※※ This mod must be used with ' DC Designs F-15 PAYWARE AIRCRAFT ' ※※
- - - Current V1.33 Revision 25 compatible with DCD F-15 V1.0.1 - - -
if you can't see your aircraft 3d model, please update DCD F-15 to v1.0.1
1. Description
This mod contains completely Redesigned Flight Characteristics and Performance Reworks, Engine Characteristics and Performance Reworks and instrument improvement and fixes about DC Designs F-15 Aircraft Module (MSFS2020 Ver).
- Features -
◈ Completely Redesigned Flight Model & Characteristics
▷ Completely rebuilt flight model and engine model from scratch (Not just tweak or adjustment)
◈ Performance Simulation Target of Reworked Flight Model : Real-Life F-15C/D/E/I (A-A Loadout Drag Profile)
▷ Take off and Landing Performance Simulation
▷ Level Flight Acceleration above 10,000 feet
▷ Combat Maneuvering Capabilities
▷ Aerodynamic Center, Weight Distribution, Moment of Inertia Characteristic
▷ Maximum Take Off Weight and Loadout Weights
▷ Angle of Attack and Stall Characteristics
▷ Plus, Stability and Recovery
◈ Almost reworked Engine Performance and Characteristics
▷ Performance reworked as F100-PW-220 & F100-PW-229 (Thrust and Fuel Consumption)
▷ Simulate Military Thrust (90% RPM in game, but 94% to 96% RPM in real-life F100-PW-220, and 97% for real life F100-PW-229)
▷ Simulate Afterburner (Thrust and Fuel Consumption increasing)
▷ Simulate Fuel Consumption for 60% Idle RPM to 90% MIL RPM, plus Afterburner
▷ JFS Engine Startup Time
▷ Response times and ETCs
◈ Improved Head Up Display and Multi Function Displays
▷ New features in HUD and MFDs
▷ HSI Compass and CDI alignment Fix
▷ Over G and Bingo Fuel Warning
▷ Afterburner Notification
▷ VOR/GPS Nav State Notification
▷ Engine RPM Information in HUD
▷ VOR Course and GPS Bearing Information
▷ Fuel Flow Rate and Hydraulic Digit Format Fix
◈ Also, others fix and reworked :)
▷ Flight Path Marker Location Redefine
▷ Landing Gear reworked to solve unstable taxing
▷ Add Landing/Taxing Light (This can see in the cockpit)
▷ Implement customized autopilot flight model
▷ Revised Manufacturer, Model, Type Designator and WTC information
▷ Plus tons of fixes...but I can't remember everythings...
◈ Reference Data
▷ Technical Order Documents about F-15A/B/C/D/E
▷ NASA Research Reports
▷ USAF Flight Test Reports
▷ Other Technical Research Papers and Reports
▷ Personal Experience
*Served over 2 Years in Air Force for F-16C/D Block 52 Maintenance Department (Ret. Staff Sergeant)
**Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering
*Major References for Rework
-Document : T.O.-1F-15A-1 Flight Manual (H 15 JANUARY 1983 0 CHANGE 5 - 1 March 1986)
-Document : T.O.-1F-15E-1 Flight Manual (D 15 APRIL 1993)
-Document : Many Research Paper and Technical Reports from Airforce and NASA.
-Book : The Design of the aeroplane
-Book : Airplane Performance stability and control
-Book : Flight Stability and Automatic Control
-Book : Automatic Flight Control Systems
2. Important Notes
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▣ Important 1 : Please use with MODERN FLIGHT MODEL setting.
It is also support both flight model setting, because I also reworked legacy model.
HOWEVER, I RECOMMENDED MODERN FLIGHT MODEL SETTING.
(OPTIONS - GENERAL - FLIGHT MODEL - MODERN)
▣ Important 2 : ' Take-off auto-rudder ' and '' Assisted Yoke ' option can be caused unintended behavior.
Please turn off this option.
(OPTIONS - ASSISTANCE - PILOTING - Assisted Yoke)
(OPTIONS - ASSISTANCE - PILOTING - TAKE-OFF AUTO-RUDDER)
▣ Important 3 : Do not use with another F-15 mods, it can cause unstable or strange behavior.
Because It caused mod crash or data corruption.
▣ Important 4 : ※※ This mod must be used with ' DC Designs F-15 Payware Aircraft ' , because it is REWORK Mod. ※※
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3. Installation
◈ How to Install
1) Unzip files
2) Copy the ' KAiRi-F15CDEI-Reworks ' folder into MSFS Community package folder. MSFS package folder is located in
[Steam Version - Default]
C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community
[Microsoft Store Version - Default]
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community
3) Double Check the Folder Structure
Packages - Community - KAiRi-F15E-Reworks - ' layout.json ' and ' manifest.json ' files and folders
※※ Please delete my previous version F-15E rework mod folder before installation. ※※
◈ (Miscs) How to Change Loading Screen (Before Flight Loading)
*if you want to change it, copy and paste files into below folders
1) Community\KAiRi-F15E-Reworks\missions\Common\LOADING\LOADING_FREEFLIGHT.JPG
2) Community\KAiRi-F15E-Reworks\missions\Common\LOADING\FreeFlight\LOADING_FREEFLIGHT.JPG
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▣ V1.31 (Revision 23) Changelog - Summary
▶ Now support DCD F-15 V1.0.0 & V1.0.1
▶ Flight model and Engine simulation model adjustment for MSFS update v1.13.16.0
▶ Implement customized Autopilot models for GPS NAV MODE
▶ Add VOR/GPS NAV State in HUD or MFDs
▶ Add Over-G and Bingo Fuel Warning in HUD and MFDs
▶ Fix and Improved layout and informations on the HUD
▶ Fix Payload visible condition including external wing fuel tank.
