Flysimware's Cessna C441 Conquest ll out now

[capceo 117]

Coming soon to a Conquest near you!

 

Tea anyone?

 

[tamsini 278]

OK! Now you leave me no choice but to pick up this treasure. It has suddenly become (to me) a must-have.

 

Fantastic work you guys!

[ryanbatc 12,857]

Lookin good!

[Les Parson 99]

Joe,

 

I just received the stunning email that v1.3 is now available that includes F1 G750 compatibility. Can you advise how/when the RXP 530 mod will be available? It looks like this would be an excellent time to pick up F1's G750.

 

Which system would be more likely in today's  real world C441 - the G530 or the G750?

 

 

Thanks / Les Parson

[dbw1 445]

This looks interesting. Did I read somewhere that this has a sale price somewhere?

Dave

[capceo 117]

Joe,

 

I just received the stunning email that v1.3 is now available that includes F1 G750 compatibility. Can you advise how/when the RXP 530 mod will be available? It looks like this would be an excellent time to pick up F1's G750.

 

Which system would be more likely in today's real world C441 - the G530 or the G750?

 

 

Thanks / Les Parson

Hey Les,

 

The Garmin 530 is still a much more popular unit in real life, but only due to how new the GTN line is. I would estimate the GTN units to outnumber the GNS units in only a few years time.

If you were doing a panel upgrade in real life, it would make much more sense to go with the GTN. Far more capability, and much easier to use.

 

We are still looking at the possibility of RXP 530 integration. RXP, as most of you know, is very difficult to get ahold of, and we are attempting to locate some type of SDK for integration.

 

We may very well, however, integrate the RXP WX500 to replace the dummy RDR160 that is in the airplane now.

 

Also, everyone please feel free to check in at the new Flysimware support forum here at Avsim!

http://forum.avsim.net/forum/728-the-flysimware-official-support-forum/

[Les Parson 99]

Roger that; thanks very much. 

[dbw1 445]

Having a WX radar that would work with ASN would get me off the fence.

Dave

[zmak 331]

Im in, was going to wait and keep my $$$ for xmas sales but after thinking about it this one ticks all the boxes and has the system depth I want however how could I not support a Dev that so passionate about their product. keep up the great work!

 

This one will be a good cash cow in Fseconomy

Next step is create a profile in FDC

[capceo 117]

I was going to get started on fs economy, but lost interest when I realized I couldn't own my 441 for a LONG time. Takes forever lol

[zmak 331]

No, you do as in real life and lease it! 

[Purr 125]

Joe,

 

Can you post some info on some of the key performance and operational speeds for this aircraft? Would be nice to have some info for performance planning and flying by the right numbers.

 

 

thanks!

[zmak 331]

Quick and short first impressions on a short flight

 

Good

Hand flies very nice feels both heavy and powerful

Instruments are big and crystal clear no need to zoom , excellent IFR aircraft

Start up procedure is about as immersive as it gets, the sounds, the props, everything feels like your there. Even the handbrake sound has been recorded from the real aircraft

I can use all my hardware including autopilot as there is no special code and thats a big plus for me

Very short landing roll with full flaps, reverse and braking

For those with force feedback stick and fs force software the combo is sensational with this plane especially aileron flutter on start up and the clunk of the landing gear in its bay etc

Light on frames and small VAS footprint , at ORBX concrete Mun TML 2048 & LOD 7.5  Vas is 27800000

 

Bad

 

Graphics. I think this could have been a $50+ ask if more care was taken here, but I knew that before I bought , hopefully a painter can weave some magic, especially the instrument panel/dash

 

Exterior sound is a bit tinny and weak, a stark contrast to the inside sounds

 

Conclusion

 

A systems faithful beast thats a buy at this price

[kdfw__ 542]

 

We are still looking at the possibility of RXP 530 integration. RXP, as most of you know, is very difficult to get ahold of, and we are attempting to locate some type of SDK for integration.

 

We may very well, however, integrate the RXP WX500 to replace the dummy RDR160 that is in the airplane now.

 

 

 

i think if you guys release a vc model without 3d switches/knobs where the rxp530 and wx500 would sit, then the user can add them to the vc as a flat gauge.   and provide a light map where these gauges are located, works well on other models.

[capceo 117]

Joe,

 

Can you post some info on some of the key performance and operational speeds for this aircraft? Would be nice to have some info for performance planning and flying by the right numbers.

 

 

thanks!

Sure!

Generally speaking, we flight plan for 305KTAS, at 600pph.

 

I'll remind everyone that when flight planning, it is important to think of fuel consumption in terms of endurance. NOT range. How many hours of fuel you will have at a given power setting is what's important.

 

Takeoff is maximum torque with rotation at 100kts indicated. The airplane has PLENTY of reserve power, even at MTOW. Although the airplane is capable of doing better, most pilots personal minimum runway length is 2500ft. 2500ft is comfortable for both takeoff and landing at higher weights, but you'll need an aggressive acceleration on takeoff, and a good amount of reverse to stop in a comfortable distance. While FSX doesn't allow reverse to be simulated as accurately as we would've liked, the real 441 has a tremendous amount of reverse thrust. In fact, full reverse is virtually never used. The stopping power is so great that it can be very uncomfortable for passengers. Brakes are never needed to stop the airplane even on the shortest of runways. Most pilots choose to use them on taxi only for precise maneuvering.

 

Climb is 180-200kts indicated at maximum torque. At average weights, this will yield 2000fpm. At higher weights, 1500fpm. You can absolutely climb at a lower torque value and accept a lower climb rate if you want to save the engines.

 

Cruise power is usually slightly below maximum torque. If you climb up into the FL250-350 range, you'll fly with the power levers all the way forward and take however much torque the engines will give. Up there, you can't exceed maximum torque, as the engines typically torque out around FL220.

 

To really take advantage of the maximum range of the aircraft, you'll have to climb up towards the aircrafts service ceiling of 35,000 feet. Up in the 30's, you'll see a slightly slower TAS, usually around 295, but you'll only be burning around 400-500pph. Of course, going this high only makes sense if you aren't fighting a nasty headwind.

 

The airplane typically delivers its best performance (again, unless headwinds are a factor) in the low to mid 20's. Up there you'll see 600pph and over 300 true.

 

Descent is usually as necessary in terms of speed and power.

 

Initial approach speed is usually around 170kts indicated. Over the fence at 110, over the numbers at 100. You should have the wheels on the pavement at around 90kts.

 

If you are flying an instrument approach in IMC, no lower than blue line (130kts) until you have the runway environment in sight. This ensures that should you need to execute a missed approach, you'll have plenty of reserve airspeed and won't end up doing a go-around while you're very slow at only 200ft AGL in IMC.

 

Let me know what else you want to know! I'm happy to help.

i think if you guys release a vc model without 3d switches/knobs where the rxp530 and wx500 would sit, then the user can add them to the vc as a flat gauge. and provide a light map where these gauges are located, works well on other models.

This is definitely one option we are considering, but before we pull the trigger, we want to see if we can integrate everything 3D first.