Native S2F3AT (S2T) Tracker Work in Progress

**firerx** · June 3rd, 2023, 05:06

Originally Posted by tankerguy72

Haha yeah someone around here started the rain dance and never quit. Keeping the S2 nice and dry in the hangar. With all this rain the vegetation is growing thick. Once everything starts drying out around here this fire season may be a rager and im sure the S2s will be plenty busy come summer!

Work has been slow going with the kids and hunny do's. Hoping to dive into this soon and wrap it up. Fire season is a nice goal. I want to make sure its done right I wish I could be in it full time.

Any updates sir, Fire Seasin and contract has started.

**KGOO** · June 11th, 2023, 15:42

Originally Posted by firerx

Any updates sir, Fire Seasin and contract has started.

My crystal ball and the ghost of Kelly Johnson says S-2T drops sometime in 2024 with the new aerial firefighting update from Asobo and Micro shaft. you heard it here first..

https://youtu.be/p3xp-SnZDoY

**tankerguy72** · June 11th, 2023, 18:37

My hope is to have it released sooner than that, but I cant express how excited I am just for that aerial fire fighting addon. Hopefully you can place fire wherever you wish and attack them.

**KGOO** · June 12th, 2023, 17:58

Originally Posted by tankerguy72

My hope is to have it released sooner than that, but I cant express how excited I am just for that aerial fire fighting addon. Hopefully you can place fire wherever you wish and attack them.

I am already ecstatic about what's coming however, If they give us this ability, I will never leave the house again. Glued to my yoke.

**Scorch00** · June 12th, 2023, 18:19

I'm more excited about this coming platform than I was for 2020. Largely because of the fire and rescue aspects they are adding. And from the consensus around this S-2 and any of the other additions coming along should be ideal if it's able to place fires where ever. Or someone figures a way to actually do that, or fight real fires based off of their weather data stuff. From some other developers I follow it says that all aircraft from FS2020 will be compatible with the new sim an there wouldn't be a need to repurchase anything. It will be exciting to follow and see what the official word is from Flight Sim Expo in a few days.

**tankerguy72** · June 12th, 2023, 20:38

Originally Posted by Scorch00

I'm more excited about this coming platform than I was for 2020. Largely because of the fire and rescue aspects they are adding. And from the consensus around this S-2 and any of the other additions coming along should be ideal if it's able to place fires where ever. Or someone figures a way to actually do that, or fight real fires based off of their weather data stuff. From some other developers I follow it says that all aircraft from FS2020 will be compatible with the new sim an there wouldn't be a need to repurchase anything. It will be exciting to follow and see what the official word is from Flight Sim Expo in a few days.

It has been an exciting week for aerial fire fighting simulation. This Friday the 16th Hype Performance Group releases their Supertanker/Lead plane addon for MSFS2020 and now to top if off this news of a dedicated mission for the new platform with by the looks of it new amazing fire and smoke effects. I for one am super excited.

**tommieboy** · June 14th, 2023, 21:13

https://youtu.be/ptTLQAskTEI

Tommy

**tankerguy72** · June 16th, 2023, 09:17

Originally Posted by tommieboy

https://youtu.be/ptTLQAskTEI

Tommy

Thats one way to water the grass haha

**firerx** · June 27th, 2023, 13:33

Originally Posted by tankerguy72

Thats one way to water the grass haha

Any update Tankerguy?

**firerx** · July 11th, 2023, 02:46

Originally Posted by Scorch00

I'm more excited about this coming platform than I was for 2020. Largely because of the fire and rescue aspects they are adding. And from the consensus around this S-2 and any of the other additions coming along should be ideal if it's able to place fires where ever. Or someone figures a way to actually do that, or fight real fires based off of their weather data stuff. From some other developers I follow it says that all aircraft from FS2020 will be compatible with the new sim an there wouldn't be a need to repurchase anything. It will be exciting to follow and see what the official word is from Flight Sim Expo in a few days.

Hiya Scorch, Yeah I'll be gald to see you magic in MSFS finally,

**Scorch00** · July 15th, 2023, 13:45

Originally Posted by firerx

Hiya Scorch, Yeah I'll be gald to see you magic in MSFS finally,

It will probably happen at some point in the future, not sure when. I'm planning a complete system update that will be pricey, so I'm trying to squeeze what I can out of this system while I can.

In terms of the S-2F3AT though, I have talked to tankerguy72, and it's still slow goings, but progressing still. He's quite busy with life and SoCal's fire season is taking off. So there's that too. There's a lot of cool stuff being worked on, like a custom sound pack. I don't want to say much else as that's his baby. But tankerguy72 is making sure it's so top notch you'd think you'd catch whiffs of the smell of the retardant and jet fuel when you're flying it!

