I've recently downloaded and ran both Alpha versions 8 and 8.1. First of all, great graphics!
Until I get the serial PIC hardware alive, the keyboard is still used, and have a few comments about three of the planes:
Transall:
No Ailereon control ("J" and "K")
(Great twin sound on it by the way!)
SU-26:
1. No restart after throttle off ("H")-- intentional? Realistic for gas/glow, but not electric.
2. Seems to be a mix of right rudder or aileron with full up elevator, as it pulls to the right. I thought it might just be a good torque simulation as airspeed falls off, but have seen the same thing looping after a long dive with throttle off.
Pitts:
No restart after throttle off ("H")
I know comments are already posted about being unable to run older designs due to the new .par file format, but we will patiently wait for whatever file conversion is required (either a separate exe or decision code within FMS). I write code for a living and respect that it's rather difficult at times to write (and debug) it according to a schedule. Since this is freeware, I guess this is done as a personal project, and you guys have to make a living and spend time with your families. We'll wait.
You continue to supply us with a great sim, thanks.