Many have noticed that both the Tornado and forum have been unavailable for the last week.

This is due to an issue with the current server which hosts both the RAFvirtual site and the DSB website.

DSB Design would like to assure you that we are working on both items as a priority and both the forum and Tornado should be available within the next 7-10 days. All we ask is that you're paitent until that time.

The Tornado is currently undergoing continued development with a Virtual Cockpit likely to be included shortly. Until that time we will release it to Simviation.com within the next few days. A model patch will be made available on Simvation.com as soon as the virtual cockpit and updates are complete.

A full version will appear on flightsim.com when the aircraft is complete

David.

After months of waiting, the DSB Design Tornado is now available to download courtesy of Royal Armed Forces Virtual.

The Tornado F3 & GR4 have been in production for over 12 months. The GR4 model featuring assorted combat loadouts from standard ALARM loadouts to the new Storm Shadow missile and RAPTOR pod.

With a large number of models, plus a whole host of excellent liveries to choose from, this aircraft is a MUST for your flight simulation hangar!

Visit Royal Armed Forces Virtual at http://www.rafvirtual.org today!

Shortly after the release of FS2004, a number of minor issues were found with the existing Eurofighter model.

DSB Design originally planned for a large update on the Eurofighter for FS2004, as such we have decided to release a Special Edition pack available on CD and download. This special edition pack will contain the original award winning Eurofighter Typhoon package, complete with DSB Design's 'special livery' texture pack.

Other items included will be a number of additional paintschemes from contributing artists, plus a new updated panel, working virtual cockpit for both single seat and twin seat aircraft, and a number of visual models featuring new loadouts including the recently used Storm Shadow missile.

Release of the Eurofighter Special Edition is scheduled for early to mid October.

Designed primarily for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 'A Century of Flight', DSB Design's first retail product, HAWK has completed the first stage of development. The intitial stafe consists of compatibility testing of a basic exterior build on a number of systems running both FS2002 & FS2004.

The HAWK product is a complete rebuild from start to finish in GMax, and a major first for product manager David Brice who has until now done the majority of work in FSDS and ported to GMax for adjustments. David was recently known to disclose that the development time has been significantly reduced using only one program, and that he has been enthusiastic about the results so far.

"I've always had a fondness for the Hawk aircraft. Part of me has a special attachment, as it was as a result of Mikko Malniemi's kind generousity which lead to my first GMax project being created." many may remember David's GMax conversion of Mikko's popular Hawk aircraft for FS2002.

David is also clearly pointing out that the new retail hawk is in no way related to previous work of Mikko Maliniem, "It's a completely new model from the ground up, I felt that it was time for DSB Design and myself to create a quality Hawk product entirely on our own merit."

The testing aircraft currently are the Hawk T1a and Mk 100 variants. Work on the 200 variant and T-45 Goshawk is scheduled to begin within the next 7-10 days, providing no major issues are revealed with the initial testing.

A number of screen shots can be found in the Work In Progress section.

When I released the Eurofighter Typhoon, I forgot to include the gentleman who created the xml gauge which controls the afterburner effect control. The file named DSBAburner.xml contains code written by Rob Barendregt from the Netherlands.

As requested by Rob, I have updated the Eurofighter page to include full credit for his work. As a designer it was my responsibility to check these things prior to release and as such I'm offering a public apology to Mr Barendregt for use of his work without gaining prior written consent.

David Brice
Project Leader - Eurofighter Typhoon
Project Manager - DSB Design

Soon to be released in our Essential Collection will be the HAWK package. This retail product from DSB Design will feature brand new and accurate renditions of the Hawk T1, T1a, Mk100, Mk115, Mk127, Hawk 200 and the BAe/Boeing T-45 Goshawk for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 and 2004.

The pack will also include textures for the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Aerospace, Royal Australian Air Force, NTFC and many many more. Each model will come with a custom designed virtual cockpit based on the aircraft's individual specifications.

In order to win a copy of this fabulous package on it's release, simply download the BD-5J now available from the download page and repaint her in a livery of your choosing.

The best repaint will be awarded a free copy of the HAWK package and the top ten will all have their work included in the final release.

DSB Design's modelling of BAe Systems Warton is now available to download and test. Designed using ground tiles for accurate airport layout based on aerial photography. This version of BAe Systems Warton, home of the Eurofighter Typhoon, Hawk and other British Aerospace aircraft features accurate taxiway usage and parking placements based on available info.

Further information can be obtained via the BAe Systems Warton link located in the downloads section.

The DSB Design Grob Viking TX.1, also known in civilian circles as the Grob Twin Astir II, is now available from flightsim.com

The Viking is a high performance fibre glass two-seater which is used for advanced instruction, cross-country flying, passenger flights and limited aerobatics by the UK's Air Training Corps.

The DSB model features unique Virtual Engine Technology allowing for accurate winch launches to between 1,000 and 2,000 feet.

Further information can be obtained via the Grob Viking link located in the downloads section.

Designed by BD Micro Technologies and available as a home build kit aircraft, the BD-5J is the jet version variant of the BD-5 series of aerobatic aircraft.

The BD-5J is a very very maneuverable aircraft which achieves astonishing rates of roll. Small and compact (about the size of your average small car), the BD-5J is great fun to fly.

Designed and built in GMax for FS2002, the BD-5J features a virtual cockpit, specular highlighting and the package also includes master texture files for Paint Shop Pro so that you can paint your own colour schemes!

Download it NOW! at the link located in the downloads section.