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Version 1.0.0
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Bring color and variety to the skies of Microsoft Flight Simulator with this new LS8 Livery Collection. I find that gliders often get too little attention in MSFS, especially when it comes to creative and realistic liveries. That's why I've made this freeware add-on with 10 carefully designed, more or less fictional liveries to breathe new life into this beautiful class of gliders. Whether you're in the mood for a subtle, elegant livery or want to adorn your LS8 with an eye-catching, customized design, this Livery Collection offers you the perfect way to stand out in the virtual skies. The following 10 liveries are included: Basic Red Stripe Classic Orange & Blue Pink Orange Red & Black Blue & Black Australia Namibia Switzerland Modern Black How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this add-on.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called "nfm-ls8-liverypack". 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The add-on should work now. If you have any suggestions, ideas for improvement, criticism or questions, please write a comment or contact me via direct message. To discover my other products, you can either visit my profile on Flightsim.to or my website. My Website To find out the latest news about my upcoming add-ons and products, follow me on Instagram! My Instagram Have fun! -
Version 1.0.0
6 downloads
Bring authentic Swiss flair to your Microsoft Flight Simulator with my latest Livery Pack for the Discus 2c from Got-Friends. This unique add-on includes three carefully designed liveries: HB-3300, HB-2464 and HB-3464, currently used by Fluggruppe Zürich Oberland (FGZO). Although not all three liveries belong to real-life Discus 2c models, I have recreated them in great detail to provide a varied and authentic flying experience. Each livery reflects the characteristic designs and colors that can be admired on the original FGZO aircraft. I am already planning an update when the FGZO adds the HB-3465 model to its fleet next year. The real gliders: HB-3300 Discus 2b (ST) HB-2464 Discus 2cT (GZ) HB-3464 Discus 2c (FZ) HB-3465 Discus 2b (2F) Coming soon... To find out more about the fleet visit the official website of the FGZO: https://www.fgzo.ch/flotte-segelflugzeuge.php You need the freeware Discus 2c made by Got-Friends to use this livery package. You can download the aircraft here: https://www.got-friends.com/collections/freeware/products/discus-2c-standard How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this add-on.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called "nfm-discus2c-fgzo". 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The add-on should work now. If you have any suggestions, ideas for improvement, criticism or questions, please write a comment or contact me via direct message. To discover my other products, you can either visit my profile on Flightsim.to or my website. My Website To find out the latest news about my upcoming add-ons and products, follow me on Instagram! My Instagram Have fun! -
Version 1.0.0
14 downloads
This freeware add-on brings the HB-KDO paint scheme to the Robin DR 400 for MSFS. HB-KDO is a real DR 400 owned and used by the gliding club of Knonaueramt in Switzerland (SG Knonaueramt). Based at Hausen am Albis airfield (LSZN) it is used to tow gliders. How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this add-on.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called "nfm-dr400-kdo". 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The add-on should work now. If you enjoy this freeware add-on and want to help me finance my pilot training a little bit, I would appreciate a small donation a lot. My Website My Instagram Have fun! -
Version 1.0.0
25 downloads
The pictures do not show the latest version of the add-on. The livery is finally compatible with V1.1.0 and newer of the PESIM Maule! This freeware addon adds the HB-KCB paint scheme to the PESIM Maule M7-235 for MSFS. To use this paint job you need the addon by PESIM. This addon works only with this aircraft. HB-KCB is a real Maule owned and used by the Flight Sports Group Zurich Oberland (FGZO). It is based in Speck-Fehraltorf airfield (LSZK) and mainly used on weekends to tow gliders. How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this addon.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called “nfm-maule-kcb”. 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The addon should work now. My Website My Instagram Have fun! -
