Sim Skunk Works - Lockheed Martin TF-104G

The Lockheed F-104G Starfighter is a single-engine, supersonic interceptor aircraft which was extensively deployed as a fighter-bomber during the Cold War.

MODEL

• Highly detailed model, fully animated, both front and rear cockpit
• Highly detailed 3D cockpit, fully animated and working
• Complete 3D-lights systems both internal and external

TEXTURES

• Multinational liveries
• A complete paintkit will soon be available for painters (upon request)

SYSTEMS

• Almost all real systems have been modelled and working as the real thing
• Flight dynamics modelled 99% close to the real aircraft
• Fully tested and validated by qualified real-world F-104 pilot
• Aerodynamic pitch up, inertia coupling and BLC system reproduced
• Payload drop actually changes aircraft weight, balance and drag as well
• Inertial navigator Litton LN-3 fully implemented
•  Fully functional and close to real NASARR R-15, A/G and A/A mode with:
  • STT (Single track target)
  • LOCK-ON
  • ATTACK
  • GROUND MAP PENCIL
  • GROUND MAP SPOILER
  • CONTOUR MAP
  • TERRAIN AVOIDANCE

DDI (DYNAMIC DRAG INDEX)
The SSW F/RF-104G uses the Dynamic Drag Index concept; i.e. when you load/drop external loads not only is the GW changed but also the drag coefficient is affected and the model aerodynamics change accordingly. This is particularly important in the F-104 where external loads affect greatly the dynamic behaviour of the model.

SOUND SET
A custom sound set has been developed from scratch, using live recording to give you a full immersion into the Zipper environment. If you are a Zipper fan,you will enjoy staying outside and 'playing' with the throttle, listening to it's unique voice.

USER BENEFITS
The model comes with complete docs including:

• Three pilot checklists (normal, emergency,weapon procedures)
• Zipper hints (a doc that help the pilot to use it effectively)
• NASAR R15A simple user guide
• Original 700-page Flight Manual in PDF format
• User support help desk at help-desk@simskunkworks.it

• Microsoft Flight Simulator (Version 2020)
• OS: Windows 10 or later (suggested version 21H or later)
• CPU: Intel i5 at 3 GHz or higher
• RAM: 16 GB or higher
• 4 GB available on community folder
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or higher

VERSION 3.2.0:

• Sim update 9 introduced a code break or bug related with afterburner, fuel flow and throttle position.
• This results in a fuel flow cut above 10K feet when afterburner is lighted and throttle above 99%, reducing RPM down to idle.
• It affects also models that do not use the new fuel system and also even if they do not use afterburner.

Important:

• The code break or bug was partially fixed restoring an old engine model without native afterburner, this does not affect flight envelope that remains still valid as before.
• It has been necessary modify both engine and flight model to achieve such result.
• It has been reported that the fix does work for majority of joysticks but not all however.
• Therefore issue should be considered mitigated but not fixed at 100%.

Note:

• It may happen that users should set a +1% up to +3% of dead zone on "upper extremity dead zone" of joystick L-AXIS Z to completely solve the issue, this should be done to avoid throttle to reach 100% that triggers the issue.

Version 3.1.0:

• New sounds (internal)
• Kneeboard added
• Gunsight, ground speed error readout, simple HUD  added as easter eggs
• Q7 Martin Baker seat added on 2 new liveries
• Documentation revised
• Fixed bug on throttle axis
• Fixed bug on TAL NUMBER customization

Version 3.0.0:
BUG FIXES:

• Antiskid light behaviour corrected, light goes on with landing gear down, if it's on ground means a failure
• APC reading corrected with a new schedule
• Mitigated (not completely corrected) VR Asobo bug that makes pilot avatars visible under some circumstances (ie: chase view), however using top menu should restore correct visualization
• Altimeter Kholsman window bug fixed
• APC kicker late intervetion
• Fixed wrong fuel/cit test switches initial position
• Fixed wrong rudder trim switch initial position

NEW/CHANGED FEATURES:

• Added afterburner pilot flame
• Added characters to startup diorama
• Removed engine reverse, not more used to simulate dragchute
• Take off pitch trim position fine tuned to 0.28
• MASTER CAUTION Press-to-reset implemented
• Added a new core afterburner flame

Version 2.0.0:
BUG FIXES:

• Fixed Aileron/Rudder limiters not working properly
• Fixed sound bug when flaps are operated
• Fixed kohlsmann setting misalignment
• Fixed navigation lights weakness
• Fixed boundary layer doors not operating properly
• Fixed dragchute dimensions, now is 18' as it should be
• Fixed flaps doll's eyes at night
• Fixed LN3 platform alignement procedure, now green light blinks when aligned
• Fixed CIT wrong indication under some conditions
• Fixed pilots dimensions
• Fixed pilot seat flickering at night
• Fixed canopy glass dirtness
• Fixed afterburner "rumbling" missing in cockpit
• Fixed cabin pressure gauge not working
• Fixed missing air fresh scoop lever
• Fixed nose/main landing gear tires rotation missing under some circumstances
• Fixed APC reading
• Fixed a hole behind windshield
• Fixed a dragchute bug that prevented to work properly
• Fixed asymmetric aileron inputs
• Fixed radar range switch not working properly
• Fixed instruments lights not working properly
• Fixed parking brake auto enabling, no more park brake
• Fixed flaps bug, increased the drag at LAND position
• Fixed a shutdown bug preventing power cut undersome circumstances

NEW/CHANGED FEATURES:

• Afterburner natively implemented also in physical engine model
• Engine smoke added
• Wing tips ribbon added
• Engine and flight model completely reviewed
• More liveries added
• Navigation lights implemented in 3D, steady, flash, dim e steady
• Parking brakes are automatically set only when chocks and wing protections are present,in other cases are disabled.
• Dragchute cannot be auto-dropped anymore
• Engine shutdown available with sim event "ENGINE AUTO SHUTDOWN" and FUEL SHUT OFF only other procedures (ie: THROTTLE CUT, etc. ) are not supported