.
Unfortunately, our commitments don't allow us to focus on the magazine full-time. Priorities take place, and we are forced to delay some stuff - such as Rotorwash.
Due to this unability of maintaining a steady release, Rotorwash will go from a quarterly-released magazine to a "when-it's-ready"-released magazine. This means that we won't be releasing the magazine on January, April, July and October but rather whenever we have the material and the time to release it.
For this we apologize but we don't really have a choice. The other option would be to shut the magazine down which we really don't want to.
Thank you all for your support.
April 25, 2007
Just Flight to release the Robinson R44
Just Flight has announced they will soon release their Robinson R44. So far no further information was released.
April 23, 2007
Issue #3 delay
Hello everyone.
I'm just writing this post to assure you Rotorwash is alive and kicking. We are strugling to get #3 out as soon as possible, despite some problems we are having at the moment.
Stay tuned for more news soon.
I'm just writing this post to assure you Rotorwash is alive and kicking. We are strugling to get #3 out as soon as possible, despite some problems we are having at the moment.
Stay tuned for more news soon.
April 02, 2007
New column for #3
For #3 we are starting a new column called "Real Deal". This column will be about real world helicopter ops.
As the debut article, what better than start with a squad that is very special to me? Thanks to the Portuguese Air Force availability, I was able to spend some time with the helicopter acrobatic team: the Rotores de Portugal (rotors of Portugal).
My deepest thanks to the Portuguese Air Force and all the Rotores de Portugal team.
As the debut article, what better than start with a squad that is very special to me? Thanks to the Portuguese Air Force availability, I was able to spend some time with the helicopter acrobatic team: the Rotores de Portugal (rotors of Portugal).
My deepest thanks to the Portuguese Air Force and all the Rotores de Portugal team.
Issue #3
Hello there.
We're working hard on #3 and we hope to release it by the end of April. We are having some issues with delayed articles and contacting some of the authors but we hope to have it all sorted out soon.
Stay tuned!
We're working hard on #3 and we hope to release it by the end of April. We are having some issues with delayed articles and contacting some of the authors but we hope to have it all sorted out soon.
Stay tuned!
February 28, 2007
Rescue Pilot
Just Flight has just announced their new product for Microsoft Flight Simulator:
"Rescue Pilot – Mission pack makes use of the new mission system that FSX has supplied and is the first in a series of mission pack for FSX. Our first pack is based in the UK and is based on a realistic air rescue medical service. You will be expected to fly missions on a variety of both fixed wing and rotary aircraft thus: - Helicopter: Bell JR206 - Single engine aircraft: C172 - Multi-engine aircraft: King Air - Jet aircraft: Learjet All the aircraft come in a custom designed rescue livery as shown in the pictures. A paint tool allows users to create their own liveries if they wish. The missions include custom objects, sounds and effects. The mission settings, (the environment of each location), is high quality and custom built, with special effects such as fire and explosion as well as custom objects and animated objects. The aim is to give you the feeling of "being there". The missions involve the ‘Linkmis - Linking Motion’ ™ element comes into play when walking to aircraft and changing aircraft. Different settings of difficulty can be selected such as the time for completing the missions and/or changing weather to accommodate for different users experience. Be prepared for unexpected changes! A routine flight can turn into a challenge! And of course Medals and rewards are given for success. At the custom built company base the user chooses company name will be displayed on the company building. Every mission will start with an aircraft selection; the user can select one aircraft out of the provided aircraft to fly by "walking" from the building up to the chosen aircraft. Sometimes mission will be flyable in both a helicopter and a fixed wing, sometimes a certain type of aircraft is required to complete the mission. The mission briefing will allow enough information to allow a sensible choice."
For more information and other images check Just Flight's forum.
"Rescue Pilot – Mission pack makes use of the new mission system that FSX has supplied and is the first in a series of mission pack for FSX. Our first pack is based in the UK and is based on a realistic air rescue medical service. You will be expected to fly missions on a variety of both fixed wing and rotary aircraft thus: - Helicopter: Bell JR206 - Single engine aircraft: C172 - Multi-engine aircraft: King Air - Jet aircraft: Learjet All the aircraft come in a custom designed rescue livery as shown in the pictures. A paint tool allows users to create their own liveries if they wish. The missions include custom objects, sounds and effects. The mission settings, (the environment of each location), is high quality and custom built, with special effects such as fire and explosion as well as custom objects and animated objects. The aim is to give you the feeling of "being there". The missions involve the ‘Linkmis - Linking Motion’ ™ element comes into play when walking to aircraft and changing aircraft. Different settings of difficulty can be selected such as the time for completing the missions and/or changing weather to accommodate for different users experience. Be prepared for unexpected changes! A routine flight can turn into a challenge! And of course Medals and rewards are given for success. At the custom built company base the user chooses company name will be displayed on the company building. Every mission will start with an aircraft selection; the user can select one aircraft out of the provided aircraft to fly by "walking" from the building up to the chosen aircraft. Sometimes mission will be flyable in both a helicopter and a fixed wing, sometimes a certain type of aircraft is required to complete the mission. The mission briefing will allow enough information to allow a sensible choice."
For more information and other images check Just Flight's forum.
February 24, 2007
What about Issue #3?
We are aware that, due to the fact that Rotorwash is released quarterly, people may often wonder if we are working on the next issue or not - being this a small fan project.
And indeed we are. Actually work usually starts even before the release of the previous magazine (for #3 we have started working on it right before #2 went out).
Althought not yet set on stone, we have pretty much figured out what will be included in the next issue. We already have set a cover article, a few reviews and a couple of regular columns (something we didn't have so far) that we hope you'll all enjoy.
So, stay tuned as we are all hard at work to get you the next issue of Rotorwash.
Until then: keep hovering!
And indeed we are. Actually work usually starts even before the release of the previous magazine (for #3 we have started working on it right before #2 went out).
Althought not yet set on stone, we have pretty much figured out what will be included in the next issue. We already have set a cover article, a few reviews and a couple of regular columns (something we didn't have so far) that we hope you'll all enjoy.
So, stay tuned as we are all hard at work to get you the next issue of Rotorwash.
Until then: keep hovering!
January 23, 2007
January 20, 2007
Issue #2 is done!
I'm happy to announce that, despite a delay, Issue #2 is ready. We are currently reviewing the issue that should be out within the next 2-3 days.
Thank you all for your patience and support!
Thank you all for your patience and support!
January 10, 2007
A day in the life
A great video featuring the Bell 206 JetRanger III I made for FS 2004 showing a day in the life of the News 4 chopper! Made especially for Rotorwash Magazine - enjoy!
-JOH
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