>> In-world flyable demo at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Procyon/199/51/2502
Update 1.01: added FREE texture templates!
Built upon the feedback and experiences gained from the XF-2 Raven Fighter, The Spectre is a brand new single-seat gunship that combines agility with realistic aerodynamic handling. In addition to the highly detailed surface and interior aesthetics, the Spectre is also very customizable, featuring dynamically-linked hardpoints for the optional attachment of fuel tanks, searchlight, cannon, and missiles.
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Features
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~ Fully customizable weapons and utility loadout
- 1500 L fuel tank
- Searchlight
- AGM-154 Missiles
- Wildfire Mk2 Rockets
- GAU-52A Cannon
~ 5 Included liveries
- Stealth
- Navy
- Olive
- Police
- Desert
~ Free vehicle service trailer! (repair + rearm + refuel)
~ Gesture hotkeys to control various functions. No need to type commands midflight!
~ Functional detailed cockpit displays (HUD, Loadout and Ammo display, Health and fuel display)
~ Auto-speed and flare features
~ Materials enabled (normal + glow + spec) **
~ Robust scripting for high customizability
~ Mod + Copy perms
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FAQ
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Q: Can I change vehicle permission?
A: Yes! Click and hold on the canopy for at least 1 second to display vehicle menu. Available permission options include Owner, Group, and All.
Due to script permission constraint, only the owner may change the loadout of the plane. However, the owner can setup different loadouts for guest use.
Q: How do I start the plane?
A: Hold E or Page up until engines spin up.
Q: How do I mount/dismount weapon attachments?
A: Rez weapon or attachment on the ground within 5 meters of the aircraft. Click on weapon for attachment menu. To dismount weapon, click on the weapon and click CONFIRM.
Q: Why am I able to mount multiple weapons to the same hardpoint sometimes?
A: It takes amount 1-2 seconds for the aircraft to refresh its loadout after attachment. Attempting to link weapons too quickly may not provide enough time for the process to complete.
Q: How do I fire the AGM missiles?
A: Make sure the aircraft is equipped with missiles. Arm weapons and press Q to switch to missiles. In mouselook, click and hold for 2 seconds to lock either target avatar/vehicle or position. Release mouse to fire once audio beep is heard. (Tip: target selection may be easier if you pause mouselook controls by pressing shift + M)
Q: How does the fuel system work?
A: The fuselage contains enough fuel for 37 minutes of idle flight or 15 minutes at full throttle. Each 1500L external tank adds an additional 2/3 fuel. You may refuel, rearm, and repair at a compatible service area (included in the package).
Q: How do I repair, refuel, or rearm the gunship?
A: You must land near a compatible Vehicle Service Trailer, turn off the vehicle, and click the trailer to begin the vehicle service. A progress bar will be shown over the service trailer.
Q: What is speed hold?
A: Hold W and press S to enable this feature. When enabled, the speed-hold mode will lock the engine axis so your aircraft will hold the current throttle for a constant forward velocity. You can fine tune the speed with W or S. Slowing below 5 kmph will automatically disengage speed hold.
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Tips
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1. Be sure to activate all of the included gestures
2. You can generally turn off engines simply by landing and holding down C / Pgdown. If that fails, press Shift + End
3. To quickly save loadout configurations, simply pick up a copy of a fully loaded aircraft and rename it as you like
4. The aircraft is built to be highly customizable. In addition to the freedom of the scripted attachment of weapons to hardpoints, you may also manually link more weapons or cosmetic components onto the exterior or interior!
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Acknowledgment
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Special thanks to my friends and contributors who helped in the completion of this project, including but not limited to:
Burnha Firehawk ---------- Sound FX
Drextastic ---------- Sponsor, test pilot
Ifrit Skytower ---------- Motivation officer!
Keliana Tuqiri ---------- Sound FX
Travis Amaterasu ---------- Sound FX
Wolferein Foxdale ---------- Mesh & texture (vehicle service trailer)
For more information, or if you have any questions, suggestions, and requests, feel free to send a notecard or IM to Isilmeriel.
Visit Isil's store at https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/135577
- 5 included liveries
- 5 optional weapons / utility attachments
- Free vehicle service trailer
- Realistic flight dynamics
- Detailed textures and interior
Elaborate and Intuitive
Probably the most if not the best designed flight vehicle; not that I've tested many, but of the few from different creators, this one is so well designed that it makes jumping into the pilot seat as intuitive as driving a car. The map in the cockpit is one of my most enjoyed features as I can get bearing on where I am located on the region when flying high in the sky in mouse-look. Really love this creation and would love to support future ventures in aeronautic vehicles. :3
the jewel in the crown of my fighters
It is simply a jewel of a ship, very customizable, very well made, the jewel of my fighters and a true combat beast, that is if you have to learn to tame it because if it does not kick you hard XD but exquisite the ship deserves its 5 stars
No brainer 10/10
vehicle is even mod which is almost unheard of.
Killer
I must have at least 100 vehicles in SL and many are great. This thing is awesome for a lot of reasons. Its a good bet i would buy any flying vehicles that this creator were to release in the future.
Best flight in SL!
This has to be the best scripted combat aircraft in SL hands down. Crosses sims like buttered butter. Very nimble, can cruise and shut off mouselook controls. Has many options for the hard points on the wings and nose. Only downside is having the combat system on while crossing sims will damage the AV-5 though one could RP that as wear and tear. Would like to see the service trailer not refuel, repair and rearm all at the same time. All in all, even with the faults, worth every linden!
Looks awesome, easy to fly
What else need I say? Flies better then anything else in SL! And look like a beast!
