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[Aurora_Stealth]

Hello all,

 

I have played the games of the Il2 series since their inception, god knows how many years i dare not say!

 

Just so we can be clear on some facts - i have provided some information to make informed decisions about flight models for our developers and readers.

 

In the past we have seen abuse of facts, by members of the il2 development team; for political reasons specifically on performance of the Bf 109. I won't go into any further detail as its a sensitive issue. This will not be tolerated by the community.

 

Soviet technical analysis of Luftwaffe fighters by comparison to Soviet (Soviet technical analysis)

http://www.airpages.ru/eng/lw/bf109g2.shtml

http://www.airpages.ru/eng/ru/fighters.shtml

 

The world's top leading pilot in flight hours - Skip Holm on flying the Bf 109, and his colleague pilot

 

Skip Holm - His analysis

http://www.skipholm.com/willy-messerschmitt.htm

 

James Holland, an extensive history of facts with relation to Battle of Britain, key to understanding the Bf 109 and setting the picture for future battles including Stalingrad

Please watch from 26:00 - 36:00 mins for the facts on the Bf 109 from an RAF perspective

 

 

I am currently writing a book, which has been written through 8 years of technical research, i also have contacts with Bf 109 G "Black 6" at Duxford. I had the honour of meeting one of her pilots, an ex-Squadron leader Dave Southwood who had a high opinion of her. I can also provide information and my research on request so please just ask.

 

 

My questions to Dave Southwood - Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Lecture on Warbird fighters at Duxford

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-tqYIYZZU

 

Videos of Black 6:

 

 

Happy hunting

[AX2]

I see the video many times but I dont know the pilot

 

 

 Skip Holm ???  :o

 

EDUCATION:

MS from Univ. of Southern California in Aeronautical Engineering/Systems Management.
BS from North Dakota State Univ. in Aeronautical Engineering.

 

 

FLIGHT TIME:
Total Flight Time: Approximately 14000 hours in fighter types A-4, A-6, A-7, A-37, BD-5J, BD-10, F-4, RF-4, F-5, F-11, F-15, F-16, F-86, F-100, F-101, F-104, F-105, F-106, F-111, F-117, T-1, T-2, T-33, T-37, T-38, OV-1, O-2, OV-10, U-2, Casa, Draken J35, Fouga, Gnat T-1, L-29, L-39, Mig-15, Mig-17, Mig-21, Mig-23, Sepa jet, Soko, SU-27, Vampire, P-38, P-40, P-47, P-51, F-8, ME-109, Yak-3, Yak-8, Yak-11, Yak-50, Yak-55, Spitfire, Skyraider, Mosquito, Sea Fury, Corsair, T-6, T-28, T-41 (plus others). Racers - Rare Bear, Stilleto, Tsunami, Voodoo, Mr Awesome, Yak Attack, Jeannie 69, Healer, Platinum Plus, Risky Business, MOF Bearcat, P51-B Believer, Dago Red, VooDo, Blind Mans Bluff, Critical Mass, Wild Wind, Sumptin Else, Jeannie II.

 

 

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS :

Living Legend Award

Air Force Decorations == Three Distinguished Flying Crosses; Air Force Meritorious Service Medal; Twenty-five Air Combat Medals; Air Force Commendation Medal; National Defense Service Ribbon; Combat Ready Medal; Seven Vietnam Service Medals; Vietnam RV Camp Medal

Distinguished Graduate of all Air Force flying schools == Undergraduate Pilot Training; F-105 Upgrade Pilot Training; Top Gun; USAF Test Pilot School; F-4 Upgrade Pilot Training; Combat Stage

Civilian Flight Awards == Congressional Civilian National Aviators Award; California State Appreciation Medal; 2002 Pulitzer Trophy from the National Aeronautics Association; Thompson Trophy for 2003 for Reno Air Race speed record flight of 512.164 miles per hour; Thompson Trophy for 2004 for highest speed at 2004 Reno Air Races.

Air Race Awards == Gold Winner of 1981, 1984, 2000, 2002 and 2003 Reno Unlimited Air Races; Gold Winner of 1984 Canadian Unlimited International Air Race and Nellis 2002 and 2003 Air Race; 1981, 2002, and 2003 World Closed Course Speed Record for reciprocating propeller driven aircraft; World Unlimited closed course qualifying record of 450.085 miles per hour in 1981 and 497.787 in 2002; World Unlimited closed course lap record of 512.164 miles per hour in Dago Red in 2003; World Unlimited closed course race record of 506.509 miles per hour in 2003 in Dago Red race plane; 2002 Pulitzer Trophy from the National Aeronautics Association; Thompson Trophy for Dago Red speed record flight of 512.164 miles per hour, and Thompson Trophy in Dago Red for highest speed at 2004 Reno Races.

 

 

 

 

Bear Aerospace, a public company, formed by combining Bearcraft Aviation and Bearcraft Aero Systems, is an aircraft development company for sport, acrobatic and amphibious aircraft, and a manufacturing and distribution company for both metal and composite aircraft.  Presently in the process of designing FAA certified jet corporate aircraft in Poland and China, as well as building a WWII design all metal sport acrobatic aircraft in Russia.  Patented manufacturing techniques speed development of general aviation jet corporate, jet amphibian, jet sport, jet trainer, and jet home-built aircraft.

ADVANCED CONCEPTS CORP. 1998 - 2000
Director of Flight Operations. Structured public company for marketing, public relations, advertising, distribution, sales of aircraft manufacturing efforts of Bear Aerospace and $2000 per pound satellite placement system.

