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Greetings,

Tomorrow should bring the release of not only a service pack for the recently released DC-10 Collection but also a free bonus variant.
In the weeks since it’s release, both ourselves and CLS (the developers) have been collecting the feedback that has been coming in from users and the following update has been put together based on that. Included in the service pack is the following:

• Replacement set of pre-saved flights
• Checklists have been added to all aircraft
• Decreased power for DC10-30, Dc10-40, Kc10A and KDC10
• Fixed nightmaps for some liveries

We will be releasing (separately) a free DC-10-40B in Japan Airlines colours for all existing (and future) DC-10 users.

Lost a shoe?

Next up:

The next update that will be coming my way will most likely be the Tiger Moth service pack plus the extra Float and Ski variants that will be released a separate payable downloads. Scotty has been working very hard testing the Tiger Moth files, both before and after SP1 was released. It turned into a bit of a caper that ended up with the files being returned to the developers several times for further revisions.
I have to say, we have really experienced the full spectrum of customer comments with this update. Ranging from the paint kit having the wrong amount of ribs in the wing to a suggestion that we just release the files in a bugged state. The old expression “you can’t please all of the people all of the time” has never rung so true. I will certainly be glad to put this one to bed!

This week I’ve come another step closer to introducing a new way of getting hold of the updates you need for your JF software. Hopefully it will make keeping yourself up-to-date with all the latest updates and upgrades even easier. Can’t say too much yet but keep an eye out for it making an appearance in the future.
What goes on, on tour, stays on tour!

Here we are with July approaching fast and I’ve yet to hit the road and attend any shows this year. Very unusual for me. Last year must have been our busiest year ever on the road and saw us attend shows in the UK, Ireland, Germany and the good ol’ US of A. Last years highlights for me had to be two summer weekends at Duxford. Being bathed in glorious sunshine whilst watching Spitfires and Hurricanes buzzing around overhead and getting paid for the privilege is not the worst way to make a living. I have to admit - I really do love my job!
Also the week spent in Washington to attend the Avsim conference was a very enjoyable experience. On the flight simming side of things it was good to meet some of the development team at Aces Studio (the bods behind Flight Simulator) as well as some of the big players in FS development. I even manage to take a break from work related matters and head off into Washington to take a walk along the tourist trail and grabbed myself a very nice picture of the White House. The only negative to come out of the trip was a bit of dirt that Scotty was able to get on me. Since then I have had to make sure that all deadlines are met and any office ribbing sent his way doesn’t get too bad for fear of exposure.

An honourable mention also has to go to IFC Birmingham. Without doubt the biggest and best flight sim show I have ever attended (and I’ve seen a fair few now). The average FS show involves a dingy conference hall in a hotel somewhere with wall paper tables and table cloths. To be attending a dedicated FS show at the NEC area was a very refreshing breath of fresh air and is where this type of event belongs. I for one feel the FS show circuit is far worse of globally for the loss of IFC.

I have to admit that I do tend to enjoy myself while away at shows. The days are spent proudly showing off our software to often very enthusiastic attendees and the nights are spent “team building” in bars and restaurants.  I look forward to our first outing of the year…

All the best

Rich