This is a beautiful little aircraft that BRSim has modeled very nicely. While I am not a pilot, nor am I expert in its flight controls, I do know what I like and, after having flown this for a short evening hop out of Pensacola, I can confidently say that the Xingu is well-worth the price. Unlike so many other releases, now after what seems like 54 updates, the developer appears keen to address issues and make the E121 a worthy investment.
Gorgeous sums up this little old school beauty that's a real treat for the eyes and ears both inside and out. With serious attention to detail on every surface, you'll be counting the rivets as you listen to the amazing throb of the P&W radial that will leave you in VR convinced you're sitting on the flightline. Beyond all that, flying is the executive experience you would expect from this finely crafted machine and model. I'm not going to tell you what to do with your hard earned money, but I will tell you that it will not be wasted on this aircraft.
This is a great little historic aircraft and a nice model. Well worn interior, decent exterior, good set of features and excellent sound that is all too often lacking in far more expensive payware. It's old, cranky and not so fast, but has good pilot viz and fun to fly. Hopefully, folks will come out with some other liveries and more will give the Vampire a chance because it's worth it.
I want to give this five stars just for the fact that it comes with an Allegheny Airlines livery. However, two things need to be corrected: 1. The default pilot view constantly has to be adjusted when you drop into VR to get the correct perspective. Not a huge issue, but it is something that needs attention. 2. The clicking noise. It sounds like a metronome and it's gotta go. There is no way I can fly for any length of time while listening to that in my ears. Otherwise, it's great to have a commercial twin prop in the sim and hopefully there will be an update soon to address these issues.