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Release 25
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2015-02 xx under testing
- aims to be a poor man's War Thunder 1939-1950 aircraft
activated only
- new ysflight engine 20150202 beta [may cause slight
body outline under Linux. menus may be buggy]
- alert! cause changes in scenery & missions [don't
assume old mission files will work]
- pits hit radius fixed
- banshees split into ground [performance reduced] &
air [white] version
- new hardware testing on nvidia 5900 with 2G RAM.
[nv174 driver & nv304 driver working]
- sound engine bug fix. stability in sounds on 32 &
64 bit version [was 32bit or 64bit]
- snowbird fixed
- F9 panther stability fixed
- Hawaii scenery big upgrades
- UK+ massive map more stable
- new program filenames:
- ysflight32_d3d9.exe
- ysflight32_gl1.exe
- ysflight32_gl2.exe
- ysflight32_gl1-beta
- ysflight32_gl2-beta
- ysflight64_gl1-beta
- ysflight64_gl2-beta
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Release 24
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2013-03-17
- new ysflight
version 201207
- Tribute to
Amelia Earhart 1937 (and Linda Finch's 1997)
Hawaii flight
Cameos by Ruth Nichols, Amy Johnson, Bessie Coleman.
- Boeing 247 used
instead of Electra10e
- Spain 1939 with
I-16 Type5
- I-16Type24 updated
- Wildcat updated
- Hellcat updates
- no instrument
panels for above yet
- sound bugs fixed
- stall rumble sound
added
- more Me262s added to testing section, openGL Oranleed
- UK+ maps from Gunny added to testing section
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Release 23
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2012-02-14
Red Tails for
Valentine's Day
Major updates to era aircraft. Read the realism-notes.txt
WW2 Era specific for the "Red Tails"
- P40
- P39
- P47
- P51
- B17
- B24 (in place of B25)
- B29
- Bf109
- Fw190
- Italian fighters and trainers
- Bf110
- Me410
- Me262
- Ta152
- ...
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Release 22 |
2011-03-01
fast release for Libya
- only theatre aircraft activated
- Libya airforce: Mirage F1, MiG21, MiG23,
J-21(simulated by F9f Panther), Su22, Su24
- USN (if they show up): FA18E, S3, EA6B
- airlifters 747, 767, C130, C17
- you can fly Mirage F1 for rebels
- Pseudo map for Libya
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Release 21 |
Jan 27 2010
- latest 2009.06 ysflight program (Linux)
- 2009.06 ysflight program (MSwindows)
- major realistic hit
bubble and gun damage schema!
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started placing each plane into its proper year
ex: aircraft-1943.lst , that way you can be really
picky on what aircraft year[s] you want
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disabled TF48 aircraft. They are all there just
inactive.
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disabled post 1953 aircraft ! They are all there
just inactive.
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RADAR is now OFF
! gun sight radar still working.
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Use your eyes, wingman views, side views, and F3
if you must.
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Ground radar is still perfect radar.
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AAA[default]: fixed overkill, reduced range to
3000m, slew rates, aim rates
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Zeros: cockpit fixes, added instrument panel,
gunpower for GND attack,
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B-29. fixed gunner, reduced range and slew. moved
to 1943
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I-5 GunRate (600rpm)
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F-100D's gunpower (40) rate
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F-102 from oranleed was added to 1956-1965,
realism mods
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Yak-2, 2-2, 4 updated placed in 1940
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F9F-2 Panther updated, realism spec 21, moved 1950
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F2H-2 Banshee added 1948, realism spec 21
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Spit Mk 9 moved to 1943
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I-16 moved to 1935
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F-84G added 1951, ATTACKER, Korean ready
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Meteor T7 added to 1948, model by LordFlash (not
realism spec yet)
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F7F-3 Tigercat moved to 1944: mods: strength,
gunpower
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F4U-5 Corsair moved to 1946 (less strength than
AU1), air & ground versions, realism updates
- X-1 moved to 1947, now uses lordflash shape, realism
updates
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- Mystere moved 1956-65 (1956)
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MiG15bis moved to 1950
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MiG17 moved to 1952
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J-29F moved to 1953: realism updates
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F-86A moved to 1949: realism updates 12.5mm
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F-86E moved to 1952: realism updates 12.5mm
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F-86F added to 1953: realism updates 20mm
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MiG15bis, NK moved to 1950: realism updates 37mm
cannon!!
