29 November 2024 - This website is 25 years old this week.  Just saying that motivates me to get back into updating it more consistently.  It was 24 years ago that I first added the seasonal snow to the index and home pages.  Lets restart with an easy update.  I don't know whether or not it works with the new FS2024 but it does work with FS2020.

Version 3.0 update of the Rafale M for FS2020 has been released.  This update now includes one single 3D model reducing the the overall file size.  Textures for Croatia and "Romain Hugault" (below) are now included along with various visual changes.  Several liveries have been removed with this update.  Because it is based on the original version by Thor's Hammer with no change to the texture mapping, the 21 included textures (after some file renaming) can be made to work with the FSX version.

19 November 2024 - Hi All.  It seems I've lost my mojo.  I don't know if it was from the heart attack and long recovery from last year or the lack of P3D v6 beta builds to test or something else.  I just don't know.  But I'm going to try and find it and get back into flight simming.  Please stand by.

11 May 2024 - Version 2.9 update of the Rafale M for FS2020 has been released by "alpha60".  The update includes reshaping of the 2000 litre tanks and center of gravity adjustment.  There are two new textures included in this update.  Because it is based on the original version by Thor's Hammer with no change to the texture mapping, the 24 included textures (after some file renaming) can be made to work with the FSX version.

13 April 2024 - The folks at Fly Away Simulation have put together an "FSX/P3D Dassault Mirage IIIB Complete Pack".  The bundle consists of the Mirage IIIB by Restauravia and texture repaints by several artists.  Counting the default textures included with the Mirage IIIB download, there are 21 texture sets.  Nothing new here but all in one file.

30 March 2024 - "alpha60" has released a version 2.8 update to the Rafale M for FS2020.  Included are modifications to the canopy, lights, HUD glass flight model, suspension, contact points, plus more.  There are no new textures in this update.  However, because it is based on the original version by Thor's Hammer without the textures being remapped, the 22 included textures (after some file renaming) can be made to work with the FSX version.

2 March 2024 - A new texture for the Mirage F1 has been painted by "iCeManxTT".  The fictional scheme depicts an aircraft in the colors of the United Arab Emerites Air Force.  The textures are intended for the MSFS import by Alexandre Remy of the P3D version by Henk Schuitemaker and Kirk Olsson.  The textures can also be used with the P3D version after renaming and flipping them using Martin Wright's DXTBmp tool.

18 February 2024 - L'iguane has painted another scheme for the Rafale C by VPA.  This texture is in the 90 Year Anniversary markings of EC 1/7 'Provence' stationed at BA 104 Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.  Included is a modified MDL file.  You will need the complete VPA Rafale C to be installed.

10 February 2024 - The folks at Restauravia have released a new version of their Toulon – Hyères (LFTH) airport.  This is version 3 and is for FS2020.  Included are both the BAN and the civilian airport.

20 January 2024 - A new texture pack for the Restauravia AMD Mystère IVA has been released.  The pack by "Delta Tango Nine Two" includes three "private" textures, modified textures for the VC, detail modifications, and new optional camera views.  Only the modifications are included so you'll need the original from Restauravia.

13 January 2024 - L'iguane has painted another scheme for the Rafale B.  This texture is in the marking of the newest Rafale operator -- Croatia.  Included is a modified MDL file.  You will need the complete VPA Rafale B to be installed.

5 January 2024 - Welcome to 2024.  At the end of last year there was another update (v2.7) to the Rafale M for FS2020.  These include flight model improvements and increased functionality for the side consoles and HUD.  Also three new liveries: "Nato Tiger Meet 2015, "Artic Tiger" and "Solo Display 2023".  As a bonus for users of the original version by Thor's Hammer, the new textures (after some file renaming) can be made to work with the FSX version (below).

1 January 2024 - Best Wishes and Happy New Year to All!