Flight Replicas 50% Off Sale!

[mike_cyul]

On now, at PC Aviator. All aircraft that they currently stock.

http://www.pcaviator.com/store/manufacturers.php?manufacturerid=48


Mike

 

[MDIvey]

Thanks Mike

may be time to add a boomerang to my hangar. BTW how is the Me262 updated version coming along? Taking a back seat to the P-40N? The P-40N is looking great. Already enjoy using the 262 but the new version does sound exciting.

Matt

 

[mike_cyul]

Thanks Mike

may be time to add a boomerang to my hangar. BTW how is the Me262 updated version coming along? Taking a back seat to the P-40N? The P-40N is looking great. Already enjoy using the 262 but the new version does sound exciting.

Matt

Yes, it's taking a little time to get the new Me-262 version out, and I should apologise for that. Life has just been very busy, and I've focussed efforts on the most enjoyable aspects of things (like the P-40) so at least I can get something done! As soon as things free up a little, you can bet the Me-262 will be out. I'm hoping the Christmas holidays will give me the time (and it should).

Mike

 

[MDIvey]

Dont Worry Mike, I know how that feels. Its ready when its ready, but its no bad thing we're keen.

Matt

 

[MDIvey]

What a great little plane the Boomerang is...glad I got it.

Matt

 

[T6flyer]

Thanks for the HU. Very much appreciated.

I bought the Boomerang a little while ago and am very pleased with it, but am now interested in adding a Cub or two to my virtual hangar. As most of my flying has been spent in Cubs especially the L-18C and the L-4H, these seem rather tempting at the prices quoted.

I may be wrong (I usually am), but did I read somewhere in the past, that the FDEs for the L-4 and the Super Cubs were a little suspect and not as accurate as they should be? If I am incorrect, feel an order for one (am meant to be buying Christmas presents for OTHER people!), may be soon in the offing.

Best wishes,

Martin

 

[mike_cyul]

Thanks for the HU. Very much appreciated.

I bought the Boomerang a little while ago and am very pleased with it, but am now interested in adding a Cub or two to my virtual hangar. As most of my flying has been spent in Cubs especially the L-18C and the L-4H, these seem rather tempting at the prices quoted.

I may be wrong (I usually am), but did I read somewhere in the past, that the FDEs for the L-4 and the Super Cubs were a little suspect and not as accurate as they should be? If I am incorrect, feel an order for one (am meant to be buying Christmas presents for OTHER people!), may be soon in the offing.

Best wishes,

Martin

This one of those aircraft that seem to depend on the pilot. Both the J-3 and L-4 models were test flown by pilots/owners of real examples of the aircraft, and pronounced fit to fly. However, some appear to have different impressions of how these things fly, perhaps due to rigging, aptitude, location, type of flying, etc., and so personally, I'd say it might up to personal preference here. For example, I've flown many C-150's and C-172's in real life, and have yet to find a 172 in FSX that really flies as I remember them. The strict performance numbers may match in a model, but character can seem different dependant on the pilot. When doing the research for the Bf-109K4, there was such a divergent opinion among pilot reports as to how well the aircraft behaved when taxiing and on take-off and landing, it was only with a great deal of effort that Bernt could get the sense of the correct 'feel' that a 109K should perhaps have, numbers aside.

 

[bstolle]

I may be wrong (I usually am), but did I read somewhere in the past, that the FDEs for the L-4 and the Super Cubs were a little suspect and not as accurate as they should be?

R U using the original FDE that came with the Super Cub or the updated FDE which was released later on? (easy to distinguish as she does spin with the new FDE)

 

[DennyA]

Very cool! Gonna have to pick up the Boomerang and one of the Cubs.

Are any of the Cub models more advanced than the others? If they're about the same, I'll go for the L-4.

 

[T6flyer]

This one of those aircraft that seem to depend on the pilot. Both the J-3 and L-4 models were test flown by pilots/owners of real examples of the aircraft, and pronounced fit to fly. However, some appear to have different impressions of how these things fly, perhaps due to rigging, aptitude, location, type of flying, etc., and so personally, I'd say it might up to personal preference here. For example, I've flown many C-150's and C-172's in real life, and have yet to find a 172 in FSX that really flies as I remember them. The strict performance numbers may match in a model, but character can seem different dependant on the pilot. When doing the research for the Bf-109K4, there was such a divergent opinion among pilot reports as to how well the aircraft behaved when taxiing and on take-off and landing, it was only with a great deal of effort that Bernt could get the sense of the correct 'feel' that a 109K should perhaps have, numbers aside.

Mike,

Many thanks for your reply. I fully understand what you are saying, as like yourself on numerous occasions with the same type I've found that they act that little bit differently in the air. This has particularly become apparent when conducting annual permit renewals as often the figures are not quite the same even though the same tests are carried out each time. One may stall at a lower speed etc or climb at a different rate, but then again no two flights are the same as to weather conditions, so it can be difficult to duplicate the figures. Recently three different AOP9s had completely different figures even though two were flown on the same day.

As a result of what you say, I'm going to go ahead and purchase the L-4 and hopefully it will replicate more than one of the five examples I've flown in.

Best wishes and thanks again,

Martin

 

[mike_cyul]

Very cool! Gonna have to pick up the Boomerang and one of the Cubs.

Are any of the Cub models more advanced than the others? If they're about the same, I'll go for the L-4.

