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the thread Cessna U206G Soloy Turbine Pac for FSX and P3D

YoYo, any chance for a USA registered U206? This one came to KDLH a few years back. I posted it when Thomas first announced his Soloy project.

I only have a nice picture of the front. But there are many online if you google the tail number. I see it's on wipaire floats and also fixed gear. Either one would be cool!

Thanks

 
ryanbatc said:
YoYo, any chance for a USA registered U206? ...
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Why not ;). Not finished but Today i started to work. After this I need a break ;>.

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Double J said:
I've been having a problem with a saved flight using a float version. I've been flying around PNW and saving my positions at float bases. When ever I load the saved flight and start the plane as soon as I turn the battery switch on the plane starts with the throttle wide open...,even though in the virtual cockpit my controls it is set to zero. I save the flight with the plane cold and dark.
One other thing with the float version is the plane sits low in the water, even with calm water the floats are almost completely submerged. Anyone else come across these issues using FSX. . . .?
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I can confirm that the floats sit way too deep even on calm water. As far as the ground contact points I haven't paid much attention but I'll have a look. Also, the airplane does seem to want to run away after starting, but it seems to be hit and miss but in every case the throttles are at idle.
 
Really impressed with this aircraft. Not had a lot of time with it as I am without a joystick at the moment (MadCatz RMA gone horribly wrong due to Saitek buyout by Logitech) but been enjoying messing about with it using my 360 pad as a poor mans substitute.

I found the flaps noise a bit annoying but copied the default cessna flap sound across to combat that.

One thing I cant find though is what range this thing will do? Once I get another stick I was contemplating some kind of world tour so it would be handy to know. Its probably in the documentation and Im blind as a bat. lol.
 
falcon409 said:
I can confirm that the floats sit way too deep even on calm water. As far as the ground contact points I haven't paid much attention but I'll have a look. Also, the airplane does seem to want to run away after starting, but it seems to be hit and miss but in every case the throttles are at idle.
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I find that when starting on water it will always accelerate at idle, I have to cycle the throttles in order to gain control...very strange,
 
Work of TiAr & the Team (preview) - new, more rounded wheels (and as You see - yes it's a matt now!), good job! :applause:

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This new skin for U206G is finished.
I agree too, float version needs a little tweaks of behavior on the water (perhaps center of gravity problem and too more power on IDLE, she starts to swim when you turn on the engine) but it looks very well!

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Typical SOH plane..a bug filled plane but it has 100s of repaints :biggrin-new: Do you guys even fly these planes?:a1310:
 
Double J said:
Typical SOH plane..a bug filled plane but it has 100s of repaints :biggrin-new: Do you guys even fly these planes?:a1310:
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First and foremost this is not a 'Typical SOH Plane', it happens to be a private venture by a member of SOH and more to the point it is free, gratis, no cost.
It would seem that many of the crew do fly and enjoy the constructors efforts.
You might show some respect for the time and effort that has gone into this free aircraft, you might even show us what gems you yourself have produced..........or not.
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YoYo said:
This new skin for U206G is finished.
I agree too, float version needs a little tweaks of behavior on the water (perhaps center of gravity problem and too more power on IDLE, she starts to swim when you turn on the engine) but it looks very well!
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Thank you looks great!
 
Double J said:
Typical SOH plane..a bug filled plane but it has 100s of repaints :biggrin-new: Do you guys even fly these planes?:a1310:
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As of 10-15-2016, I don't see a single repaint for this plane, maybe you would be kind enough to show us where those hundreds of repaints are.
Your other comment is that it is a bug filed plane, I don't feel that way, and as you know, there is an update coming.
Both your comments are way off, I look forward to your new plane that will show us just how good you are.
 
Never wrestle with a pig. The pig enjoys it, and you get dirty.

@Thomas- we are grateful, and look forward to your update sir.

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Cessna U206G Soloy t is outstandingurbine

I love flying the Cessna U206G. She handles well. With all new planes, there is a few bugs to work out . for his first plane I think he did an outstanding U206G. and he is working on a update as we speak. I know I don't have what it takes to build one for fsx.
 
The Soloys are a pleasure to fly. Sure there may be some issues to work out but they aren't deal breakers by any means. Especially since it's a freeware release. I look forward to the update and commend Thomas for an excellent job.

For those that have hardware controlling the mixture on their set ups, try using the mixture as a condition lever, reducing the mixture to a ground idle point. With my setup at least, having mixture to an axis negates the ground /flight idle switch on the panel and reducing the mixture makes the engine go to a ground idle speed. That solves the runaway float problems and makes taxiing the wheeled versions much easier.
 
Please let me know if you need a P3D tester! :)

I love this plane so much its now my default GA airplane. Just great stuff.

My (only) complaint, and I think this is FSX vs P3D is that the night cockpit lighting could be better. Some working backlighting on the gauges would be great.
 
Thomas you built a fine aircraft...yes it has some bugs but the best way to find bugs is to put it out in population! Most all of the folks on here will give you constructive information for dealing with bugs. Ignore those who can only criticize...
Ted
 
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