Popular Post Orbx Posted October 4, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2022 Designed and manufactured by Pacific Aerospace in Hamilton, New Zealand, the PAC P-750 XSTOL can trace its origins to the PAC Cresco and Fletcher. Whilst retaining the PT-6 turboprop engine and wings of the Cresco, the P-750 has a larger fuselage and a modified tail, and is an extremely versatile aircraft that lives up to its multi-role utility definition. The unique design of the PAC 750 allows for Extremely Short Take-Off and Landing (XSTOL). Take off and land in less than 800 ft (244m), even in hot and high conditions and on semi-prepared airstrips in all types of terrain. Orbx’s PAC 750 XSTOL brings four roles of the P-750 to Microsoft Flight Simulator: skydiving, agricultural, cargo and passenger. Passenger This 10-seater STOL aircraft operates in the harshest of environments and with a configurable cabin is able to take a mix load of passengers and freight. The high performance PT-6 engine allows the PAC 750 to operate into high altitude airports like VNLK Lukla, near Mount Everest. Highly detailed modelling of the passenger cabin allows you to get up close to all the seats, placing yourself in the passenger’s shoes during hair-raising approaches into short, hot and high strips. Two passenger liveries are included, covering PAC themselves and North Coast Aviation from Papua New Guinea. P2-NCA ZK-JZL Cargo A workhorse of the Papua New Guinea mountains, the PAC 750 frequently delivers cargo to remote communities best accessible via air. The large door and 1,000 lb (454 kg) capacity belly-mounted cargo pod allows the aircraft to carry bulky cargo that others cannot. Three cargo liveries are included, mainly covering operators in Papua New Guinea. P2-701 P2-BJD VH-TEQ Skydive Used throughout the world and more commonly known for this role, the P-750 is a natural fit. The aircraft’s heavy load capacity (17 skydivers) and quick turnaround times makes it the ideal choice for skydive operators. Built-in oxygen masks allow operators to climb higher, giving skydivers more of their much-desired freefall time. Skydivers can know the status of their jump run by looking at pilot-controlled “traffic lights” near the large sliding side door. The door can be remotely closed by the pilot using a handle above their head, allowing the aircraft to descend faster without open-door speed restrictions. The most impressive PAC 750 liveries are flown by skydive operators. We’ve included five of them in our product. Operators from New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Portugal are represented: ZK-LAE G-GWMB ZK-DVE CS-EAR ZK-SDT Agriculture The PAC 750 shines in the agricultural role thanks to its Cresco-based origins. Furthered by its ability to perform in the rugged hills of New Zealand. A large capacity hopper and the ability to operate off short and narrow farm strips allows up to 17 cycles (load, take-off, dispense, land) per hour. The aircraft also features a modified air intake better suited for unprepared runways, preventing rocks and other debris from entering the engine. Additionally, the wheels have mud guards and the wing has a mirror to help the pilot see underneath the aircraft (mirror non-functional). A spreading device (“gate”) is fitted to the underside of the aircraft, allowing the dispensing of solid fertilisers over a larger area. This gate is operated by the pilot using a cyclic-like control between the two seats (visual only). When ready for another load, the pilot will open the hopper’s hatch by pulling a cable above their head. This allows the loader driver to quickly position their bucket over the aircraft and fill it up, ready for the next load. aghatchopen.mp4 Three agriculture liveries are included from operators in New Zealand: ZK-XLR ZK-JBC ZK-KEO Systems & Avionics A good-looking aircraft isn’t the only thing a modern day flight simmer wants. It also has to have accurate systems. The real-world aircraft is single pilot IFR capable, just like the in-sim rendition. Two COM and NAV radios, along with an EHSI, CDI and GPS allow full IFR flight. The Orbx PAC 750 has an accurate fuel and electronics system, derived from real-world documentation. Furthermore, we’ve gone to the level of simulating the functions of most circuit breakers. For example, popping the circuit breaker of one of the buses then using the guarded bus tie switch will restore power to both buses. Other than the standard six-pack, the PAC 750 also has custom-coded Electronics International gauges to monitor the engines, fuel and electric systems. These gauges have been meticulously recreated with all of the traits of the real-world gauges like the startup sequence, refresh rates, sticky indicator lights and value rounding. A panel-mounted tablet allows you to configure parts of the aircraft, like connecting ground power, switching the display units, and enabling TDS GTNXi support. Roadmap This is not the end of development for the PAC 750. Post-release, we intend to include a custom PT-6 sound pack, failures, more highly-detailed liveries, landing challenges, bush trips and more. Pricing & Availability The P-750 XSTOL for Microsoft Flight Simulator will be available on OrbxDirect within the coming days for US$24.95 (approx. A$38.37, £22.02, €25.38) plus any applicable taxes. Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace (PC and Xbox) will be available at a later date. 14 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
