Next from Flight Replicas: Me-262 Special Edition

**mike_cyul** · July 14th, 2012, 09:23

What, you thought I would take a nap after the 109K-4?

We haven't told anyone, but over the past year Bernt, Warwick and I have put together a new version of the Me-262 for FSX. It's a reworking of the existing Flight Replicas Me-262a-1a, but now features, among other things, very, very accurate flight dynamics (including single engine flight, which with a Jumo is not easy), working gun system and collimated Revi 16B reticule, upgrades to the model, new high res textures, and best of all (depending on your point of view), all the famous headaches of accurately controlling the engines of the world's first operation jet fighter, including the ability to flood and shut down the power plants if you don't move the throttles at the correct speeds at the correct rpm. As far as I know, this is a first in FSX.

Other new feature? It's free. Yes, free, with only one small requirement: The Special Edition Me-262 will be free to anyone who has purchased any of the earlier Flight Replicas Me-262 packages for FSX. After the package is released, you will just need to send an email with your previous purchase info from any of the existing Me-262 vendors, and receive a download link in return.

The Special Edition will also be available for sale for new purchasers, but only on the Flight Replicas site. This because I do not imagine other vendors will want to hand out free aircraft, and wouldn't be happy to have to redirect customers to a potentially competing site.

There are still some details to work out. I will post more news as things move towards release, so stay tuned.

Mike

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**Chunk** · July 14th, 2012, 09:40

Very impressive Mike. My first Flight Replicas purchase was the 109-K, and I'm hooked!

**CodyValkyrie** · July 14th, 2012, 09:51

Will this apply to both 262 packages? I'm very much looking forward to this upgrade. I've had your 262 package for some time.

**YoYo** · July 14th, 2012, 10:09

Finally ! Cant wait

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**RyanJames170** · July 14th, 2012, 10:14

that is cool i was just wondering if you were going to update that thing! looking good

**MudMarine** · July 14th, 2012, 10:17

I was just flying my 262 the other day. I've had the FS9 and FSX 262's for a while also. I'm looking forward to the upgrade.......I'm sure I'll burn that sucker up!

**Stickshaker** · July 14th, 2012, 10:45

This is more than I dared hope for! I bought all your 262’s but wouldn’t mind to have to pay for this new beauty! Thank you so much. Mike!

***pbearsailor*** · July 14th, 2012, 11:21

That is such good news!

Like others have posted, I was flying this after using the 109 a couple of days ago and just hoping that something like this might happen. Thanks, Mike.

cheers,
steve

***Ferry_vO*** · July 14th, 2012, 11:56

I hope this will also apply for those who, like me, bought the Flight1 box..?

**mike_cyul** · July 14th, 2012, 12:22

Originally Posted by Ferry_vO

I hope this will also apply for those who, like me, bought the Flight1 box..?

Absolutely.

Mike

**mike_cyul** · July 14th, 2012, 12:35

Originally Posted by CodyValkyrie

Will this apply to both 262 packages? I'm very much looking forward to this upgrade. I've had your 262 package for some time.

Any of the FSX Me-262 packages.

Mike

***Ferry_vO*** · July 14th, 2012, 12:41

Originally Posted by mike_cyul

Absolutely.

Thanks Mike!

***Daube*** · July 14th, 2012, 13:22

Excellent news !!
thanks a lot :ernae:

**Mach3DS** · July 14th, 2012, 13:32

What a nice surprise! Purchased the original FSX version a few years back. What a magnanimous offer! Thank you!

**Ian Warren** · July 14th, 2012, 14:20

SHOCK HORROR and DISGUST

on my part

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**Roadburner440** · July 14th, 2012, 14:45

You guys are awesome! I purchased this years ago and still enjoy flying it. Have been mulling about buying the 109 (my hangar is getting quite packed these days), but this is awesome news. Especially knowing Bernt is in on it too. Guess this means I will actually have to learn how to fly the thing properly now since the engines will flood.

**mike_cyul** · July 14th, 2012, 14:59

I should perhaps just add, in case there is any misunderstanding, that the Me-262 Special Edition is not a patch for the original Me-262's. This is a stand-alone package, and will consist of the 262a-1a version only.

Mike

**Cirrus N210MS** · July 14th, 2012, 15:40

that Me262 Is amazing airplane i will have to Go Pick a Copy of it up i am a fan of german WW2 Planes

:salute:

**P38man** · July 14th, 2012, 16:15

thanks so much Mike!!

I have your me262 already

really looking forward to it

btw I have wished for the throttle management for a long time but thought it was not possible
I loved it in il2-1946 , amazing and totally unexpected

**RyanJames170** · July 14th, 2012, 16:17

if you get a chance mike you should do one of those modern Me-262's i think those are cool

**Roadburner440** · July 14th, 2012, 16:58

Originally Posted by RyanJames170

if you get a chance mike you should do one of those modern Me-262's i think those are cool

I currently volunteer for a guy who owns 1 of the 5 replica's, and am going to see it Sunday. I am going to be taking a ton of photos, and will put them up here when I get back. Supposed to let us do a walk around, and check it out. Then it is supposed to fly.

I figured it would not be a full package update. I am grateful for any updates that come. The aircraft is still good in my eyes even without an update. Although the new features will add a whole new life to the bird.

**P38man** · July 14th, 2012, 17:19

Originally Posted by Roadburner440

I currently volunteer for a guy who owns 1 of the 5 replica's, and am going to see it Sunday. I am going to be taking a ton of photos, and will put them up here when I get back. Supposed to let us do a walk around, and check it out. Then it is supposed to fly.

I figured it would not be a full package update. I am grateful for any updates that come. The aircraft is still good in my eyes even without an update. Although the new features will add a whole new life to the bird.

Now that would be awesome, lucky dude!! thanks for showing the photos, cannot wait!

agree with your comments about Mikes me 262

**RyanJames170** · July 14th, 2012, 18:52

Originally Posted by Roadburner440

I currently volunteer for a guy who owns 1 of the 5 replica's, and am going to see it Sunday. I am going to be taking a ton of photos, and will put them up here when I get back. Supposed to let us do a walk around, and check it out. Then it is supposed to fly.

I figured it would not be a full package update. I am grateful for any updates that come. The aircraft is still good in my eyes even without an update. Although the new features will add a whole new life to the bird.

if u make it up in a flght in is let us know how i feels compired to mikes new one.