Ryan STA out of the blue...

Bomber_12th said:
And a reminder... make sure you remember to change fuel tanks! I was flying around for a while and forgot to switch from the reserve to the main tank and ran it dry, and didn't have enough altitude or airspeed to get me back to the airport. I didn't realize what had caused the engine to stop until I was on the ground.
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OH! :dizzy: So, that's why the engine quit.
 
heywooood said:
I'm really struck by how clean and well rounded all of the components of this model are - special notes at the wing root fairings, wheel pants, windscreen bow frame, cockpit coaming, just everywhere. It seems to have absolutely zero vertices whatsoever. Remarkable even by MSFS standards
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Yes, this Ryan ST-A compares very well with the high level of detail/quality seen in the modeling and texturing of the default MSFS aircraft, with the individual panels, rivets, screws and fasteners, all across the exterior, all modeled in 3D. I'm really pleased seeing products like this, which fully utilize what MSFS has to offer.
 
Javis said:
You mean the single seater, right ?

Exactly, as far as i understand she was build as a tandem seat trainer, ST even means Sport Trainer. Take one seat away and the fuselage will look out of proportion. She looks like one of those pylon racers like this. I have always loved F1 racing but airplane racing never caused me any enthusiasm. Maybe because that sort of thing is just utterly impossible in my tiny Punch and Judy show here at the Northsea. I did have a pylon racing game many moons ago and loved it for a while. Still, i'll be waiting for the original two seater model. My girlfriend has canceled my allowance in the first place anyway. Just to be sure.
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I'm guessing that would be XAR Xtreme Air Racing.
I still have my copy on the shelf but it doesn't play nicely with modern hardware.
 
Here are some detail walkaround shots. Every single panel/seam, rivet, screw and fastener is modeled in 3D. Also note the 3D-modeled rubber seals around some of the fairings. So many of these details would have only ever been done in the textures before MSFS. I cannot wait to see what A1R do next!











 
Well, that's just utterly unbelievable, John. Could indeed have been a default MSFS model. Sjeezzz, i might still have to get it afterall !

Their next project might well be of Russian origin...

Thanks for the excellent close-up photo shoot ! Indeed a true wonder modelingwise ! :encouragement:

P.S. does the soundsuite match the superb modeling/texturing ?...
 
heywooood said:
Whoa baby


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available now simMarket: A1R DESIGN BUREAU - A1R RYAN ST-A SPECIAL MSFS
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Hello Beautiful!
 
Javis said:
Well, that's just utterly unbelievable, John. Could indeed have been a default MSFS model. Sjeezzz, i might still have to get it afterall !...

P.S. does the soundsuite match the superb modeling/texturing ?...
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I noticed that when I stuck my head over the side the noise did not increase. I know you are in an open cockpit. However, I think there still should me more noise with my head in the slipstream.

P.S. I know I am being picky here.
 
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Javis said:
Their next project might well be of Russian origin...
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I wouldn't mind buying a new version of their Yak-50, if remade for MSFS - I had a lot of fun with that one in FSX. What I still would absolutely love to see them model is the Yak-3 and/or Yak-11.
 
jmig said:
I noticed that when I stuck my head over the side the noise did not increase. I know you are in an open cockpit. However, I think there still should me more noise with my head in the slipstream.

P.S. I know I am being picky here.
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you are not alone...
 
Asking for a soundset that at least matches the quality of the default aircraft isn't being picky imo, audio is a huge part of the sim experience and bad or inadequate sounds can really have a negative impact on the experience.
 
It's absolutely stunning. It's a "restored" model with modern instruments and radio. It'd be fun to see a period cockpit, but I'm not complaining given everything else and the reasonable price!

The only thing I've found that needs to be fixed is that the views are screwed up (looking left/right). Anyone tweaked those yet?
 
yes - and that's with the 125hp standard Menasco engine - the A1R model sports the uprated Menasco Pirate 150hp motor. And with those short, straight pipes she ought to make a ruckus..

Also WRT leaning out past the windscreen with the engine on, in addition to wind noise the engine should be louder, especially on leaning over the right side where those pipes are..

if we're going to pick the nits

** this discussion reminds me of the A2A sound module * Accufeel *for FSX whereby you could add these extra sounds, IE: open cockpit wind, engine and wire sounds -all on a slider mind you - along with enhanced float sounds, brake squeal, etc...all aircraft specific and retained as a 'saved state' for each aircraft
Similar kit for MSFS would be a good idea, No?
 
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