Of the Cubs available at PC Aviator (they don't carry the original-type Super Cubs packages - not sure why, perhaps I forgot to offer it to them! Perhaps I should correct that), I'd say the PA-11 and Super Cub Ultra have the most 'tweaked' airfiles. I say this only because a) Bernt did the Ultra aerodynamics, and b) because a user of the PA-11 (for which I did the FDE) has this unsolicited review: "This is as close as you're going to get to the real McCoy sitting at home. This is possibly the best flight experience I've had with FSX, and all the dozens of airplanes I've purchased, and the freeware I've downloaded. I did a few circuits, a flight from St. John's, NL to Bell Island in the Wagner Twin, and I can't remember anything matching the feeling of flying that I remember when I started in a J3 back in '65. The flight dynamics and feel of the controls is perfect." (Thanks, Dennis Pritchett.)

Mike

 

[T6flyer]

I couldn't wait, could I? So yesterday evening went and purchased the L-4 package.

Have only had a hour or two so far, but very pleased indeed, although am having a few problems - one was the tailwheel, so have downloaded the new cfg file (will give that a go later) and the other was that for some reason, couldn't get her to spin well or sideslip. May have to have a look at my setup, as am doing it by the book.

All but one of the L-4s that I've flown were the stock 65hp version with the P1 in the back and the passenger in the front. Seems that this isn't possible with this package. Shame, but then I could fly a J3 and have the same effect. With the bigger engine upfront, I suppose you could fly it from the front seat, but I like the challenge from the back. No problem, just a thought.

Tried some short field landings last night (100-200yds) and felt so much at home in her. Think am going to enjoy flying the L-4 in the weeks ahead. Been a bit of a Piper month as also have Lionheart's lovely Pacer package. They say things come in threes, so will buy the Super Cub package direct by the end of the month - after I've finished all of my Christmas shopping (HONEST! )

Thanks again and best wishes,

Martin

 

[mike_cyul]

Thanks, Martin.

As you most likely know, in wartime the L-4's were flown with the pilot up front, even when solo (as was most emphatically pointed out by the authenticity-minded and presumably not too heavy present-day L-4 owners ). They have a great Facebook page, by the way: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pipe...r-L-4-Cub-Owners-and-Fan-Club/165932753435388

You can make it a 'P1 in the back' by changing the station weights in the Aircraft/Fuel and Payload menu, plus moving the VC viewpoint backwards once you are in the aircraft, using Ctrl-Enter, or by making the change more permanently in the [Views] section of the aircraft.cfg. (In the external view, the pilot will still appear in the front, however.)


Mike

 

[bstolle]

I'd say the PA-11 and Super Cub Ultra have the most 'tweaked' airfiles. I say this only because a) Bernt did the Ultra aerodynamics

I'd like to add that the new FDEs for the standard, bush etc. Super Cub FDEs were the base for the Ultra. IMO the standard Super Cub with the standard wheels is by far the nicest flying (and of course looking) Super Cub as it has not being ruined with big wheels, a heavier engine, different flaps etc.

 

[T6flyer]

Thanks, Martin.

As you most likely know, in wartime the L-4's were flown with the pilot up front, even when solo (as was most emphatically pointed out by the authenticity-minded and presumably not too heavy present-day L-4 owners ). They have a great Facebook page, by the way: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pipe...r-L-4-Cub-Owners-and-Fan-Club/165932753435388

You can make it a 'P1 in the back' by changing the station weights in the Aircraft/Fuel and Payload menu, plus moving the VC viewpoint backwards once you are in the aircraft, using Ctrl-Enter, or by making the change more permanently in the [Views] section of the aircraft.cfg. (In the external view, the pilot will still appear in the front, however.)

Mike

I've been in and out of Cubs for almost 30 years now and it wasn't until a few years when touring France in a Broussard, did I realise that in wartime service L-4s were flown from the front seat. This only came to light when at Theux in Belgium we parked alongside an immaculately restored example. All the L-4s I'd been in todate, were ex USAAF demobbed versions, most of which were a little tired. I always thought they had to be flown solo from the rear as it would effect the CofG. There is a L-4 (G_BHXY) on a strip a few miles away from my house (can see the runway from my bedroom window) so perhaps a refresher is required in the near future.

I did change the payload, but will have a go with the Ctrl+Enter. Weather looks nice enough now (7.45am) that might try and venture out and hopefully upwards today. Been awful for weeks, and last Saturday was the first time I'd flown in two months. Not a good year at all.

Thanks again,

Martin

 

[T6flyer]

Having a wonderful time now....strips are getting smaller and smaller and I feel very much at home in her. Will purchase the Super Cub package when finally bought all my Christmas presents!!

Thanks,

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[dhasdell]

I am still torn between the PA-11 and the L-4.

 

[T6flyer]

I am still torn between the PA-11 and the L-4.

If I remember correctly, the Cub Special was included on a PC Pilot magazine CD.

Martin

 

[dhasdell]

Yes, together with the RealAir Scout, but it was one version only. That is one of the reasons I can't decide - I do at least have one.

 

[Crash_Hawk]

Has anyone changed out the lights on the Super Cubs, including the Ultra with shockwave lights?

Jon

P.S. If you are looking for the latest and greatest I would go with the Ultra. Any of the packages are good though considering I have them all.