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The pictures do not show the latest version. Winterthur airfield (LSPH), also known as Hegmatten airfield, is a private glider airfield in Winterthur. The airfield is operated by the gliding group Winterthur (SGW). In 1964 the airfield was built. In 2002, the airfield hosted the Swiss Gliding Championships. In 2017/2018 the airfield was closed for 6 months. At the same time, the old hangar was demolished and a new hangar was built. This freeware addon brings the Winterthur airfield with more realistic scenery into MSFS. It brings the airport to life with custom buildings, many objects and details. Main features: -Added custom ground textures -Added custom buildings & objects -Added gliders & glider trailers -Added custom runway markings -Added two correctly placed windsocks -Removed way too large river next to the airfield -Removed trees from the nearby railroad tracks -Added/Removed buidlings, objects and vegetation near the airfield -Imported Google Maps 3d buildings -Night lighting -4 custom parking positions (note: KI can spawn on them) How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this addon.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called "nfm-winterhur-lsph". 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The addon should work now. My Website My Instagram Created using assets from ambientCG.com (CC0). Have fun! -
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The pictures do not show the latest version. Speck-Fehraltorf airfield (LSZK) is a small regional airfield located in the region of Zurich oberland near the city of Pfäffikon ZH. It is maintained by the Flight Sports Group Zurich Oberland (FGZO). On the airfield there are motorized aircraft, gliders and skydivers. On weekends it is a well-known destination for family trips. This freeware add-on brings Speck-Fehraltorf airfield with more realistic scenery into MSFS. It brings the airport to life with custom buildings, many objects and details. Main features: Added custom ground textures Added custom buildings & objects Added correct runway surface Added custom parking positions Added/Removed buildings, objects and vegetation near the airfield Added custom night lighting How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this add-on.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called "nfm-speck-lszk". 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The add-on should work now. My Website My Instagram Created using assets from ambientCG.com(CC0). Have fun! -
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The pictures may not show the latest version of this file. Gstaad - Saanen airfield is a small airfield located in the Swiss alps in the village of Saanen. It was built in 1944 as a military airfield during world war II. The Swiss army used the airfield until the late 1980s. 2018 the owner of the airfield built a new airport building and hangars. During summer many glider pilots come to Saanen. They often camp on the airfield and fly with their gliders in the alps. Main features: 16 custom 3d-models Custom ground textures Custom spawn points Highly detailed airfield How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this add-on.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called "nfm-saanen-lsgk". 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The add-on should work now. My Website My Instagram Created using assets from ambientCG.com(CC0). Have fun! -
Version 1.0.0
17 downloads
This freeware add-on brings the HB-EMQ paint scheme to the Robin DR 400 for MSFS. HB-EMQ is a real DR 400 owned and used by the gliding club of Thun in Switzerland (SG Thun). Based at the wonderful Thun airfield (LSZW) it is used to tow gliders into the nearby alps. How to install: (0. Delete older versions of this add-on.) 1. Download the ZIP-file. 2. Open the ZIP-file. There should be a folder called "nfm-dr400-emq". 3. Drop this folder into your MSFS community folder. 4. Start MSFS. The add-on should work now. If you enjoy this freeware add-on and want to help me finance my pilot training a little bit, I would appreciate a small donation a lot. My Website My Instagram Have fun! -
After a long winter break we started the new gliding season today in Speck-Fehraltorf. Was nice to fly a real plane again instead of MSFS
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/images/notams/notams22/spur0630.jpgAircraft designer Cockspur has released a low-cost glider for MSFS 2020. The DFS SG38 Schulgleiter includes a simple winch system for launching. Looking like something from the Wright brothers era, the "school glider" is a German high-wing, cable-braced, single-seat primary glider that was designed in 1938. Around 10,000 of them were built. Source
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Hello everyone. :) I’m posting this message to let you know about the creation of a discord server dedicated to air racing in all its various aspects. We are talking about pylon races like reno, transcontinal races like the bendix trophy, stol drag races, glider races, time trials like the red bull air races, etc. The server aims to gather the community of pilots interested in these activities, modders and scenery creators who make it live, as well as to exchange on the technique, simulation, history and news of these disciplines! It is also a place where we can set up trainings, contests and competitions! The server is public since today and only asks to grow so don’t hesitate to join it, to participate, to suggest and to share around these subjects! If you are interested, don’t hesitate to talk about it around you! See you soon in the sky! :o Virtual Air Racing Association Discord -
