VHI returns in 2006 with Version 3
of your favorite aircraft simulation engine.

Introduction

Amphibious two-seat VTOL jet with enhanced physics, great handling, superior sound, co-pilot option, and custom colors. Since 2004, Valen Heavy has been creating some of the best aircraft in SL. The R-5 Accipiter features a fully rewritten physics core that makes one of SL's best flight sim engines even better. In the water, hovering above the tarmac in VTOL mode, or tearing across the grid much faster than the stock vehicle system allows, the R-5 Accipiter is one of the most advanced and engaging aircraft in Second Life today.


Features

• Comprehensive instructions, which explain how to configure and operate the Accipiter, are included.
  
• Amphibious: Can land, maneuver in, and take off from water.
  
• VTOL: Can land, maneuver, and take off vertically, like a helicopter.
  
• Two Seats with Co-Pilot Option: If you want, you can let someone else ride along and (optionally) take the controls. You can also eject unwanted passengers.
  
• Superior Physics Simulation: Lift, drag, gravity, thrust, stalling, inertia, ground effect, and so on - it's all here. VHI has been a top player in SL flight simulation for years, and this aircraft continues the tradition with a completely rewritten simulation engine.
  
• Superior Handling: Controls are mathematically smoothed to minimize jerkiness and deliver a nice, predictable response. Aircraft can be controlled either in 3rd person or mouselook.
  
• Superior Sound: VHI aircraft all come with some of the best sounds of any aircraft in SL. This particular model's main engine sounds were synthesized from an actual jet engine by VHI. All sounds have been created in crystal-clear 44.1KHz.
  
• There are tons of options, and they are all configurable through a touch menu system. Some are also configurable via chat, while the aircraft is in use.
  
• Includes a multifunction head-up display (HUD) that includes flight computer (waypoint-based navigation, including multi-waypoint flight plans) and tactical functions. The HUD works with other vehicles and while traveling without a vehicle, and even has a jetpack option, although vehicle-specific stuff (throttle position, gear down, etc.) is only available with the G-1 Cygnus II gyrocopter and the R-5 Accipiter.
  
• Color change on command.
  
• Ships with Terra Combat System (TCS) 2.1, which displays information on the HUD. (10 hit-point version included, you can switch to the 5hp version if you prefer - instructions included)
  
• Compatible with Tiny avatars.
  
• Auto-update system delivers free updates for the life of the product.

Buying

See VHI's Where To Buy page for in-world locations, or get it here at SLExchange. The R-5 Accipiter retails for L$400 and comes with copy and modify permissions.