Spirit of St. Louis (FSX Native)

[Bomber_12th]

The replica that is owned by Kermit Weeks is very original and doesn't have a forward windscreen built in like the EAA example does, with only the almost useless periscope and the side windows for visibility out of the cockpit, just like the original. Although it hasn't been flown in quite some time, Kermit has stated that it scares him every time when it comes to landing it - stating that, although you can poke your head out a bit out either side window, when doing so to look forward when landing, you tend to stray in the opposite direction from the side you are viewing. So the best way about it, is to side-slip it in a bit, until when you finally level out, you just use your peripheral vision, looking straight ahead, to guide you straight ahead (same as on take off).

[Dain Arns]

The replica that is owned by Kermit Weeks is very original and doesn't have a forward windscreen built in like the EAA example does, with only the almost useless periscope and the side windows for visibility out of the cockpit, just like the original. Although it hasn't been flown in quite some time, Kermit has stated that it scares him every time when it comes to landing it - stating that, although you can poke your head out a bit out either side window, when doing so to look forward when landing, you tend to stray in the opposite direction from the side you are viewing. So the best way about it, is to side-slip it in a bit, until when you finally level out, you just use your peripheral vision, looking straight ahead, to guide you straight ahead (same as on take off).

Lindbergh was used to flying biplanes from the rear seat, like the DH4's that he was operating for the U.S. Mail Service when he put his plan to cross the Atlantic in motion.
It was more than natural for him to poke his head out to one side, looking past a long nose for landings.
http://www.charleslindbergh.com/airmail/

[Sieggie]

Hi Dave, all of the FS9 aircraft can be found on the FS9 Disc 1. Pop the disc into your CD/DVD drive, and then within "My Computer" right click on the disc icon and select "Explore". All of the aircraft are found in the "MSGAME 1" cab file.

Thanks John, I looked at that cab but did not originally unpack it so I did not see it was broken down into directories. Once I unpack it I found all the planes right where you said they would be.

This plane is a handful to fly. Forward vis on landing basically looking through a toilet paper tube.

Dave

[IFlySWA]

Where can I download the DeHavilland DH.88 conversion? Thanks.

Brian

[Bomber_12th]

Here you are Brian (another excellent conversion by Craig!): http://www.classicwings.net/freeplan...t/dhcomet.html

[IFlySWA]

Thanks!!

Brian

[gtirob01]

I never did have FS9... I sorta came to the party late with FSX.... where could I get the necessary gauge files for everything to work with this bird? Would really like to fly her!

[IFlySWA]

David Grindele long ago had modified (port-overs...not fsx native) these aircraft for use in FSX. If you search for his name on flightsim.com you'll find the needed files. Hope this helps.


Brian

[gtirob01]

David Grindele long ago had modified (port-overs...not fsx native) these aircraft for use in FSX. If you search for his name on flightsim.com you'll find the needed files. Hope this helps.


Brian

Excellent! I did find the file, along with a few other cool things while searching!

Thank You!

[IFlySWA]

Glad to help.

Brian

[skulleader]

Hello dear friends,

I found these screenshots very awesome and beautiful, I do not possess FS9 but just FSX and if I well understand I can't used this Spirit of St. Louis "FSX Native" with my FSX ?
Please can you tell me if I must have FS9 to have this Spirit of St. Louis "FSX Native" ?

A great thank's in advance for all, Olivier.

[full]

Hi Olivier,

Yes you will need FS9 to fly the Spirit or any of the other conversions, but there is a way....

See post 23

[skulleader]

Hi Craig,

I would like to thank you for your assistance and your explanations, best regards.
Olivier.

[gtirob01]

Here are a few shots I took last night;