FLYFREESTD - MIG 29 K/KUB FSX
Having previous enjoyed the F-16, the Su-37 and the T-50, as well as the freeware offers of Fly Free STD, I've purchased the Mig-29K/KUB combo as soon as it appeared in the store. The package is really full-featured and has an emphasis on quality. I'm still exploring the two versions of the Mig-29 (K/KUB) which are actually the only available FSX native models of this plane. The model is graphically pleasing with a very well-proportioned and detailed exterior as well as nice texturing. The cockpit is the area that has seen the major improvement compared with the models I've previously purchased. It is now having the best balance between details and smooth FSX performance and is on par with many military products with twice the price. Texturing is superb and night lighting is very good also. Systems wise the plane is full and simulates whatever equipment FSX provides for navigation and IFR FLIGHT. Additionally it has prospects to improve if it gets a tacpack compatibility upgrade, so that it obtains targeting and weapons use capability. Flight dynamics is probably one of the reasons I've enjoyed the previously released Su-37 and T-50. They offered the only way to virtually feel the super maneuverability, that one can only see in videos of the actual plane flight demonstrations. No other FSX plane provides this experience. The Mig-20K/KUB package continues this tradition and demonstrates a slow speed/high angle of attack, even post-stall experience that I can't find in another plane. The carriers package is well modeled and features rich, but I'll come back one I use it more. All-in-All. A great package, at a very good price point for 2 modeled planes and two aircraft carriers.