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There's not a good one out there...
Erco 415 Aircoupe.
Erco 415 Aircoupe.
If You Had To Choose Three ???
- Thread starter Flyboy208
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..............so don't go to crazy happy just yet ......
Ah, but that's Nigel for you, I reckon he's not putting enough water in the ouzo.
I'd be delighted ti see a Lodestar; I'd be even happier if Milton was hinting at an A-20, because that can cover an awful lot of options.
nigel richards
Charter Member
Ssssh! I know Stefan, its just that these boys are hoppin' mad so its better if the're mad at me than at you. None of its your fault.
I am surprised no-one has done an Aermacchi MB326. It was operated by more than 15 countries, and produced under license in three. It was popular with pilots who flew it (myself included), and operationally it was successful in shooting down four Mi-24s and two Mi-17s. Plenty of reference material available.
Been done several times. Just do a search at Flightsim and you'll find 2 or 3 different models.
Sorry Andy, you are quite right, and I have those models...
I misread the first post, thinking it was about dedicated FSX models.
ThinkingManNeil
Charter Member
I'm gonna cheat and add one more to my list; one version of this well known plane has already been done but this one's much better looking than the original IMO...the PZL Wilga 2000:
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Sunny9850
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Haha..well I usually get blamed for everything and anything so I have developed a thick skin.
Stefan
Actually Nigel, there were 3 or 4 ahead of me mentioning the Lodestar. I've been wanting one too. But no matter what Milton does decide to make, it'll be top notch!
Neil, the last Wilga that I remember for FS9 caused quite a stir here! And I don't mean in a good way either.. Shame really as it was quite a nice aircraft.
Neil, the last Wilga that I remember for FS9 caused quite a stir here! And I don't mean in a good way either.. Shame really as it was quite a nice aircraft.
It wasn't the plane itself that caused the up-roar. It was the luggage "racks" as I recall.
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ThinkingManNeil
Charter Member
Damn, I can't believe I forgot this one so I hope all will indulge me whilst I cheat a bit again. If there's a designer out there who's good at doing ultralights I would really love to see as FS2004 treatment of one of the best ultralights ever to take flight, the Ultraflight Lazair. The Lazair was a simple yet sophisticated design that is well known for its excellent handling and flying characteristics. A few years ago over at the Lazair forum someone was working on a FS version and seemed to make excellent progress, even accurately depicting the Lazair's transparent Tedlar covering, but unfortunately the project never achieved final fruition
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If the Lazair had any shortcoming it was in the power department. Originally powered by 8.5 hp, two-stroke Pioneer chainsaw engines the aircraft has gone through a series of engine types, the most common being small, two stroke, single cylinder Rotax's that were designed to run water pumps for fire fighting. Since then the pursuit of a good, reliable, lightweight engine has led some to experiment with Honda go-kart racing engines, but a recent and very interesting development has been the adaptation of electric power for the Lazair by Dale Kramer, the Lazair's original designer, that may provide the motive power to take the aircraft well into the future.
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If the Lazair had any shortcoming it was in the power department. Originally powered by 8.5 hp, two-stroke Pioneer chainsaw engines the aircraft has gone through a series of engine types, the most common being small, two stroke, single cylinder Rotax's that were designed to run water pumps for fire fighting. Since then the pursuit of a good, reliable, lightweight engine has led some to experiment with Honda go-kart racing engines, but a recent and very interesting development has been the adaptation of electric power for the Lazair by Dale Kramer, the Lazair's original designer, that may provide the motive power to take the aircraft well into the future.
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Flyboy208
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Wow !!! I had no idea my little post would gather so much steam !!! Alot of thinking and great ideas going on here !!! And since I have never flown a Pucara for real, I have a sense that vets of the Falklands War would be happy to have it, either British or Argentine ... I would love to have a high-end FS rendition of the Pilatus P-3 I have flown ....
Such a great place this Outhouse is !!! Mike
Such a great place this Outhouse is !!! Mike
Sunny9850
SOH-CM-2024
LOL I remember the luggage racks fondly. And still fly the little birdie on occasion. Still can't quite resolve that it caused the ruckus.
Stefan
nazca_steve
Charter Member
Very interesting thread, this, especially to see how much interest there is in the Bucc. As Andy rightly pointed out, we've been doing one (should I say Skippy and Fraser have) for the last millennium over at Flying Stations that one day will see the light of day for FSX. Not sure if a port over to 9 is possible but seeing as there is so much interest I would not say it is impossible. But I make no offerings on timelines for that.
And while these next items do not address anyone else's wishlists here, my next projects will be: a new Hawker Sea Hawk for FS9 and FSX, Bristol Beaufort, Canberra fighter canopy versions and the American tandem seat Canberras. Not necessarily in that order but I think the Sea Hawk is on deck next after I conclude the Canberra bomber canopy series before I'm 80.
And while these next items do not address anyone else's wishlists here, my next projects will be: a new Hawker Sea Hawk for FS9 and FSX, Bristol Beaufort, Canberra fighter canopy versions and the American tandem seat Canberras. Not necessarily in that order but I think the Sea Hawk is on deck next after I conclude the Canberra bomber canopy series before I'm 80.
nigel richards
Charter Member
Proper aeroplanes wisdom
Yes Sir, I know.
But it sounds better coming from you...whenever I see your name, I'm reminded; 'properliners'.
I really like that!
Yep! We all have a lot to learn too.
A couple of months ago I'd never heard of an Avia. Look at what a delight she turned out to be!
Surprises are always so much fun!
Yes Sir, I know.
But it sounds better coming from you...whenever I see your name, I'm reminded; 'properliners'.
I really like that!
Yep! We all have a lot to learn too.
A couple of months ago I'd never heard of an Avia. Look at what a delight she turned out to be!
Surprises are always so much fun!
Matt Wynn
Charter Member
unless i'm involved... theres "surprise!" and then there's "Oh F***.... not him!"
but i too am of the Properliner faith... i like to see the spinny bit outside the engine, not in a case.... i'm an avid warbird lover too, which reminds me.... Nigel, them C-47's still stuck at Sedes?
nigel richards
Charter Member
You got it wrong buddy!
1. When you're involved there's always surprise
2. One week around here without our little buddy, was one week too much!!!...for all of us.
Yep! The C's are still there, sadly, minus engines I think.
unless i'm involved... theres "surprise!" and then there's "Oh F***.... not him!"
but i too am of the Properliner faith... i like to see the spinny bit outside the engine, not in a case.... i'm an avid warbird lover too, which reminds me.... Nigel, them C-47's still stuck at Sedes?
1. When you're involved there's always surprise
2. One week around here without our little buddy, was one week too much!!!...for all of us.
Yep! The C's are still there, sadly, minus engines I think.