I am intrested in the payware plane from Flight1. The Cessna 441 Conquest. My questions are in relation to the cruise speed and the other performance specs. I also want to ask if anyone has the plane and if so there comments in relation to the difficuly (if any) for instilation. The last question is that I see in the library here the under all of the re-paints (or most) that you have to also have somthing called "text o matic" or somthing like that. If this is required is it another purchase that must be made to use the payware plane or is this simply for the different re-paints that I saw in the library. If its (text o matic) is not required for the payware plane dose need it to look ok. In other words dose it need a new set of textures or is this only related to the re-paints.Thank you.Mark.

Hi,- specs from the aircraft.cfg are:Power: Garrett AirResearch TPE 331 flat rated @ 635.5 Hp. Max speed: 297 kts @ 28000 ft. Max speed @ SL: 243 kts (Vmo limited).A lot more can be found in the good manual!- installation is straight forward - only requirement is that your FS machine needs an internet connection that has to be active during the installation.- text-o-matic is a tool to install and configure repaints, it is installed with the aircraft, no further action necessary.

Thanks.Mark.

Have only had it for a couple days. So far, I've done an 860NM trip, (Rhode Island to Gander) at FL330 with ground speeds of 374kts at times thanks to some strong tailwinds, and a 1100NM trip (Gander to Toronto City Center) at FL350 (The maximum allowed) with ground speeds of about 230kts (thanks to some rather strong headwinds). Totally enjoying it.

How is for power as in T/O, it sounds simular in speeds to that of the king air 200 (also payware) in relation speeds. Are you talking IAS or true speeds.I appreciate the info and help.I know not to assume but it sounds also to be just a tad slower (not by much) than the defualt KIng Air 350. By the way Lizzardo, (I hope I spelled it correct) on his web site has a long list of corrections for a bunch of planes both defualt and add on. I wished I remembered the exact site address but don't. He is a long time member on this site from what I ca tell. But the point is that it really peps up the Defualt King Air 350 and (I am not a real world pilot I am sure this is obvious, LOL), but from all the remarks in relation to the upgrade for the King Air 350 as well as others tweeks for the other planes my understanding is it is a lot more like the flight dynamics of the real plane. Again, I am just a simmer, and only repeating alot of the other respnces to the upgrades that Lizzardo (I sure to hope I have spelled his name correct) has made for our enjoyment. I look forward to getting the refrenced Cessna. I am also understanding that a Saab T-Prop is underworks, but there is no indication of when it will be out. However I understand that the Saab T-Prop is one of the fastest Props out there. I dont know for sure. Agian thanks for any feedback. I really like the prop planes when simming. I am also, courious of the T-Prop that is the fastest in conjuction with the greatest stol ability. My first hunch is Miltons dash 7, but then I wander about some of the early dash 8's, and the tend to wonder about (they made just a few) the Buffalo 5 from DHC. There was one for fs2k2, but have yet to see one for fscof. Just "jabber jawing", thanks agian.Mark.

Takeoff performance is good. The engines on this aircraft in real life as well as in FS are extremely powerful.According to Jane's:Vne 243kias at sealevelMax cruise 293kias at FL240Econ cruise 259kias at FL350Econ cruise 246kias at FL250stallspeed 90kias at sealevel (flaps up)stallspeed 76kias at sealevel (flaps down)takeoff run 1785fttakeoff to 50ft 2465ftlanding run from 50ft 1875ftlanding run 1095ftrange at MTOW at FL250 1816nmat FL330 2212nmat FL350 2291nmNot quite the performance of the Cheyenne 400LS but for that you get better shortfield performance.

-Installation is a snap. You must have an internet connection, and then you buy the plane (Flight 1 has a software wrapper). Once you buy it, you just confirm the FS9 directory, and hit install, and it does the rest. -Text-o-Matic is a utility that comes with the plane, and allows you very simply, to apply a livery you download from anywhere (for the 441 of course), to the plane.In other words... JUST GET IT!!!It's a great plane! I have most the twins/high performance planes of F1 (Meridian, 421C, 310, 441). I like them all alot, but as far as speeds go, the 441 is the answer! I think it may even be faster than the Aeroworx B200, but don't quote me on that!Any, its a great plane...and I LOVE the spool up sounds, very cool! It flies very nice, very responsive. It does not require long runways (98kts for take off, and it get's there in a hurry!!). If you want a good plane, GET THIS ONE!For me, it gets a 9 out of 10, losing 1 point on the VC! Other than that, its a great overall package!I hope this helps you!

PD400:I've been waffling between this and the King Air for a while now. I do have the 421 (but not either the King Air or the 441) and really love its VC other than the fact it isn't completely interactive (it was originally optimized for FS2002 I believe, so I'm not counting this as a negative). May I ask what aspect of the 441 VC you aren't that keen on? It might help me in my decision. Thanks.Kingairvol:Just a note on STOL/non-STOL characteristics (this is just an FYI, not a lecture :-) ). You're mixing STOL and non-STOL machines in the same basket here. Generally speaking, STOL aircraft have very high lift wings (i.e. very FAT), and that is what gives them tremendous lift at low airspeeds. That also though, is why STOL aircraft are not fast - too much drag to them. You quite correctly point out that the Dash 7 is a STOL machine, but it's also very slow. You'll cruise at less than what the King Air does (quite a bit less actually), yet you're turnin' and burnin' four big engines up there. The Dash 8 is sort of a STOL airplane, but doesn't have the runway performance that the Dash 7 does. The Dash 8-300 requires about 3500 feet (can do in less obviously with a lighter load, but I'm trying to compare apples with apples here), whereas the Dash 7 requires a miniscule 1500 with a full load. The Dash 8 will cruise at around 250 kts though, again faster than the Dash 7 with its 4 engines. The Buffalo also is a STOL machine (most DH equipment was STOL, with the Dash 8 starting to transcend a bit away from the STOL and into the higher speed commuter market).Now, the Saab is not a STOL airplane (nor the Jetstream, or many other commuter turboprops out there). It probably needs at least 3500 to 4000 feet (again, these are all advertised lengths at full gross under standard atmospheric conditions), BUT they are fast airplanes. I think the SAAB 2000 will cruise a hair over 300 kts, which is really smoking for a t-prop. So, STOL = fat wing, high lift, short runways, slow cruise speed. Non-STOL = thin wing, less lift, longer runways, fast cruise speeds. The Beaver I used to fly was lucky to see 95 kts (on floats) even with its 450 hp engine, whereas the 185 I flew as well regularly saw 120 kts with 150 LESS hp (also on floats). STOL vs. non-STOL.It's confusing when you first start venturing into the world of airplane design, isn't it? :-). However, it's also a lot of fun, especially when you get to the point where you can use the right machine for the right job. I hope that little explanation helps sort things out a bit for you. Enjoy :-waveGlenn