Trying out Alabeo's new Cardinal (177)

[John_Cillis 2,406]

Just a few shots, nice GA aircraft which always looked like it was from the future with its sleek lines.  Their package includes both the fixed gear and RG...

 

John

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Phantom88 3,287]

Beautiful Lines on this Aircraft,Excellent Shots.

[Gregg_Seipp 568]

So, how is it?  What doesn't work? 

[John_Cillis 2,406]

Haven't had much chance to fly it yet....  But it feels pretty nice and of course visibility is pretty good.  It's nice they released two aircraft in one--the RG and the Fixed Gear.  Over all, like most steam guage aircraft Carenado and/or Alabeo make I like it. Can't vouch for how close it feels to the real thing since I don't spend a lot of time trying to see if all the numbers match up.

 

John

[John_Cillis 2,406]

I followed up my flight around Mt. Shasta with a cross country flight from Napa to Reno, with a stop in Vacaville.  I really enjoyed the flight--nice to have something a bit faster in cruise than the 172 and it flew well down to a nice smooth landing....  And again, incredible views, something the Cardinal is noted for...  I'll post some follow-up screenshots later.  Actually three models are included--the popup configurator allows the wheelpants to be removed, so one has a choice of flying with wheelpants, without or the RG version with a believable pilot's POV while flying.

 

John