Low, Slow, and Shiny

[ryanbatc 12,857]

I finally picked up the Ryan STA.  Wow what a beauty.  I bet it would look even nicer in 4k.  Tricky ground handling and lovely hand flying makes it perfect for I Follow Roads.

Here's some views hope everyone enjoys

a1r by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

a1r2 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

air3 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

air4 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

(Landing at Stanton KSYN)

air5 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

air7 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

air8 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

air9 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Ready to fire her up again...

air10 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Time to buzz some more cows....

air11 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Edited September 9, 2021 by ryanbatcund

[SP2472 2,303]

Great pictorial Ryan, shiny plane looking good!

Darryl

 

[Nyxx 6,993]

This aircraft does not get the prize it should. Stunningly looking inside and out. For a low and slow. Perfect.

[Dominique_K 10,149]

4 hours ago, Nyxx said:

This aircraft does not get the prize it should. Stunningly looking inside and out. For a low and slow. Perfect.

Is she good to fly, David ? I've watched some YT from the usual suspects and was not overwhelmed by what I saw. The Ryan seems to suffer from the lateral instability, specially at take off,  which is unfortunately is a "feature" of many MSFS aircraft.

[Ron Attwood 3,465]

1 hour ago, Dominique_K said:

Is she good to fly, David ? I've watched some YT from the usual suspects and was not overwhelmed by what I saw. The Ryan seems to suffer from the lateral instability, specially at take off,  which is unfortunately is a "feature" of many MSFS aircraft.

I can answer that. Yes! I've just come back from an hour flight comprising four take offs and landings. The thing to remember, like most taildraggers, is not to get too ham fisted with the throttle. Ease it forward gently. Hold the stick back into your belly and when you've reached (insert your T.O. speed here. I tend to feel when it's right to ease the stick forward) and up you go. Oh, and keep her straight with the pedals...Gently.

I was very impressed with the quality of this little plane *****

Thanks Ryan for pointing the way. 👍

[Nyxx 6,993]

1 hour ago, Ron Attwood said:

I can answer that. Yes! I've just come back from an hour flight comprising four take offs and landings. The thing to remember, like most taildraggers, is not to get too ham fisted with the throttle. Ease it forward gently. Hold the stick back into your belly and when you've reached (insert your T.O. speed here. I tend to feel when it's right to ease the stick forward) and up you go. Oh, and keep her straight with the pedals...Gently.

I was very impressed with the quality of this little plane *****

Thanks Ryan for pointing the way. 👍

Perfect sum up Ron 🙂 

 

Edited September 10, 2021 by Nyxx

[Nyxx 6,993]

2 hours ago, Dominique_K said:

Is she good to fly, David ? I've watched some YT from the usual suspects and was not overwhelmed by what I saw. The Ryan seems to suffer from the lateral instability, specially at take off,  which is unfortunately is a "feature" of many MSFS aircraft.

As Ron says but you fly the Spit and FG so np for you 🙂 

Edited September 10, 2021 by Nyxx

[bernd1151 5,857]

Great shots. I too love flying that bird (and the Waco btw)

[Todd2 2,104]

I bounce everytime I land it.  I love it though

[andy1252 3,864]

Great shots Ryan. One of my faves too, and a possible candidate for the Mexican tunnel challenge - https://flightsim.to/file/20318/mexican-tunnel-run