Mac_Maddog88 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'm looking for something small and good for sightseeing to enjoy Norcal with. I was looking at the Alabeo stuff, the staggerwing and 195 look beautiful. I like the older stuff Carenado made like the Arrow IV and older Pipers, so I was looking at one of their smaller GA planes too. What would you guys recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Watson Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 The Realair Legacy is superb and it's half price just now so be quick! It does low and slow very well, and low and fast for the boring bits, the built in effects are brilliant! But since this is Orbx forums, and we need to keep a balance, check out the Orbx Lancair, I really like it too, it's a bigger challenge to fly and I think it's better for longer & higher cruise flights...and cost only a little bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt McGee Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I've been flying "Ant's Airplanes" T-28 Trojans around NCA. I have both his "B & C" and "D" versions. (There is donation-ware "A" too.) Great visibility with the bubble canopy, lots of power for short takeoffs and fast cruise, but also slows down nicely and can land on pretty short strips. It is vintage navigation (though you can still use a pop-up GPS), but I enjoy flying pure VFR with a cart. Orbx's scenery is so accurate that VFR pilotage is not difficult. Happy Flying, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt McGee Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Just a note, the T-28A has a smaller engine so the short take-off performance isn't quite as good as the B, C, or D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanbatc Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Realair Legacy is a superb choice, especially since they're coming out with an official P3D2 version of that and the Duke... while I love the Duke for IFR touring, it's not the best for sightseeing because of the large engines. http://www.realairsimulations.com/legacy_overview.php?page=legacyfsx_overview Another great choice is the Baytower RV7 http://www.baytower.ca/index.htm Orbx makes a fast tourer, the big brother to the Legacy, the Lancair IVp http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=1464 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabby Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Save up and buy the A2A Cherokee or 172. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanbatc Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Realair Legacy is a superb choice, especially since they're coming out with an official P3D2 version of that and the Duke... while I love the Duke for IFR touring, it's not the best for sightseeing because of the large engines. http://www.realairsimulations.com/legacy_overview.php?page=legacyfsx_overview Another great choice is the Baytower RV7 http://www.baytower.ca/index.htm Orbx makes a fast tourer, the big brother to the Legacy, the Lancair IVp http://www.flightsimstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=1464 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilottj Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yeah since the Legacy is on sale, get that for sure. (even if not on sale, its still highly recommended) Otherwise the T-28, RV-7 are fantastic too. Saving up for the A2A Cherokee or Skyhawk is an excellent option too. Don't discount the A2A warbirds either. Touring the countryside in a Spitfire or P-40 is quite fun. Their lack of modern nav equipment makes it very fun too since you are forced to use basic navigation skills and not just relying on a magenta line. (you can always add a 2d GPS if needed) The Alabeos and Carenados are all pretty looking, some decent FDE's, and can be entertaing, but they don't feel as 'alive' as the A2A and RealAir choices. CheersTJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olderndirt Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Get the RealAir Legacy - 1/2 price $19.37 - best deal out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzoil3 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I love the Real Air Legacy. Grab it at that price! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meta Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 The Legacy also gets better gas mileage than my truck...IRL. Ah sigh. If you prefer a high wing then I like the Carenado C210. Needs a flaps fix (which is very easy to do by editing a file)...flies great, great views, well equipped. Gas mileage sucks. LOL. You could also go for the RealAir Scout package. High wing, slow, great for tiny runways. Price is 9.95 Euros...what is that, $15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdpw Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That's real air legacy looks awesome. Just wondering what's a good cruise altitude for the plane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meta Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 That's real air legacy looks awesome. Just wondering what's a good cruise altitude for the plane? It doesn't have oxygen so it's, generally, for lower flying...but Wikipedia and this both say it can go up to 18,000. http://lancairlegacyn550bl.wordpress.com/performance/ Personally, I'm always below 12,000 in it. Very fast airplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdpw Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks. Might have to pick that up since I have been looking for something just like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray McCalla Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I'll just add that the Baytower RV7 is $25 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hamilton Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Don't discount the A2A warbirds either. Touring the countryside in a Spitfire or P-40 is quite fun. Just to expand on TJ's comment, the A2A warbirds are also available without the AccuSim module, which keeps them within your price range. You can always add it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPL Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You could also go for the RealAir Scout package. High wing, slow, great for tiny runways. Price is 9.95 Euros...what is that, $15? +1. I love that package. Those planes are great fun to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Aerosoft's rather neglected