/images/notams/notams21/falk1018.jpgThe VSKYLABS Scheibe SF-25C Falke Project v2.1 for X-Plane byLaminar Research (coming soon!). Upcoming update of the classic Falkemotor-glider will be released within days. Update includes variousimprovements and enhancements to the virtual cockpit environment andinteractions, to the FMOD sound pack and more. Stay tuned! Source VSKYLABS Releases Update To C-47 Project VSKYLABS TT-3 Project For X-Plane Update
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/images/notams/notams21/wog0526/glid0526.jpgExperience general aviation as never before! World of Aircraft is aseries of stand-alone simulators that each focus on a specific kind offlying. World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator includes a series of(motor-) gliders and tow aircraft based on a high-definition flyingarea. World of Aircraft uses a dedicated graphics and physics engine tosimulate small aviation. Each edition focuses on one specific kind ofaviation and will always contain the area, airport(s) and aircraft youneed to explore that kind of aviation. Because it does not want tocover all the world and all kinds of aviation you get more detail forthe parts that are in the simulation when compared with full blownsimulators. /images/notams/notams21/wog0526/glider-4.jpgIt's a pure VFR simulator so it only simulates flights done withoutcomplex instruments and you navigate with your compass and youreyes. It's about the joy of being in the air and mastering yourmachine. The first release, World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator, puts you inthe cockpit of the aircraft you find on an airfield dedicated togliders. You will find older and modern gliders, even a motor gliderand a glider with auxiliary engine waiting for you. You will even finda highly detailed tow aircraft to get your gliders in the air. The flight modeling is exquisite and will show the strengths andweaknesses of each model. Most certainly World of Aircraft is not agame but a simulation and you will need to expect having to investsome time learning to fly all aircraft. /images/notams/notams21/wog0526/glider-3.jpgUser InterfaceVery easy to use interface, avoiding complex choicesSix languages for user Interface, radio, and audio (English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Dutch)Three languages manuals (English, German, French, more to come)GameplayTraining for many flight stages for Wilga and BlanÃkFree flight with all modelsMultiplayer mode with Aero tow (Wilga and BlanÃk) /images/notams/notams21/wog0526/glider-1.jpgContent25.000 km2 handcrafted terrain, near Mannheim, the border of the river RheinOne high detail (Herrenteich), one low end detail airport, Speyer, close the Technik Museum SpeyerFive usable aircraft:LET L-13 BlanÃk, a world-renowned glider, often used for trainingDiamond HK36 Dimona, a two-seater motor gliderSchleicher ASK21, two-seater glider with good performance and solid aerobatics capacitySchleicher ASK21 Mi, motorized self-launching glider with small rotary enginePLZ-104 Wilga, robust four-seater aircraft, used for many roles, very suitable to aero-towGraphicsAnimated road traffic, shipsRay-traced cloudsAnimated windsocksBirds in thermalsCloud shadowsAdvanced effects model, including dustDetailed flexing of wing surfaces /images/notams/notams21/wog0526/glider-2.jpgFlight modelPer-element based flight model: each surface split into many sections, aerodynamic forces computed for each section individually, then integrated. 360x360 deg flow provides for natural and seamless stalls, spins, tailslide, hammerhead turn and so onBlade element model (BEM) for variable pitch props provides for very precise computation of both linear (thrust) and rotational (asymmetric propwash) componentsMass-flow based model for internal combustion engine, correct computation of manifold pressureCorrect coupling of the prop to the engine (torque developed equalized by torque consumed by the prop)Full computation of windmilling mode, including backward flow conditionsGyroscope effect, p-factor effect computationSound modelMany sound effects normally not seen in simulators, for example the stick hitting its stopsFlow sounds depend on angle of attack, not only airspeedFar distance prop soundsAtmosphere ModelThermals model based on real life flight test dataThermals emerge, dissipate with time, get blown away with the windVelocity gradient across the upstream of thermals (so you can feel at which side of your aircraft the lift is highestArea And Airport(s)World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator is located at Herrenteichairport, a small airfield on the borders of the Rhine river, close toSpeyer (and Speyer airport is included). A 50x50-kilometre area ismodelled in high detail with tens of thousands of trees, house andcommercial buildings. A 30-centimetre ground image provides a perfectbackdrop for the area. Additional FeaturesWhen you are done with the training missions and the challenges youcan connect to your friends and fly together. Use the Wilga to towyour friends to altitude or see who can perform the most preciselanding. You could even try aerobatics as a team. The sky is thelimit. This time for real. See you at the field! Purchase World Of Aircraft: Glider Simulator