PLATFORMS INTERNATIONAL CORP. 1997 - 2000
Director of Flight Operations / Director for International Operations of a public company introducing high altitude aircraft for cell phone transmission instead of using satellites or ground stations. Board of Director for Platforms International Corp 1999 ???

Edited April 2, 2013 by Mustang

[6S.Manu]

Thank for sharing!!!

[DD_Arthur]

Hello all,

 

I have played the games of the Il2 series since their inception, god knows how many years i dare not say!

 

Just so we can be clear on some facts - i have provided some information to make informed decisions about flight models for our developers and readers.

 

In the past we have seen abuse of facts, by members of the il2 development team; for political reasons specifically on performance of the Bf 109. I won't go into any further detail as its a sensitive issue. This will not be tolerated by the community.

 

 

Golly gosh!  By a strange coincidence I too have played the games of the IL2 series since their inception and I'm part of the 'community' too!  There's quite a few guys on these boards now who can claim the same.  However, I've never felt I've had the need or authority to speak on the behalf of this community.

 I seem to remember the lead developer of the IL2 series as a cheerful guy with a strong background in Russian aviation who was always anxious to get things just right where he could and even enjoyed flying online with his fellow simmers.  Infact I've been shot down by him a couple of times while he was flying his favourite ride - the BF109!! 

 

 This Skip Holms guy sure seems a very experienced pilot.  Exactly how many combat-hours has he got on the '109?  

[AX2]

How many combat-hours has a developer on the '109?

 

 

Skip Holm !

Only a..."guy"  sure seems a very experienced pilot .....

 

??

 

Edited April 3, 2013 by Mustang

[Aurora_Stealth]

Look we all have opinions, can we just stick to the facts please. That is all i'm asking here, its very easy for people to make generalisations - its important that a full range of evidence is examined here from people who are not just enthusiasts but genuine pilots and engineers who understand aircraft performance principles. I would hope that people would appreciate information that comes from experienced pilots and engineers such as myself. If you know of anyone available arthursmedley who could give a more balanced opinion than Skip Holm based on flight experience; then I'm all ears. Otherwise please enough opinion and sarcasm. And yes I do assume authority - I'm a pilot and an aerospace project engineer; and at 23; one of the youngest and most successful engineers to be working on the Boeing 787. If you want anymore info I can send you a package with my business card. Can we please move on now..

[JtD]

Wow, success and 787 in one sentence.

[AndyJWest]

 can we just stick to the facts please

 

Yes. Leave the conspiracy theories for another forum.

 

And start with the salient facts that (a) we haven't seen the results of flight modelling, and (b) neither the Spitfire nor the P-51 are going to appear in BoS. 

[AX2]

I really would have liked to see actual video of the La's or Yak's

 

I think the best is the calm, open the mind, and enjoy the videos!

 

I just find this video , Click and go to Youtube.

 

BF 109 G10.

 

I could see a good dispaly, interesting...

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnpC_BcK7xY

Edited April 11, 2013 by Mustang

[=FB=VikS]

Aurora_Stealth - please check your PM.

[Cavemanhead]

Look we all have opinions, can we just stick to the facts please. That is all i'm asking here, its very easy for people to make generalisations - its important that a full range of evidence is examined here from people who are not just enthusiasts but genuine pilots and engineers who understand aircraft performance principles. I would hope that people would appreciate information that comes from experienced pilots and engineers such as myself. If you know of anyone available arthursmedley who could give a more balanced opinion than Skip Holm based on flight experience; then I'm all ears. Otherwise please enough opinion and sarcasm. And yes I do assume authority - I'm a pilot and an aerospace project engineer; and at 23; one of the youngest and most successful engineers to be working on the Boeing 787. If you want anymore info I can send you a package with my business card. Can we please move on now..

 

When you have 23 years of experience, then maybe you can claim a wee bit of authority...  I've been flying in some form or fashion and studying aerodynamics since I was 5, and have been in aerospace engineering for 21 years.  I'm 41 and would never think of "assuming authority"...  I appreciate your youthful passion and dedication to get things right.  That said, please move on without all the drama of your last 3 sentences.  Thanks.

[Krupi]

When you have 23 years of experience, then maybe you can claim a wee bit of authority...  I've been flying in some form or fashion and studying aerodynamics since I was 5, and have been in aerospace engineering for 21 years.  I'm 41 and would never think of "assuming authority"...  I appreciate your youthful passion and dedication to get things right.  That said, please move on without all the drama of your last 3 sentences.  Thanks.

 

Well said! 

[SimHog]

And so it begins ...

 

Plane A is porked vs. Plane A is OP

 

Pilot A says plane A flew like this during the war vs. Pilot A is an 90 year old fart who's suffering dementia and can't be a reliable source.

 

I'm an aeronautical engineer ... blah blah blah ... like seriously!?

 

As soon as someone puts a point of view or opinion they're immediately attacked in one way or another, both directly or indirectly.

 

FFS ... how about contributing to the discussion rather than bitching and jostling for the high ground. This is EXACLTY how it all starts and soon it'll be another failed sim, and it's not like we've got a massive selection to choose from .. .so think a little before you post will ya!

[AX2]

Calm is the best, think and open your mind, and don?

Edited April 16, 2013 by Mustang

[71st_AH_Hooves]

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If you wanna help, try PM ing the devs, if you are as talented as your resume says you are then I'm sure they'd love the fact that you are going to give up thousands of hours to help them get everything just right.

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[FlatSpinMan]

Don't like where we are heading on this one.