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F8F-2 Bearcat moved to 1946: realism updates,
stores, ammo
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F9F-6 Cougar added to 1953, Black is ATTACKER,
White is CAP. realism updates
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A1H (AD6) added to 1946: realism mods for Korea
use. Model Oranleed
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Ouhka renamed Ohka added to 1944. ONE hit gun
900!. Kamakaze!
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MiG15bis, NK moved to 1950: realism updates 37mm
cannon!!
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Yak-2, 2-2, -4 realism updates. ready for Korea
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Il-2 added to 1941; realism updates
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Il-2M, -2M3(37mm) added to 1943; realism updates
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C-47A added to 1942, shape by TF58, coverted from
AC47 less gun. realism mods
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M*A*S*H* chopper added: uses YS Major's shape R22.
gun removed
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Re.2005_Sagittario* moved to 1942 realism updates
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F6F5-Hellcat* moved to 1944, realism mods
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250lb bomb shape from Taskforce58
new missions:
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Korea, defend with MiG15 against 6 B-29 bombers!
[21-MiG15vsB29-realism.yfs]
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TESTING MAPS / OBJECTS : see realism-maps.txt
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2ch ww2 1945 scenery, objects added for testing
[buggy] many filecase errors, reference errors
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2ch maps, objects still contains errors, reference
errors
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tested Skipper's massive pack (models not
installed), repaired .lst file
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added ESAP pack, fixed (disabled, inactive)
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added LordFlash mega packs, fixed (disabled,
inactive)
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object list neocon added, so those missions should
work (active)
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OHP 2006 scenery and objects added. BIG! They
contained many filecase errors and still contain
hidden errors. So beware.
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OHP maps are available but they may crash under
Linux.
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Release 20
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Nov 2009
- interm release
- latest 2009.06 ysflight program (Linux)
- 2008.03 ysflight MSwindows
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Release 19
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Oct 14, 2008
- latest 2008.02beta ysflight program (Linux)
- deactivated TF58 airplane list (shape bugs)
- higher quality flight models: F4F WildCat, Vulcan
- test mission set in 1941 using Wildcat and Dauntless
- higher compression using 7z archive format
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Release 18
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March 19, 2008
- package includes both Linux and win32 programs
- latest 2008.02beta ysflight program (Linux)
- network build 2007.09 (Linux now works as a host)
- deactivated TF58 airplane list (shape bugs)
- updated to new YS sound scheme (more sounds in next
release)
- high quality flight models F-100's
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Release 17
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December 21, 2006
- latest 2006.08 ysflight program (patched)
- network build 2006.08
- 2006-08 YS program now has flap drag
- new YS program abandons variables: BOMBSLOT_, ..
that required aircraft .dat file fixes
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Release 16
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April 18th, 2005
- latest 5.04.01 ysflight program (stable)
- network build 5.03.23 (Linux is unstable)
- program start crash fixed (must have default aerobatic
planes actived)
- Default aerobatic planes must be active or else sim
may crash.
These planes have perfect (unrealistic) flight models. I
have more realistic models with * suffix.
- Red Baron Fokker Dr.1 with cockpit
- I-5 with cockpit 1930
- ww2fighter type added to appropriate fighters
- g500 changes to Gulfstream IV
- HondaJet updated
http://world.honda.com/AircraftEngines/hondajet/
- U125 updated, and U125A HAWKER800XP
http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/u-125.htm
- T-400 BEECH
http://www.airliners.net/info/stats.main?id=326
- Soji's Piper Archer added
- Eclipse added
- P-39N upgraded to hangars CCCP shape
- WrightFlyer gets real and a fancy instrument panel
- FW190 gets instrument panel
- improved paint on Blue Angels
- ...