OV-10 Bronco is perfect for exploring new scenery. The downward visibility from the cockpit is excellent ( naturally enough, given the aircraft's purpose in real life ). It can go fast and slow, so you can get to places of interest quickly, then loiter around them - it has good STOL capability , so you can get in and out of those little airfields you discover, and it comes with external fuel tanks if you are traveling far. One of the best turboprops ever released for FSX/P3D, and I'm surprised it doesn't feature more on screenshot forums. Get Jankees' NASA Langley repaint for it, and leave the guns on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meta Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Aerosoft's rather neglected OV-10 Bronco is perfect for exploring new scenery. The downward visibility from the cockpit is excellent ( naturally enough, given the aircraft's purpose in real life ). It can go fast and slow, so you can get to places of interest quickly, then loiter around them - it has good STOL capability , so you can get in and out of those little airfields you discover, and it comes with external fuel tanks if you are traveling far. One of the best turboprops ever released for FSX/P3D, and I'm surprised it doesn't feature more on screenshot forums. Get Jankees' NASA Langley repaint for it, and leave the guns on the ground. When I was an air traffic controller in the military, an OV10 (think it was a D model) was landing and I'd turned around to talk to someone. When I turned back around and looked he had landed and was turning onto the first taxiway. The first taxiway was the taxiway you used at the beginning of the runway to enter it. Apparently, he had landed in about 100 feet. He'd had a good headwind...maybe 15 knots or so, but we were stunned. Gregg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DylanM Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Aerosoft's rather neglected OV-10 Bronco is perfect for exploring new scenery. The downward visibility from the cockpit is excellent ( naturally enough, given the aircraft's purpose in real life ). It can go fast and slow, so you can get to places of interest quickly, then loiter around them - it has good STOL capability , so you can get in and out of those little airfields you discover, and it comes with external fuel tanks if you are traveling far. One of the best turboprops ever released for FSX/P3D, and I'm surprised it doesn't feature more on screenshot forums. Get Jankees' NASA Langley repaint for it, and leave the guns on the ground. LOVE the Aerosoft OV10! As you've stated, such a versatile bird with fantastic visibility. And Aerosoft have done a beautiful job with the modelling and effects (glass scratches, wonderfully recorded sounds, etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggy_D Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Aerosoft's rather neglected OV-10 Bronco is perfect for exploring new scenery. Thanks for the tip! I'm going to pick this up during the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt McGee Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks for the tip! I'm going to pick this up during the weekend. Is it OK to ask where you are going to buy it from? The places I've looked exceed the OP's $20-30 price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickD Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I purchased the Realair Legacy yesterday after the recommendations here in the thread. Wow! This thing is blazing fast and really fun to fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdpw Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I really wanna get that legacy now after watching all the videos out there. How are the sound effects?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdpw Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I just got the legacy. Pretty darn sweet. I lowered the flaps at too high of speed and they broke! Awesome. Really cool stall sound effects too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanbatc Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 They'll soon be making a P3D native installer for the Legacy along with the new GTN integration. If you're using FSX it already integrates RXP's lovely GNS530/430W suite. If you fly online RXP or GTN is a great way to add RNAV (GPS) /G capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggy_D Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Is it OK to ask where you are going to buy it from? The places I've looked exceed the OP's $20-30 price range. At fspilotshop. It's only $32 right now. (Just $2 over the OP's limit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDover Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Oh well, I guess I must be the only one who regretted buying the Legacy a couple of months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loge Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Anyone know if the Bronco works in P3Dv2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meta Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Oh well, I guess I must be the only one who regretted buying the Legacy a couple of months ago. Why? Only curious. I really like the modelling and I only fly it when I'm goofing off. The real world Lancair Legacy has a horrible safety record and I'd never fly it IRL so it doesn't get much serious flight from my hangar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanbatc Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Maybe he paid a higher price for it? Honestly it's very very fast and some people don't like that.... and it's not really a bush plane lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebgee Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Everybody's mentioned the standard A2A and RealAir offerings, and I can't argue with them. I've got 'em all and love 'em. But I think that the one plane in my extensive hangar that would have to win the prize when it comes to price vs. value is the Sibwings AN-2. A truly unique aircraft (just about on the opposite end of the sexy scale from the RA Legacy) and Sibwings did an outstanding job with it. Plus, it's less expensive than just about anything on the market worth its price... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Anyone know if the Bronco works in P3Dv2? It does, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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