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Preview: World Of Aircraft Glider Simulator By FilbertFlies Join me as I take a first look at the new Aerosoft World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator. I show you what it offers and give you my initial impressions of it. I'm using a pre-release version of the sim,so please be aware that it may differ slightly from the release version. It is scheduled to be released on 26th May 2021. About World Of Aircraft: Glider Simulator Experience general aviation as never before! World of Aircraft is a series of stand-alone simulators that each focus on a specific kind of flying. World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator includes a series of (motor-) gliders and tow aircraft based on a high-definition flying area. World of Aircraft uses a dedicated graphics and physics engine to simulate small aviation. Each edition focuses on one specific kind of aviation and will always contain the area, airport(s) and aircraft you need to explore that kind of aviation. Because it does not want to cover all the world and all kinds of aviation you get more detail for the parts that are in the simulation when compared with full blown simulators. It's a pure VFR simulator so it only simulates flights done without complex instruments and you navigate with your compass and your eyes. It's about the joy of being in the air and mastering your machine. The first release, World of Aircraft: Glider Simulator, puts you in the cockpit of the aircraft you find on an airfield dedicated to gliders. You will find older and modern gliders, even a motor glider and a glider with auxiliary engine waiting for you. You will even find a highly detailed tow aircraft to get your gliders in the air. The flight modeling is exquisite and will show the strengths and weaknesses of each model. Most certainly World of Aircraft is not a game but a simulation and you will need to expect having to invest some time learning to fly all aircraft. System Specs i7 8700k processor 32 GB RAM GeForce GTX 1080Ti LG UltraWide 25UM58 25-inch Monitor Thrustmaster T16000.M flight stick Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant FilbertFlies Youtube Channel Discord Purchase World Of Aircraft: Glider Simulator
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/images/notams/notams21/woa0421.jpgHave you heard of World of Aircraft already? Thestandalone flight simulator series offers an easy introduction into PCbased flight simulation and will soon be available on Steam and in theAerosoft Shop. Each version of World of Aircraft will cover a specific area offlying. Part 1 of the series "World of Aircraft: GliderSimulator" is all about gliders. WoA: Glider Simulator is set around a small airfield on the bordersof the Rhine river in Germany (the Herrenteich Flugplatz was used asinspiration). This airfield is a typical small airfield. Very calm inwinter but on fine summer days it is very active. From early morningflights to other airfields (Google '$100 hamburger' and you get someidea) to BBQs in the late evening. It is a place where you makefriends and meet friends. Flying is a hobby for the people there.The covered area around the airport is 25,000 km2 and includes theriver Rhine (no, you are NOT allowed to buzz the ships), a majorbridge (again no, not fly under it) a few small towns and villages andone larger town, Speyer, that has its own airport you can use. It isalso the location of the Technik Museum that has some amazing aircrafton display. You will see them when you fly around. Makes the approachto the Airfield Speyer Ludwigshafen rather special. Source Forum
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/images/notams/notams20/a1r1021/a1r1021.jpgThe A-15 is a single seat, mid-wing, V-tailed, FAI Open Class sailplane,was flown for the first time on March 26, 1960. The sailplane has excellentflight performance due to a number of design and technological innovationswhat allowed to compete against the best representatives of the class. In the early 1960's the A-15 set several records, including a world goaldistance record of 714.023 km (444 mi), flown in June 1960. About 350 unitswere built. /images/notams/notams20/a1r1021/a15-2.jpg /images/notams/notams20/a1r1021/a15-3.jpgFeaturesFull FSX/FSX:SE and Prepar3D v2/v3/v4 compatibilityAll materials with HD specular, bump and reflection maps5 different liveriesCustom sounds on cockpit switches, knobs, leversCompletely custom animated VCAll gauges are developed with 3D partsWindshield and gauges reflectionsAccurate flight dynamicsPDF User Guide /images/notams/notams20/a1r1021/a15-4.jpg /images/notams/notams20/a1r1021/a15-5.jpgPurchase A1R Design - A1R A-15 for FSX/P3D See other aircraft from A1R Design Bureau
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/images/notams/notams20/coug0829.jpgAt least one developer is apparently working on a sailplane, or morespecifically a motor glider, for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator.Though no details are provided, Jon Coughlin Games has posted avideo showing the aircraft in flight.
