Suggestions, please, for FS trainers

Jon.M · Post by **Jon.M** » 09 Sep 2006, 09:35

For something modern and with a tricycle undercarriage why not try the Maule 760. Neither classic or British I know but a nice model with advanced avionics when you're ready for them, but easy to fly for the newcomer. Or at least more realistic than MSs Cessna.

Tricycle, taildragger and float versions in a 25Mb download here

http://www.fsnordic.net/

http://files.fsnordic.net/files/zip/Gen ... 260_v1.zip

Jon

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 09 Sep 2006, 09:58

speedbird591 wrote:Thanks for your thoughts so far, Gents. Although the Chippie would be perfect in the air, Toby makes a valid point about taildraggers and landing. I might have a fiddle about with the config file of the Cessna and see if I can calm it down a bit :roll: . Unless anyone knows of an alternative freeware Cessna. (I don't know why I'm asking you lot - what interest have you got in Cessnas? )

Ian

Ian,

Real Air have a freeware Cessna with decent flight dynamics.

http://www.realairsimulations.com/

AndyG

DanKH · Post by **DanKH** » 09 Sep 2006, 10:07

States FS2002, does it fly in FS2004?

AndyG · Post by **AndyG** » 09 Sep 2006, 11:20

DanKH wrote:States FS2002, does it fly in FS2004?

Here is a link to the FS2004 version.

http://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?Fi ... 72_fs9.zip

AndyG

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 09 Sep 2006, 12:50

Many thanks to Andy and Jon for those suggestions - they both look perfect for the job

I haven't got time to download today as the Boss has left me with a load of chores to be finished by the time she gets back from shopping :sad: Could be worse, I suppose - at least I didn't have to go shopping with her!

When I've tried them out, I'll report back!

Dan - when you've finally completed your course on VC10s will you be taking on a real challenge - like HJG's DC8? That'll sort the men from the boys

Ian

DanKH · Post by **DanKH** » 09 Sep 2006, 13:27

Been there, done that, haven't got a screenshot.... :roll:

AlexP · Post by **AlexP** » 09 Sep 2006, 14:17

Well, for a Classic (just), British, basic trainer with tricycle undercarriage how about Tim Conradâ€™s excellent Scottish Aviation Bulldog MK1.

Having flown in a few Bulldogs whilst with the ATC I had to have this one in the hanger.

Even thought itâ€™s a relatively old model it still looks the part and Iâ€™ve always found it fun to fly.

It can be found over a http://www.flightsim.com, just search for bdog_mk1.zip.

Hope this helps,

Alex

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 09 Sep 2006, 14:47

DanKH wrote:Been there, done that, haven't got a screenshot.... :roll:

I'll bet you haven't! Too busy trying to hold the speed back on descent

I knew you wouldn't be able to hack it

Guys - I've tried the Bulldog, The Maule and the RealAir 172 and also a Piper something-or-other that I found. If it was for me I'd keep both the Maule and the Bulldog which are both lovely, but I'm not really into GA - I like my big jets

So considering my friend's needs, the winner is:

The RealAir C172. It uses the nasty little default C172 and puts an even crappier paint job on it than Microsoft did! But the flight dynamics are a joy and that's what matters most for this little experiment.

Thanks for your input, everybody - much appreciated. And Dan - no need to rush back with a return insult - I have to go and mow the lawn

Ian

Post by **Garry Russell** » 09 Sep 2006, 15:21

HI Ian

I think the reason is that way Dan has his machine configured

The print screen button only works if a BOAC livery is on the screen :roll:

Garry

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 09 Sep 2006, 15:32

Couldn't you do him a BOAC DC8 for April 1st?

Ian