In recent times, the issue of TacPack functionality for A2A warbirds has been a subject of discussion out there on VRS forums also. Gibo (a power user on VRS forums) has been trying to get the guns working on A2A WWII warbirds.
During the ensuing discussions, VRS developers said that they are "ready and willing and able, to bring WWII/Korean era weapons online with very little notice and would love to help A2A bring some of their WWII a/c online with Tacpack".
Relevant extract of Jon's statement is,
More details are available on this thread (viewtopic.php?f=49&t=14526&start=0)VRS Varmint wrote:...............VRS has always been very responsive to both inquiries and technical assistance with partner developers. We would love to help A2A bring some of their WWII A/C online with the TacPack............
As to our part, we're ready willing and able to bring other WWII/Korean era weapons online with very little notice, but we're not going to waste time developing new systems until there's a player that actually wants to get serious. We've already brought some systems including WWII bombs, some rockets and even a gyroscopic gunsight into the shipping TacPack. They are already there ready to be used.
I've spoken to Scott on a number of occasions both via email and on the phone, and the last time we spoke I reiterated that we were more than willing to help them get started. I'd estimate giving any WWII aircraft the full TacPack treatment would take 2-4 weeks. It's complex avionics that take the most time, but with WWII-era stuff it's a cake walk. Yet despite the ease of implementation coupled with our willingness to provide free support, we've heard nothing from A2A regarding their intentions for well over a year now. While VRS would see a benefit in terms of being able to reach out to new customers, It's their own sales that would likely benefit the most, and the good will generated by fulfilling some of their customers wishes wouldn't be trivial either.....................................
Like I said in my post on the above referred thread....I have a lot of respect for A2A as quality developers of FSX airplanes. If they have chosen to stay away from modding their airplanes with TacPack functionality for so long....it's their decision, and I'm sure they have some very good reasons to do so.
However, through this post, I only wish to urge A2A to reconsider their decision. TacPack is a good product, just like A2A airplanes. It's integration will only add to the realism and functionality of A2A warbirds and make the simulation more enjoyable.
I do hope to see this integration happen, sooner than later.
Cheers,
Mickey