2 hours ago, St Mawgan said:

Not realistic, just better, preferable. 

I’d have to agree.

6 hours ago, Rimshot said:

Thanks @JYW for the elaborate review. Fantastic that it has been released! I instruct weekly in an Aeroprakt A-32 (PH-0B4, see my profile and cover photos), and I’m very curious to see how the virtual A-32 compares to the real thing. I have a few days off next week to try it out, I’m really looking forward to it! If only I would have known sooner about this development, I might have been able to test it before release 🙂

Please do share your perspective - nothing better than first hand experience! 👍

4 hours ago, bailout said:

Wasn't my quote you replied to. As I said I can see an argument that the avionics switch might fit better on the tablet but I think the headphones mode is better as a switch on the panel than in the tablet.

Also I struggle to understand how people can think having an extra switch on the panel is unrealistic or 'game' like whereas a tick box on a magic tablet is realistic? 😄

I prefer cockpit rendition as realistic as possible . I also like “clean” concept when all game options are hidden in the tablet.

Tick box in tablet is way more realistic because it remind me invoice I get from my mechanic that looks like that lol

19 hours ago, Rimshot said:

Thanks @JYW for the elaborate review. Fantastic that it has been released! I instruct weekly in an Aeroprakt A-32 (PH-0B4, see my profile and cover photos), and I’m very curious to see how the virtual A-32 compares to the real thing. I have a few days off next week to try it out, I’m really looking forward to it! If only I would have known sooner about this development, I might have been able to test it before release 🙂

Wow, I read this and thought what?? I am training irl in the PH-0B6, a Ikarus Comco C42 in EHST. Sad that it is not there in MSFS.

On 10/25/2025 at 5:23 PM, JYW said:

I couldn't find another post on this new LSA release, but in case there is one, I'll apologise now before someone like Reader throws a handbag at me 😄
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I'll come on to an area that I'm personally not keen on now - the engine sounds.  The ambient and switch sounds are fantastic but the engine sounds do not match with my experience in the type.   It just doesn't sound enough like a Rotax to me!  There is a very notable prop component to the engine sound, which sounds good in the air, but not on the ground and idle or < 4000rpm.  It just sounds a little dull and flat at high RPMs, rather than the scream of the 5800rpm-spinning engine at full engine speed.    The headset simulation could also be a lot better - all it does is reduce the engine sound volume.   Better headset simulations (like A2A) reduce specific frequences such as the mid-range, leaving a satisfying if muted bass sound, and the crisp edge of the high frequencies.   To be honest, I have 'aliased' the sounds in my own copy of the aircraft with the default sounds from the Asobo DV20, which I still believe is the best rendition of a Rotax engine in the sim.  (The FSReborn Sirius TL-3000 is also a fantastic depiction of the Rotax).

Curious how you copied the DV20 sounds?

Edited October 27, 2025Oct 27 by Rene_Feijen

7 hours ago, Rene_Feijen said:

Curious how you copied the DV20 sounds?

Go into the A32's aircraft.cfg file at:-

Community\gotfriends-aeroprakt-a32-2024\SimObjects\Airplanes\GotFriends_Aeroprakt_A32\common\config

Because this is native MS2024 and uses the modular system, there is only one [FLTSIM.0] section in the aircraft.cfg  (the replacement sound will be applied to all liveries)

Within that [FLTSIM.0] section, change;

sound = ""

to 

sound = "\..\..\..\asobo_dv20\common\sound"

File and save.  (Make a backup of the aircraft.cfg first).

Having said that, I have now aliased the FSReborn Sirius TL-3000 sounds to the A32, as they sound most realistic for this aircraft, to my ears.

Edited October 27, 2025Oct 27 by JYW

Got Friends really have to improve the Headset simulation in the A32.   It's really poor.  I noticed that it actually reduces engine sound gain from the outside view of the aircraft, as well as the cockpit view!   That confirms that all it is doing is reducing the engine sound gain, and doesn't care whether you're in cockpit or external views.

Hence I've dropped the Got Friends sounds and replaced them with the FSReborn Sirius's amazing sounds.   I've lost the headset mode but given it's limitations as above, that's no real loss.

The best headset simulation I've seen is in the A2A Comanche.   It's just divine. Sounds so much like a real scenario where you have a decent headset on (has standard and ANR modes too).   And it doesn't affect the external view sounds! 

Edited October 27, 2025Oct 27 by JYW

8 hours ago, Rene_Feijen said:

Wow, I read this and thought what?? I am training irl in the PH-0B6, a Ikarus Comco C42 in EHST. Sad that it is not there in MSFS.

