I found it spectacular, very well worked, waiting for the paint kit
https://pt.flightsim.to/file/23192/van-s-rv-7
I found it spectacular, very well worked, waiting for the paint kit
https://pt.flightsim.to/file/23192/van-s-rv-7
English is not my native language, I ask your indulgence.
Correct me, if you will.
As someone who strictly flies in the cockpit I'll be waiting for it to have a custom cockpit, but the developer has already stated that's planned. Looking forward to it!
I liked its virtual cockpit, but I preferred it analogical, but it's very good
English is not my native language, I ask your indulgence.
Correct me, if you will.
I like it - great freeware and he's got a nice model and decent textures. Some people are a little upset about the G1000 NXi (usually is a G3X) but the NXi is so much more powerful in the sim than any other avionics at the moment.
rvext by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr
rvint by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr
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The dev said it's new WIP - he's got it based off the CAP 10 flight model at the moment. It's underpowered I'd say right now. I was doing about 140-150 ktas at cruise. I think the real RV7 can do around 180 ktas at 8000 ft / 75% power. But he said he's working on it.
Other than the perf numbers, and the G1000 cockpit which isn't really changed from the default cessna setup, it's nimble and agile like the real RV7. It honestly reminds me of flying the old Baytower for FSX. You gotta be dancing on the pedals though for takeoff and landing. I'd say that's pretty realistic for that portion.
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I made a really quick n dirty color change to red and black... gotta touchup a few items hehe
redrv by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr
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Did you create a Paint Kit, or did you paint over it?
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Correct me, if you will.
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The cruise speeds of Van's aircraft are dependent on the installed engine (usually (I)O-320, (I)O-360 and some bigger, but not normal (Van's says airframe design range is 150 to 215 HP)). The airframe never exceed speed is about 220 mph (Van's website lists "top speed" as 217 mph). So, depending on which RV-7 you are trying to simulate, 180 knots is a bigger "engined" RV-7 (especially at 75% power). I would say, 150 knots at 75% is much closer to the performance of most RV-7s.
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150 ktas? Seems slow. You've flown one but I've also worked a lot of RV's as a controller and they cook. The radar is showing ground speed but I can easily guestimate their TAS based on wind. I guess I'm thinking of their book specs which I think are in mph... 207 mph at 75% power at 8000 ft. (almost 180 KTAS) Perhaps that is the more powerful engine but I'd hope the developer is making that one hehe. I need to go fast!
Are you still out of Airlake? I worked at FCM for about three years (Duluth before that) and now am at Minneapolis Center.
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Yes. (And many of us want it to remain a non-towered field, but expansion plans may change that.) Are you in the Farmington facility? I built the first new hangar on the south side of Airlake this year. You're welcome to stop by if you are so inclined. PM me and I'll send you contact information.
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Saw this one pop up and as a fan of the RV series, good to get the IRL knowledge Jay. Hope to track down a good RV-8 in the future (when I make big airline pay).
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Does anyone know if the canopy opens and closes? I couldn't get it to open.
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USNR-Ret; Former Airline Migratory Worker; Builder, Owner, Operator RV-8 N817J
Comp Spec - ASRock Steel Legend WiFi M/B, Ryzen 7 5800X, RX 6900 XT, 32GB RAM, M2 SSD for DCS, SATA SSD for MSFS2020
"""Does anyone know if the canopy opens and closes?"""
If you turn your gaze backwards, you will discover a rectangular, gray handle at the top of the canopy frame - click there ...
Dieter
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My first SIM was a Link Trainer. My last was a T-6 II
AMD Ryzen 7 7800 X3D@ 5.1 GHz
32 GB DDR5 RAM
3 M2 Drives. 1 TB Boot, 2 TB Sim drive, 2 TB Add-on Drive, 6TB Backup data hard drive
RTX 3080 10GB VRAM, Meta Quest 3 VR Headset
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