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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 8:17:21 GMT -5
A2A has released the manuals for the upcoming Comanche. Feeling there is the aircraft will be out later today or sometime tomorrow. Really looking forward to this one. A2A Simulations - check their forums |
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Post by pivo11 on Jun 18, 2015 8:55:47 GMT -5
Thanks, Glenn. I dunno but maybe I'll look into this. It is my kind of airplane.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 9:06:59 GMT -5
I used to fly one of these back when I was living in Manitoba (not long after the last ice age  ), and just loved the airplane. FWIW, I have yet to buy an A2A machine that I don't like (I have the Cub, Cherokee, 172 and 182), and when they do get something that they tried and didn't work, the usually fix it. In other words, I trust these guys and really like what they do. Their stuff isn't as easy to fly as the typical FS aircraft are, but (in MY opinion) they are far more realistic feeling to me. FWIW. And yes, I am now an "official Fanboy" of their work. |
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Post by olderndirt on Jun 18, 2015 10:47:49 GMT -5
Do they supply the spandex . |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 11:05:02 GMT -5
Better believe it!! AND the cape!! |
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Post by pivo11 on Jun 18, 2015 12:49:06 GMT -5
I'd like to try the A2A stuff but I wonder about my proficiency. I've only ever been a fake pilot so I wouldn't know zip from zero when it comes to how "real" it may be. In the sim I like fairly simple airplanes, I enjoy the different ways that they fly and I ain't all that interested in fancy electronics, so maybe this would be good for me now. Not sure, though. I've still got airplanes that I haven't mastered but then don't we all. P.S. Good to know that the cape is included.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 12:56:29 GMT -5
I hear ya Fritz. This one can be almost as simple as you'd want. You can go with nothing more than dual Nav/Coms, ADF, Transponder and a fairly simple autopilot if you want. It also will take a variety of GPS' (including 3rd party ones if you have them). Now it is a fairly high performance single (although compared with today's TBM's etc., not) but I think you'd do ok in it. Just get the gear up and go VFR all day if you want. Read the manual though - they are worth the read anyway, but have a lot of info in there to help you. It is a few bucks though, so you will have to weigh that. PS - I hope it's red |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 13:31:06 GMT -5
Fritz - check your PM please.
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Post by olderndirt on Jun 18, 2015 20:18:35 GMT -5
A fellow controller at KCRW had one so I got to fly it all over the southeast. Very stable, fairly fast but......with the standard 12V, when hot, it needed about thirty minutes on the ground before trying a start. Touch and go's were dicey - repeated cycling of the gear made it no longer function and the emergency system was a royal pain in the ass. Other than that - superb airplane and you'll like it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 20:57:50 GMT -5
Yeah, I remember during my checkout the check pilot was a bit "tense" about the gear . Never had a problem with that, but I was leaving on a long trip in it once and as soon as I got in the air and got the gear up, something smelled awfully hot. I looked around and the oil pressure was pegged at the top of the gauge. That ended that flight real quick. Sadly, that was the last time I flew it  . |
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Post by olderndirt on Jun 18, 2015 21:42:43 GMT -5
oil pressure was pegged at the top of the gauge Had that happen in the Pacer once. The previous winter I'd had a prop strike and, other than the 'Alaska Longhorn', thought all was fine. Not so - a rod bearing had finally slipped and was making grindy grindy with the crank. Just kept moistening my lips and knees together 'til homebase. Pulling the power off to land brought the prop to 'present arms' but just another story. I split the case and fixed it myself - don't tell the FAA. |
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Post by pivo11 on Jun 19, 2015 1:21:22 GMT -5
Fritz - check your PM please. Got it, thanks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2015 6:40:28 GMT -5
Aannnnd it's out Aaaannnnddddd where am I? At work, of course . Aaaannnnnnndddd tonight I'm heading to Canadian Warplane Heritage to do some photography (hopefully stuff to show you over the weekend) tonight so won't be home until early tomorrow morning. Damn, good timing or what  . @dave - sounds a bit scary. Usually you're replacing something in an engine when that happens, if not the whole thing. Anyway, good it wasn't worse. Oh and no worries about me blabbing - I've been known to spill a few beans about myself and things I've done over the years here  . I live in a glass house, in other words . |
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Post by pivo11 on Jun 19, 2015 7:30:55 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2015 9:40:59 GMT -5
Thanks for this Fritz.
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), and just loved the airplane. FWIW, I have yet to buy an A2A machine that I don't like (I have the Cub, Cherokee, 172 and 182), and when they do get something that they tried and didn't work, the usually fix it. In other words, I trust these guys and really like what they do. Their stuff isn't as easy to fly as the typical FS aircraft are, but (in MY opinion) they are far more realistic feeling to me. FWIW. And yes, I am now an "official Fanboy" of their work.
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