The bugs in ASA caused me to land at KFMY in 58 knot crosswinds. In those conditions I was able to land the Mustang at 76 KIAS with a 20 foot roll out. If, that is how the real Mustang handles, then I will be on my way to the Cessna dealer to pick one up! (Just as soon as a few million fall into my lap).I am not into the big airliners yet, so yes this plane is addon airplane of the year for me!

Jim Rhoads,I think you mentioned there were no promises but you were looking at adding a database that can updated through Navigraph or something similar and possible SID/STAR support. Any news on this yet?

Jim Rhoads,I think you mentioned there were no promises but you were looking at adding a database that can updated through Navigraph or something similar and possible SID/STAR support. Any news on this yet?

These type of questions are best suited for answer at the appropriate place. The Mustang owners forum. http://mustang.flight1.netJim Rhoads

Jim R.I got the Mustang and although it is a very nice plane, I can't get the gauges to work. I read all the support. I have SP2 and all my other SP2-dependant addons work, just not the mustang. I took this out on you folks and I didn't mean to even though I was very upset. I really want to work out my issues and keep this plane. -jk

Jim R.I got the Mustang and although it is a very nice plane, I can't get the gauges to work. I read all the support. I have SP2 and all my other SP2-dependant addons work, just not the mustang. I took this out on you folks and I didn't mean to even though I was very upset. I really want to work out my issues and keep this plane. -jk

JK, did you join the licensed users group?

JK, did you join the licensed users group?

We got him fixedHe tried to take a shortcut and move the Mustang to a new i7 system without the F1 license installed.. its resolved now

I haven't had the pleasure of trying it yet, but it's going to have to go a long way to beat the RealAir Spitfire... :)

When I did my IR in a C172, where approaches are flown at 90 KIAS, I was amazed when my CFII showed me how to achieve a stablized approach from level flight just by reducing RPM from 2200 to 1800 at 90 knots.

I assume you mean that reducing the power automatically made the plane descend at a constant, stable rate (as opposed to pitching down, changing the trim etc)? If that's the case, then this is how I have been flying planes in PC flight simulators for years. I'm not a real world pilot, and I don't ever want to be. I'm quite happy to set the flaps and trim for take off, and then keep them there for the entire duration of the flight. Yep, that makes me incredibly slow in the air, but who cares? All I'm looking for in a flight simulator is to be able to enjoy myself, be confident that I can control the plane that I am flying, interact with ATC, and enjoy the scenery. Matching the real world flight plans of real world planes is the last thing on my mind.Bearing this in mind, I am very interested in this Citation Mustang. I would love to be able to fly a small executive jet in the manner that I have described above, and this plane's ability to land at and take off from relatively short runways is something that appeals to me. Can anyone tell me how stable this plane is when the trim and flaps have been set for take off? Could I actually fly it from take off to landing using nothing more than the throttle to control ascent and descent?

Is anyone able to answer my questions about the Citation Mustang?

Is anyone able to answer my questions about the Citation Mustang?

Ach..

Bearing this in mind, I am very interested in this Citation Mustang. I would love to be able to fly a small executive jet in the manner that I have described above, and this plane's ability to land at and take off from relatively short runways is something that appeals to me. Can anyone tell me how stable this plane is when the trim and flaps have been set for take off? Could I actually fly it from take off to landing using nothing more than the throttle to control ascent and descent?

Yes, you can if you fly at a slow enough speed. Harder to trim at high speeds, though, but you knew that. But then again, why bother to fly a Mustang in "bush" mode?

I assume you mean that reducing the power automatically made the plane descend at a constant, stable rate (as opposed to pitching down, changing the trim etc)? If that's the case, then this is how I have been flying planes in PC flight simulators for years. I'm not a real world pilot, and I don't ever want to be. I'm quite happy to set the flaps and trim for take off, and then keep them there for the entire duration of the flight. Yep, that makes me incredibly slow in the air, but who cares? All I'm looking for in a flight simulator is to be able to enjoy myself, be confident that I can control the plane that I am flying, interact with ATC, and enjoy the scenery. Matching the real world flight plans of real world planes is the last thing on my mind.Bearing this in mind, I am very interested in this Citation Mustang. I would love to be able to fly a small executive jet in the manner that I have described above, and this plane's ability to land at and take off from relatively short runways is something that appeals to me. Can anyone tell me how stable this plane is when the trim and flaps have been set for take off? Could I actually fly it from take off to landing using nothing more than the throttle to control ascent and descent?

You are going to overspeed for the flaps and the gear, unless you want to limp along in a landing configuration.This jet is meant to be flown at 250 kts indicated, and at altitude.... so, to answer your question: I don't think so.

You are going to overspeed for the flaps and the gear, unless you want to limp along in a landing configuration.This jet is meant to be flown at 250 kts indicated, and at altitude.... so, to answer your question: I don't think so.

"Limping along in a landing configuration" is actually very close to how I like to fly! Whether a jet is meant to be flown fast at high altitudes is irrelevant. All I want to know is whether the Citation Mustang is capable of stable, low speed flight with the flaps down.

But then again, why bother to fly a Mustang in "bush" mode?

Because that's how I like to fly my planes? I want to fly a small jet at low speeds, so that I can enjoy the scenery at low altitude, and take my time. What is so difficult to understand about that? Yes, I could use a Cessna 172 for the job, and currently that is exactly what I am doing. Nevertheless, it's nice to be able to fly something different now and again. There are far more differences than just speed between a small executive jet and a GA plane. The sound, the looks, the feeling of weight, the runway performance. I am not a pilot, and I have no intention of ever becoming one. I don't want to "fly by the book". I'm not interested in flying the Citation Mustang exactly like a real world pilot. I just want to use it for low level VFR flight, whilst enjoying those aspects of a jet plane that are significantly different to a small piston engine prop plane.That is why the low speed flight characteristics of FSX planes are very important to me.