"Un-retiring" the lead sled...

[MIKE JG]

I haven't loaded up this model in years....

[Mitch.]

What a mean looking aircraft, those afterburners look really good in #3. Nice set. 8-)

[BigTruck]

I have the freeware version which is really easy (yet still fun) to fly, I might have to invest in the payware model after reading your post, sounds like a challenge!

[MIKE JG]

It really is.  AS provides a detailed 54 page manual on the aircraft and how to operate it to achieve true Mach 3 flight.  The profile you have to fly is quite complex and if you go for 100% realism, you have to manage and balance the fuel yourself to keep the aircraft within the C of G limits.  So you are constantly pumping fuel fore and aft to achieve that.  It's a real workout which I suck at!