NOT YET COMPATIBLE WITH F-35 VERSION 1.2.7. MOD UPDATE IS COMING SOON. IN THE MEANTIME, DISABLE YOUR MOD IF YOU UPDATED THE BASE AIRCRAFT. THANKS.

In January 2022, this add-on was born with a really simple idea: "getting rid of the GPWS warning. And, if possible, make it as a toggle!". I've done that. my first mod ever for MSFS. And from here, moved to other systems (canopy auto closing when accelerating, speed breaks auto deploying on landing, a few more ICAWS messages, etc.)

We are finally at version 1.x of this MOD. This means, all the features I could have wanted to add are finally there! Even a few that sounded so out of reach not so long ago.

Today you know this mods for its main features:

• Aerobatic smoke working in multi players.
• Flares (only work local), with stock management.
• Better lightings (landing lights, cabin light).
• And still the messages, indications, systems and automations that make your pilot life easier... the complete list is just below.

Please note that: 

• You require the F-35 payware plane by IndiaFoxtEcho in order to use this mod.

Thanks also to Anarkand who helps me by testing my major updates before I publish them here.

Important: After any update from IndiaFoxtEcho, make sure you remove this mod from your community folder until I release a version compatible.

MOD active versions:

• Version 1.5.5 > F-35 version 1.2.6

Binds :

• Shoot flares - if MASTER ARM is ON, you are flying and you have flares available on board: TOGGLE RECOGNITION LIGHTS
• Aerobatic smoke - ON/OFF: TOGGLE BEACON LIGHTS

Here are the features to this date (latest version):

• Custom MOD page on MFDs to toggle ON/OFF the systems below:
  • Auto Landing Lights: Turn on landing lights when you extend gear.
  • Auto Retract Hook (A and C only): Retracts hook if you extend it on the ground and/or after successful landing.
  • Aerobatic Smoke (Red/Green/Blue/White/Purple/Orange/Aqua) : in multiplayer, other pilots show with the same colors as you).
  • Flares: You have 6 flares at the beginning of the flight. If you use them all, you need to land, set the parking brake and only then you will be able to reload.
• Speed brakes ICAWS indication (normal + caution if RPM too high)
• Hook deployed ICAWS message (normal + caution if on the ground [and Auto Retract Hook is disabled])
• Launch bar automatically retracts after take-off (F-35 C only).
• Total remaining fuel percentage display on FUEL pages and TOP MFD. 
• Landing light has a bright spot at its source now.
• Console light tinted green or red instead of white/yellowish and depending on MASTER ARM status.
• New effects: heat blur.
• Canopy texture cleaned(less scratches and dirt, even if there is still a fair amount left).

Known bugs:

• If you use "L" to toggle all lights ON/OFF, you will also trigger the aerobatic smoke.
• Static F-35 on aprons have flare shooting constantly.

Get in touch:

If you have any idea or want to participate to this mod, you can join the Flying Fries community on Discord:  https://discord.gg/VNdrSgTWYZ.