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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! Untitled-2 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr 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) Untitled-3 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr 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 Untitled-4 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr 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. Untitled-5 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr 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 Untitled-6 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr 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. Untitled-7 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Snowbank Mountain, at 8360 ft behind us Untitled-8 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Lean assist, is a great feature for getting accurate fuel flow and engine performance Untitled-9 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Overhead Landmark USFS (0U0) Untitled-10 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr 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 Untitled-11 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr 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. Untitled-12 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr With some forward slips, I had no issues getting it on the ground Untitled-13 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Come on buddy, don't tell me you're afraid of a little spinning prop lol Untitled-14 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr And a quick departure headed north to U60 Untitled-15 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Approaching our destination Untitled-16 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Amazing views of the Sawtooth Mountains (looking west towards Mc Call, Idaho) Untitled-18 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Untitled-19 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr A little more relaxed approach this time... Untitled-20 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr Over the numbers... err.... trailers haha Untitled-21 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr I doubt our passenger will even be able to get this old thing running... Untitled-22 by Ryan Butterworth, on Flickr

Embark on this epic 15 leg adventure bush trip through Idaho's remote back country and challenging landing strips right from the Bush Trip menu in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This bush trip will behave just as the included bush trips, with the added feature of being able to adjust the time, date and weather. This is crucial as this bush trip adventure will take you through the incredible remote wilderness and challenging airstrips of central Idaho during thunderstorms, snow, and a giant pink super moon. After 10 days of reverse engineering and ripping my hair out, I have finally been able to successfully create a In Game Bush trip experience based on the popular Idaho Bush Trip post that was shared in the forums over here back in early September. To celebrate finally being able to sleep again, for a limited time, I will be offering it for 20% off for AVSIM members. Use the code AVSIM at checkout. Central Idaho Bush Trip You can still do this bush trip for free by following the directions on my website, but if you want the best experience, simply use the AVSIM code at checkout. I have worked my tail off on this trip for over a month now, so I really hope you all enjoy it. And please send me all feedback, both good and bad! Cheers, Michael Bonocore

After three weeks of blood, sweat and tears, my North Idaho Bush Trip is done! This one was a monster to create. This 18-Leg Spring Time Adventure will take you to the most beautiful and remote locations in the North Idaho backcountry, all while navigating intense weather and challenging landing strips. Much like my Central Idaho Bush Trip, mountains and rivers dominate the remote landscapes of northern Idaho. This trip is so extensive, I couldn’t keep it all in Idaho! Covering almost 800 nautical miles, from the Bitterroot Wilderness in Montana to the Palouse in Washington, this exciting trip will show you why this remote region is one of the most beautiful locations in the United States. https://msfsbushtrips.com/north-idaho-bush-trip-for-microsoft-flight-simulator-2020/ I learned a TON in creating this bush trip, and I think you will see that the writing is much more descriptive, the waypoints more identifiable, and the weather much more diverse, thanks to the SoFly weather preset pack. Thank you to all of you in the AVSIM forum who provided great feedback on the thread for my Central Idaho Bush Trip and over email, which helped me make this one bigger and better. I loved hearing how much fun you all had while flying it!