Lancair Legacy RealAir - Hard to fly

[tttocs 301]

Ken, thanks so much for the breakdown on your landing procedure. Excellent information that I'm anxious to play with, and the kind of quality information that makes me an Avsim addict.

 

I have to admit, I'm a bit of a bad Legacy owner, though. Oh, I've racked up some hours and smiles, but the worst thing about the Legacy is that it came out about the same time as the Milviz B55 Baron - a plane that was number 2 on my "Man, I wish someone would do a really good..." list. Despite a few glitches there, most of my time lately has been in the Baron - something that I'm sure Ken understands. :-)

 

Scott

[Ron Attwood 3,465]

Wonderful signature Ray. The work of a real artist! :hi:

[robert young 2,897]

I wouldn't say the Legacy needs any particularly different management compared with a more docile single prop, except perhaps to add 15 knots to each stage of the descent and approach and add a tad more distance on final. If I'm practicing circuits I just extend the climb out distance, extend the cross wind leg a little and perhaps extend the downwind leg by a mile compared with a Cessna, but no need for a drastically long distance.

 

If you pretend that full power is actually one third power, you can keep the circuit speed down to around 140 knots max, then make sure you idle early on the downwind leg, and break the usual flap/gear rule by selecting gear down before first flap to create drag, then add second flap before base leg, third flap on base leg then final flap as soon as stabilised on final. Unless you are very light, 90 knots is better than 85 on finals, or even 95 knots since the flaps will slow you quickly over the fence.

 

Stick input is obviously more sensitive than a Cessna trainer but small, subtle movements will make the Legacy very well behaved. There should be no drama and no sudden movements.

 

Occasionally I like to do a faster circuit and see if I can manage without the spoilers, using a little side slip instead to lose altitude and keep the speed down. Or for fun you can do an almost glider-like steep descent with spoilers and flaps hanging out.

 

There are so many different ways to fly the Legacy and they are all fun and educational at the same time!

 

Rob - RealAir

[rototom 198]

I have to admit, I'm a bit of a bad Legacy owner, though. Oh, I've racked up some hours and smiles, but the worst thing about the Legacy is that it came out about the same time as the Milviz B55 Baron - a plane that was number 2 on my "Man, I wish someone would do a really good..." list. Despite a few glitches there, most of my time lately has been in the Baron - something that I'm sure Ken understands. :-)

 

Me too. Have you tried the free missions for the baron? Its good training; helped me a lot.

 

I really appreciate the detailed descriptions of flying procedures; it helps a lot. Thanks!

[slait 169]

On a side note. Thank you Ron for your repaints! They are great and I'm thrilled to fly in any of your creations. They really help the immersion factor when flying in different regions.

[Ron Attwood 3,465]

Thanks Aaron, it is my pleasure.

 

On another side note, is it my imagination or has the bar been raised in FSX add-on aircraft. The last two I've bought, the RV7 and the Legacy have rendered pretty much everything else sterile. The BirdDog and A2A's Cub still make it. I must dig out a few of my erstwhile favourites to see if I'm right.

[Loek 0]

Then the first questions. http://forum.avsim.net/topic/377524-some-tips-for-operating-the-ras-legacy/

[raymar 969]

It looks like the publishing of the avsim review of the Legacy will be delayed another week or more. Unavoidable personal priorities of the staff.

 

Ray

[tttocs 301]

Have you tried the free missions for the baron?

 

Not yet. I still need to install the scenery files for the airport.

 

Scott

[raymar 969]

Thanks Aaron, it is my pleasure.

 

On another side note, is it my imagination or has the bar been raised in FSX add-on aircraft. The last two I've bought, the RV7 and the Legacy have rendered pretty much everything else sterile. The BirdDog and A2A's Cub still make it. I must dig out a few of my erstwhile favourites to see if I'm right.

 

Ron, I thought of your question about the bar being raised for FSX add ons lately when I saw this cartoon in the local paper yesterday. I have been thinking the same thing. This cartoon illustrates what the ho-hum FSX developer must be feeling.

 

Ray

[ryanbatc 12,857]

I think we're just naughty and demand more and more...

[raymar 969]

In that case, I like the formula.

 

Ray

[Ron Attwood 3,465]

I don't think we do ask for more and more. But we sure are getting it! I used to grab the latest (it's not fair to mention the Company) and Oo and aah over the terrific graphics, fly them for a week ,tops, then leave them to gather dust. I'd go back to the aircraft I mentioned earlier. There is definitely a trend here. I know A2A have been doing mega realism for ages, in fact TOO realistic for my blood! I had to hand the Spitfire back!

As I said, my last two purchases have had/have got, that extra something and the 'ho hum' developers just won't get away with it any more.

This post comes to you courtesy of 4 pints of Good English Ale (5th in progress)

[raymar 969]

and the 'ho hum' developers just won't get away with it any more. This post comes to you courtesy of 4 pints of Good English Ale (5th in progress)

 

Well, before you fall off the stool, did you like the cartoon?

 

Ray

[Ron Attwood 3,465]

Well, before you fall off the stool, did you like the cartoon?

 

Ray

I did, I did. Very apt.

....kerplunk!