Following numerous requests we have decided to continue development of the B-52 project.
The "B-52 Driver" will include highly detailed VC (complete upper deck), custom sounds and more.

Systemwise it's going to be Express Line product. So it will feature
essential aircraft systems, flight instruments and controls, functional radar.
Secondary systems (special ops, EW, weapon etc) will be inop, but provide the look and feel of the legendary BUFF. For obvious reasons it's going to be the B-52G (not H) cockpit.

All users of the B-52 BUFF Exterior model will get 10EUR discount on the B-52 Driver.

Standby for further announces and previews.

PS: If someone has high quality pictures of the EW officer and Gunner stations please contact us.

That's great news.

Thanks for deciding to complete the package.

Dave

CS Staff,

After reading the good news on your main page; can you see the  ;D on my face???

Большое спасибо  :)

I would like to offer a huge THANK YOU to the Captain Sim Development Team for their decision to make a Virtual Cockpit for the B-52 BUFF. I look forward to purchasing this to add to my Captain Sim B-52 Express Line product.

Thank You!

Mark

Great to hear  :D Will buy when fully complete!!

:)

Great news CS   :D

Can`t wait !!

regards
Mario  ;)

This is great new indeed!!  :D

I'm ready to buy on completion :)

As is for today: http://www.captainsim.com/products/b520/vc.html

Absolutely stunning VC, going by those pics Captain Sim. Excellent work as usual.

Mark

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

A B-52 of Captain Sim quality is a Flight Simulator dream come
true for me.

Now if you could just do a KC-135 expansion pack for the 707?

F A N T A S T I C !!! 8-)
This will be a must have!

I can't wait!!!!!!!!

Good news, now can drive my B-52.
;D

When the cockpit gets done thats when I will buy.

                    JeffG

Those preview shots look good   :D
I can hardly wait!

Thank you Captain Sim!! ;)
I knew that you would listen to you customers because, although you are short on words, you always have listened well.
I will definately be buying this aircraft once it is complete.  I just didn't want to fly another 747 panel.
I love all the detail that you put into your products and from the previews, this one will be great too.

Bob

Coming along nicely.  I'm looking forward to it.

Dave

If you want to watch a good movie about B-52's Watch Gathering Of Eagles with Rock Hudson. I watched it last night and has some great b-52 footage.

                               JeffG

I will look for the movie.  Sounds good ;)
Thanks,
Bob

Looks are not everything, I found it a bit disturbing that CS stated on the release that the flight deck/cockpit was to emulate the "G" model and not of the "H" model. For those that have either worked on and or flown the B-52 right off hand, there is a significant difference between both models. The most obvious difference is the engine configuration, PW J57-43W's on the "G" model which are Turbo jets and the PW TF-33's on the H models. The latter of the two being a low-mediumn bypass turbofan. Flight dynamics of the model its self are way off but the thing looks good. No doubt about that. Tail gunners position is a waste for obvious reasons for those that know the BUFF but and the lack of the drag chute in its self was disappointing. I hope that CS technical expertise is taking another look at this because there are allot of us out there that that spent a few years or so up close and personal with the BUFF and would really be disappointed if it was miss represented so drastically. My opinion do it right or don't do it at all.
19th FMS/19th BW
Black Knights
RAFB

WOW,  Thank you so much Captain Sim!  Thank you for deciding to continue with this project.   It is looking fantastic.  Such harsh words from Tod.   Anyone who says "Do it right or don't do it at all"  is somewhat selfish in my opinion,  and obviously has never tried making such a complex product.   I say selfish because I know most of us understand that sometimes compromises have to be made in order to release a product within certain budget or time constraints.   I for one have worked on the Buff for ten years,  and would still be very happy to have a good VC,  even if it is of a G-model instead of the H-model.   They could have decided to put a D-model VC in it,  or none at all.  The G-model is very similar in so many ways.  There are some differences,  I agree,  but for the average flyer,  these differences are minor,  unless you try to take-off with water,   then you might notice a problem.  For the price I paid,  I wasn't expecting a perfect aircraft,  a perfect flight model, and a 100% accurate cockpit.  At least they attempted to release a great looking aircraft,  and I'm sure it pleased a whole lot of us who have served this beast.   If we paid,  say three times more,  for it,  then I would expect something a bit more accurate.  I guess no matte how good something is,  or how good the bargain is,  it is never good enough for some peope.   And those people usually never have anything useful to contribute to the project.   I for one am totally satisfied with this aircraft,  and am looking forward to the VC and updates when they are released.   AWESOME JOB Captain Sim!!!

Thank you for support!

I love the B-52 and have not found a good model for the aircraft till Captain Sim came out with theirs. I have not bought the B-52 as I love flying the plane not just looking at it and as there is no B-52 cockpit I will wait for that and than buy the whole aircraft. I do agree with Todd do it right or do not do it at all,I have most of the Captain Sim aircraft and as you spend more time with them they do grow on you. They might have small problems but they do get worked out in time. I hope Captain Sim takes its time with the cockpit and the small things that make this a great aircraft.

                                 JeffG

Pilot, CoPilot, the EW and gunner stations... hmmm seems like captain sim is just like the real AF: Giving the Navs the shaft! Oh well, looking forward to hangin around on the promenade deck of the B-52, when it comes out. But if you know anything about this airplane, the real work happens down in the Black Hole!  If CS could perhaps add these stations, maybe a rudimentary FMS style system could be employeed. Kind of like in the real plane...

