Revised version with almost bleed-free radial engine component, and a few other minor improvements.
2nd Revision: Tail-wheel bleed eliminated from virtual cockpit view, and better centered crankcase texture.
Early Boeing Stearman-75 Biplane Trainer in U.S. Army Corps livery, powered by a 220 Hp Continental R-670-4 radial engine, with a wooden propeller and a top speed of 124 mph. It was designed in 1934, and over 8500 Units were built. Thousands of pilots learnt to fly in this biplane, which was reputed as temperamental and quirky on the ground but stable in flight, as well as being capable of some impressive acrobatics.
More powerful armed versions were exported to South America and Africa.
There are still hundreds flying up to the present day, often appearing at air-shows.
The unit depicted in this release is a Stearman PT-17, No. 28, is at present flying in Luxembourg.
Includes SCASM-corrected virtual cockpit view, CFS1 .air file, Dp file, and custom panel with mostly stock gauges. Detailed, high-quality textures by Udo Entenmann. By Stephan Scholz
