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A question:

This is being billed as a GC-1A. However, the .air file is called GC-1B, and the aircraft.cfg file lists 'max_rated_hp= 125', which matches the real GC-1B. In addition, the swift1_notes.txt file lists the following info:

Powerplant Continental C-85-12 or C-85-12F, 85 hp @ 2,575 rpm (GC-1A)
Continental C-125-1 or C-125-2, 125 hp @ 2,550 rpm (GC-1B)

Soooo... are we seeing the performance and handling of a GC-1A, or a GC-1B?

Or are we to assume that our beautiful GC-1A has underwent an upgrade to a GC-1B, which from my research, many of them indeed were!

No criticism intended, just confused as to which version this is.

My secret hope is actually that we see an expansion for this, that includes both versions, or a modernized sport version with a sliding canopy and a big 210 HP IO-360. :)
 
JimmyRFR said:
No criticism intended, just confused as to which version this is.

My secret hope is actually that we see an expansion for this, that includes both versions, or a modernized sport version with a sliding canopy and a big 210 HP IO-360. :)
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Yes, I´m confused as well with the version we have. It could be nice with an expansion with 210hp, more modern gauges and a funky paint. More or less just like the good Bill Lyons version. But I dont need a Classic Swift Floatplane. But dont dont make the expansion now. Wait. This one is very good as it is. A true little gem.
And if you one day make a patch, not that its needed, please give the sound some 10 - 20% more volume. Its a bit quiet as it is and its not the same to turn up volume.
But more than anything, thanks for making us another little lowwing taildragger. I think you guys are the only ones doing that. The Chipmunk is a great fly as well, but not as fun as the Swift.
 
To the guys at Aero Plane Heaven - GREAT JOB !!

Some more pics of our 'hop list' flight this morning..

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Had a bit of fun with the paint kit while at work today. Was surprised when I went to start on this livery and discovered that the registration number was already in this package with a much different paint job! That said, this is a real livery for this reg (N3368K), albeit for a GC-1B. :)

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Downloaded the demo to try it out and I am quite impressed. A fun little plane. And on my short list to get at that price. I love the Chipmunk, but this one is much better. Just need the right music and cruise:untroubled:
 
JimmyRFR said:
Had a bit of fun with the paint kit while at work today. Was surprised when I went to start on this livery and discovered that the registration number was already in this package with a much different paint job! That said, this is a real livery for this reg (N3368K), albeit for a GC-1B. :)

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I swear I had a screenshot on this post, no idea what happened to it. I'll have to put it up later, perhaps when I upload the paint.

What's the proper way to show a nice large image in a post?
 
You need to have an account at a site like Photobucket. From there you can add a link in Sim Outhouse and the screenshot will show in full size.
 
I use Imgbox, you upload the screenshot and choose the BB Code link and paste it into your post...

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Thanks! It's such a gem of a little plane, and it has so many interesting real world paint jobs for anyone inclined!

donnybalonny said:
The blak hood is a good idea on such a shiny and polished AC.
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The chrome one I did has a black hood too; on the chrome model it's quite easy to have a decent looking flat-ish black. However, this painted version still needs some tweaking. From the outside the black hood looks fine, albeit a little shiny. But from the inside while flying, it looks green. :p

I appreciate the paint kit, and it's quite easy to use, but trying to get the reflections evened out is kind of a pain for an amateur like myself. :)

I'll upload both of them when I'm finished tweaking.

The only problem with researching liveries is seeing all of the neat modifications done to these planes!
 




from the airshow at Gillespie Field San Diego a couple of years ago...

and as I was saying before...if you need an idea for your next project, can I suggest an old, familiar friend?


 
Here's a few more pics from the demo if you're on the fence.

It's on my to-buy list... but must wait for next month







This one looks real for some reason









 
Just bought it. Is there a way to back up the cockpit view further than what it is?
Using shift plus -, there is still much of the panel that can't be seen unless you pan across it. I would prefer to get the whole panel into view.
It seems that the default view is way too forward to begin with, therefor the shift and - doesn't allow you to back up enough to get the whole panel into view.
Other than that, it's a nice plane at a great price.
 
We have used viewpoint adjustment panels in some of our other productions so yes, we can put one into the patch. Then you can position your viewpoint anywhere you like using buttons.

In the meantime you can always use Cntrl/shift/enter or Cntrl/shift/backspace to move laterally and then use Cntrl/enter or Cntrl/Backspace to move forward or back.
Shift/enter and shift/backspace will move your viewpoint up or down.:engel016:
 
You can also edit the view section of the aircraft file. I agree that the default setting is to much in front and I also find it to be to high, so my view section is like this:
-1.7,-0.9,1.65

But its something very personal. My setting give a poorer view when taking off and a better view for the rest. I normally lift the seat a bit when taking off and hit space once in the air to go to my default setting.
 
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