msfs XCub Idaho Bush flight w/ new G3X

[ryanbatc 13,233]

I wanted to show you guys some photos of the beautiful new avionics created by Working Title, in the SU15 beta.

This was a fun trip in the XCub from Creative Mesh's payware U70 (Cascade, ID) to U60 (Big Creek, ID).  Normally I wouldn't use this aircraft, but the addition of the new G3X Touch, now available in SU15 beta, is a game changer.  In fact I heavily avoided any freeware or payware aircraft equipped with the old G3X...  for starters the looks of the unit was laughable at best.  WT has upgraded this incredible avionics much like they have with their G1000nxi, G3000/5000, and GNS 530/430 units.  At the moment we don't have full GPS capability (loading procedures etc - this is all to come later with integration of PMS/TDS GTN along with WT GNS units powering the navigation system of the G3X).  What we do have in the SU15 beta is point to point GPS navigation (often called VFR GPS), a nice engine monitor with lean assist, touch screen autopilot, and lovely realistic visuals, among other new features.

Hope you enjoy the awesome views of the back country in Idaho, USA.

Clear prop!

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Satellites are simulated as our GPS accuracy goes from 195 ft to 35 ft or so (and likely down to waas requirements once a capable navigator is installed)

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I love this pic because often while flying I think... "well if I have an emergency and couldn't make the runway I could just set my plane down in the soft grass" - many times it's hard to tell from above if a field isn't full of holes or hills.  I highly recommend U70 btw

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We're underway, it's about 50 miles as we turn east towards 0U0, and then land at Johnson Creek 3U2 to pickup another passenger.

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The xCub is quite capable...   cruising around 110-120 ktas, and has a decent flap selection for slow flight into all sorts of runway types

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If desired, popup AP controls are available by clicking on the rectangle above the bank arc (where my pic says AP HDG IAS alts) - this plane also has a GFC500 for push button tech.

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Snowbank Mountain, at 8360 ft behind us

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Lean assist, is a great feature for getting accurate fuel flow and engine performance

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Overhead Landmark USFS (0U0)

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Stunning views - another nice thing about the G3X - you don't even need to look at it haha - but it is nice to have a point to point GPS if you find yourself disoriented in the back country

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I elected to stay high for better performance before a quick chop and drop into 3U2.  The xcub is carbureted, so just need to watch that carb heat application while descending at idle for a long time.

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With some forward slips, I had no issues getting it on the ground

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Come on buddy, don't tell me you're afraid of a little spinning prop lol

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And a quick departure headed north to U60

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Approaching our destination

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Amazing views of the Sawtooth Mountains (looking west towards Mc Call, Idaho)

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A little more relaxed approach this time...

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Over the numbers... err.... trailers haha

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I doubt our passenger will even be able to get this old thing running...

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[UrgentSiesta 1,091]

2 hours ago, ryanbatc said:

many times it's hard to tell from above if a field isn't full of holes or hills.

As a formerly avid offroad 4x4 guy, lemme tell ya - at anything above 15mph it's hard to tell from just 6' up 😉

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"VFR GPS"

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Edited February 20 by UrgentSiesta

[SP2472 2,425]

One beautiful flight Ryan, I can just smell those pine trees...

Darryl

[Tim-HH 628]

Awesome shots Ryan! I can't wait to fly with the new G3X in that area as well.

[P_7878 6,978]

Wonderful region, you're flying/touring over, here, Ryan...along with this (high-tech) version of the classic Cub / Super Cub (of Lock Haven, PA) that John F was reminiscing about, here recently...🙂 ...

I agree this avionics seems like a game changer...for this a/c now to be flown like any other (competent) GA aircraft...

Thanks for the update.

[andiflyit 580]

Very nice shots of the Idaho scenery, one of the US States which I didn't really explore so far in MSFS. It's a large country! 🙂