RARE: The Story Behind the F-19 Stealth Fighter (Documentary)

VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': F-19 Stealth Fighter (X-Plane 12) is available now here:
https://store.x-plane.org/VSKYLABS-F-...

This video was edited by VSKYLABS, includes a rare audio recording of an intriguing interview. Mr. Don Ecker conducted this interview in his radio program 'UFOs Tonite!', back in 1994, with Mr. John Andrews, the man who designed the F-19 Stealth Fighter model during the year 1985.

A HUGE 'Thank You!' goes to Mr. Don Ecker, for allowing VSKYLABS to use the audio recording of the interview in this video, which was edited as a humble appreciation to all who were involved in the making of the 80's F-19 Stealth Fighter concept model, and above all, to Mr. John Andrews, the man behind the legendary F-19 Stealth Fighter model design.

The F-19 Stealth Fighter model carried a whole generation of aviation and flight simulation enthusiasts into the fascinating world of military aviation and stealth technology back in the late 80's / early 90's.
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In the video:
Flying segments of the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': F-19 Stealth Fighter Project, in X-Plane 12 flight simulation.

The VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': F-19 Stealth Fighter Project is an Educational/Research based development effort that "brings to life" and realizes the hypothetical 80's Testor's F-19 concept in the most advanced flight simulation environment up to date: X-Plane 12 by Laminar Research.

The simulated VSKYLABS F-19 it is not an 'arcade' aircraft...nor a 'generic jet fighter' that only looks like the F-19 externally; Extensive, professional real-world experience and knowledge of jet-fighters design, systems, performance, handling and operation were involved in the making of the VSKYLABS F-19. The result uncovers a scientific, graceful, powerful aircraft that holds a few weaknesses as well...just like any other real jet fighter, what makes the flying a true-to-life and fascinating experience, especially when exploring the flight envelope and its performance characteristics.

Following thorough analysis made by experienced/professional pilots with deep relevant background, the VSKYLABS F-19 was designed from scratch and was engineered as close as possible to an actual, plausible jet-fighter aircraft. The 80's concept did include some general specifications, however the hypothetical aircraft was never fully realized with the use of high fidelity or levels of comprehensive propulsion, control and stability, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic, aerodynamics, avionics and all the required mission related/peripheral systems that forms together a plausible jet-fighter aircraft simulation.

During the long development and test flights process, several important insights resulted with several modifications to the basic hypothetical 80's concept, and with the implementation of additional systems, the VSKYLABS F-19 became a highly detailed, probable/plausible aircraft simulation.

The development of the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': F-19 Stealth Fighter for X-Plane flight simulator was approved by Testors/ITALERI S.p.A. However, it is an independent VSKYLABS development effort which is not endorsed and/or affiliated with/by Testors/ITALERI S.p.A.

Amazing background music:
Aura - Composed by Thomas Bergersen
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