The Pipistrel Virus is the most underated default plane

[styckx 1,872]

Everyone cheers on the TBM, X-Cub etc and the modded versions of GA planes but this little guy has been on point as a solid GA aircraft from day one. The flight  dynamics are awesome, the avionics are beyond what you would expect for such a little plane and yet. It's barely spoken of or addressed in any sort of meaningful way. I've yet to find a single custom livery on any site for it.

This plane is severely underrated and and ignored and I can't figure out why. It's literally the perfect low and slow GA aircraft yet no one wants to talk about it, mod it, do a paint kit, nothing. It's strange.. Any feedback from anyone?

Edited April 30, 2021 by styckx

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,799]

There is some stuff around if you look. Just not a lot, probably because it is a premium plane.

 

https://flightsim.to/file/12396/pipistrel-virus-sw121-basic-colour-pack

 

https://flightsim.to/file/12397/pipistrel-virus-sw121-ultra-colour-pack

 

 

There is also a "more transparent prop" mod:

https://flightsim.to/file/3623/6-propeller-mods-for-the-fs2020-premium-deluxe-edition

 

 

Edited April 30, 2021 by Glenn Fitzpatrick

[Ricardo41 5,965]

1 hour ago, styckx said:

It's literally the perfect low and slow GA aircraft yet no one wants to talk about it, mod it, do a paint kit, nothing. It's strange.. Any feedback from anyone?

Here's my feedback: why don't you take up the cause and right this wrong by making mods for this plane?

[marsman2020 1,310]

Love the SW121.  Flew it all the way across the US in the Cannonball Run and across Australia in the 2nd endurance race last month.

No mixture to mess with, ~128kts IAS cruise, nice aircraft.

[mrueedi 702]

Going through all the default planes to test the VR experience (and every one was great), this one stood out also for me. Glass to the bottom of the pants gives great side views.

[saifs 153]

6 hours ago, styckx said:

 yet no one wants to talk about it, mod it, do a paint kit, nothing. 

Because we're trying to get away from the "virus". 😜

Also, it's so ugly. 

[edpatino 1,984]

In fact, so underated that I even didn't know it existed. Checked myself and I don't even has installed it, neither I will.

Edited April 30, 2021 by edpatino

[bobcat999 8,528]

It is actually very good.  I am surprised at the quality of it.  I take it out for a spin around the Alps occasionally. 

Very rewarding and immersive to fly once you have adjusted your camera positions.

Edited April 30, 2021 by bobcat999

[hangar 661]

Is it included with the Deluxe version, or only the Premium?

 

*EDIT: just looked it up and seems to be only in the Premium version. I have the Deluxe....what burns me about the different versions is that there's no fair upgrade pricing. It's as if you're paying full price for the sim all over again if you want to upgrade from Deluxe to Premium. How is that even a thing today?

Edited April 30, 2021 by hangar

[andyjohnston.net 619]

I use it once in a while.  Perhaps it's so good there's no need to modify it.

[styckx 1,872]

1 hour ago, hangar said:

Is it included with the Deluxe version, or only the Premium?

 

*EDIT: just looked it up and seems to be only in the Premium version. I have the Deluxe....what burns me about the different versions is that there's no fair upgrade pricing. It's as if you're paying full price for the sim all over again if you want to upgrade from Deluxe to Premium. How is that even a thing today?

Hmph. I honestly didn't know. I forgot all about the tiered product versions and aircraft they include..  You're very correct though. They should offer a reasonable upgrade path.

[styckx 1,872]

For those that don't know. Since it seems many aren't aware of it because it's a "premium version" plane.

It's essentially a powered glider of sorts but able to perform and cruise like a fleshed out GA aircraft

 

Edited April 30, 2021 by styckx

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,799]

2 hours ago, edpatino said:

In fact, so underated that I even didn't know it existed. Checked myself and I don't even has installed it, neither I will.

It is premium.

it is actually very very good. it was my default low and slow scenery plane before I picked up one of the ultralights.

[edpatino 1,984]

3 minutes ago, Glenn Fitzpatrick said:

It is premium

Yes, I know, I have the MSFS premium version, but not every aircraft is installed. It's just me but I don't want to fly aircraft with the wheels out, only exception would be the Caravan.

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,799]

1 minute ago, edpatino said:

Yes, I know, I have the MSFS premium version, but not every aircraft is installed. It's just me but I don't want to fly aircraft with the wheels out, only exception would be the Caravan.

 

ah ..  I never use external view and rarely fly anything fast enough for it too matter so never really thought about it

Also none of the aircraft I ever flew in real life back in the day ever had RG so that is probably part of it.