Just Flight continue to pump out the news this week with the release of their VC10 Professional. The VC10 Professional Collection for Prepar3D V1-4 and FSX is now available to buy, which is a more in-depth version of the original one released a few years ago.
The VC10 Professional includes five modelled aircraft including the BOAC standard VC10, along with the Super VC10, the C1K Transporter and both K3/K4 tankers. The models feature detailed animations, texturing and modelling throughout each one. In terms of system depth, the team have included a custom-coded fuel and auto-pilot system, along with an aircraft configuration system, realistic engine start procedures and also simulated the powered flying control units – including loss of electrical power or isolation. Furthermore, there’s custom-coded Delco Carousel IV-A INS, engine management, pressurisation systems and a custom lighting set.
Also included are a range of liveries including British Airways, BOAC, Nigeria Airways and also many from the Royal Air Force.
Just Flight’s VC10 Professional can be purchased directly from their website for £42.99 (unsure of USD price). If you purchased their previous version, you will have received a discount code via email (dated February 21st 2019).
Full Feature List
INCLUDED MODELS
Five accurately modelled civilian and military variants, built using real-world aircraft plans and access to real aircraft:
- BOAC Standard VC10 (Type 1101)
- Super VC10 – more powerful Conway engines, additional fuel capacity and a longer fuselage
- VC10 C1K transport/tanker – Standard VC10 fuselage with Super VC10 wings, engines and tail, main-deck cargo door, wing-mounted refuelling pods
- VC10 K3 tanker – Super VC10 with main-deck cargo door, centreline hose drum unit (HDU) and wing-mounted refuelling pods, sealed passenger doors
- VC10 K4 tanker – Super VC10, no main-deck cargo door, centreline hose drum unit (HDU) and wing-mounted refuelling pods
MODEL FEATURES
- Many detailed animations, including:
– Accurate landing gear operations
– Authentic flaps/slat action
– Variable-incidence tailplane
– Windshield wipers (separate Captain and Co-Pilot controls)
– Passenger doors (fore and aft) and cargo doors (port and starboard)
– Animated pilots
– Thrust reverser doors on outboard enginesRetractable taxi/landing lights
– Refuelling hoses - Ground equipment (air stairs and baggage carts)
- Specular map to give realistic light effects on the aircraft surfaces
- Bump mapping to give a more realistic 3D effect to aircraft liveries
COCKPIT
- 3D cockpit with virtually all the hundreds of switches, knobs and levers animated and functional. Many gauges are modelled in 3D for smooth operation.
- All four flight crew positions modelled (Captain, Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer and Navigator)
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear to produce an authentic environment
- Cockpit lighting with atmospheric instrument backlighting
- Special ‘baked’ textures have been used to present a well-used look and feel to the cockpit area and controls
- Fully modelled Flight Engineer station with fuel, engine, electrical, anti-ice and hydraulic controls (automatically configured in a ‘ready for take-off’ state when the aircraft is first loaded, allowing you to get airborne within seconds)
- Many features have been added to help with usability such as a switch to hide the control yokes for a better view of the instruments and pre-set angled views for the overhead panel, centre pedestal and Flight Engineer station
- Animated Captain’s arm-rest for improved visibility of centre pedestal
- Ability to integrate third-party weather radar
- Split flap/slat lever with the ability to extend slats without deploying flaps
- NAV 1/2 and ADF 1/2 radios feeding CDIs, VOR and ADF indicators for easy navigation
- GPS unit included for easy navigation
- Numerous warning annunciators will illuminate on fault detection and a functional engine fire warning and protection/extinguishing system are built into the cockpit
- Animated cockpit side windows
SYSTEMS
- Custom-coded fuel system with wing and centre tanks, fuel transfer and jettison, cross-feed and LP/HP cock controls
- Custom-coded autopilot with pitch and bank hold, ability to navigate via VOR/GPS and autothrottle with IAS/MACH hold capabilities
- Thrust-reverse system which, like the real aircraft, is only available on outboard engines
- Realistic trim lever operation with rate of tailplane movement proportional to the rate of trim lever displacement from the central position
- Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between ‘cold & dark’ or ‘ready for take-off’
- Fully compatible with default control assignments (lighting controls, autopilot controls, HP cock levers etc.) and [Ctrl]+[E] autostart
- Realistic engine start procedures using ground air supply and cross-bleed
- Simulated powered flying control units (PFCUs) – loss of electrical power or manual isolation of PFCUs will render flying controls (ailerons, elevator, rudder and spoilers) inoperative, as in the real aircraft. Each control surface can be individually isolated.
- Custom-coded Delco Carousel IV-A Inertial Navigation System (INS)
- Many other custom systems – engine management, electrical, hydraulic, pressurisation, lighting and navigation
LIVERIES
Each variant is supplied in a wide variety of liveries covering its time in airline and military service.
Standard VC10
- British Airways G-ARVM (circa 1976)
- British Airways G-ARVM (red tail)
- BOAC G-ARVF (circa 1964)
- BOAC G-ARVC (circa 1966)
- BOAC G-ARVC (circa 1974)
- Gulf Air A40-VI
- Gulf Air A40-VK
- Just Flight house livery
- Nigeria Airways 5N-ABD
- Government of the United Arab Emirates G-ARVF
Super VC10
- BOAC
- BOAC Cunard
- BOAC Golden
- British Airways
- British Airways (BOAC scheme)
- Vickers Prototype
- East African Airways
VC10 C1K
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, Modern Grey
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, White/Grey
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, 40 Years of VC10
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, 90th Anniversary
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, 95th Anniversary
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, Camouflage
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, Gulf War, ‘The Empire Strikes Back’
VC10 K3
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, Modern Grey
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, Hemp
VC10 K4
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, Modern Grey
- Royal Air Force, 101 Sqn, Hemp
OTHER FEATURES
- Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, and input from ex-VC10 crew
- The distinctive Rolls-Royce Conway engines have been captured to give the utmost realism in full stereo
- Comprehensive PDF manual with panel guide and tutorial
- PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