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/images/notams/notams20/falk0706/falk0706.jpgThis Propair Flight add-on for P3D v4/v5 provides the B, C and Evariants of the Scheibe SF-25 Falke motor glider, with 3D gauges andenhanced animations, circuit breakers and battery loading in theelectrical system. The engine/fuel system features choke and carburettor heat states,oil temperature-dependent starting and fuel starvation if the aircraftis flown upside down. /images/notams/notams20/falk0706/falke-2.jpgThe Propair Falke SF-25 is a true virtual copy of the famous Germantouring motor glider Scheibe SF-25. This new enhanced version features upgraded systems, including: Full 3D gauges and enhanced animationsUpgraded electrical system – circuit breakers and battery loadingMore detailed engine/fuel system – choke and carburettor heat states, oil temperature-dependent starting with advanced mathematical model, fuel starvation if aircraft flown upside down. /images/notams/notams20/falk0706/falke-1.jpgThe package contains three variants: SF-25B – simplest aircraft with Limbach 1700A engineSF-25C – two main gear set-up with stronger Limbach 2000A engineSF-25E – foldable long-wing version with better soaring capabilityPurchase Just Flight – Propair Falke SF-25 for P3D v4/v5
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Hello everybody! I am starting a brand new casual Sailplane (Glider) club called Soar Virtual Sailplane Club! We accept you regardless of which sim you use, or if you fly at all. Whether you have flown for thousands of hours in a sailplane, or don’t know what it is and simply want to learn more, this is the place for you. We aren’t a Virtual Airline, but a group of people coming together around a common interest. If you would like to learn more, please check out our website or send over an email. Website: soarvirtualsailplane.club Email: andrew@soarvirtualsailplane.club See you soon, Andrew
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the number 1 reason all pilots should have glider experience is, it will make you a better pilot. a safer pilot. just about every 'miracle landing' (like the miracle on the hudson) were only possible due to the pilots having glider training. Skully would have splattered his plane into a densely populated neighborhood killing everyone if he trusted the towers directions over his glider pilots training. but furthermore, soaring will quickly become your favorite way to fly! case in point, I fly with freedoms wings international our founder seen in the vid, irv stobel holds 3 world records (747 transatlantic speed records) was the 2nd person to fly 'the worlds fastest plane' (f106 i think it is) he was the 1st to put on a space suite, and has flown everything from military to commercial, but nothing ever excited him like gliders did. soaring, is also the only kind of flying that will often have the pilot giggling and exclaiming 'this is awesome' again and again, even if they have flown gliders for 4 decades. soaring and gliding are pure flight, powered by the atmosphere itself. lets start off with a little bit of history. in the beginning, a man strapped some wings onto his back, and jumped off a hill, gliding only a few seconds, and landing just a short distance away. the next step in gliding begins the earliest history of flight, the wright brothers flyer was originaly designed to be just a glider, adding an engine to a plane was 1st thought of as nothing more then a gimmick. this led to the age of the primary glider, still used today in some flight training schools to teach the very basics of flight. launchesd off a mountain, and landing in a valley below, flight records were set, with flight times recorded in seconds. [ATTACH=CONFIG]214504[/ATTACH] these had a best glide slope less then that of a cessna with a failed engine. performance improved alot over the years with glide slopes improving from 4-1 to now 70-1 (best l/d or lift over drag with a 70 miles for every mile of altitude lost) but whats more important is sources of lift were discovered. [ATTACH=CONFIG]214505[/ATTACH] this marvel of modern engineering is the perlan 2 space glider built to explore the upper atmosphere (and test climate change effects without contaminating samples with exhausts) it has nearly reached 80,000 feet and is attempting to reach 90,000 ft, without using any fuel. So how do you turn gliding into soaring? by mastering the atmosphere, thats how. the atmosphere is fluidic, dynamic, in motion, and full of energy. solar: the sun heating the earth creates differential heating. when you fly beneath cumulus clouds you may feel a strong bump. these are thermals, gliders can circle in these rising columns of air and climb. diving faster through the sinking air, to fly long distances at fairly high speeds. wind: wind energy is used in 2 main ways. Ridge soaring when wind hits an object, like a mountain ridge, it has nowhere to go, but up. Ridge running is some of the most exciting, and beautiful ways to fly. ridge running uses the strong winds flowing over the mountains to race along at high speeds for great distances. There is no way to get the pure epic beauty from any other type of plane, not only do gliders give you the best unobstructed views