I'm writing as a guy thinking that low&slow has seen all its fidelity so far with birds like that new Drifter from Anthony, the A2A Piper, the new Katana .. but I was proven wrong since this Dimona X offers another aspect for sim flying, the same as the mighty Discus Glider did.Going with your engine running and also without (not as an emergency! :( ) is indeed a nice aspect of flying and you don't have that much payware options in FSX there.Here are some pictures.And here's a video (from the preview thread) with that engine out in flight, watch the prop simulation.http://youtu.be/AD0oqtIkqaMThe price is even lower than the already cheap Katana and you'll get extensive manuals, a very special GPS, three variants (different instrumantation) and tons of work to watch when if comes to FDE details and simulated engine physics.I did have doubts if this plane offers something new after the fabulous Katana but now I know that it does, so one may get both and go for GA flying in the way the Katana and Accusim releases show, watching the details as they might trigger a systems failure if not regarded.Sadly, no demo version there, so you may have to wait for some more reviews and statements coming up if you're in doubt.Some more mini reviews can be found in the Orbx thread here. Here's the feature set.Models / Animations / Sounds:

• Three different versions. Glider equipped, CVFR equipped and simple.
• Cockpit shakes on ground roll, stall, sideslip and due to engine vibrations.
• Very detailed visual model of a used aircraft.
• Fully functional Virtual cockpit (only 2d panel for the GPS).
• Dynamic wing flex that reacts on g-force (Not comparable to standard wing flex system).

Flight / Engine modeling:

• Very accurate flight model allowing slip and spins.
• Realistic windmill start-up possible.
• Engine damage due to over speeding or overheating.
• Engine will "diesel" on shut down when hot.
• Custom calculated values for oil temperature and cylinder head temperature.
• Cylinder head temperature dependent on cowl flap position.
• Wind milling propeller produces drag, which reduces gliding performance, and helps during landing.
• Choke has effect on engine roughness when cold and drowns engine when warmed up.

Systems / Avionics:

• Dynamic overstress prevention system (ailerons up).
• Custom propeller animations of blade pitch and slow RPM`s:
  • Takes a realistic 1m 20s from full fine to full feather.
  • Engine compression noticeable on prop movement.
  • Propeller stopping position affected by airspeed and side slip.

  [*]Custom electrical fuel pump.[*]All circuit breakers are functional.[*]Circuit breakers for COM, NAV and Transponder might trip if they are on during engine start.[*]Accurate function of parking brake system.[*]SDI C4 competition glider computer and audible variometer with realistic total energy compensation.[*]Accurate simulation of the MT propeller control unit:

  • Uses an electric motor to control blade pitch, requiring that electrical power is available for the unit.
  • If the circuit breaker is switched off in start position, You might over speed the engine.
  • Auto position for constant speed control.
  • Glide position for feathering the propeller blades.
  • Rotary knob for RPM adjustment.

  [*]Custom transponder.[*]Custom GPS:

  • Monochrome LCD look.
  • Free positioning.
  • Setup page for selection of what to show on the GPS map.
  • Accepts FSX flight plans when loaded from the FSX flight plan menu page.
  • Direct-To function.
  • NRST station Airport, VOR, NDB and fixes can be selected for Direct-To`s.
  • Cursor mode where you can select any position on the map as a Direct-To.
  • HSI page showing ground track, flight plan leg bearing and cross track deviation.

  [*]Custom old style VOR.[*]Compass that really floats in fluid.[*]Instruments needles react on vibrations and aero dynamical influences.

Additional:

• Aerosoft sound module with over 150 sounds for all controls and for:
  • Switch and lever sounds.
  • Special engine sounds.
  • Wind sounds for side slip and windows.
  • MT-propeller electric motor.

  [*]Load save module:

  • Automatically saves panel state and fuel quantity when aircraft is standing still on the ground with engine off.

  [*]High quality sound set recorded in and from the real aircraft in flight and on the ground.[*]Automatic warning signs in the VC if the user sets up FSX wrong.[*]Smashed insects appear on the windscreen and leading edge of the wings (only during summer - can be cleaned on the ground).[*]Automatically loads panel state when the aircraft is loaded / reloaded.[*]Extensive documentation, including original checklist and specially formatted checklists for smartphones.[*]Light on framerate.[*]No online activation needed, does personalize the installed files.

Some pics from actually gliding (which works quite good regarding my poor skills).I have to watch all lights and electrical stuff when gliding, that screenshot shows too much "on" there, the radios alone will do and leave that battery intact.

Here's the corresponding forum over at Aerosoft. http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/forum/428-dimona-x/

Yup, bought this today, bit of a no-brainer for me since I'm a glider pilot more than anything else in real life. I've flown the real aircraft quite a few times. I used it to practice forced landings, mostly, which is really what motor gliders excel at. although you'd be surprised how well it can thermal in a decent updraft, I've had one going up at +6 or so with the engine off.This sim version seems pretty much like a real one so far, although I don't think the spoilers dump as much altitude as I recall a real on doing when you popped em open. Some nice features for an FSX bird too, such as bugs appearing on the wings, although I don't think that affects the performance. Of course it won't be everyone's cup of tea, but if you like GA aircraft with extremely long endurance, this is your bird.Al