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Flight Replicas releases Spitfire Mk.1a and Mk.IIa for MSFS

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One slight issue, unless it's me is the artificial horizon seems to be inverted so when i go up it goes down.
 
As ever with Flight Replicas, it looks gorgeous, and absolutely accurate too. Unfortunately, Flying Iron's Mk.IX is enough Spitfire for me, but I'm looking forward to seeing the Halifax and/or Liberator in MSFS one day. Those are the two of Mike's models I really want.
 
noddy said:
One slight issue, unless it's me is the artificial horizon seems to be inverted so when i go up it goes down.
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The animation does appear to have become reversed. That'll be fixed. Thanks!

For a few users, sound is an issue, as well. That'll be fixed, too, obviously.

Mike
 
Many thanks Mike, lovely job.

The long range model just looks so wrong, how to make a beautiful aweful. But good to see it being included.
 
noddy said:
Many thanks Mike, lovely job.

The long range model just looks so wrong, how to make a beautiful aweful. But good to see it being included.
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Yes, there's very little technical info about that idea, but it certainly is distinctive. I can't quite get my head around why they decided to put the tank out on the left wing, where even the prop torque alone would make the imbalance worse. I can see how cameras in the right wing might balance out the weight - but there's still going to be a difference as the fuel is used up. Perhaps one day more info will turn up.
 
Paul K said:
As ever with Flight Replicas, it looks gorgeous, and absolutely accurate too. Unfortunately, Flying Iron's Mk.IX is enough Spitfire for me, but I'm looking forward to seeing the Halifax and/or Liberator in MSFS one day. Those are the two of Mike's models I really want.
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Indeed. I would trade any of these in a heartbeat for a Mosquito, but I do understand the love affair for some.
 
I'm one of the people with sound issues (external sounds seem bugged somehow) but man, this is such a beautifully crafted addon. I flew it for an hour last night and loved every second!
 
Visually the most stunning and accurate rendition of a Spitfire in any sim too date!

Fantastic job Mike - roll on the MK.Vs!

Cheers

Paul
 
dvj said:
I would trade any of these in a heartbeat for a Mosquito...
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Can't argue with that, especially if it was the bomber/recon version, with the glass nose and the split windscreen. Much nicer looking than the FB.
 
Paul K said:
Can't argue with that, especially if it was the bomber/recon version, with the glass nose and the split windscreen. Much nicer looking than the FB.
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There is a designer who has been working on a Mossie on and off for over a year. Maybe I should encourage them to get back to it!!
- Kenneth
 
Very nice rendition of the type. Only issues for me seem to be very sluggish engine acceleration/deceleration and not having a fully castoring tailwheel. Love to see the LR variant included too!
 
I would say make sure the steering angle on the tail wheel is set to 180°, but if this is Marketplace, then that file will be locked.
 
It is referring to the FR Spitfire yes. Seems to be steered only by the rudder as in a steerable tail wheel.
 
Brad617 said:
It is referring to the FR Spitfire yes. Seems to be steered only by the rudder as in a steerable tail wheel.
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I think you'll find it's just that the large rudder is very effective with propwash over it. But the tailwheel is free castoring.

Incidentally, some have wondered about the torque steer on take-off. Had a good long chat with one of BM957's ground crew today (BM957 is a Mk.V, and is in the upcoming Mk.V package), and as a part of that he called up one of BM957's pilots. He confirmed that no rudder trim is necessary on take off, that rudder alone can handle it quite easily.

Also, a comment on boost used when flying Spitfires today: "Max on our engines is +8 but in practice we limit to +6 for take off/display, +4 for climb and from 0 to +2 for cruise."

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