If it were to be simply put, Wings of Honor is about WWI
aviation. However, it cannot be simply put.
WWI was a time of amazing change practically throughout
the world, but perhaps the greatest change the world
witnessed was the dawn of aviation, and within a few
short years, the dawn of combat aviation.
Aircraft in WWI started out as a seemingly random
collection of fabric, wood and wires that was barely able
to lift the pilot off the ground. Within a
few years, aircraft were achieving terrifying speeds,
strafing infantry with deadly effectiveness, and bombing
key targets. Air to air combat was being carried out with
nimble, strong, and deadly machines.
The pilots of these early
aircraft were daring, strong men that viewed their fellow
pilots as brothers. The ties were close, and indeed, the
respect for one another extended across enemy lines.
These men were the "knights" of the air, and particularly
at the beginning of the war, carried a chivalrous code of
honor with them for which they would sooner die than
break.
Wings of Honor is dedicated to this time in our world
history, and in particular, these men and their machines.
We honor and strive to understand this turbulent time and
these men though historical features about the men, their
aircraft and the war, as well as simulations, modeling,
and discussion. You will find all of it here at Wings of
Honor.
Our primary goal is to work with you to help us all gain
a better understanding of our past while having fun at
the same time.
We sincerely hope you enjoy your visit, and we welcome
your input and feedback as to how we can continue to
serve you better each and every day.
John 'Jupes' Hansen
Wings Of Honor Founder
Rüdiger 'Gremlin' Gemmrig
Wings Of Honor Webmaster
According to Jason Williams, head of 777 Studios, the North American release of Rise Of Flight has been delayed until end of this week or early next week. It may well be that the new release date will be the 25th of June now according to GoGamer. Amazon currently lists RoF as being released on 29th of June.
Jason Williams:
Hey everyone,
Due to some unforeseen issues in production of the retail units, the official release of Rise of Flight is delayed a couple more days and won't make the intended June 17th release. We apologize immensely for the delay and want you to know that the delay is NOT related to the actual game code in any way. There were simpy some logistical issues that have held up the initial production run. Everything has been sorted out and production will continue ASAP. The new anticipated release is later this week or early next week.
Many of you have been waiting patiently for Rise of Flight to be released and we appreciate your enthusiasim and support. We believe ROF will be worth the wait.
Again, 777 Studios, the distributor CompuExpert and on behalf of any and all retailers who will be carrying ROF we apologize for the short delay.
Normally the patches for Rise Of Flight are distributed automatically by the neoqb servers if you start the game. So far two patches have been issued for the Russian Release from 7th of May. Patch 1.001 dated 24-Apr-2009 (the Russian master and the release CDROMs were pressed earlier) and Patch 1.002 from 05-June-2009. Patch 1.002 needs to be installed on top of Patch 1.001. For those who have troubles downloading the patches you may download and apply the patches manually but on YOUR OWN RISK.
Again do this on YOUR OWN RISK and if it goes wrong DON'T COMPLAIN TO NEOQB OR US. Also do not apply those patches on the international sales versions other than the Russian one as they will be released in a newer stage than the Russian release.
As per kind permission from Robert 'Rabu' Hoag Wings Of Honor is hosting his 'Red Bavarian 4D Parody' from his former 'On The Edge' website here in the new Red Baron II/3D web archive.
Enjoy this funny piece of Red Baron II/3D website history.
This is the first piece of the new Red Baron 3D web archive here at Wings Of Honor. Maybe there will be other sites vanished from the web to follow. By the way this site can be found also on the www.archive.org
There has been a major flight model update released by peter01 for the First Eagles Nov 2008 Patch:
MAJOR UPDATE: 3rd June 2009. ====================
Too many changes to list, most were posted on Forum recently, some weren't - FokkerE1, FokkerE1a, FokkerE3a, N16, Walfisch, PfalzD12, N24, N27.
The FMs are designed for Hard FM mode ONLY.
76 FMs for the October or November 2008 patch of the game. You do not need to have purchased the Expansion Pack for these FMs, but your original game must be patched to the October or November 2008 version.
Dh2 by Aladar. Model available at CombatACE.
MoraneN by P10ppy. Model available at CombatACE.
N24, N24bis, N27, N27_RFC, N28, HanriotHD1 (CAM) by EmiD. Models available at CombatACE.
Nieuport11, Nieuport16, Nieuport17 by MontyCZ. The Nieuport16 is available through Christian59, all models available at CombatACE.
FokkerD2, FokkerD3, MartinsydeS1, MartinsydeG100, Avro504D, Farman MF11c by Bortdafarm. All but MartinsydeS1 available at CombatACE. MartinsydeS1 only at Bortdafarms site (no need to register). http://www.ebort2.co.uk/FE.html
Be-2c, Be-2d, DH-4, Br14, HandleyPage0/400, Fe8, Fe2b,Fe2d (based on Fe2b model), BristolScoutC, BristolScoutD, SopwithPup, Dolphin, F2B, F2Ba (single gun version based on F2b model), Snipe, Triplane, HalberstadtD3, Walfisch, PfalzD3, PfalzD8, PfalzD12, SchuckertD3, Aviatik, GothaGIV, Staaken by A-Team. Models available at A-teams site. you need to register first. http://cplengineeringllc.com/SFP1/
FokkerE1, FokkerE1a, FokkerE3, FokkerE3a, FokkerE4, FokkerE4a, MoraneH, MoraneL, MoraneLAO, PfalzE1, PfalzE3, PfalzE3O, HansaBrandenburgDI, PhonixKD1, HannoverCL2, HannoverCL3, SavioPomilloSP3 by Laton. Models available at CombatACE.
