Kilstorm Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Out of the blue, it seems we are just a few days/weeks from seeing a new aircraft to explore FTX in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Yeah! And a top quality one! I was hoping this would be their next product, actually it's quite a logical progression (although the folks rooting for a Bonanza will be disappointed, and I do hope they get round to modeling one soon). Plus, they promised to incorporate the F1 GTN 650/750 in it, so it's going to be a perfect VFR and IFR toy for us... Thanks for the heads-up! Tym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Cheese Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 So who's making it? Cheers Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars03 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 A2A http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=42810 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 just what I need..Magic vid by the way.. Any clues as to release date? Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 They've said that they'd like to release it before the end of the year, but I haven't seen a more specific date... Tym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerhead2 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Wow! The best in the biz are back at it. Will be the perfect craft to do a tour of ORBX's Norway scenery once it is finnished! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilstorm Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Watching the video it says expect release in days/weeks in about :13 into the video upper right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Fingers Crossed Kilstorm..Fingers crossed.Teecee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 If it is similar to the Cherokee 180 release, the first video, Cherokee - The Low Wing Wonder was posted on Apr 26 and the aircraft was released about a month later. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabby Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I'm on this and I hope the next one is a retractable of some kind! C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilottj Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 This should be an excellent release, took me by surprise too, I was expecting a V-35....but this 182 will be an excellent choices, a perfect choice for FTX given the 182's excellent bush flying capabilities. Scott said they would look into potentially adding Tundra tires after it's released. Since the 182 is such a robust airframe, there are lots of potential variations for later as well...ie turbo, RG, aero-diesel, floats, not to mention various STC mods. Cheers TJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perk Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Will be the perfect craft to do a tour of ORBX's Norway scenery once it is finnished! "Finnished"... Norway... not sure if typo or pun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogus Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Wow I did not expect this and I have to say I'm very excited to see this beautiful model being released soon. I'll be ready the day it's available and a sincere thanks to all at A2A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 "Finnished"... Norway... not sure if typo or pun! Yep I wondered the same thing - a pun I think Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirgal76 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 And with support for F1 GTN !! yahooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akmatov Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Like the combination of A2A accu-feel and attention to accurate detail plus the added range. Now if I could just learn to control the A2A yaw and roll, which they swear it accurate. And support for Mindstar and F1GTN, would be uber great if they would take that add update the c172 and PA28 for those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerhead2 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Typo I'm afraid, but a good pun nonetheless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Hamilton Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Would be a better pun if they were doing Finland, wouldn't it? Or do Norwegians also speak Finnish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Nobody else speaks Finnish -- except maybe estonians. Their language is similar (like Russian/Ukrainian) and they are able to watch Finnish TV and understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLonger Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I will stick with the Cherokee for Norway... This 182 is too much like the 172 and I don't like the 172 that much. (Take note, I am talking about the actual real 172! The A2A rendition is AWESOME! But the plane itself simply isn't. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Took me by surprise to see them do a 182, and not in a good way. I thought they'd do something completely different. I work with 172's and 182's every day so it's all a bit been there done that. I'm itching for a new spiffy rendition of a B58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I agree I'm a bit disappointed too. They certainly bring out a perfect airplane, but having their C172 I don't see any reason to buy the C182 as they are so similar! OK, the C182 might have more power and a prop lever, but not enough to gain my personal interest in it. However nice for all the C182 lovers and those those who have flown the C182 in real life where they certainly see a lot more difference than I can in FSX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerhead2 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 As much as I like the C182 (C172 being too slow), it sure would be fun if they went for something even more powerful like a C206 or C210. I wouldn't mind them doing a retor aircraft either, like a DC-3 or 4, Beech 18, Loockheed L-10 etc. In fact, anything from A2A is pretty much welcomed . They even made me like flying a Cub in the sim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilottj Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 One thing to look forward to with the 182, now all those backwoods strips in FTX land are really accessible with an accusimed plane. Hopefully A2A will consider selling full bush pack expansion later (Tundra, Amphib, STOL kit...etc) >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBZxhueV6Gg I mean sure, in the sim, we do the kind of flying that would get us arrested,, maimed, killed, or just plain empty our bank accounts in the real world....ie plunking a P-40 into Quintin Lodge lol....the 182 would be a much more 'realistic' plane for such an endeavor lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windquest Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Oh a DC-3 or DC-4 .....YES....the Buffalo Crowd would go wild and there hasn't been a Modern update of these vintage planes in a long time. Please Please....money burning hole in pocket. Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpounder Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I really wish they would do an Aztec or a Navajo. Enough of the Cessnas already! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Well, the 182 probably isn't the most exciting plane around, but A2A's "progression" seems quite logical to me. Bear in mind they go way deeper into system/engine modeling than other developers, and they openly admit they're learning in the process. They started with a basic high-wing trainer (172), then did a low-wing one (Cherokee). Now they're going for a constant-speed prop, and they've had to code their own MP/RPM logic to bypass FSX's simplistic one. So the next logical step (spring 2015 ?) would be to do a low-wing model and add retractable gear. Considering the fact that Scott owns a Comanche, and that they've already modeled some of the avionics (including the S-TEC autopilot) for the Cherokee, that would be a safe bet. Some time ago, they shared some pictures showing detailed measurements being taken of a Seminole, so they're on their way to more advanced planes. But, I do appreciate it that they're taking the time to model things properly (and I mean properly ), including fully working avionics. And they do have a thing for Pipers, so it's just a matter of time, Don I've been lurking the BP forum for quite some time, and I know your sentiments, but do we really have that many Cessnas that are worth anything? I've given up trying to make most of them work, and this includes my absolutely favorite real-world plane (the 210). I guess I'm not the only one who tried to fix it and gave up (say hello to Glenn for me ). Tym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushpounder Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 I sure wish someone would build one as you well know. It hasn't been built properly yet (X-Plane has one! ). I agree with you in the fact that newer models are usually better than the last models. However, using that, approach, they would never go on to build new models if they keep on improving the old. I had many hours in a r/w 210. I totally agree with you on that too! Well, I'll just keep the fingers crossed. Maybe one day! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TymK Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 And the first official screenshots are up in the A2A forums, looks sweeeeet... Tym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Scott G gave an outline of what to expect : a T6 and maybe a T33 (that's even better ) and a Piper Seminole (wouldn't mind this one either ). http://www.simflight.com/2014/11/12/exclusive-interview-scott-gentile-a2a-simulations/#more-48515 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jotayhen Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Here's the A2A C182 manual: http://www.a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=120&t=42914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bron3185 Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Looks like this has been released. Check out the A2A web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dow Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Mines' coming down the pipe now !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominique Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Got mine yesterday and the first impression is excellent ! Very complementary of the OrbX world, 50 bucks well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrat Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Just got my new baby and what a smashing bit of kit it is too. I loved the 172 but this beats it hands down. Spent yesterday evening setting my FSUIPC profile for it, including 'fixing' the slow pitch trim. All in all, I'm a very happy bunny. Congratulations A2A, brilliant job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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