**zetar** · July 16th, 2023, 00:00

Soon 2 years since first message !

Damned, nothing still available...

Perhaps for fs2024 ?

***Tom Clayton*** · July 16th, 2023, 09:27

It's entirely possible that the author has been contacted by MS/Asobo about inclusion of the model, but if that's the case, then there's very likely a strict NDA involved. You also have to consider that if a dev has a dedicated team working 40 hours/week, it can still take months to produce a good quality addon. Just look at how long SWS has been working on their PC-12. A single person will take considerably longer, especially if they have a day job to go to and/or a family to spend time with.

**Scorch00** · July 16th, 2023, 11:24

If I had 2020 and the system built up to help him with it, I'd be hip deep in it too. I'm sure it could help some, but he's a one man army with it in his spare time, which isn't much. He's partnered with another person to do a super high quality sound pack recently. But again, that's all I really want to say currently because there is more. When he drops by I'm sure he'll give you all an update on what all is going on. I know.... I just wont tell lol.

**tankerguy72** · July 20th, 2023, 08:12

Originally Posted by Tom Clayton

It's entirely possible that the author has been contacted by MS/Asobo about inclusion of the model, but if that's the case, then there's very likely a strict NDA involved. You also have to consider that if a dev has a dedicated team working 40 hours/week, it can still take months to produce a good quality addon. Just look at how long SWS has been working on their PC-12. A single person will take considerably longer, especially if they have a day job to go to and/or a family to spend time with.

I wish that was the case haha. No contact from MS yet.... but im hoping it will fit right in with the firebombing missions in FS2024. My apologies that it has been so long, but this is only a side hobby for me so finding the time between my job, side business and most importantly family is the main issue. I am very passionate about this project and do not want to release something subpar and bug ridden. I have been in talks with another member about the possibility of them creating a custom Wwise soundset for the S2 so if that happens its a big weight off my shoulders as I haven't dealt with sounds. Believe me there isn't anyone out there that wants this completed more than me and we are getting there slowly but surely. I appreciate all the interest in this project.

**ST0RM** · July 30th, 2023, 08:49

Last Sunday, we were off the flight schedule, so I drove south the 35 minutes from KRIV to KHMT to photograph the Air Attack platforms based there. Man, I loved it there and will be back. Great crews. So immediately came back to this thread and wish you well in your project. Now that I've seen them in person, I'm excited all the more.I tried adding a photo from that trip via Imgur, but it wouldnt show. Nor can I upload any.

**tankerguy72** · July 30th, 2023, 18:50

Awesome to hear. Ive grown up around this base at KHMT. We just had another large fire near Anza and I went out there and caught some shots of them in action. Always impressive to watch these pilots and machines.

**gribouil** · July 30th, 2023, 21:29

Fantastic shots Tankerguy72!!!

Cheers,

Stéph.

**ST0RM** · August 1st, 2023, 05:48

Outstanding photography!

***blanston12*** · August 1st, 2023, 08:16

Now that fire season is upon us here in California it would be nice to get access to the S2. I understand the developers wish to not release it until it is finished and perfect, but from my perspective, anything is better than nothing which is what we the pilots have now.

**KGOO** · August 11th, 2023, 17:34

Originally Posted by blanston12

Now that fire season is upon us here in California it would be nice to get access to the S2. I understand the developers wish to not release it until it is finished and perfect, but from my perspective, anything is better than nothing which is what we the pilots have now.

Every time you ask, It gets one week further out so STOP IT!!!!

**firerx** · October 9th, 2023, 02:16

Okay it's nee a few months. Any updates on the S2- T release? hell we'll take it as a WIP and just fly it until we get updates.

**firerx** · October 24th, 2023, 12:38

Originally Posted by firerx

Okay it's nee a few months. Any updates on the S2- T release? hell we'll take it as a WIP and just fly it until we get updates.

"Been" a few Months.

**Scorch00** · October 29th, 2023, 00:39

Originally Posted by firerx

"Been" a few Months.

I know he's a very busy guy with family and his career right now. I know people want it, but releasing it unfinished would do it a great injustice. Not only that, I think whatever online market(s) end up carrying the product once it is released would probably not like that either. From what i know as of now, it's not something that has a release date, as it's more it will be done when it can be finished and it's where tankerguy72 wants it. Sounds I think are what he's focused on producing currently along with all those finer modeling details that are so dang tedious.