January 22, 201115 yr Hi chaps,Most Dukes in private ownership are kept immaculate because their owners treasure them. The bakelite-esque traditional yoke and clean panel are something the remaining Duke owners like to keep that way. We see no point in adding beaten-up looking "features" for the sake of it. The character of the Duke is in its shape and relatively luxurious interior for its age, and it was our deliberate policy to reflect that. An intriguing parallel might be going into an antique shop and seeing an immaculate Victorian chest of drawers or armchair, then complaining it didn't have enough scuff marks on it!Regarding field performance the piston B60 is known for its less than brilliant power on the ground, but it is not that slovenly if you go half tanks and put the passengers on a diet.The Turbine Duke will be a different matter. Nothing will hold it back short of anchoring it with lead weights.All the best,Rob Young - RealAir Robert Young - retired full time developer - see my Nexus Mod Page and my GitHub Mod page
January 22, 201115 yr Regarding field performance the piston B60 is known for its less than brilliant power on the ground, but it is not that slovenly if you go half tanks and put the passengers on a diet.The Turbine Duke will be a different matter. Nothing will hold it back short of anchoring it with lead weights.Hi Rob,I can hardly wait! :( Bert
January 22, 201115 yr Also want to share videos posted over at another siteShe is FAST..!! real fast..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxNGOpLb9I&feature=player_embeddedShort takeoff and she can climb..!
January 22, 201115 yr Author Thanks for the videos...that second one is fantastic (and the instrument panel and interior look immaculate)!This RealAir release is going to be a blast. Wayne KlocknerUnited Virtual
January 22, 201115 yr Hi Rob,I can hardly wait! :(Ditto... this made my day when I saw the forum post! Feel like a kid on Christmas Day! | My Liveries | FAA ZMP | PPL ASEL | | Windows 11 | MSI Z690 Tomahawk | 12700K 4.7GHz | MSI RTX 4080 | 64GB 6000 MHz DDR5 | 500GB Samsung 860 Evo SSD | 2x 2TB Samsung 970 Evo M.2 | EVGA 850W Gold | Corsair 5000X | HP G2 (VR) / LG 27" 1440p |
January 22, 201115 yr Regarding field performance the piston B60 is known for its less than brilliant power on the ground, but it is not that slovenly if you go half tanks and put the passengers on a diet.Well, that explains it. I generally fly with 50 per cent fuel, and the passengers get kicked out before take off!Short takeoff and she can climb..!Yes, and did you notice the clean, shiny panel and instruments? No scuff marks or dirt anywhere in sight! Christopher Low AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU / 64GB DDR5-6000 RAM / 12GB Nvidia RTX 4070 Super GPU / Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite Wifi 7 / 1+2TB Samsung Evo Plus M2 Nvme UK2000 Beta Tester
January 23, 201115 yr I flew 157JT back in 2008 and the performance was amazing. I'm truly looking forward to a sim version, this is going to be fun. Dr Zane Gard Sr Staff Reviewer AVSIM Private Pilot ASEL since 1986 IFR 2010 AOPA 00915027 American Mensa 100314888
January 23, 201115 yr .. and the instrument panel and interior look immaculate)!This RealAir release is going to be a blast.Yeah I also prefer that immaculate look.. I know some want some wear and tear, but I just love the clean immaculate look as in video. Ok a little bit of dust maybe... I personally hope Realair keep it more to the side of the old cockpit. Clean and neat..! I know I will not be disappointed.
January 23, 201115 yr Most Dukes in private ownership are kept immaculate because their owners treasure them. The bakelite-esque traditional yoke and clean panel are something the remaining Duke owners like to keep that way. We see no point in adding beaten-up looking "features" for the sake of it. The character of the Duke is in its shape and relatively luxurious interior for its age, and it was our deliberate policy to reflect that. An intriguing parallel might be going into an antique shop and seeing an immaculate Victorian chest of drawers or armchair, then complaining it didn't have enough scuff marks on it!Fair enough. I can't argue with that. Looking forward to the release of the new model! :( Chillblast Core i5 14600KF Liquid Cooled RTX 4070 SUPER 32GB RAM. Internet: 1 Gig Fibre. HoneyComb Throttle & Flight System. UK PPL since 2006 current on PA-28, C-152, C172, Decathlon, C-42 based at EGHP.
January 23, 201115 yr I flew 157JT back in 2008 and the performance was amazing. I'm truly looking forward to a sim version, this is going to be fun.Zane you lucky duck! | My Liveries | FAA ZMP | PPL ASEL | | Windows 11 | MSI Z690 Tomahawk | 12700K 4.7GHz | MSI RTX 4080 | 64GB 6000 MHz DDR5 | 500GB Samsung 860 Evo SSD | 2x 2TB Samsung 970 Evo M.2 | EVGA 850W Gold | Corsair 5000X | HP G2 (VR) / LG 27" 1440p |
January 24, 201115 yr Me too excited about this upgraded bird !Found a good website for info: http://www.royalturbine.comEspecially the performance comparison is interesting ! Mathieu Souphy
January 24, 201115 yr Me too excited about this upgraded bird !Found a good website for info: http://www.royalturbine.comEspecially the performance comparison is interesting !Thanks for the link - some really interesting reading. That landing distance is MAD! 900ft?!? Seriously STOL for the Duke! Check out the link there to the review from Plane and Pilot mag.So when is this rocket available? :( Chillblast Core i5 14600KF Liquid Cooled RTX 4070 SUPER 32GB RAM. Internet: 1 Gig Fibre. HoneyComb Throttle & Flight System. UK PPL since 2006 current on PA-28, C-152, C172, Decathlon, C-42 based at EGHP.
January 24, 201115 yr Thanks for the link - some really interesting reading. That landing distance is MAD! 900ft?!? Seriously STOL for the Duke!That is pretty special, not sure what would get my pulse racing faster - the performance or the overhaul cost !!! :( G Gary Davies aka "Gazzareth" Simming since 747 on the Acorn Electron
January 24, 201115 yr That is pretty special, not sure what would get my pulse racing faster - the performance or the overhaul cost !!! :( GLOL..!
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