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[Released] Miltech Douglas A-1 Skyraider

just as with the legacy Hornet from FSX days, very few developers model the suspension of these aircraft correctly. So often they are modeled as if the aircraft is on jack stands with no weight on the landing gear. I could list them all but it would be a ponderous list and not essentially fair to the developers who missed the difference. It can be noted that often the plastic model kit mfgs also get this wrong and make the LG legs with the same flaw, with the inner oleo piston being too long. I've lost track of how many I've had to cut and replace with bits of solder and aluminum tubing...
 
heywooood said:
I could list them all but it would be a ponderous list and not essentially fair to the developers who missed the difference.
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It is interesting how some got it right and others did not. That is one of the first things I look at, oleo strut extension and the propeller pitch when the aircraft spawns. Some airplanes spawn correctly like the FlyingIron P-38 and their F6F Hellcat. Other's do not, and actually spawn with the propeller into the feathered position. Now, why can some get it right and some can not? Who knows?

That being said, the flight model is probably the most important. How does it fly in the Simulator?

Put it this way, if your development team can produce a complete package, airplane or jet for FS2020/2024, you have a very talented and skilled group. Considering all the coding, 3D model development, sounds, textures, etc.....

Letting small things like this slip though the cracks is not good. If you are going to do it, do it right.

Quality is in the finer details IMHO.

Just like plastic models, some manufactures are better than others.
 
Hollister56 said:
There is no question about it they are over inflated. Milviz Corsair is another one that's like that too. It would be nice to see it fixed. The Shrike
F-86 actually sits very nicely on it oleo struts. I was looking at it today. That top photo, hope the owner takes a rag with a bit of solvent and wipes it down. It sure needs it. OMG
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As I said, I just finished the book "Firefly" by Diller. At one point he mentioned that the ground crews sprayed the aircraft with Avgas to get rid of the soot and oil. Which was against all regulations of course. The Skyraiders were fire breathing and dirty monsters, that is for sure.

Cheers,
Mark
 
Bought it, did some valley flying between Da Nang and A Shau, love everything about it. Overran the runway, came in a bit hot but at least I didn't ground loop. From what I recollect, the sounds are pretty much what I remember. There is an update (1.0.1 due out momentarily).
 
I don't have first hand experience (before my time), but S-2s were contemporary so an S-2 grey might be a starting point.

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@jankees that repaint seems satin, which seems pretty realistic to me. But I'm far from an expert on the matter.

We have several ex-servicemembers of the USN here, they can surely help!

Jan
 
I completed my first flight in the Skyraider last night (MSFS 2020), San Diego to San Francisco and did not have any issues.
I don't understand how others are having engine issues if using even basic engine management techniques. I had a centerline fuel tank and nothing else so perhaps it will be different when heavier but I don't get the feeling it will be that bad.
The temperatures seemed to behave themselves quite well the whole flight. The carb air temp was quite high on the ground but did not seem to cause any issues. It was lower on my second flight so it appears that was just local conditions.
I did one takeoff with tailwheel lock on which seemed on rails and one without which required a bit of rudder dancing but wasn't that bad.
It pays to keep your eye on airspeed. It seems quite happy to snap into a spin if you get slow. I can also back up the 300 knot structural failure threshold.
 
Got the update and made a single circuit flight. The flight model seems improved, more stable during takeoff and landing. Engine performance seems better. The landing gear is sitting lower but it should be a bit lower while under weight. Loading stores doesn't seem to drop it down much if any at all. The wheels contact points now have the main wheels a hair off the ground. I am sure they will get it all fixed in the near future.
 
Never go by warbird's for sheen levels, they often paint them in gloss for two reasons. 1. the paints they often use (2k) are difficult to achieve satin & flat finishes & 2. it's far easier to keep a gloss finish clean.
 
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