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Aerosoft An-2

Thanks for the news, this will be exciting. The AN-2 really is a unique aircraft, and should be fun to fly.

Keep us posted!

Joseph
 
fsxar177 said:
The AN-2 really is a unique aircraft, and should be fun to fly.
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No, it should be hilarious! I watched one displaying last summer and laughed out loud. You don't think such an ancient-looking crate has much to show for itself - until it rolls 70 yards (it seemed) and climbs into the air like it's on a bungee cord. Landings were just as impressive....

Low and slow or cramped jungle airstrips will be a hoot with this. :jump:
 
I hope this goes! Love the AN-2, saw one here in Aus called "Big Bird" (painted bright yellow, of course!).
 
I remember (quite a few years back) flying as P2 along the front at Brighton - P1 decided to demonstrate the low speed handling by bringing it gradually back and asking, "are the cars overtaking us yet?" The road runs along the front there, not sure of the speed limit (30? 40?) and if I was I couldn't tell you what speed the cars were doing. They did overtake us, though.
 
Great news! A sure getter.
I once sat in a cockpit of one. That's nothing for tall people, I must say (I'm 188cm). But nevertheless I felt right at home with all the steam gauges and metal :mixedsmi:

Cheers,
Mark
 
Looks pretty schweeet:jump:

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saw one at a local airshow some years back flying slower than a kid on a bicycle in a race for the show
 
I think I read somewhere that if you have an engine failure in the AN-2, all you do is pull the yoke full aft and trim up...it won't stall, it will just float 'gently' to the ground....almost as good as having a ballistic chute :icon_lol:

Cheers
TJ
 
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