Early release (ie Beta) in July...! Just about given up seeing it...
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A2A Aerostar Released!
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DennyA
SOH-CM-2023
Oh, look, I bought another Piper.
Quick first impressions on a lunchbreak flight:
1) Despite the "90% done" beta state, the only thing I noticed right offhand that didn't work was the flaps. So, gonna have to land hot!
2) Sound is really good.
3) Visuals are well done. If you have the A2A Comanche, this feels similar
4) Nice integration with the FS2024 EFB, including the ability to enable the GTN750 if you have it installed.
5) Handling feels good, but I didn't do any extensive tests yet.
Quick first impressions on a lunchbreak flight:
1) Despite the "90% done" beta state, the only thing I noticed right offhand that didn't work was the flaps. So, gonna have to land hot!
2) Sound is really good.
3) Visuals are well done. If you have the A2A Comanche, this feels similar
4) Nice integration with the FS2024 EFB, including the ability to enable the GTN750 if you have it installed.
5) Handling feels good, but I didn't do any extensive tests yet.
DennyA
SOH-CM-2023
Okay, flaps do work, but you have to use the control to make the motor raise/lower them. I haven't been able to bind them to an axis (the axis makes the control move, but the flaps don't) or buttons.
It's a little quirky (beta), but it sure feels real. Now that I can dirty it up, the handling on landing is really interesting.
It's a little quirky (beta), but it sure feels real. Now that I can dirty it up, the handling on landing is really interesting.
Denny,
On my X52, I have the up button assigned to "Decrease Flaps" and the down button assigned to "Increase Flaps" in the MSFS Controls GUI.
Also, check that the Hydraulic Pump Switch was in the On position.
Forest
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DennyA
SOH-CM-2023
Finally got the flaps working. I was using "Decrease (continuous)" which seemed right for how the switch works. Used the settings FAC257 recommended and it's now working fine. Waaay easier to land with the flaps, which are barn doors on this thing. (And from PIREPs that's very accurate.)
This is really nicely done. Excited to see an actual manual. Unfortunately, can't find a pilot's handbook for the real Aerostar online.
This is really nicely done. Excited to see an actual manual. Unfortunately, can't find a pilot's handbook for the real Aerostar online.
DennyA
SOH-CM-2023
Found this searching for Aerostar info. Wonder if Scott was able to get the plane fixed, or if it was written off? (Edit: N122PC registration expired and was never renewed, which sadly sounds like the plane was scrapped.)
Interview with Scott Gentile:
Accident report:
Interview with Scott Gentile:
Accident report:
Gear-up landing Incident Ted Smith Aerostar 600 N122PC, Thursday 31 December 2020
A Ted Smith Aerostar 600, with intended destination Robertson Field Airport, CT (4B8), diverted to Bradley International Airport (BDL/KBDL), Windsor Locks, Connecticut and experienced an ...
asn.flightsafety.org
Denny,
I am pretty sure that landing was the end of that aircraft for Scott.
BTW, between those flaps and the rocket ship acceleration during takeoff, I was flying out of a lot of small airfields, hard and soft surface during testing. Fast a heck but also almost STOL.
Forest