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Release
15
Airplane List
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2005-04-07
- latest 5.03.23 ysflight program
- network build 5.03.01
- Linux network mode is not stable yet
- YS program now has flap drag
- new YS plane's hardpoint schema NOT implimented yet
- new Cresent Island map pack added
- flyable tanks in testing
- flyable race cars in testing
- Destroyers that defend Naval assets
- Close Air support system now in YS
- new XP56 [55 list]
- new XF5U [55 list]
- new F9F5 Panther [55 list]
- new TU-95 [55 list] buggy
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Release 14
Airplane List |
Oct 9, 2004 246 aircraft, WW2
ready
- latest 4.09 ysflight program
- added 1915 era
- added 1925, 1935 eras
- split 1945 into 1941 and 1945 eras
- demo winter map based on Edwards Airforce Base
- new colour for water
- Spitfire 2
mission vs Bf110's [spit2.yfs]
- a-10 tail strike fixed
- ja37 canopy opening fixed
- split 1945 into 1945 and 1941
- d.520 to 1941
- f4u5 gnd to 1955
- f4u5 air to 1955
- me262 to 1945
- sdb3 to 1941
- yak4 to 1941
- yak2 to 1941
- yak2-bb22 to 1941
- yak15 to 1955
- yak17 used masa / hangar shape 1955
- yak25 hangar 1965
- Lightning to 1975 [entered service F6 1965]
- zero 21 air now uses hangar's shapes
- zero 52 now uses hanger's shape
- bf109 g8 g10 added
- a4m4 t96
- i-16 fought in finland vs german and asia vs japan,
took heavy losses but loved
- Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien
- Aichi d3a1 'Val' 39
- Aichi d3a2 'Val' 41
- Nakajima ki-43 Ia Oscar
- Nakajima ki-43 IIIb
- Mitsu A7M2 'Sam'
- Mitsu G4M3 'Betty'
- MiG29A from hangar's shapes
- Mirage2000C from hangar's shapes
- Ki83 prototype escort fighter / attacker
- Ki84_Ic Hayate late war version
- p39 4 types
- p40 4 types
- re2005 updated
- ta152 added
- f22 now uses tmp's shape
- a6e converted to -B 1975
- a6e added from oranleed shape
- f7u cutlass added
- fw190 2 versions
- p51d 2 versions
- mig17 2 more versions
- mig19 pkaf
- f86e created from -f
- bf110 3 versions added, 2 to 1941
tmp mega pack added to testing, removed poor shapes
EOL mega pack added to testing
4.09.14 version
was tested on:
- SLACKWARE
10 Linux with nvidia 533x drivers and a Gravis
digital "grip" joystick.
- SLACKWARE
10+ Linux with nvidia 6629 drivers and a Gravis
digital "grip" joystick.
- PEANUT
LINUX 9.6 with nvidia 6111 drivers and a Gravis
digital joystick
- PEANUT
LINUX 12.0 with nvidia 6629 drivers and a Gravis
digital joystick
- PEANUT
LINUX 12.1 with nvidia 7169 drivers and a Gravis
digital joystick
- Simply
Mepis 3.3 with nvidia 7169 drivers and a Gravis
digital joystick
- Vector
Linux 5.0.1 SOHO and Dynamite beta4 with nvidia
7169 drivers and a Gravis digital joystick
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Release 13
Airplane List
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Oct 27, 2004
- 181 aircraft
- split aircraft lists into decades and type
- 1945 or younger
- 1955 ...
- 1965 ...