of your surroundings, but the strongest lift, the blazing fast speeds, are found close up and personal with the most remote and beautiful mountainsw in the world. wave soaring when the winds striking a ridge, and the airmass is stable, and the wind speed increases with altitude, mountain waves form downwind, often several waves many miles apart, and far away from the source will form, these standing waves are theorized to go clear to the stratosphere. these are how gliders are able to fly higher then jets, without using fuel. these mountain waves are what the perlan 2 space glider uses to get above 78,000 feet. Competition gliding as a competitive sport has been around since flight has existed. Competition has been the primary driving force when it comes to advancements in aerodynamics and performance. Glider, or sailplane racing takes skill and courage. Even before the race starts, 40 or more gliders maybe circling together in a single thermal at close range in the pre race gaggle, each 1 trying to outclimb the rest to be in the best position for a fast start. then the race begins but thats not the only way to compete. Glider aerobatics raw powerless power and grace under g forces with g force limits up to 12 g's and extreme maneuverability glider aerobatics are not only graceful and beautiful, but a highly competitive sport all its own Soaring glider simulators the good the bad and the soso fsx yes fsx has soaring, if you add cumulusx for thermals and ridge lift. advantages: very few, except being able to soar the entire world (like everest) and sightseeing (like the taj mahal and pyramids) or if you want to blow off some steam cause a certain golfers always golfing where you fly, shutting down your airspace every single weekend disadvantages: tow characteristics are practically comical, 'real world weather' even with the expensive rex weather engine changes too drasticly too suddenly without any real reasons for it. (but you can try soaring hurricanes, which i have multiple times) flight charachteristics are barely realistic, never once was able to spin it. biggest disadvantage is even if you create a glider specific multiplayer channel, jets, are fascinated by gliders and wil keep buzzing you or trying to fly the ridges your flying and crash over and over...often crashing into you and that brings me to crashing, no matter what you do wrong you just get a message 'you have crashed' unlike the others where you might spin from 60,000 feet with 1 wing ripped off and still have realistic control over the crashing. condor 1 and condor 2 I will discuss both, but would recommend condor 2. condor 1 has thousands of user submitted sceneries with more added all the time so you can soar a big chunk of the world. condor 1 only has thermal and ridge lift, but is vastly superior to fsx in soaring weather generation. however the graphics and terrain detail level left room for improvement. flight and tow and winch launch characteristics are all very accurate, including tow plane prop wake, glider handling and performance. and realistic results from overspeeding (high speed flutter followed by loss of a wing) and excessive g forces enter condor 2, and the long awaited dream of realistic wave flights. condor 2 drasticly increases the terrain detail, ridge lift is even more accurately generated, and now, even mountain waves complete with lenticular clouds alow for altitude record attempts (many sceneries have records over 55,000 even 60,000 feet) advantages: highly accurate soaring, large community of competitive pilots, most real world glider pilots, from students using it as a training tool, to serious well known competition pilots using it to keep up proficiency during the off season, or just to compete in a virtual environment where taking risks has less catastrophic consequences. also includes a primary glider, and, an aerobatic 'swift' challenge yourself to intense competition against hundreds of pilots disadvantages: only runs on pc has fairly high vid card requirements (as you saw from the glitch in the 1 vid, solved by makings ome vid setting tweaks) silent wings silent wings alows competition against either real life pilots or ai pilots flight characteristics are pretty good, tow characteristics are excellent weather can be set to crazy unrealistic (like thermals to over 100,000 feet) it runs on pc linux and i think even mac advantages: cross platform - compete against ai disadvantages: extremely limited number of sceneries while condor has many hundreds maybe thousands (condor1 several hundred condor 2 more added all the time) silent wings might have 6-12 for simulators I highly recommend condor 2 especially if you fly gliders for real. its the most accurate and has the largest most active community with daily records altitude records, multiple concurrent competitions, from beginner to world class. As I implied in the beginning, EVERY PILOT SHOULD HAVE SOME GLIDER EXPERIENCE. If you think like a glider pilot you are a safer pilot at all times. soaring is also the ultimate green sport, as well as making you even more aware of what the airs doing around you. I hope i have managed to make you take a 2nd look at soaring as 1 of the most intense, exciting, (or peaceful) ways to fly.
