Best aircraft for sightseeing????

[tommieboy]

I guess this would include helicopters too....

Which FSX aircraft / helicopter offers the least amount of cockpit obstruction when looking forward and sideways (with a minimum of wing view interruption is so equipped). Forward Downward views would be a plus too, but I know not all aircraft have these views.


Tommy

[warchild]

Hands down with no competition, that would be Matts Edgley Optica.. Its a shrouded fan pusher with a cockpit straight off a helicopter. otriginally designed for SAR, firefighting nd police observation it offers a combination of extreme view with the ability to cruise at a very slow speed.. you cant beat it for sight seeing, and Matt did an incredible job on making it..

[CWOJackson]

Some of the ultralights have very little between the pilot and the scenery.

[Ferry_vO]

Classic Wings Edgley Optica
Default Trike
Ant's Drifter
Piglet's Aviatika MAI-890
Aerosoft's freeware Mitchell wing U2

To name a few!

[tommieboy]

Some of the ultralights have very little between the pilot and the scenery.

DUH, I absolute forgot about those.....

Thanks for reminding me.

Tommy

[ThinkingManNeil]

The Seabird Seeker's a great one, too, but whoever did the modelling didn't include a pilot or passenger for some odd reason. Kinda looks like a Republic Seabee that's afraid of water.

The Aeroprakt A22 Foxbat's a nice choice too. Really nice visibility, great short field performance, slow as January molasses on final...

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[beercan]

You have a whole series of helicopters or planes on: http://frenchvfr.free.fr/ "Downloads" or "Téléchargements"

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[CWOJackson]

And I like the singing...

[tommieboy]

Classic Wings Edgley Optica
Default Trike
Ant's Drifter
Piglet's Aviatika MAI-890
Aerosoft's freeware Mitchell wing U2

To name a few!

Wow, Ant's Drifter also comes in a float version.....

And a demo version (floats only though)......

Tommy

[ryanbatc]

I like the Baytower RV7 or Realair Legacy, both full canopy type cockpits... short wings, superb visibility.

[AussieMan]

Some of the ultralights have very little between the pilot and the scenery.

And that's the scary bit mate :isadizzy:.

[heywooood]

bah! its just like riding a motorcycle...in the sky....

[DaveKDEN]

You have a whole series of helicopters or planes on: http://frenchvfr.free.fr/ "Downloads" or "Téléchargements"

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[anthony31]

bah! its just like riding a motorcycle...in the sky....

The drifter is often referred to as a flying broomstick!

Makes a great aircraft to take photos from (no nasty windscreen ruining the view). I've even taken a few shots straight down when sitting in the back seat which you can't do on too many planes. Certainly not a plane for anyone scared of heights.

You can get the demo version of the Drifter for free from my website. No real limitations except it is only the floats version and uses the default trike sounds.

[ThinkingManNeil]

I'd love to see some try modelling the Ultraflight Lazair ultralight, either the original piston-powered version or the electric version under development. Broad wings with a tube frame cockpit attached beneath, twin engines mounted up on the wing leading edges out of the line of sight. Perfect for low and slow on an autumn day...

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[YoYo]

Mitchel wing?

[dhazelgrove]

If it's a clear view you're wanting, then simply switch to the 2D cockpit and hit "W" twice.
Works for all.

Great for taking screenies.

Dave

[expat]

Not exactly `low and slow` however nothing really beats this one as a sightseeing aircraft . .

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[Obie311]

The Bronco X has good visibility for sightseeing.

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[YoYo]

... ok, but best of the bests for this and free addon...

Edgley "Optica" from my propositions .

[Christoph_T]

The Bronco is a good choice!!

You get a nice view, a good rendition of the aircraft and you can get much faster to your point of interest!!

[ShawnG]

the piglet bronco too for the cost-conscious...

I actually usually do my sightseeing in the FR supercub ultra. probably some of the other choices and ultralights have a bit better visibility, but open up the two doors, and you've got spectacular views of the scenery, and you're driving a supercub, not a kite with a lawnmower engine.

[Dimus]

I actually usually do my sightseeing in the FR supercub ultra. probably some of the other choices and ultralights have a bit better visibility, but open up the two doors, and you've got spectacular views of the scenery, and you're driving a supercub, not a kite with a lawnmower engine.

I concur!

I find myself returning often to the Mike's ultra whenever I wish to admire scenery and be able to also land and take off virtually anywhere.

[Geomitrak]

I was about to suggest Aerosoft's Bronco too. Speedy when you need to get somewhere interesting, slow when you've got there, good endurance, an all-round interesting aircraft, and of course great visibility from the cockpit. One of my best purchases from Aerosoft.