Farmboyzim's Flight Sim's "General Store"
8 models, 15 liveries, Virtual Instructor Pilot, TCE and more.
The Legendary F 104
"Starfighter"
Expect all top-end Gmax model features:
- high detalis
- full animation
- reflective textures
- "dynamic shine" and more.
The package includes:
Five F-104G "Starfighter" model variants:
- Clean;
- 2 Tip tanks;
- 2 Tip tanks, 2 pylon tanks;
- 4 "Sidewinder" 2 "Sparrow" AA missiles;
- 4 bombs.
Three TF-104 "Starfighter" model variants:
- Clean;
- 2 Tip tanks;
- 2 Tip tanks, 2 pylon tanks;
Highly detailed and functional 3D virtual cockpit included.
All instruments from 2D panels are functional, most switches are clickable.
You can perform a flight from start up to shut down using the VC only.
The 2D panels include hundreds of bitmaps. All systems programmed in accordance with F-104 Manuals and tested by F-104 pilots and engineers.
Among highly detailed authentic avionics you will find MH-97 Autopilot, Tactical Air Navigation System (TACAN) adapted for civil NAVAIDS operations, PHI navigation system, civil ADF with old antique but authentic tuning system, functional and authentic Radar, Optical Sight with Ground Speed Error Indicator, Radio panels, Annunciator panel and more.
VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR PILOT: Interactive Instructor Pilot voice package.
The VIP (Virtual Instructor Pilot) Voice package helps you to master the F-104 faster, and operate it safer. It works in real time according to current flight situation.
In most cases, you hear the VIP when you exceed the aircraft limits or create dangerous situation in flight.
All callouts recorded by Andy Bush (USAF pilot training instructor, pilot with the F-104 experience).
Detailed textures of 15 liveries included:
Belgian AF
Canadian AF
Dutch AF
German AF
German Navy
Greece AF
Japan AF
Italian AF
Norwegian AF
Soviet AF
Spanish AF
"Starfighters" display team
USAF (1)
USAF (2)
Turkish AF
62 free liveries available!
FLIGHT DYNAMICS:
Designed by a professional jet pilot with a BS in Aeronautics. Consulted and tested by F-104 pilots.
SOUND PACKAGE:
Authentic F-104 J79-GE engine and cockpit sounds.
What can you do with TCE?
1. Select, preview and add to FS2004 new F-104 variations (designed by you or other people and distributed for free).
2. Manage your F-104s fleet: select, preview edit and/or delete any existing F-104 variation.
3. Perform complete pre-flight on any selected F-104:
- Select your Instructor Pilot nationality.
- Select one of the F-104 models.
- Select one of 16 variations.
- Select engine smoke, dynamic shine, cold start options.
- Create customized fuel and ammo load using animated interface and scales.
- Save your settings and you are ready to go!
Repaint artists! Textures templates for easy repaint included.
DOCUMENTATION:
User's Manual and Flight and Training Manual in 2 Parts designed according to real F-104 documentation.
Part I: Systems Manual (Describes all simulated systems, layout and operation of the various panels, instruments and controls).
Part II: Operations Manual (Contains Limitations, performance info, check lists, normal operating procedures with number of flight profile charts included).