AlbatrosD1, AlbatrosD2, AlbatrosD3, AlbatrosD3OAW, Spad7(150), Camel F1(130), Se5a, Spad 7(180), Spad13, AlbatrosD5, AlbatrosD5a, Fokker D7, FokkerDr1, AEGIV, DFWC5, Re8, SalmsonA2 by Thirdwire. The Albatros D1 and D2 are based on Thirdwires Albatros Dva model. Note, in a seperate directory are FMs for Bortdafarms Albatros DI, albatros DII, Albatros DIIL, OEF Albatros DII if you prefer to use those models.
The download includes loadouts, cockpits for Thirdwire's AI only planes, all the necessary bits and pieces for Le Prieur rockets to work on Pup, Camel, Dolphin, Nieuports 11 - 27.
There is a Readme File - please read, it includes essentials, some issues, some things worth knowing, as well as Installation Instructions, Acknowledgements & Caveats.
Dawn Of Aces finally got a new update alongside Warbirds and Armored Assault. This brings Warbirds (where Dawn OF Aces is a part of) to version 3.09 R5. Such an update has been awaited for so long by the DoA Community. The update is for both PC and Mac versions. Note: Windows 98 and ME will not be supported anymore. Here is the Changelog:
================================================================== Changes in Release version 3.09 R5 (4.20.09) Released 5.14.09 ==================================================================
NEW - Armored Assault terrain Alsace.
NEW - Dawn of Aces terrain DoA2.
NEW - Added New field to ATOLL terrain for enhanced Online play.
NEW - Flanders F1 Map Background, Icons and Map Field Names.
NEW - PPV planeskins for: 352nd "Miss Helen" P51D, B25J/D 320 Sqn RAF, 109G6R6 IEN skin with special Honorary Pilot name, SpadXIII Frank Luke PPV, Se5a RAF 854, Se5a RFC D3542.
NEW - No longer AI only, GOTHA is now a Player flyable a/c with new Flight Model and appropriate weapons.
NEW - Handley Page SUBSTITUTE a/c. New Gotha reskinned in British format and NEW Handley Page Plane selectable and added description text in the Vehicle Information View.
NEW - CL2 Cockpit and Plane 3D model and revised Rear Gunner head position and gunnery view.
NEW - Added Predator and T-6A Texan to selectable aircraft.
NEW - Flight models for all WWI A/C. All Models extensively tested and revised under close supervision of seasoned DoA trainers and Players.
NEW - Carrier take-off performance for SBD, TBD, F4U-1D and F4U-4.
NEW - MAP Circle that denotes Player position in F1 Map view. COMMAND: .showmapcircle <0|1> to turn off/on the map circle.
NEW - Carrier Mission added to Instant Action Offline Missons.
NEW - Tank Battle added to Instant Action Offline Missons.
NEW - MOTD art and ONLINE DISPLAY COLORS - For use in MOTD, Rosters, Scores etc. Preliminary testing in MOTD ONLY.
NEW - Added Contact Us information to Help Section.
NEW - S3, EMC and Changes.txt to HELP Session Menu items.
NEW - Wb3.exe / Application. Includes bug fixes for Mouse and Gunner tranisition functions, UI functions, Online Zepplin destruction and many other internal improvements. Adds new training programming infrastruture and new CM/Sdot command "Ackoff".
Fixed: Offline Default field/country selection to prevent unanticipated country color when launching (player still has choice Offline). Works for both AA and WB terrain types.
Fixed - Restructured Se5a Lewis Gun placement/operation as stationary Secondary weapon. Revised all weapon placement and gunflare animation. Secondary weapon toggles to Bombs on commensurate loadout with <backspace> as per all TotalSims a/c.
Revised - ALL B25 bomber models. C model is Status Quo with 3d cockpit/Gun placements in tact, J and H models now have all VEW file art and also show all parts of the a/c from all views and correct degrees of gun traverse.
NOTE: Known "reverse" of r/l side guns on J model as well as minor image overlap from pilot view. Priority items to be corrected.
Fixed - Cl2 "scout" loadout.
Fixed - Corrected incendiary loadouts for Se5a, CL2 and F2b.
Fixed - Camel Hitmap for correct Engine fire and all other Hitmap items.
Fixed - Tiger tank 88mm Ammo type, performance, effect animation and Hit Map.
Fixed - Lancaster prop rotation views from external and relative player perspectives.
Fixed: Cluttermultiplier added to Belgium and Alsace terrains to prevent "clumped" clutter items.
