Single-engine touring plane?

[anatolpopov]

Hello.

Can you please recommend to me some good single-engine touring planes. I already got Carenados C182RG and Piper Cherokee but I'd like to have something faster. I don't mind if there is somekind of AP and GPS.

Thanks.

[SADT]

Hi Anatolpopov,:wavey:

Have you tried Tim "Piglet" Conrads Meyers 200D? You can find it on flightsim.com. It set several speed records for its class and was faster than the Mooney M20J 201 at the time. Also try the Carenado Beech F33A, possibly with some power increases. Though you cant beat freeware!:wiggle:

[bstolle]

Carenados Saratoga is my favourite for that kind of flying and it's one of their very best planes.

[anatolpopov]

Oh yes, I have Meyers 200D. Its nice :salute:

Is there something like Lancair or ultralight WT-9? Sport look would be cool.

EDIT. I just saw Lionhearts topic. WT9 look so nice

[SADT]

Orbx has a Lancair 360? in the works, it has been for 6 months.

[olderndirt]

The Lionheart Creations Bellanca Super Viking moves right along.

[b52bob]

Don't forget Lionheart's Tailwind. Put some music on the Ipod and go sightseeing to your hearts content.

[pilottj]

If I were to pick a GA piston plane for touring, with options for aerobatics, and good IFR cross country ability, the versitile RealAir's SF-260 is always a good one. Tho it probably isnt much faster than the 182RG. It is pretty comparible to a Piper Comanche I think for performance numbers. If you want somthing really fast and enjoy turbines, Lionheart's Epic Dynasty and Victory will get you where you need to go,they have good range and good short field takeoff and landing ability. You might try a warbird, to get around fast tho they can be a challenge in instrument conditions and not always the easiest landing.

Cheers
TJ

[ryanbatc]

Yep just gonna recommend RealAir's SF260:

Fast, great for IFR/VFR, complex and high performance aircraft, and good FPS

http://www.realairsimulations.com/flash.php?page=sf26007_intro

[Ferry_vO]

The good old Aussim Glasair III deserves a mention in this thread too: http://secure.simmarket.com/aussim-glasair-iii.phtml

[warchild]

heh. I'm gonna suggest the obvious. Its slow but extremely comfortable to fly and its at a remarkably low price.. Thats Lionhearts Pasped.

[dswo]

Another vote for the RealAir SF.260.

[bkeske]

Don't forget the Eaglesoft Cirrus models. Great for touring. From the bottom end SR20 to the SR22G2 Turbo.

the Carenado Mooney as also a favorite of mine.

Lionheart's Viking another.

I also agree with RealAir's SF260.

[Lionheart]

For ultralight class, how about the Aerosoft Diskus (however its spelled) motor-glider with auto-stow-away engine pod. One sleek glider.



Bill

[Cactuskid]

I have to agree with Lionheart's Bellanca Vikings... Fast and easy to fly.

Some others to consider are:

Carenado's C-206 or Mooney
FSD's V-35 Bonanza or Porter
Piglet's Meyers 200D

and if you like low n' slow, try...

Piglet's Waco or Grumman AA-5B
Ant's Tiger Moth

[Cazzie]

In lieu of the ultralight, how about Rick Piper's Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat found @ http://www.playhorizon.co.uk/downloads.htm.

Caz

[Txmmy83]

Christen Eagle by Irissimulations and of course another vote for the superb real air SF260
Ultralights: nobody mention flight-replicas freeware Mini-Max

BR
Tom

[SADT]

Hi,

How fast is the Glasair and is it FSX SP2/DX10?

[falcon409]

Here are a couple suggestions. . .the Premier Aircraft Design CTW (Float or Fixed Gear) Ultralight or the Buecker 131B.

[FAC257]

Just looking through my hanger...

If I want to go touring or cross country in a fast single engine non-miltary aircraft it's going to be one of these three:

Flight1's Pilatus PC-12
Eaglesoft's Columbia 400 Turbo
Aerosoft's Hughes H1B

But if being relaxed when you get to your destination is part of the deal, the Hughes might not be a good choice. No matter how laid back the flight is the landing will always get your attention. :)

FAC

[Paul K]

Milton Shupe's FSX-ed Spartan Executive. Believe me, it's all the single-engined tourer you will ever want. A flight simulator classic from the undercarriage up.

[bkeske]

Eaglesoft's Columbia 400 Turbo

Oh man, I forgot the Columbia...but the Cirrus SR22G2 turbo is just as fast, and for whatever reason, I like the Cirrus a bit better for overall viability from the cockpit. But you are right, the Columbia is also a real 'animal' for fast cross country touring as well.

Both will cruise at easily right around 205 kts TAS at 15,000-20,000 ft. and above. (both ceilings are approx. 24,000)

[clmooring]

I have FSD's Commander 115tc. I considered returning it after purchasing it in December... but it grows on you. There are few little things wrong with it, but there is a lot right with it too including pretty good speed, good looks, glass gauges, nice gps.

I get really good frame rates on it, better than the sf260 which I have and and also like. Finally, it seems to me that the flight dynamics are probably very good. I say probably because I am not a real world pilot, but I have flown in a lot of GA aircraft and the commander seems right. Anyway, you may want to consider it.

oh yeah, good price.... $18.00

[FAC257]

Just realized I left out the other real hot rod of a single engine touring aircraft in my hanger.

Lionheart's Epic LT (270kts +)

FAC

[clmooring]

I guess that technically Lionheart's VLJ Victory is a single engine tourer... and it is really fast and fun too!

[warchild]

I guess that technically Lionheart's VLJ Victory is a single engine tourer... and it is really fast and fun too!

yes. its an awesome plane, but the dynasty is faster :)... it'll keep up with a 737 no problem ( Max cruise 340 knots ).. :;chuckles:; wouldnt that piss boeing off?? ::LOL:::

[bstolle]

it'll keep up with a 737 no problem ( Max cruise 340 knots ).. :;chuckles:; wouldnt that piss boeing off?? ::LOL:::

With an embarrassing low cabin height of 4.4ft? I doubt that ;)

[anatolpopov]

Thanks to all of you

[Ferry_vO]

How fast is the Glasair and is it FSX SP2/DX10?

It was updated last year to full FsX native; the cruise speed is listed as 242 kts (KIAS) and the overspeed limit is 300 kts KIAS which it will break at low altitude! 300 hp is more than enough power for such a light and small airframe.

:d

EDIT: The only place to get the FsX update was the Aussim website (www.aussim.com.au (http://www.aussim.com.au)) but it appears to be down!

The one you can buy from Simmarket is only FsX compatible, not native!