H model, G model: Knowing Captain Sim, one day they will probably release all the models.
B52 looking good. Keep up the good work.

Recency

I hope you 'age' the cockpit and not give it the 'new car' look, these planes are old and need to have the proper wear and tear. Thats one of the things I love about your 757, 727 etc.

Todd wrote on Apr 23^rd, 2010 at 7:32pm:

Looks are not everything, I found it a bit disturbing that CS stated on the release that the flight deck/cockpit was to emulate the "G" model and not of the "H" model. For those that have either worked on and or flown the B-52 right off hand, there is a significant difference between both models. The most obvious difference is the engine configuration, PW J57-43W's on the "G" model which are Turbo jets and the PW TF-33's on the H models. The latter of the two being a low-mediumn bypass turbofan. Flight dynamics of the model its self are way off but the thing looks good. No doubt about that. Tail gunners position is a waste for obvious reasons for those that know the BUFF but and the lack of the drag chute in its self was disappointing. I hope that CS technical expertise is taking another look at this because there are allot of us out there that that spent a few years or so up close and personal with the BUFF and would really be disappointed if it was miss represented so drastically. My opinion do it right or don't do it at all. 19th FMS/19th BW Black Knights RAFB

Please forgive what might be a d---a-- question, but what are the specific differences between the two cockpits, and what are the "obvious" reasons why you would put a G model 'pit in an H model exterior?

hello guys,
It's really great add-on and I am waiting for it to complete, can I know when it will be ready???

I want the 707 and b-52 what is the available ways to purchase?


thanx
;)

Well Captain Sim. I've got to hand it to you. The Virtual Cockpit, going by the latest pics, is awesome! You guys really do do the best. I'm really looking forward to getting that VC into my B-52 Exterior!

Mark

Thank you!
So everybody is welcome to see new updated VC preview at www.captainsim.com

nice work !

Wow! I can see another argument with my wife coming up! But honey i HAVE to have it! You get the picture... But seriously, the second it comes out, i'm buying it! And i don't give a hoot if it's a G with an H on a D. We are talking about a Captain Sim B-52 here folks! So, be it an H or a D, i say f....g A!!!!

Captain Sim, your work is stunning!  That is becoming the most beautiful virtual cockpit.
I hope that even when you get finished, you leave the back door open to increase the systems and complexity.
I believe when you see how hot this one sells, you will consider putting even more into it as expansions.  I'll join the "B-52 Expansion of the Month Club".  ;)

CS Staff,

Thank you; they look lovely! :o 8-)
Keep up the good work! ;)

Thank you for support!

It's looking really good.  Nice work to all at the CS team.

Dave

Just looked at the cockpits from the B-52 project. It's about time. I was a gunner for over 25yrs on D, G & H models and will be concerned on how the upper back deck containing the EWO & Gunner stations end up looking. I have MANY of my original manuals with interior diagrams that may help out if needed. Looking forward to the finished produce. DO IT RIGHT !
Thanks

Could we please have more previews and status update ?

Guess not ...........

I hope that I'm not dead before it is finished!!!

Captain Sim are working on it so I don't think the wait will be all that long now.


Captain Sim wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2010 at 9:34am:

BTW, the 'B-52 Driver' which is coming soon won't have complex avionics stuff.

Mark

Bobngc wrote on Nov 5^th, 2010 at 7:47pm:

I hope that I'm not dead before it is finished!!!

That's funny !

frankwi wrote on Nov 8^th, 2010 at 3:46am:

Bobngc wrote on Nov 5th, 2010 at 7:47pm: I hope that I'm not dead before it is finished!!! That's funny !

Hope no one will be dead :) Please see the first post here

Captain Sim 2 wrote on Nov 8^th, 2010 at 8:10am:

frankwi wrote on Nov 8th, 2010 at 3:46am: Bobngc wrote on Nov 5th, 2010 at 7:47pm: I hope that I'm not dead before it is finished!!! That's funny ! Hope no one will be dead :) Please see the first post here

At the current rate of the release, that's debatable....since MILVIZ did most of the work, why is it taking so long to release?

Matt

strykerpsg wrote on Nov 19^th, 2010 at 1:38am:

....since MILVIZ did most of the work, why is it taking so long to release?

I don't know where do you get this info, but MILVIZ's part is about 5-10% of the project.

Captain Sim wrote on Nov 19^th, 2010 at 7:47pm:

strykerpsg wrote on Nov 19th, 2010 at 1:38am: ....since MILVIZ did most of the work, why is it taking so long to release? I don't know where do you get this info, but MILVIZ's part is about 5-10% of the project.

Well, feel free to elaborate about the amount of work that still needs to be done. I have followed what MILVIZ put into the pit before you officially made it part of your design and it was fabulous! That's not to say that making the gauges work within the pit is quick and easy, but you have many customers anxiously awaiting the updated release of your B-52 exterior.

Not looking for a sparring partner, but we have been waiting for quite some time and just seek some sort of update. I know there is a policy against releasing dates, but would it be so difficult to release updates on the progress?

Matt

Fresh preview http://www.captainsim.com/products/b520/vc.html

Thanks Alex and CS Team, it's all we need to stay silent for a few more days  ;)

Matt

Thanks for the teaser. It's looking awesome.  

This looks great!  ;)