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OK, the wait is over- our surprise release is the Rutan 61 Long-EZ. We have recreated the radical Long-EZ in stunning detail. The Long-EZ is an incredibly popular aircraft with home build/ GA pilots all over the world.

The highlight of this package is a major step forward by AlphaSim- our new 'RealGauge' technology. Every gauge is hardcoded into the model, with incredibly high resolution textures and almost no framerate loss compared to a 2D equivalent. 'RealGauge' technology provides true 3D instruments, not just 2d bitmaps pasted onto a linear shell. The motion of the instruments is perfectly fluid, with instant response times compared to 2D xml.

We are certain that this aircraft is revolutionary for both FS9 and FSX customers.

Whilst 3D gauges may have been done before, we feel that we are taking the technlogy to a new evolution.

The product will contain both FS9 and FSX (sp2/Accel compatible, Full-FSX) versions, and will be on sale at the amazing low price of $25USD.

The package contains a true custom sound set by Turbine Sound Studios, as well as 5-6 exterior paints, 2 different interior sets, and three variants depicting the Long-EZ at different stages in its long and successful history.

This also marks a departure from the military-only product lines of AlphaSim to date. Expect even more exciting non-military developments in future.

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Available now in the new Civilian Section - the Rutan 61 Long EZ ! The ever-popular and radical Rutan design still looks as futuristic as ever, now AlphaSim bring this amazing creation to life in FS9 and FSX. Real-life Long EZ pilots were closely involved in development and are all giving a big thumbs-up to this stellar simulation of their own pride and joy. Not only does the model perfectly capture the complex features of the Rutan design, the flight dynamics also exactly match real-world values throughout the flight envelope. This stunning model package has several unique features - most notable is the all-new AlphaSim 'RealGauge' technology ! We have actually created every instrument in full 3D (note, not just 3D bezels with conventional bitmap gauges inside), these are fully-fledged working models in their own right. The RealGauge tech gives you three major advantages:
1) unparalleled sharpness in appearance
2) incredible FPS - even low-end systems run the Long EZ v-c with amazing fluidity !
3) prefectly smooth operation - no delay, jitter or catchup, just silky smooth movement.
Every instrument ? YES - even the Bendix radios set, the GPS unit, the Hobbs meter and the Shadin Miniflo-L fuel computer gauges are in full 3D. Of course, all are fully mousable with the various knobs and switches moving correctly as per the real thing. The custom nighttime gauge illumination is also highly authentic. It doesn't get more real than this ....
As if that were not enough - a custom soundset simulates the AvCo Lycoming engine perfectly (according to the pilots !), there is even an FSX-specific version of the sounds with FSX 'soundcone' tech. Naturally the addedd realism of v-c self-shadowing is available for FSX DX10 users. The package includes six model variants of the Long EZ , even the O-235 and the more powerful O-320 engines have their own flight model files. Ten real-life texture schemes are provided, as well as a user-friendly set of source textures for repainters. The model also actually 'kneels' like the real thing (wingfold command), the ventral spoiler is also animated in the correct manner. The incredibly lifelike pilot figure has custom animations to add the final touch of realism to an already oustandingly accurate simulation. There is even a huge (60+ pages) .PDF illustrated user manual. And to top it all, we so want the world to see what RealGauge is all about, we are offering the Long EZ for only $25US for one week only ! The price will rise to $35US on 17th March. What are you waiting for ? Get real ! Get RealGauge !
For FSX (SP1, SP2/Accel) and FS2004 only. Filetype is .exe self-installer with on-line verification technology.

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SimFreak has once again created an amazing flightsim video for us - this time it's the Rutan 61 Long EZ !