Fixed - Malta Custom Mission typo in custommission.dtf now allows for correct saving of Malta Custom Missions.
Fixed - Help session behaviors for certain existing Help Session Items.
Fixed - MAC SPECIFIC - ALL Tower and F1 Map displays for proper coloration.
Revised: CL2 Plane information bdy file.
Improved - Changed text color in Free Flight Terrain descriptions and Genericised HelpText.
Changed - "You are in Country 1" radio buffer message changed to "You are in Country 1 , RED" for all colors and countries.
Added - Promotional screens for "First Run" Installations to promote Online Play.
Changed - Now replacing wb398.exe with latest wb3.exe to finalize and force elimination of Windows 98 support. Also prevents "user error" launches of wrong executable.
Currently I am compiling a list of all W.W.I flight simulations including the flight arcade games that had been released for personal computers and home computers on our forums.
I would need some assistance as I may have left out some titles in this list. If you are missing a sim or game in the list or if you found errors please post this in the forum topic and correct me.
This list will be published on our Wings Of Honor website once it is in a 99% complete status.
For all North American W.W.I flight sim fans there is news about where to buy the new W.W.I flight sim Rise Of Flight.
Jason Williams head of 777 Studios which will publish Rise Of Flight in North America:
For those that are asking where to buy Rise of Flight here is where I will post the list.
The distributor is working hard to place ROF in as many retailers as possible in both the USA and Canada.
For those that are not familar with PC game sales it is not a given that a game will be picked up by any or all major retailers. Some major retailers require 90 day notice before a title can be placed on their shelves. It was impossible to do that in this case. And not all buyers at big retail chains care to carry everything. Some believe it or not will say no. I'm sorry if this irritates anyone, but that's the truth.
For those that want ROF as soon as possible, here is where you can currently pre-order Rise of Flight - The First Great Air War.
FSPilotShop.com Ships to USA, Canada and International addresses
Please note the MSRP is $39.99 USD. Each retailer sets their own sell and shipping prices.
Regards,
Jason
The release of Rise Of Flight has been pushed back to 17th of June. Apparently due to organisational issues as RoF was shown the last three days on the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) held in Los Angeles. The distributor CompuExpert had a booth there to show RoF to the American public on a three monitor set up. 777 Studio's Jason Williams was present there to do some PR for RoF.
Also Patch 1.002 is being distributed as of today which contains improvements for the frame rates and new clouds for overcast weather.
A new blog entry has been made in the Rise Of Flight Developers Blog reflecting on the start of the sales in Russia and CIS countires two weeks before.
We continue our broadcasting on this wave and during our break there were many important events — we are glad to announce you that our project has been published in Russia and the CIS countries on May, 7th.
Our presentation successfully took place in "SOYUZ" store of electronics on Pyatnitskaya Street. As only limited number of people was there we have prepared for the others our short video report.
Also there is an information of what is planned by neoqb in May:
To continue our marketing strategy and to make available our project in the other regions and countries. The North America will be the first in this list where our box version will be available on June, 8th!
Tonight there was a press release by 777 Studios which will publish the new W.W.I flight simulation Rise Of Flight in North America. They aim for a release date right after E3 show on 8th of June but most likely it will be the 15th. The sim will also be presented on E3 show to the public:
(Redlands, CA) – May 19, 2009 – 777 Studios is proud to announce that it will publish the next-gen PC flight-simulation title Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War from Russian developer neoqb in North America and it will be released in boxed form on June 8th, 2009. Rise of Flight will also be exclusively distributed in North America by CompuExpert and available at major PC game retailers such as GoGamer.com, Amazon.com and others.
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Jason Williams, President of 777 Studios, had this to say, “I am thrilled to be representing neoqb and Rise of Flight in North America. It has been an honor and a pleasure to work in partnership with such a dedicated and motivated developer. They have created something special in Rise of Flight and their Digital Nature Engine. Developing a flight-sim of this caliber is a daunting task and they pulled off what very few have. Congratulations!”
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Plans to further expand the Rise of Flight experience in the coming months with more flyable aircraft, scenery, objects and features are underway. There are over 160 possible aircraft that could be included in future releases, including bombers, scout planes and fighters. Hurry! Grab your goggles and silk scarf. Enemy planes are approaching!
There is some more information from Jason Williams, President of 777 Studios:
ROF will not be a Steam title for the foreseeable future from what I understand. If that changes I am sure an announcement will be made by neoqb. There will be a digital version available after the retail release, but I will let neoqb address that. I do have rights to sell the digital version for North America and elsewhere when it is available.
The disk version will be in a cool looking box as you can see, include a good size map of the theatre with a cool poster on the back, a helpful user guide and a keymap with some custom art on the back of that. Oh and the disk of course. :-) The packaging and its contents will be revealed once it's ready.
GoGamer lists the game already for 39.90 US-$. But what about Europe, Asia and Australia?
There is a hint by Jason Williams:
It will be available all over the world in short order I am sure. I don't know the Euro release date. Sorry guys. neoqb will have to speak on that.
us!