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/images/notams/notams19/vsky0701.jpgThe VSKYLABS Phoenix Air U-15 Phoenix Project is going to beupdated soon (by the end of July 2019). The U-15 is a two seat motor glider, designed and manufactures byPhoenix Air (Czech Republic), powered by a Rotax 912ULS engine. The project is including two versions of the U-15, one with theglider-type full wing-span, and another one with shorter wings thusfaster cruising speed when flying as a microlight aircraft. It is afully VR compatible aircraft. Upcoming version: v5.0: A MAJOR-UPDATE-RELEASE for the VSKYLABSPhoenix Air U-15 Project is scheduled to take place by the end of July2019! Upcoming update is including all aspect of the project; completeinternal engineering overhaul, flight dynamics tune-ups, new andenhanced systems engineering, PBR implementation and more! Project's main pages at the VSKYLABS web site:https://www.vskylabs.com/vsl-u-15-phoenix Source
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/images/notams/notams18/schu0228.jpgThe Schneider DFS 108-14 SG-38 Schulgleiter (German for "schoolglider") is a German high-wing, cable-braced, single-seat primaryglider that was designed by Schneider, Rehberg and Hofmann at EdmundSchneider's factory at Grunau in 1938, hence the designation. It wasproduced by several builders, including Deutsche Forschungsanstalt furSegelflug (DFS). The SG 38 was designed to be a training glider for basic flighttraining by the Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps (NSFK). The usuallaunch method was by bungee cord from a sloped hill. Because trainingwas conducted solely by solo flight the aircraft had to be very easyto fly and also easy to repair. The high-wing design uses a kingpost and cable bracing. The primarystructure of the glider is of wood, with the wings, tail surfaces andinverted "V" kingpost all finished in doped aircraft fabriccovering. The pilot sits on a simple seat in the open air, without awindshield. Purchase HD Airplanes - SG 38 Schulgleiter for P3D /images/notams/notams18/schu0228.png
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/images/notams/notams18/disc0119.jpgThe Discus is a Standard Class glider created by Schempp-Hirth. Itwas produced in Germany between 1984 and 1995 and around 850 aircraftare still flying. It is still produced in the Czech Republic in lownumbers. With its distinctive swept back leading edge it was ratherrevolutionary when it was produced and it totally dominated thestandard class sailplane racing throughout the 1980s and won the 1985,1987 and 1989 World Gliding Championships. Though it is no longer a top contender for the prices (the progressin gliders in the last 10 years is nothing short of amazing), it isstill a high performance glider with a 42 to 1 glide ratio. The goodnatured flight characteristics made it a perfect club glider for theexperienced gliders. The later models (though many are retrofitted)had winglets that made the performance and handling better. In Europeit is one of the most prolific gliders and it is very typical ofgliders that the thousands of enthusiasts fly every weekend. The K model was one of the last versions of the Discus and anattempt to create a capable aerobatic contest version. They used oneof the prototypes and the Discus K flew for the first time in 1988. Itwas moderately successful, but for most FSX pilots it will be morethan a handful! The Aerosoft Discus has been create with help from Schempp-Hirthand without a doubt it is the first true high end glider add-on forFS. From the flight model that is near perfect (do note we never usedthese words for any product before) to the high detail modeling, it'sa product without rivals and without precedent. /images/notams/notams18/disc0119.pngFeaturesFully professional development (over 20 months).Highly detailed model (for example just the VC has 146384 polygons, more than double of what FS2004 could compile) using all the FSX options.Highly advanced flight model that are accurate even in spins and other no standard attitudes.Over 100 nonstandard sounds (like flying with open windows, side slips, pending stalls etc) all triggered by FSX variables and conditions using Aerosoft Sound Control.Dozens of nonstandard animations, up to elements that move under high G load.Very realistic flexing wings created with a new technology.All instruments accurate. Not like this simplified gauges in the default glider in FSX.Real usable yaw string that will make coordinated flight a lot easier. Purchase Aerosoft - Discus K Glider X
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VSF Glider Aerobatics By Thomas Bruckelt In this video, I will show some unlimited figures flown with a real SZD-59 Acro and compare them to the Cirrus K in Vehicle Simulator (VSF). I will give different views on the aerobatic figures so that you can better follow them up. As you'll be able to see, the physics of VFS work excellently, even beyond the stall and falling backwards into a tailside. Both the SZD-59 Acro and Cirrus are very comparable, as both speed and g-load figures for aerobatics are very similar. Also the virtual Lo-100 for VSF can be seen with "smoke on"; flying spectacular figures for airshows. Special thanks to Manfred Echter (translated the figure names) and Simon Greis (ground Camera). The SZD-59 D-1138 belongs to the Forderverein fur Segelkunstflug im BWLV (club for aerobatic gliding in south/west Germany): www.segelkunstflug.com. Hope you enjoy the video!
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