NaveenB Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 I recently picked up the BF-108 from Classics Hangar based on the strength of their FW-190 which is one of my favorite warbirds. I didn't need another GA plane as my virtual hangar is stuffed with them, but I am very pleased to say it is one of the best planes I have used in a looong time. Beautiful controls and handling and so much fun to operate. You are basically managing the prop throughout the whole flight to keep the engine alive. I did some circuits over Concrete and can honestly say I haven't had this much fun and immersion simming in recent memory. These shots are with FS realwx. The office, that big crank on the dash is your prop control, in the "real" mode your prop control will not work you have to use it, and you will use it alot. Taxiing on grass is tough when you are trying to baby the engine to life. Lined up and ready, prop full forwards and full power Seriously, is this a photo? Climbout, Map to 24 and prop to 2000, oh yeah you have to crank up the gear manually(luckily the sim does that for you) Moody Downwind, Map at 24(max) prop to 1800 Turning Base Okay I admit it, in all of this prop management, I lost the airport Wait, found it, approach at 70 knots, gear down flaps at 50(your approach is pretty steep) Boucy wheel landing Thanks guys, between your scenery, this plane, and FSRealWx I have had a smile plastered on my face. Cheers Naveen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 These are a great set of shots indeed like them all. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Looks beautiful Naveen! AJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lovell Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Really like your captures of this amazing scenery, and some nice moody weather. I share you excitment in enjoying this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek McAllan Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Lovely set with some really cool angles there mate. Top stuff! Cheers, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Almgren Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 Wonderful set!!! ...just amazing how the colors fit - absolutely stunning!!! I wanna hav more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughp Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Really enjoyed this set. I held off on that ME 108 at first- the German instrument panel looked a bit intimidating, but those shots have sold me, the aircraft and scenery look terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaveenB Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks Guys @ Hugh, the German panel is not that bad, the tooltips pop up in English and if you click a button the guages show up in Knots and more conventional measurements. If you are thinking about it, I would do it, the plane is just fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilottj Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 The CH BF-108 is a fantastic airplane, definately tops, for those looking for a great classic realistic GA plane with great short field abilities but faster than the great A2A Cub. The panel is intimidating at first but it is really very intuitive once you try it a few times. Being a German plane, it obviously has a very German feel to it, in design, style, and function...efficient, simple, and innovative. Kind of like sitting in a classic Mercedes or somthing. The navigation instruments for instance in the IFR version to me are much easier to use than early western Heading/CDI gauges of the period. You just rotate the compass on the heading indicator to the desired radial you wish to intercept, then it basically tells you what heading to fly to intercept it. The German single needle altimeter isn't quite as accurate as it's western clock style counterpart, so altitudes will be a little more 'approximate'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankees Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 wow, some outstanding shots there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailgunner Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 What is FXRealWx ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaveenB Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 @ tailgunner />http://www.surclaro.com/fsdownload-detail-19381.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyxx Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Stunning shots, Great retro GA, not hard to get on with the German instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Yep, a great set of pics that really capture the atmosphere of the scenery and the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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