▶ Fix cockpit instrument gauge including HSI
▶ Fix annoying dirty canopy scratch image
▶ Landing/Taxing light Adjustment
▶ Revised wrong ICAO informations
*Please check the details in Changelogs
▣ V1.315 (Revision 23) Changelog - Hotfix
▶ Fix cockpit flickering issue
*Sorry, I forgot the containing updated cameras.cfg file.
▣ V1.32 (Revision 24) - Changelog
▶ Fix 3D Model Alignment for Multiplayer and Ready to Fly Screen
▶ Improve Taxing Stability
▶ Flight Model Adjustment
▶ HSI Heading indication adjustment (*F-15E/I Only)
▶ HUD and MFD Features Improvement (*F-15E/I Only)
a. Autopilot state notification in HUD and MFD
b. VOR and GPS Waypoint Bearing Indication in MFD
c. New Aircraft Heading indicator
▣ V1.33 (Revision 25) - Changelog
◈ F-15E and F-15I update only
- (Left MFD) Fix and Add Glideslope Indicator
- (Center MFD) Add Internal Fuel Information
- (Center MFD) Add External Fuel Informations
- (Center MFD) Add Payload Weight Informations
- (Center MFD) Add Master ARM State and Store Jettison (S-J) Text
- (Right MFD) Revised Texts and Layouts
- (Right MFD) Add mid-flight Engine Frameout Warnings
- (Engine Display) Revised Texts and Layouts
- (HUD) Add mid-flight Engine Frameout Warnings
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◈ Do not use or modify for commercial purpose or commercial activity without permission.
◈ You’re free to use my works in any of your non-commercial purpose or non-commercial activity, but please include my credits description.
◈ You're also free to use my works what relate to study and improve your works and projects, but it is forbidden to re-use and reproduce data without permission.
(For example, copy & paste to the other works or project)
◈ Please understand and respect my works and my efforts a little bit. I am always respect you and other creator, and trying to my best effort for your best experience and satisfaction.
(*Background of last item : Someone had blamed my works with malicious lie, and pirated my data without describing credit and permission. Also, he was threatened to revenge. I don't believe this is right.)
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※ Note about Further Updates ※
I was preparing about MFD function improvements what including MFD menu interaction. Also, I was investigating my flight model related unintended behavior over 20,000 feet.
However, I decided to stop working about my reworks because someone or some people baseless framed me. There is no reason to continue my works with disrespect and baseless doubt and blame. I don't mention who is it, you might have observed this reason from the msfs forum.
Except fix or improve current unintended flight model behavior what I recognized, I will stop and finish further works for this mod, because someone or people don't want what I continue working on improvement about F-15, and they tried to frame me. As I said, now I completely lost my enthusiasm, motivation or whatever for this F-15, by their disrespectful act.
I will continue my previous 747 reworks and improvement project what is temporary suspended by this mod, and and other unannounced project.
very nice. thx
2 years ago
Fury
Hi. I cant see F-15 3D model. You wrote: if you can't see your aircraft 3d model, please update DCD F-15 to v1.0.1. I want to ask how can I update my F-15 to v1.0.1 if I want see it?
2 years ago
Toby98
Hi, unfortunately after SU6 I am sitting in the air with no AC around me. Also in the start menu the AC is not in the background.
3 years ago
TobiasWalzer
This was a fantastic mod, one of the best out there. I'm so sad it's not supported anymore! Please support it once again, or maybe host it somewhere else in a community that supports the project. I don't know the answer, but I do know the project is missed and it's a shame that people can't be more respectful to those willing to spend their time willingly to improve our hobby. You have my respect.
3 years ago
Crewchief408
Yeah i think this is a dead project .....
3 years ago
Freeway
This mod is really awesome ! I can't fly the new versions without crying...
3 years ago
SilverSurfer
please update this, we'll all support you
3 years ago
IOANB
I put it in community folder. Loaded the aircraft. There is no aircraft. I have sound but no aicraft?????????
3 years ago
gsstella1
PLEASE UPDATE, THIS MOD IS FANTASTIC 😞((((
3 years ago
Skeggg
is this mod dead? i mean i like it but it no longer works 😞
3 years ago
Skeggg
I love the mod but it's sad though that you won't be updating this mod anymore cus of some shameless people, I hope you regain your motivation tho and one day see this mod being updated again.
3 years ago
Arkid77
Please update
3 years ago
Waux
Just came here to see the comments on why the MOD hasn't been working lately, it was a incredible MOD when it was working, but since the aircraft update it no longer works
3 years ago
demonicdave
Please update 😞
3 years ago
Skeggg
I know the F15 is not a navy plane, but I use it a lot for carrier landings!!
I was just wondering if you can make the landing gear struts a little more flexible, as is it has little or no forgiveness on landing!
Thank you Mouse
3 years ago
Mouse