The Bifurcation f-79 is an improvement on the original in every way except for speed. (Which was dialed down from ridiculous speed. For ridiculous speed see my Bifurcation F-77) More armour, more stability and more weapons.

Pilots who have flown this plane have said, "This thing flies like a tank... at mach 5." AND "Holy cr*p! This thing is awesome! Gimmee the keys." and "Does it float? Hells yes it does!" and "OMG. This thing has sooo many MODS"

VTOL takeoff procedure:
Action group 1 activates the Gyro and the VTOL engine.
VTOL (Left) slider up for power.
Steer with Yaw, pitch and roll.
Raise gear, Throttle up to 20%, lower VTOL slider to center, Deactivate AG1.

Standard Takeoff:
Throttle up and fly with pitch, roll and yaw.
The faster you go over 20%, you will need to raise the trim slider for flaps, up to 3/4 at 100%.
Airbrakes are available.
RCN's for maneuverability at extreme altitudes.

Boating mode:
Be in water, gear up, AG1 on, VTOL up 3/4, throttle up to under 10%.
Steer with yaw.

Water Takeoff:
Throttle up and fly with pitch, roll and yaw.
Water Landing:
Use VTOL or standard approach. Do not dive underwater too fast or you will lose your weaponry.

Armed with eight interceptors (Air to Air mode; Impact Cam On), six mini Gatling guns, six Cleaver missiles and 2 Boom 25's. (Air to Ground mode.) Counter measures are available.

Bombing procedure:
Fly to target.
Use airbrakes.
VTOL slider up, AG1.
Steer with Yaw, pitch and roll.
AG2 lowers doors.
Air to Ground mode.
Drop Bombs.
Fly away laughing.

Oh, and the Bifurcation F-79 has solar panels to recharge the fuel reserves.

Have fun.
This is my new Favorite.