Got Friends Taylorcraft Released!

[Twice43]

Yes, now available. Looks to be quite a good price for what you get.
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[joe bob]

The aircraft is very nice. The manual is useless for operational / procedural information though.

 

[RobM]

@Priller or other mods: since this has now been released, maybe the question mark in the title should be removed
and the thread stickied?

AVAngel reviewed a pre-release version and gave it a glowing review:

 

[eagleFMJ]

What an sweet ride! So much fun!

 

[Priller]

@Priller or other mods: since this has now been released, maybe the question mark in the title should be removed
and the thread stickied?

AVAngel reviewed a pre-release version and gave it a glowing review:

Done!

 

[dvj]

Is Taylor's craft any good?

 

[mauiguy]

Bought it on the Marketplace today . . . it is a pure joy to fly!! Lots of options and such a great flight model. Four varieties (Classic, Bush, Float and Ski) with a ton of liveries. Well worth the price!!

 

[DennyA]

It is SO good. It's a simple plane, but the insane amount of setup options, the awesome physics (pop a door open after landing and watch its behavior as you brake or accelerate), beautiful visuals, sounds, etc. Tons of configurations, including the Garmin 650 and autopilot if you want to fly a modernized one, or all the moldy old radio nav instruments if you want to go retro. And there's a nice L-2 paint with invasion strips on fs.to that should appeal to this crowd.

And nobody talks about this for some reason, but the flight modeling is about as authentic as I've felt using stock MSFS physics. And nice differences between how the stock, 85hp bush version, and float versions fly. Worth every penny.

There's also a 2020 version, just lacking the stuff only possible in 2024 but apparently a nice goodbye to the old sim and feature-packed in its own right.

 

[Twice43]

I've been flying the different versions for a couple of days now & thoroughly enjoying them. For longer flights relying on the
KAP 140 AP to rest the eyes.
I did find that to use the Heading function in the AP & be able to change the HDG, you need to make sure in the secondary avionics choice" - change out your secondary Suite from ADF + Transponder to "HI" + CDI + Transponder.
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[jankees]

BSW (0005) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

 

[Twice43]

BSW (0005) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

Superb livery jankees.
Do keep going with them
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[dvj]

In the free trial, I am findging it particuarly slippery on the runway during takeoff. Low tire friction. Quick veer to the left, then way overcompensate rudder to the right. Other than that, it's a nice little bush plane. Maybe after a few pints I'll pick it up.

 

[DennyA]

Yeah, same touchiness on takeoff here. The rest of the flight, though, it's super-solid in flight modeling, and a couple of actual Taylorcraft pilots on the official forums say it's spot-on.

 

[joe bob]

How is everyone finding the weather dependent priming. I am curious what numbers are working for you.

 

[joe bob]

For weather dependent priming I find 3 to be a good number for summer here in the US.

Other observations, I find the cruise prop a good choice, I can get out of any airstrip I can get into with it.

Takeoff and landing rolls remind me of the old A2A T-6 make corrections early, I tend to use the rudder for large corrections and brake taps for small ones.
Know when you are loosing rudder effectiveness and ramp up the brake applications till you reach taxi speed. If it is going to veer off the runway that is the time it is most likely to happen, for me at least.

 

[jankees]

VHPEE(0001) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

VHPEE(0005) by JanKees Blom, on Flickr

 

[cossack90]

Just tested it awesome aircraft!

 

[Twice43]

1st update has been released in MP for msfs24 PC & Xbox, [more detail in the GotFriends discord]
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[Twice43]

If you can't find it, don't worry, neither can I. I thought it was in the Got Gravel news section but apparently not.
Trying to find the link in my email.
I know they have quite a number of fixes plus the bigger engine has now been put into a 'Sportsman" variant, which should show up in the aircraft selection panel of MSFS24.
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[DennyA]

It's in the Got Gravel news section:

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Here's the deets for the non-Discord-ant in the crowd:

Taylorcraft BC-12D Official Updatev1.0.1 Information and New FeaturesSTATUS:

• 2024 PC/Xbox: Released
• 2024 PS5: Pending
• 2020 PC/Xbox: Pending

CRITICAL UPDATE REQUESTS:

