
Description
A little project I put together almost exactly 2 years ago. Bottom line, it is a missile, with a wooden desk and PC for a VC that goes faster than anything else in the sim, so simulator updates kind of "mess" with it. I hacked it together from the model I bought on Turbosquid, the Gauge Aircraft Sample Dev project, the TBM 930 glass cockpit and sounds and modified flight profile from an X-15 out of FS9. I tried to add exhaust effects and fine tune it just before uploading, but any changes I make to my original version crash the sim, so it is what it is.
Currently, it spawns in with an explosion of acceleration that immediately throws it on it's back, but if you can get past that, it's somewhat of a hoot to fly. The basic rule is little to no throttle, until you're going for a moon run. I can't overstate this: crusing speed is about 400 kts and maximum manuevering speed is 650, it happens very fast! In the video, I mix it up with a guy in an F18E once before I do a run up to the mesosphere and again I find him waiting for me when I come back down. For the entirety of both furballs, Waverider is at absolute minimum throttle and it is still overrunning this guy!
Remember to raise the invisible gear and flaps, you can see in the demo video I forgot to reduce flaps, so it was less stable and what probably prevented it from reaching the new maximum altitude of 134,500 feet. In the past, maximum alt was about 200-250k and you could scoot around a bit up there. With this latest sim update, the atmosphere is actually thicker up there and the rocket plane/missile tends to float in the upper atmosphere. Currently, ideal altitude for speed is about 63k to 70k and the maximum controllable speed is about 600 - 650 kts. Waverider will go much, much faster, but it develops a very strong tendency to roll over and if I allow it to remain inverted, I'm not able to control it that way, probably just because I'm not skilled enough to reverse my control inputs. Maybe you'll do better.
Anyway, it literally flies circles around the F-18E's, probaby Darkstar too but I couldn't find one. Enjoy!
Comments(8)
Log in to join the discussion
Log Inabout 2 years ago
about 2 years ago
I understood this reference.
over 2 years ago
over 2 years ago
over 2 years ago
So I think on that basis, despite the realism challenges, the absence of a launch plane, the missing boost stage, not to mention the landing gear, all that aside, it's worth it for the fun factor. What other vehicle gets us up to suborbital where you can see the curvature of the Earth?
over 2 years ago
over 2 years ago
Boeing X-51 Waverider
Experience unprecedented speed and excitement with the Boeing X-51 Waverider add-on. This missile-inspired aircraft pushes the limits of velocity in Microsoft Flight Simulator, reaching speeds up to 650 kts. With a unique design and modified flight profile, the Waverider offers a thrilling flying experience unlike any other. Take on the skies and challenge your piloting skills with this fast and agile aircraft.
User Reviews
2 reviews
More Information
Version History
No version history available.
Related

KTTD Troutdale-Portland
KTTD Troutdale, the gateway to the Gorge! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
by Rick Keller

Columbia Gorge Scenery
The city of Hood River is the seat of Hood River County, Oregon, United States. It is a port on the Columbia River, and is named for the nearby Hood River. It is home to some of the Pacific Northwest's best wineries, breweries, hiking, fishing, windsurfing, kiting and backcountry skiing.
by Rick Keller

Zhubi Reef Naval Air Station
Subi Reef Island scenery in the South China Sea does not exist in the default version of MSFS. During 2014, the PRC started reclaiming land at Subi Reef, and by the end of 2015 had developed it into an island of 3.95 square kilometres (1.53 sq mi), with a military base, a large harbor, and an airstrip of about 3,000 metres (9,800 ft).
by Rick Keller

Timberline Lodge aka Overlook Hotel
Explore the iconic Timberline Lodge aka Overlook Hotel in Microsoft Flight Simulator with this detailed add-on. Featuring chairlifts from the Acceleration rescue mission, a fictional helipad named "Timberline Helipad," and meticulously crafted objects, this compact scene offers a unique and immersive experience.
by aarque


10 months ago