12 minutes ago, Doering said:

True, but not exactly a popular aircraft to model. If my memory serves me right, the RV’s in X-Plane and FSX lacked some serious detailing. Many do not realize that these planes are light and fast. My RV cruises at 140kts with a Lycoming O-320 and sips fuel.

Everyone doesn't agree with you - checkout this Gold Star winner from FSX days.

Bay Tower Studio's RV-7 Review by Ray Marshall - AVSIM Reviews Feedback - The AVSIM Community

Full review here RV7 from Baytower Studios - AVSIM Reviews - The AVSIM Community

Regards,

Ray

@ryanbatcund and @raymar Okay guys points well taken. I perhaps missed the boat on this RV7. Maybe there is a chance we will see it in MSFS.

Ray, I thought of you a couple of days ago when seeing this post :

 

 

10 minutes ago, Doering said:

@ryanbatcund and @raymar Okay guys points well taken. I perhaps missed the boat on this RV7. Maybe there is a chance we will see it in MSFS.

Ray, I thought of you a couple of days ago when seeing this post :

 

 

Very nice. Thanks.  I was obviously not the first (or last) pig to fly, I just like the avatar.  Heck, I have never even had a pet pig. I got a birthday card from a dear friend that had the photo of the pig in a biplane wearing goggles with the scarf flowing in the wind.  Loved it ever since.

Ray

I took the RY Turbo Bonanza to every airport mentioned so far. Boy, we sure do need some AI traffic. Other than TNCM (payware) there are almost no planes to be seen.  SBGL in Rio sure is a nice default airport in a scenic location, thanks Bob.  LGSK in Greece is what I would call minimal at best, sorry Noooch.  I think everyone likes TNCM along with Carl.

I added FlyTampa's LGAV Athens a few days ago. It is what I would call super nice addon with lots of animations, but, I am really looking for some of the better default airports to check out.

btw, you can get some very nice freeware for TNCM and TFFG over at flightsim.to if you don't have the payware already.  They also have scenery for LGSK-Skiathos. This one requires several additional addon to populate the upgraded scenery.

Ray

JFK is pretty good for default.

3 hours ago, raymar said:

Any specific airports stand out for you?

TJSJ (San Juan PR) to TIST (St. Thomas USVI) is a really nice flight (and the first puddle-jumper non-jet flight I ever took, way back in 1979?).

TNCA (Aruba)

TNCM (the famous Princess J in Sint Maarten)

TNCS (Saba, and low/slow/small is best!)

I can't recall the ICAOs for these but all are nice:

Guadeloupe

St. Barts

St. Croix

Barbados

Bonaire

Curacao

ETA: I just read your post 2 up. My bad. I see you've been to a couple of these, I'd be surprised if not all of them. 😀

Edited November 8, 20214 yr by OlliePen

Queenstown, New Zealand: NZQN. Stunning location and approach.

4 hours ago, Doering said:

@ryanbatcund and @raymar Okay guys points well taken. I perhaps missed the boat on this RV7. Maybe there is a chance we will see it in MSFS.

Ray, I thought of you a couple of days ago when seeing this post :

 

 

Speak of the devil...checkout this new release at flightsim.to (WIP freeware)

https://flightsim.to/file/23192/van-s-rv-7

Good find Ryan.  Vans RV7, yea.

Ray

Lets see...

 

neat.  found this:  

 

Ray

33 minutes ago, raymar said:

neat.  found this:  

 

Ray

Wow! You guys are amazing! That is the roomy RV! This bird will cruise at almost 180 kts (207 mph). Very cool with the G3X touch. The identical unit in my plane! Here is the real deal:

https://www.vansaircraft.com/rv-14/

Edited November 8, 20214 yr by Doering