BluBear

I wish I could 'un-see' something. Now i'm going to go to bed with that image in my head, thanks Arthur!!

This subject makes me rather sad, i've always loved the Harrier and as most of you know it is being axed from British military service by the end of this year. A well known uk based airshow review site has put together this wonderful tribute with a montage of stunning images from the many years we operated the type. Click here to see the UKAR Harrier tribute Goodbye Harrier, we will miss you.

Hmmm, i'm not sure mate. That is strange. I've had no trouble hosting it on my own client machine over the last few weeks and can spawn at all red bases fine. It was created on my UP2.01 installation, which is all that I use now. I'm not very clued up on dedicated server requirements, is there something I need to add in the mission, or code? Could it be something like your server needs to run the UP updater? Maybe there are some slight differences between our versions?

Download here: http://www.dangerdog...1-scatterbrain/

File Name: Scatterbrain File Submitter: BluBear File Submitted: 13 Dec 2010 File Category: Missions Scatterbrain air-race track for DF server multiplayer race use or time trials. Use this for the Scatterbrain Challenge! Click here to download this file

Following on from the success of my Scatterbrain air-race track in beta testing, i've now made it available for download in the vault. And with this I'm pleased to announce: Simply race as fast as you can in the aircraft of your choice and post your quickest time here! You will need to record a track and attach it along with your posted time in order to qualify for entry into the challenge. The clock starts ticking when you release brakes from the stripes and stops when you cross the finish line. Can you handle the... Here is a map of the course showing the route and where the various obstacles occur: The download contains: >the mission files (just drop into 'Your IL2 Directory'\Missions\Net\dogfight\'folder of choice') >a larger resolution version of the map. >a track of my fastest time Here are my top three times so far: La7-R - 3:54 SeaFury - 4:18 J2M3 - 4:24 ******************************************************* Current Track Record: DD_BluBear - La7-R - 3:54 ******************************************************* Good Luck everybody! p.s for those who are new to the track, I recommend 'breaking yourself in' with one of these: Hurricane Mk.IIb, Bf-109 F-4, Spitfire Vb or A6M2 Zero.

Many happy returns! Hope you have a great day.

Thank you for the Birthday wishes guys, much appreciated! @Fenrir and Fruitbat, thanks for Friday night, or should I say yesterday morning! What a laugh! Best night out i've had in ages. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for making me feel so welcome here. I can honestly say that, after nearly 10 years playing our beloved IL-2, the last few months have been without doubt some of the best times ever. I've only been a Dog for a short time, but already I feel at home. This place rocks

Hey guys I stumbled upon this today and thought you might appreciate it! It's an up and coming animated 3D film by Polish director Damian Nenow. I love the comic style animation and pastel tones and although i'm unsure of the plot as yet, I reckon it'll be worth looking out for. Long Trailer here Further info in English Links to pictures at more

Happy Birthday Rattler! My dad has the G1X effects, I've had a go and it's a very capable little unit! Very customisable and relatively intuitive interface. I managed to replicate U2's 'The Edge' trademark delay with no bother. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday BG! See you at coops too ;-)

Very good! Totally agree.

Yes mate, both lovely examples. The Oscar i believe is one of the reproduction aircraft built in Texas and the Emil was restored over here by a chap called Craig Charleston, who is regarded internationally as the '109 experten'. In fact, his workshop was featured in one of the BofB documentaries on the Beeb a few months ago, the presenter could be seen walking round the latest resto-in-pogress. Paul Allen demands the highest possible restoration standards for his collection and as you can see, it has so far resulted in a (growing) collection of superb and rare WW2 aircraft.

Yep, sorry Tom, Jabo is correct it's already stateside. But at least it's flying! I mean a REAL BMW801 powered 190. This is a truly amazing achievement. Getting the powerplant working, let alone a flying aircraft to boot: This must have been a mountain of work: "One of the very first attempts to use such a unitized and automated "ECU" device to manage multiple engine control functions simultaneously was created by BMW in 1939, for their BMW 801 14-cylinder aviation engine, and known as the Kommandogerät, operated only by a single throttle lever."

Yesterday afternoon (Paul Allen's) Flying Heritage Collection´s Fw 190 A 5 made its maiden flight. The lucky pilot was Steve Hinton. Photo on FHC´s Facebook site: Clicky here! "The aircraft is 100% stock. The engine is a BMW801, rebuilt from a number of engines. The original one was fried prior to the crashlanding. Watch the FHC website for the whole story, which I am sure will come soon. This was perhaps the most complex rebuild of a WW2 fighter aircraft yet undertaken. As some know, much of the work was undertaken here in Norfolk by a now sadly dispersed team. Kudos also to Mike Nixon, who got the engine to work, and to Dave Goss and his team who made it all work together at the same time." - quoted from a Flypast forum member 'Bruce' who has inside knowledge of the project. This aircraft is not to be confused with the replica Flugwerk FW190 aircraft manufactured in Germany. This is a REAL FW190 and I believe it's the first time since the end of the war that one has flown. I can't wait to hear what that BMW801 sounds like!!!! Well done to everyone involved on the project!

I can't believe it has been 5 years since we lost the exceptional Ray Hanna. The one they called 'The Master' was instrumental in igniting my passion for historic aviation, all those years ago at West Malling, Biggin and Duxford at the helm of MH434 and other warbird delights. 'Hero' is an oft overused term in this day and age, but in my eyes especially as a youngster, at the time when other kids were worshiping footballers or g.i. joe, Ray Hanna was (and still is) my Hero and his steed was a Spitfire. Thank you Ray, and blue skies. those of you who didn't know about the man, read here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Hanna www.ofmc.co.uk

Looking good so far chaps, keep it up! I should be able to photoshop any speedbar/message stuff out if necessary, though of course it's better if they are not there in first place.

I was likely going to spec it as A3 portrait wire-bound. Like i've said previously, I work in the industry in design and production and have all the facilities available to me first hand. I can also negotiate good rates.

Looking good guys, keep them coming! Same here mate , i'll do a custom design for the Dogz though... 'cos we're worth it'