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  • Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.

    Post 16 Update

    Post 17 Warning

A2A Spitfire out!

Two flights under my belt now since being able to operate it. First flight was uneventful - with the exception that I popped the coolant on final, becoming a "Stanley Steemer" through the landing roll-out. Next flight was even better - no coolant issues the second time around, and I even remembered to clear the plugs before shut-down (with the tail held down of course).

One of the coolest things I have experienced thus far, was landing with the canopy open, and noticeably hearing wind come into the cockpit as I turned and slipped the aircraft around the approach from downwind.
 
Something I heard about on the A2A fora - does the rear-view mirror work? Buying this is a given, I just want to know if it works or not. :salute:
 
SADT said:
Something I heard about on the A2A fora - does the rear-view mirror work? Buying this is a given, I just want to know if it works or not. :salute:
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No the rear view mirror is the standard FSX type as seen by most addons. I would say getting a proper working rear view mirror would be extremely difficult in FSX.
 
ICDP said:
No the rear view mirror is the standard FSX type as seen by most addons. I would say getting a proper working rear view mirror would be extremely difficult in FSX.
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Thanks Martin, that's not a big deal at all, I was just wondering. Wouldn't it be a fait accompli (I may have spelled that wrongly :p ) if someday A2A could pull that off!

Nonetheless, I love the Spitfire, and I'll be downloading as soon as I have access to a computer I can download to. :) :salute:
 
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I survived my second flight too, Warnervale to Aeropelican:

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taking off at Warnervale

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cruising to 'pelican

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airfield coming up on the right, let's think about getting the gear down..

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ouch, a bl**dy handpump! OK, we go round once more...

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lovely lines..

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..from all sides

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here we go..

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no worries

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hey, what's that smoke?

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finally parked..

I love it!
 
This is definitely in the must have list for FSX, the cockpit and exterior textures put it even above the B17 in my opinion.

Only a few flights done now and I feel quite confident in my ability to steam those 109's out of the sky!

In comparison to the Real Air, this is the more immersive Spit, but both are great packages and since they cover different marks there is no reason not to have both.
 
I couldn't resist :jump: I am downloading as well :) I figured since I got Jury duty, a few days of that will cover help cover this and the Turbine Duke :icon_lol: Aye my beloved RealAir spit served her purpose well for quite a few years. And she still will when I want to fly the IX or the XIV.

Who knows A2A might attempt a IX at a later point since the IX's Merlin 63/66 is essentially the same as the Packard in the Mustang. A IX would basically be the the Mustang's engine mated to the Mk IIb's frame. I guess that would technically be a Mk XVI...the Packard powered Spitfire:mixedsmi:
 
lol it is about as useful on the ground taxiing as a glider :icon_lol: Am I missing somthing or is there a feature to 'walk' it ala the Cub?
 
Pilotjj,

I don't understand. What's not happening? It handles on the ground OK - but don't spend a lot of time driving it around. The radiator is small and obscured by the gear on the ground. It will overheat quickly. If you start from a parking space in FSX, be sure its near the end of the runway. The standard guidance is no more than 10 minutes of engine running, including run up time with the two guys on the tail.

Glenn
 
Glenn is very correct in his statements. As Killratio over at the A2A forums said during beta testing, the cooling system is barely adequate on these early marks. These planes also were not really made for runway ops (but can do in a pinch). They were made to operate out of grassy airfields. Notice in later marks the arrangement for cooling changed quite a bit?

That being said, take off BEFORE hitting 100 on your radiator temp. Any more and you are going to be struggling. Start her up, get the oil pressure and temperature OK, check systems over quickly, do a runup and get her in the air. Be careful sticking around. You do not have much time on the ground. If you hit over 100 on the ground, shut her down, wait for her to cool off a bit, re-start her then continue.

Hope that helps a bit.
 
How long do you run the engine for and at what RPM? Just another quick question how do you change the starter cartridge if it doesn't fire first time I really need to read the manual but you know what it's like when you get some new kit, you just want to use it lol!
 
lol yeah it handles fine on the ground I was just trying to be funny. :rolleyes: My first flight was from Dillingham, HI so it was already kind of warm. A plane like that doesn't need to be on the ground long anyway. Just don't fly it into a Class B airport with long taxi clearences:salute: It is an excellent plane and perfect for the nice cold winter weather in PNW. A quick question tho, I was going to take it for a night flight and after getting it running with the generator on, the cockpit lights went out as if default battery died or somthing. Does the Spitfire have a battery?
 
Just some shots from my first real flight with her...

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The water in the first shot looks radioactive, lol :173go1:
 
SADT said:
How'd you get that Turkish repaint? :salute:
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Oh I whipped it up earlier this evening... :monkies:

[LINESTRIKE]Is anyone interested in testing my paint before its uploaded somewhere? Please throw me a PM if you'd like to check it out.[/LINESTRIKE] :wavey:

Thanks, SADT. I'll get the files to you ASAP.
 
3rd flight, and some fresh paint..

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time to come down:
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nearly there....





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aw s**t! the prop struck the runway, I need to pay more attention next time...
 
I made several signatures over at the A2A forum, but in light of Jankees' post, I thought it appropriate to share this one with you all:

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In the picture above with all the smoke, my engine was actually ON FIRE. I had to push it hard to get their and nearly burned through all my glycol.

When my crew chief asked what the hell I was doing, I smugly replied, "I'm taking pictures."

A little tongue in cheek humor never hurt anyone. I figured a few guys like myself might enjoy that particular signature simply on account of them blowing so many engines without reading the manual.... LOL.

Cheers and beers folks! :icon29::guinness::isadizzy:
 
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