Tag: aircraft
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Microsoft Junkers Ju 52 | Review
First introduced in 1930 as a civilian airliner, the Ju 52 was then used during WW2 as a German military transport and bomber. So how does it fly in the sim? Startup and Shutdown The airplane has three engines. Starting them is relatively easy – remember to start #3 first. There’s a master start button…
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Asobo Studio Pitts S-1S Special | Review
Designed by Curtiss Pitts, the S-1S is a light single-engine aerobatic monoplane that dominated world aerobatic competitions. In the early 1970s, it was held as the ultimate aerobatic aircraft. So how does it fly in the sim? Startup and Shutdown One is immediately struck by just how small the airplane is (see screenshot above). Outside…
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DC Designs A-10 Thunderbolt | Review
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, turbofan-powered gun with wings. Also referred to as the Warthog, it’s commonly used to support ground troops and execute ground attack missions. But what is it like to fly? Startup and Shutdown When walking around the aircraft, there’s really nothing you can interact with except for the cockpit,…
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Asobo Studio Airbus H125 | Review
In real life, the Airbus H125 is a single-engine light helicopter with over 40 million service hours, according to Wikipedia. It costs – second hand – just under 4 million dollars to buy and is used for a wide range of roles. But what is it like to actually fly? Startup and Shutdown As usual…
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