SF.260

[Fitzwilliam]

I am thinking about getting the SF.260 by RealAir: it looks fantastic. I am not interested in aerobatics at all, but was thinking that it might be fun to fly this on the weekends when I was not delivering cargo or passengers for my VA ;)

I always wonder what a plane would be used for in reality. Is this the type of aircraft that a person could fly around the world? Or is it more suited for short jaunts? Can this be used as a bush plane?

Is it mainly for combat training? Or can it be used as a ‘sports car’ C172? :)

[ladamson]

It's suited for long jaunts, IFR & VFR. Also combat training, and is much more of a sporting vehicle than a 172. This model also works extreamly well for "slip" practice, if you have rudder pedals.

As a "bush" plane----- it's not!

Ladamson

[PhilC]

It's a very sweet aircraft suited for almost any type of flight. You will not be disappointed. BTW, I wasn't into aerobatics until I got the 260. Man is it fun!
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Phil Cayton - KGLS

[Fitzwilliam]

Thank you for the responses.

I purchased it and am completely spoiled now. Looking at the panels and virtual cockpits on the default aircraft is depressing:)

I am having trouble ‘flying by the numbers’ with the SF.260. Does anyone know the RPM and more importantly the FPM for use in the approach glideslope? I am used to landing Cessnas and this thing is VERY different to me.

I do wish they had included more specifications with the software (everything from minimum runway length for takeoff and landing to useful load).