con7inuum Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Oh wow..... Gimme! Have you got any plans for people to show it off ahead of time? I'd love to show it off on my Twitch channel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) Inspired choice! Takes me back to watching the Cresco's working the farms behind where I lived in NZ,& in the Wanganui sheep farm hill country & around Taihape. Used to fly a freeware version in FSX & this is very welcome in MSFS. Hope it sells well. TTM PS - Is this an Orbx In House development or a 3rd party Partner product? Visuals look very good. Edited October 4, 2022 by TigerTigerM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 (edited) Thx, looks very interesting. I didnt know this plane. Perhaps its the first time when I see it however I saw quite similar model for FSX as agricultural version but I do not know if it is the same plane. It's hard to say it's a beautiful plane (oops ) but the model looks very well done! Crg for authors! Perhaps I will wait for Marketplace version due that now Im still enjoyed my last purchases and my hangar is fully ;). Edited October 4, 2022 by YoYo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 If you do add a few more liveries for the Top Dressing version, can I suggest "Wanganui Aero Work Ltd"? The image is the Fletcher FU-24-950, which is a predecessor of the Cresco, which itself is a predecessor of the 750 XSTOL. The Fletcher/Cresco fertilizer top dressing runs over hill country farms are very spectacular & often involved diving down about 20' above the paddock then pulling up into a steep climb followed by a wing over & top dressing pass going back the other way. Here is an example of the type of country they operate in in New Zealand & the makeshift airstrips they use. TTM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Burgess Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 25 minutes ago, TigerTigerM said: Here is an example of the type of country they operate in in New Zealand & the makeshift airstrips they use. TTM Love the video. Now I understand why the agricultural version had that door in the roof All the best, John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 40 minutes ago, John Burgess said: Love the video. Now I understand why the agricultural version had that door in the roof All the best, John Yes, in at the top, out the bottom. The Pilot & Loader/Driver are a team & a good team can turn the aircraft around very quickly. Fertilizer spreading is usually carried out early morning or at dusk, needing very low wind to avoid drift. & often the FU-24's had minimum muffling and you could hear them miles away. The aircraft itself is very strong & powerful. The biggest risks are engine failure on take off and power line strikes. There was an emergency dump lever for the former & wire cutting edges on the wings for the latter, but unfortunately it is a high risk occupation with attendant fatalities. TTM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Casey Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 During testing this has become my favourite aircraft for PNG bush flying. It's a great plane to fly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Have to agree with Ross. Love this plane. Just watched as many UTube videos of this as I could find, amazing. In one there isn't a cover for the hole where the fertilizer is dumped into the plane. Just dump n pump! Awesome aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Any release date? Fertilizer to drop. Should pair well with NZ Mesh! TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 4 hours ago, TigerTigerM said: Any release date? Fertilizer to drop. Should pair well with NZ Mesh! TTM Not yet, it was really soon ;). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greybeard Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 Just fantasic, it sure brought a tear to the eye. I have watched the highs and lows of the top dressing industry in New Zealand for 70+ years and it still puts a chill up the spine to see the skill of these guys. Yes and unfortunately it is a job that brings it's share of accidents. Without these guys NZ would not have the farming industry that we see today. We would also not have a great flight sim experience without Orbx & Partners. Keep up the good work. Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 19 hours ago, YoYo said: Not yet, it was really soon ;). Well, I hope it is released by this weekend. Coming down the pike is the MSFS 40th Anniversary event on November 11th, [if they don't postpone it] Given that that event has quite a few free aircraft that will divert attention from any payware releases, Orbx has about a month to release & promote the 750 XSTOL before attention is side lined to the much awaited DC-3, and so on. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted October 6, 2022 Share Posted October 6, 2022 (edited) I was close :), in FSX time I used this model: Fletcher FU-24 (it was free, very nice addon). Edited October 6, 2022 by YoYo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Hi, it was released! https://orbxdirect.com/product/p750-msfs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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