..and there I go, again.

[Sbob]

I need something new in the Aircraft folder like I need another hole in my head.

But, watching some YouTube vids about the B-58 Hustler got me itching to see what was available.

Ideally, I wanted to find out what happened to the Alpha/Virtavia version for FS9.
What I found was:

simMarket: B-58 HUSTLER FS2004

Models and Textures nbsp 5 models and 6 texture sets in version 1 0 plus even more available in version 1 1 a free upgrade B-58A Super Sue 6592nd TS Edwards AFB B-58A 305th BW 2nd AF B-58A 305th BW 2nd AF Bunker Hill AFB - TCP TB-58A 305th BW...

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Which is, essentially, the old Alphasim Hustler for FS9 and its still available for $16 bucks plus some change.

What you get is fairly complete for the Hustler's history.
Models include the basic B-58A (pod only, pod plus external B-61 nukes, pod plus conventional iron bombs), the TB-58, and the prototypes.
You also get an animated drag chute (spoiler key when the gear are down), Pod jettison animation from the VC, and the typical Alpha quality FD.
Its a handful but it flies "about right".

There's very little to gripe about. Frank did some dandy (stock) texture sets and there are additional texture versions at the usual sites.
The sound folder is pretty good but I want to add the "Upset Betty" alarm sounds (I think the Hustler was the first Air Force bomber to use recorded voice alarms).
The only thing that's really missing is a voice mod for the "atc_model=" line. Either "Bee 5 8" or "Hustler". I'll play around with it.
The afterburner effects also need an update, but this shouldn't be too hard.

Scenery for Carswell or Bunker Hill/ Grissom AFB is also available for FS9.

 

[Sbob]

While on the subject of Carswell AFB,

AI Convair B-58/TB-58 Hustler - USAF Retro Carswell AFB ca.1962 (JYAI) FS9_1 - Military AI Works

30 low polygon/7-LOD AI examples of the B-58, with 4 variations, including 5 TB-58 trainers. The accompanying scenery of Carswell AFB, by Brent Newman, ...

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Carswell 1952 and 1962 Scenery included. The 43rd BW was re-established at Carswell mostly because the Convair factory was next to the runway.
The 43rd moved to Little Rock AFB once Convair got all of the bits and pieces installed.

Bunker Hill/ Grissom AFB?

Scenery KGUS Bunker Hill AFB Retro - United States USAF 1.1 - Military AI Works

This is a retro representation of Grissom AFB, formally known as Bunker Hill AFB. The scenery includes some custom objects by Dan French and a custom paint ...

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Again with the Easter Eggs. Bunker Hill 1959 and 1962 scenery included. I found one of those Aircrew Interviews on YouTube where a former B-58 NAV said that they used the Callsign of "DELTA" at Bunker Hill. You don't even need EditVoicePack to add it.

atc_airline=DELTA
atc_flight_number=663

Speaking of Easter Eggs, look carefully on the right side of the VC (pan over almost 90 degrees) and you'll find the switch that opens the refueling door in front of the windscreen.