Bear Studios MiG-15 - Service Pack 5 - Now Available

The Bear Studios Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 for FSX, FS2004 and Prepar3D has been updated to Service Pack 5.

New Service Pack 5 Features:
- FSX All Versions, ESP (Prepar 3D) and FS2004 Compatible
- FSX and ESP (Prepar 3D) versions have FSX format models, DX10 Compatibility.
- High Detail Exterior and Cockpit Models, Canopy / Storage Jettisons Animation, Eject Seats. 

- Detailed cockpit with classic gauges, Commutation Navigation and Firing Control systems.
- Weapon system and deliverable weapons simulated.
- High Detail Texture, gauges with back light. 2 colors Cockpit flood light and console light effects, controlled by interior light system.
- Navigation / Beacon lights, Working Rocket smoke tail, Aero Effects and sound effects included
- Full 3D cockpit, Switchable Forward and Rear Cockpit both in FS2004 and FSX versions.
- Eight MiG-15 main variant with 10 models for different payload configuration.
- FSX VC model have shadow casting in SP5.

Bear Studios Sukhoi Su-27 for FSX - Under Development

Bear Studios is apparently developing the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker for FSX. Development screenshots are available here.

Bear Studios MiG-17 for FSX, FS2004 and Prepar3D Updated

Bear Studios has released the updated Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 for FSX, FS2004 and Prepar3D at SimMarket.

Product Features:
- FSX All Versions, ESP (Prepar 3D) and FS2004 Compatible
- FSX and ESP (Prepar 3D) versions have FSX format models, DX10 Compatibility.
- High Detail Exterior and Cockpit Models, Canopy / Storage Jettisons Animation, Eject Seats.
- Detailed cockpit with classic gauges, Commutation Navigation and Firing Control systems.
- Weapon system and deliverable weapons simulated.
- High Detail Texture, gauges with back light. 2 colors Cockpit flood light and console light effects, controlled by interior light system.
- Navigation / Beacon lights, Working Rocket smoke tail, Aero Effects and sound effects include
- Full 3D cockpit, Switchable Forward and Rear Cockpit both in FS2004 and FSX versions.
- Eight MiG-17 main variant with 10 models for different payload configuration.
- System simulations for radar, range and target designate equipments.
- FSX VC model have shadow casting in SP5 for more realistic visual effect by casting cockpit equipment shadows on other panel and console surfaces.

Bear Studios Chengdu J-10 Version 1.4 Test Video

Bear Studios has posted a test video from the upcoming version 1.4 update to the Chengdu J-10 for FSX and FS2004.


Changes in Version 1.4:
- We get a closer pic on J-10 cockpit, so we rebuild HUD and UFCD box
- Eject seat shapes changed to double-side textures.
- Additional afterburner effect for fixing strange shape when afterburner in tail-center looking
- Improve Missile/Rocket effects. add missing sound in effects
- reduce gauge code and size to a smaller package, delete unnesserary gauge define in VC. I hope it may maintain fps.
- Change gear position logic to avoid gear automtic extend when aircraft touch ground when it in flight.

  and change rocket fire control logic to single shot as default mode.
- Refine drag-chute shape. refine engine nozzle shapes and animation.
- Refine sound package.
- Add blink mode for Navigation Lights as strobe usage.(default is still mode). change lights from shapes to effects attached on aircraft models.

Bear Studios MiG-15 Service Pack 4 Now Available

The Bear Studios Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 for FSX and FS2004 has been updated to Service Pack 4.



Changes in SP4:
Reworked models and textures for dx10 render system in FSX
Rework system logics based on J-10`s system technology.
Rework gauges to fit changes in models and animations.
Remove 2d panel, totally in VC spot.
Remove unnesserary shapes.
Change weapon payload system and control logics.

Bear Studios Chengdu J-10 ADT Edition at SimMarket

The Bear Studios - Chengdu J-10 'Vigorous Dragon' ADT Edition for FSX and FS2004 is now available at SimMarket.

Bear Studios Chengdu J-10 'Vigorous Dragon' Version 1.3

Bear Studios has updated the Chengdu J-10 'Vigorous Dragon' for FSX and FS2004 to version 1.3. Flight1 Product Page


Changes in Version 1.3:
1, Add daytime backlite for MFDs and CNI display, can be active /inactive by gauge light switch, both in FSX and FS2004 versions
2, Delete unnesserary parts in fsx models.
3, Change afterburner control logics, avoid afterburner shapes appear when epu starting engine. Change logics for control engine smoke.
4, Change J-10 prototype cockpit shapes, delete HMD sensor shapes.
5, Add new J-10 prototype 1001 model (First Flight) with shaped color stripes and textures.
6, Reduce shine on gauge shapes and backview
7, Add ui creation section for FSX version
8, Reduce panel background bmps.
9, change gauges to support above upgrade.
     Fix "bingo warning flash always visible in MFD-Fuel Page after air-refuel" problem.
     Fix "AI target range readout blocks animation slowly in Air-refuel condition in HUD Page" problem
10, Change Flight Model for low speed control and aircraft acceleration over Mach 1 to Mach 2, 
      thanks to CFSO4342 (flyingfish221) for this improve. correct G-limite in Flight model.

Bear Studios Chengdu J-10 'Vigorous Dragon' Released

Bear Studios has released the Chengdu J-10 'Vigorous Dragon' for FSX and FS2004. Details at Flight1 Software.