Yeah, a good C42 would be nice as well, it's a very popular microlight. If you're interested in trying out the PH-0B4, shoot me a PM 👍

Changelog | Version 1.0.1: October 27th, 2025

- NOTICE: Package Name has Changed for Marketplace Upgrade Compatibility
- NOTICE: Fully Delete gotfriends-aeroprakt-a32-2020 and gotfriends-aeroprakt-a32-2024 Packages
- Added Custom Propeller Drag Code for Increased Realism
- Added Custom Flap Drag Code for Increased Realism
- Added Missing EGT Ref Needle and Knob Interactions to EGT Gauge
- Added Ability to Use EFB without Avionics/Battery Power
- Added Missing Hotkey Support with Custom KAP-140 Unit
- Improved Cockpit Glass Shader Cubemap for Better Reflection Mapping
- Improved Oil Temperature Simulation for Increased Realism
- Improved AOA Stall Indications for Visual and Audio Feedback
- Improved LODs for Increased Performance in Multiplayer
- Improved Heading Bug Visibility on Heading Indicator Gauge
- Fixed GTN Swap Switch Locking when Neither PMS50 or TDS is Installed
- Fixed GNS-430 Brightness at Night with Avionics Knob
- Fixed Garmin G5 Brightness at Night with Avionics Knob
- Fixed Mounted Compass Light Brightness on Analog Cockpit
- Fixed Oil Temperature and Pressure Gauge Animations and Visuals
- Fixed EGT and Fuel Flow Gauge Animations and Visuals
- Fixed Low Fuel Warning Lights and G3X Touch Indicators
- Fixed Inverted Ammeter Gauge Needle
- Fixed Missing Audio Node on Exterior Engine Soundpacks
- Overhauled Weight Stations for Additional Cargo Payload and Visual Elements
- IMPORTANT: Co-Pilot and Cargo Occupy Same Location and are Designed to be Used Individually
- IMPORTANT: For Proper Visuals, Please Fully Unload Co-Pilot before Loading Cargo and Vice-Versa
- IMPORTANT: For Safety of Flight, if any Cargo is Loaded, Co-Pilot Weight is Forced to Zero by Design

Does anyone know the LVAR for the "Emergency Power"?

On 10/26/2025 at 3:17 PM, sd_flyer said:

I prefer cockpit rendition as realistic as possible . I also like “clean” concept when all game options are hidden in the tablet.

Tick box in tablet is way more realistic because it remind me invoice I get from my mechanic that looks like that lol

To Clarify,

Those switches are primarily used to provide clear clickspot and tooltip information. At the time the aircraft was developed, we did not have a robust clipboard or tablet system, so we needed a simple way to show users which PMS or TDS avionics package was installed.

That functionality is also deeply integrated into the aircraft’s backend avionics deconfliction. The switch helps ensure that multiple avionics packages do not remain active and interfere with one another. I understand that the implementation may not appeal to everyone, but the switches themselves are not fictional.

On the real Aeroprakt A-32, the factory provides two spare switch and fuse positions for optional equipment when panel space allows. They are intended for owner-installed accessories such as additional lighting, avionics, or other electrical equipment.

Because the remaining switches on the panel already correspond to real aircraft functions, those two spare positions were the logical place for us to add MSFS-specific features. Visually, the switches are realistic and reflect the factory panel. Their assigned functions are less traditional, since our team deliberately used them for convenience features aimed at the average simulator user.

Assigning them to avionics selection and headphone simulation allows the user to flick a physical switch rather than navigating through several additional clickspots or referencing a notepad.

If the main concern was that the switches were invented for the addon, rest assured that they are real spare switch positions found on the aircraft. Their presence should not detract from the visual authenticity of the cockpit. That said, I understand if you disagree with how we chose to use them.

However, those switches will remain in their current roles for the foreseeable future because we do not currently need them for additional equipment, electrical circuits, or system upgrades. If two new systems are added in a future update, their functionality may change to support those systems instead.

That is ultimately what the factory intended them to be: auxiliary switches reserved for owner-selected upgrades and additional equipment.

Edited July 11Jul 11 by DigitalJonx

13 hours ago, DigitalJonx said:

At the time the aircraft was developed, we did not have a robust clipboard or tablet system

The Got-Friends A32 is my all time favourite LSA in the sim, but I'm a little confused by this statement, as the product already has a clipboard... used for other options?

Edited July 12Jul 12 by JYW

There’s a new Burning blue designs rendition of Netherthorpe Airfield just released, I flew out of there a bit in the distant past. I was planning on buying it this morning and taking the mini-max up, but this thread revival has made me think I’ll take the excellent Vixen up instead!

Looking forward to the Taylorcraft release too, not a big fan of tail draggers generally but it looks to have a great vintage character.

12 hours ago, jon b said:

Looking forward to the Taylorcraft release too, not a big fan of tail draggers generally but it looks to have a great vintage character.

+1

I hate taildraggers! but will make an exception for the Taylorcraft 😎 I've been checking the GF website daily, anticipating it's release.

I just bought the Minimax 1500R today and it's a beautiful addon..... but on landing, I just cannot track straight on the runway... ever (even with no wind at all). I land it straight but the moment I apply even a tiny amount of steering on the rollout, it darts off 90 degrees to the left and I end up on the grass!

Any tips?

Edited July 12Jul 12 by JYW

12 minutes ago, JYW said:

Any tips?

I’ve never seen that to be honest so don’t know what to suggest, it’s always been well behaved for me.

Normally my take off and landing distance are only 20 meters so it doesn’t have time to go sideways. I hope you find the root cause as it’s a fun little machine.