- 1975
- 1985
- 1995
- 2005
- aerobatic
- commercial
- recreational
- ultralights added
- WW2 Eastern and Pacific added
- new mission for hellcat [see missions folder]
- more joystick controls 5 axis now supported
- many bugs fixed, more creeped in
- computer will still crash planes, new configs in works
- blue angels upgraded to CEP's model, added CEP's
cockpit
- new hud for f86f
- hawk t1
- mirage 3e
- x-1 me410 cockpit used, pitch problems fixed
- me410 updated
- cf104 -j m fixed stall problems, take off ok
- f100d moved to attacker
- f105 added this big fuel sucker
- b707
- b777
- b747
- b767
- c130
- kc10
- p3c
- p3c j
- u125
- u125a
- as332
- Mi24 this is in bad shape
- uh60
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Release 12
Airplane List
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Oct 21, 2004
minor updates
Project now called "ysflightrealism"
fixed file permissions under Linux
splitup Linux and win32 versions
added both win32 programs to win32 version
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Release 11
beta2 [final]
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Oct 8, 2004
massive updates to 140 planes
new improved shapes / models
OpenGL only supported
download merged both Linux and Ms Windows programs
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Release 10
beta4 [final]
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Oct 7, 2004
this is only the Linux version
added Hon's
Edwards Air force Base
used Hon's realistic weapon shapes (AIM9x, AGM65)
re-enabled the X-1 (oops)
used 20040618 YS beta binary
upgraded sounds: hit, damage, blast2 with voice overlay
moved hon's objects to /user/tf58
upgraded
Snowbirds to Transparent canopy by TF58 E. Hon
added more missions, see demo flights
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Release 09 |
2004 February 22
Older YS versions
no longer supported.
Improved landing
speeds and sink rate on existing aircraft
New aircraft:
F-14A VF84, F-14B, F-14D, F-14B Test Pilot
Default shapes
for bombs and missiles are not E. Hon's shapes yet.
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Release 08 |
2004 January 14
55 Aircraft now
ready. Tested on YS20040109 and YS20040113 [win32]. Fixed:
Hawk 200 load out, jet engine low sound (bad click).
Added: Alpha JetAlphaJet (France),
B-2, B-52G, F-104G Lizard, F-104G German Marine, F-16A
ThunderBird, Hawk Red Arrows, Su-27 TestPilots RedKnights...
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Release 07 |
2004 January 13
Compatibility
with 3 versions of YS:
- 20030712
(MS Widows),
- 20040109
(MS Windows)
- 20040101
(Linux Xwindows via OpenGL)
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Release 06 |
2003 Dec 09. Ground objects damage
levels are harmonized. Global edits on aircraft's InfraRed
cross section and maximum weapon loads (limited cheat
protection). Global edits on gun damage and ammunition
counts, gives individual gun types per plane. Simulated IR
Jammers. Added: F-5B, EA-6B with jammers, E-2C, F-11F,
F-117A, F-22A, Hawk 200, J-32 Lansen, JA-37 Viggen, Yak38,
Yak141 with IR jammer, Zeros Ground and Air versions. |
Release 05 |
2003 Dec 05. 27 Aircraft modified to
current specifications and schema. These aircraft are on
average 25% done with more edits pending. Added aircraft
flight models: AV-8B-GR5, A-4E, C-1, F/A-18C (Strike),
MiG17, MiG21F, MiG21 Analog (delta wing), MiG27. Changed
the default AV8B into a Sea Harrier Mk2..
Ground objects
have their strength increased. |
Release 04 |
2003 Nov 21. Added: Concorde, CT114
Tutor, X-1A, F-104J. Tweak flight model more. A-4M now
normal, A-4N still psycho. |
Release 03 |
2003 Oct 31 -Added Spins and unpleasant
stalls see A-4M
animated GIF 1.7M
added MiG29K (Cobra enabled ! ), using CEP/2 pack on A-4M,
A-4N, etc.., now requires CEP pack 1 and 2
install now requires manual editing
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Release 02 |
2003 Oct 28 - replaced all sounds!
multi mixed sound effects, demo screen sound with voice
events. Aircraft: A-10, A-6E, Av8B, Blue Angels F/A-18C,
Draken J35F, F-86F, Tornado IDS, T-4, TU-160, Viggen,
(testing of self extracting / installing download) |
Release 01 |
Oct 27, 2003 - includes A-4M, AMX,
Alphajet, sorted aircraft list the A section |
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