• Craft Pad Settings have been Re-Coded with this Update!
• Please Press "RESET" on all Craft Pad Sections on each Variant to Re-Sync Default Settings
• Remember to Check MSFS 2024's Content Manager and ensure you've Enabled the MSFS 2024 Upgraded Taylorcraft
• All Community Liveries previously Released will need to be Updated in order to support the new Sportsman Variant

CHANGELOG:

• Added New Deluxe (Sportsman) Variant (Classic Style with C-85 Engine versus Standard A-65 Engine)
• Added New Flight Model, Engine Dynamics, Systems and Coding Specific to the Sportsman Variant
• Added New Livery Thumbnails, Airframe Statistics, and Performance Information to Sportsman Variant
• Added New Soundpack with Improved Engine Volume, Vent/Door Sounds, Propeller Cranking and Craft Pad Sounds
• Added New Interior Cabin Lights Options behind Pilot and Copilot Seats with Light Intensity Dragging
• Added New Persistent Fuel State Option to the Craft Pad for Flight-To-Flight Fuel Tracking
• Added New Propeller and Latch Failures Coding to Craft Pad for Ability to Reset (Repair) Aircraft
• Added New Carburetor Heat Coding for Increased Icing Realism and Fixed Various Throttle Response Issues
• Added New Carburetor Heat Icing Percentage Tooltip (Using LOCK Mode when Hovering on the Carb Heat Lever)
• Added New Rudder Trim Control and Animations (Directly Controlled via Hotkeys for Simulator Ease-of-Use)
• Added New Ability to Drop/Stow Water Anchor Regardless of Engine Running at Low Speeds
• Added New Ability to Autoclose Left Door if Trying to Deploy the Craft Pad while Door is Open
• Added New Ability to Open/Close Cowling Doors In Flight through the Craft Pad (Helps with Resetting Latches)
• Added New "Required" Condition to AOA Settings, Tablet Options and Night Vision Settings on Craft Pad
• Added New FLT Spawn States with Various Fixes for Runway, Apron, Cruise, and Float Spawning
• Improved Craft Pad Readability by Doubling the Pixel-Size of the HTML
• Improved Ground Effect to Reduce Excessive Float During Takeoff and Landing
• Improved Crosswind Stability and Handling while Operating on the Ground
• Improved Ground Steering Response and Directional Control
• Improved Yaw Stability with Minor Adjustments to Directional Stability
• Improved Craft Pad Organization, Moved Settings, Renamed Pages and Fixed Persistence Issues per Variant
• Improved Oil Dipstick Animations to ensure Dipstick is Closed Automatically if Engine Cowling is Closed
• Improved Keybind JS/HTML to ensure Various Multiplayer Features Cannot be Toggled On with "Light Hotkeys"
• Improved Normal, Large, and Jumbo Sizes on the Craft Pad UI to Reflect Better Readability for Xbox and PS5
• Removed Toggle Pilot/Copilot Yoke Settings from Craft Pad (Click Spots on Dashboard is Sufficient for Use)
• Removed Headphone Simulation Toggle Setting from Craft Pad (Click Spot on Dashboard is Sufficient for Use)
• Removed MSFS 2020 Copilot Visuals Toggle Setting from Craft Pad (Click Spot on Seatbelt is Sufficient for Use)

CHANGELOG (2024):

• Updated Classic Variant Careers to the Following Career Paths: First Flight, Ferry Flight and Flightseeing
• Added New Sportsman Variant Careers to the Following Career Paths: Ferry Flight and Light Cargo
• Added New Night Vision Goggles Settings to the Craft Pad for Toggle On/Off and Intensity as MSFS 2024 Feature
• Added New Aircraft Dirt Simulation to the Craft Pad for Ability to Reset (Wash) Aircraft
• Improved Engine Exhaust Heat Visual Effects by Using the New MSFS 2024 Parameter System

OTHER EXTERNAL UPDATES:

• Official Paint Kit: https://www.got-friends.com/pages/paint-kits
• Flight Manual: https://www.got-friends.com/pages/flight-manuals
• TDS Expansion: https://www.got-friends.com/pages/enhancement-mods

Livery artists will need to update due to the new Sportsman 85hp variant.