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Ant's Airplanes Releases Tecnam Sierra

flaminghotsauce said:
That was my precise question. I downloaded the demo to test my system and it's fine, but wow the ailerons are really sensitive. You are saying they're THAT touchy in real life? I don't know, and I don't care, I just want to know that it's real-life accurate and learn to fly it that way.
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Yes, very very sensitive ailerons. As my Sierra test pilots say you can the real Sierra with your fingertips. I sat in a real Sierra and the pilot went from 45 right bank angle to 45 left bank angle in under 2 seconds and he wasn't using anywhere near the full range of motion of the stick.

BTW Great paints Mike. Can't wait to download them.
 
Been meaning to make a post here about what a great aircraft this is..I've been too busy flying it...it's now one of my favourite GA aircraft.

Things I like about this one are the various animations with the animation manager, the crisp handling, the clear and esay to read instruments including the GPS (much easier than those in Carenados), the way guys/gals heads duck as the canopy closes, you can test the FPS with the demo (the FPS is great BTW) before buying, that there's some Kiwi skins, you can easily put on your own rego (why don't more add on companies do this?) and the excellent price.

Here's a short flight including some VLC and photo real scenery I did the other night in "NPS". The very same aircraft I have been offered a ride in and I have seen at our local airport.

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I also just downloaded the demo - great on the FPS, snappy little thing. Well-modeled...

And the price is very nice - will it go up?

I am on the fence with this one because I enjoy flying a bit faster than LSA's are approved to fly hehe. But if the price will go up 10 bucks later I may just get it now hehe.

One more thing I thought of while browsing the manual - does anyone have a picture of what this thing looks like when configured with the RXP GNS430W
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I don't have the 530 and would like to see the 430 in action - since it's mentioned in the manual that there is a specific cfg for the 430.

Thanks
 
The price is the price and the price will stay the price.

Of course, if you'd like to pay more I can certainly help you with that :).

Funny thing with the 430 config. Try clicking on the blanking panel between the GPS and the radio. It will switch between a couple of messages. One is NO SMOKING. I forgot what the other one was. Of course, if you like, you can replace that blanking plate with some other gauge if you like.
 
Anthony thanks for this great plane, I just love your eye for detail and all fun little things!!!

A Big Thank You :salute:
 
Ok I gave in LOL!

I love the aileron response in this thing - that's the main reason I bought it hehe.

I figured out the GNS430W so now I have that in the plane.

Well modeled, very easy on FPS. The only nitpicking thing I have an issue with is the textures. On initial load they take forever, maybe at least 5-10 seconds. Probably my 512mb video card lacking hehe.

Oh, and great idea with the demo! It's so convenient to try a plane first before buying. It helped make my decision much easier!! I recommend the same strategy for your next plane!

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Just back from holidays, so just saw that this is out!
Based on Ant's superb Tiger Moth and sceneries, this is a no-brainer for me, and I'm willing to purchase for my old PC which should be ok... so I have just bought it!

Ant has done awesome stuff for FSX; I sim fly out of Boonah all the time, I take sim holidays on Lady Elliot and his RAAF Tindal Base is my primary test centre for anything fast!

Thanks again Ant, and best wishes for your future! :applause:
 
Hello All

Just a quick note to let you know version 1.1 is available now which fixes a fwe bugs. here's the full list:

- Fixed bug where wheel chocks, tiedowns, pilot and passenger visibility animations could get confused under certain circumstances.
- Fixed direction of elevator trim tab and elevator trim animation.
- Fixed night lighting on altimeter kohlsmann dial.
- Added CRSR clickpoint on the GPS (click in the centre of the 4 way button).
- Improved flap lever animation.
- Added cold and dark setup (no pilot or passenger and wheel chocks, tiedowns and pitot cover on) if aircraft is loaded on the ground with battery off and fuel selectors off.
- Radios will be turned off if aircraft is loaded with Avionics switch off.
- Added method to allow user to set animations on loading aircraft.
- Cabin airvents now load in open positions.
- Added method so user can change some animations (such as the previous 4 items) on startup (refer to the Pilot's Handbook)
- Knobs and dials now increase in value when mouse wheeled up.
- Includes alternative textures for VC glass for those that prefer less reflections.
- Fixed fuselage texture of Style 3 blue which had Sierra in white written on white background.
- Increased the amount of environment reflections on exterior glass.

To get the upgrade go to your flightsimstore account and download the new version (it should be called AntsSierraV110.exe).

Make sure you backup any changes you may have made to the aircraft.cfg or panel.cfg.

Then run the installer. The installer will happily overwrite the existing installation so there should be no need to uninstall version 1.0 first.

Thanks
 
Luv ya man! Perfect timing for my day off!. D/l as we speak.:salute:
 
Want to get update, but ...

Might be a bit thick after a few brews, but everything I see leads to the purchase page.
Do I say buy and not get charged?
 
Paul Anderson said:
Might be a bit thick after a few brews, but everything I see leads to the purchase page.
Do I say buy and not get charged?
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No, don't buy (unless you haven't already bought it).

Go to the www.flightsimstore.com

Click on My Account and log in.

Overview should show your previous orders.

Click on the one for the Sierra.

And click on the download link to download the new installer.
 
That's the magic. Got it, like it even better, better FPS as I see it. Many thanks.
Was no overview, but found the link, must be tough dealing with different browsers and presentations to customers, etc.
Happy as a clam, one satisfied customer. Looking foward to more. Where do I sign up?
 
out side view looking at the canopy opening...the Pilot and passenger duck down to let it go by :wavey: every flight I find a little something...C:cool::cool:L
 
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