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/images/notams/notams20/vsky0331.jpgThe Fraundorfer Aeronautics Tensor 600X Gyroplane is the upcomingVSKYLABS gyrocopter project for X-Plane 11! The Tensor 600X was designed and built by the German companyFraundorfer Aeronautics. It is a 21st century, two seat gyrocopter,designed for urban air mobility, transport and surveillancemissions. It has successfully completed its maiden flight. The FA-600X features wings, and can utilize by design, the useof multiple powerplant types (reciprocating, electric, hydrogenengines). The VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': FA Tensor 600X Project is beingdeveloped for X-Plane's Experimental flight model environment. It is afully featured, VR capable project which is designed with the goal ofachieving a superb and authentic gyrocopter simulation of the Tensor600X. The project will include two types of cockpit panels - a classic(analog) panel and a dual G1000 glass cockpit panel. Development Notice: The development of the VSKYLABS FA Tensor 600XProject for X-Plane flight simulator was approved by FraundorferAeronautics. VSKYLABS is developing this add-on projectindependently, with information from Fraundorfer Aeronauticsregarding development details of the Tensor 600X. The project is undergoing heavy development already and it isscheduled for release within the VSKYLABS 2020 releases road map. Maiden Flight video, published at the Fraundorfer Aeronautics channelSource Fraundorfer Aeronautics
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/images/notams/notams19/vsky1101.jpgProject development is running with Maximum Effort, exceedingthese days a development journey of eight months. Wow time is runningfast! The VSKYLABS Cicare-8 is being modeled, engineered and configuredfollowing a real "production" Cicare-8 helicopterconfiguration. Avionics package for the VSKYLABS Cicare-8 is based onthe real one, but also on X-Plane 11 built-in systems. In addition tothe standard flight instruments pack, it is incorporating a GNS 430device, with built in COM radio. Complementary AviTab compatibilitylayer will be optional (Avitab plugin is not included). All modeling and engineering remaining tasks and gaps should becovered during next week, as well as systems integrations. The project is part of the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' series, designedto be flown in the upcoming X-Plane's 11.40 cutting edge 'Experimentalflight model'. Initial release version v1.0 release is aimed for late November 2019. Source
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/images/notams/notams19/vsky0315/icon-1.jpgThis project is part of the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' series, designedspecifically for use with X-Plane 11.30+ cutting edge ExperimentalFlight Model (should be enabled in X-Plane's General Settingsmenu). The ICON-A5 is an American Light Sport Aircraft Single Engineamphibious aircraft. It is constructed mostly from compositesmaterials (carbon fiber) and powered by the electronically fuelinjected Rotax 921iS engine. /images/notams/notams19/vsky0315/icon-2.jpgIt was designed to allow a close and intimate interaction with theworld, in the form of an amphibious aircraft with folding wings. Thiscombination is allowing the A5 to be operated to and from almost everyspot on the planet, from smooth short runways, dirt or beachstrips...parked in a home-garage! /images/notams/notams19/vsky0315/icon-3.jpgThe ICON-A5 design concept was to make it accessible and safe foraviation new-comers and beginner pilots, deriving a straight forward,car-like cockpit features and displays along with various safetysystems and safety oriented flying characteristics such as theAnti-Spin aerodynamic design. The A5 is taking advantage of an Angleof Attack Gauge (AoA) which is "summing up" the aircraft's currentaerodynamic situation at any speed load and maneuver. The A5 is alsodesigned to be a spin-resistant aircraft, which will allow continuouscontrol during stall. The A5 is equipped with a ballistic parachutesystem. /images/notams/notams19/vsky0315/icon-4.jpgSource
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/images/notams/notams18/vsky1101/he162-1.jpgVSKYLABS have released a teaser trailer for their upcomingHe-162 (still a work-in-progress at present). In the video you can see the new vortex effects of X-Plane 11.30. www.vskylabs.com
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/images/notams/notams18/vsky1101/he162-1.jpgBack in 2015 VSKYLABS envision a "Test-Pilot" Project series andannounced it in 2017. Two of the projects in the series have struggledbut they've announced progress on another one, with some pictures ofthe HE-162. /images/notams/notams18/vsky1101/he162-2.jpgThe real Heinkel He 162 Volksjager was entered in the WWIIEmergency Fighter Program design competition. It's an awkward lookingsingle jet engine powered airraft with limited range but a top speedof 559 mph - fast for the day. Surprisingly, it's mostly built ofwood. Source