Extra 300s flight model in FSX

[SteveW]

Extra 300s flight model in FSX (stock), is it comparable with real life performance?

 

How does it compare to an Extra 330LC? I the 330 has 2 seats (sometimes or always)?

 

As a result, does it have a greater horsepower engine? I suspect so.

 

Thanks

[lnuss]

I've never flown an Extra, so I can't answer that part of your question directly, other than to say that the FS version seems to me to not properly reflect a real aircraft in overall handling, but may be close in performance numbers.

 

The rest of your question can be answered by looking at http://www.extraaircraft.com/300LP.php, the Extra web site, where they list 3 330 models (1 single seat, two two seaters), a 300 and a 200.

[SteveW]

That is a great link, thanks.

 

The model just feels "too responsive" I think, what do I know, I have never been in one for any reason. Just been kicking around the idea of trying the Sky Combat Ace dogfight flights and wanted to do some sim flying before hand, just to see.

[lnuss]

The model just feels "too responsive" I think, what do I know,

 

I flew a Pitts S-2, once, and found that it was so responsive that you just think about adding control pressure and it whips around. After takeoff, I decided to make a left turnout, and had a 30º bank before I thought it should have responded at all. After I adjusted a bit, it was delightful -- it's the only aircraft I ever flew that can do a roll in level flight, not having to pitch up a little and finish a little nose down (it's quick, too).

 

The Extra is likely more responsive than that, judging by what I've seen, both in watching airshows and in watching certain real world videos. My feeling about the handling probably not being right is related to certain behaviors, not actual responsiveness.