In my flight simming I use key commands where possible, rather than fiddly mouse clicks. This addon barely uses any of the standard MSFS key assignments for the autopilot. It also takes far too long to get the aircraft up and running if you just want a quick flight. Why is there no panel state for the aircraft to already have engines started?
An updated review to say this:- the development team of this little LSA are working non-stop, releasing new updates for the Tayrona very regularly. The latest update was huge and brings; G3X Touch properly configured, G3X integrated autopilot (works perfectly), full GPS navigation now enabled and works perfectly, change to Rotax 914UL engine which is very welcome and makes the LSA a great climber. There have also been improvements to the model and texture. This addon is a labour of love for the developer and he is working non-stop to make it even better.
I am the same person who left the critical 1 star review, for the original version of this aircraft addon. The aircraft has now received a major update that addresses many of the problems that were applicable in the first version. We now have a G3X as primary flight display. The aircraft FDE is greatly improved and the performance is now a lot more convincing. Most of the systems now work as intended, for starting the engine etc. The plane is using the default C152 sounds (which are very good), so I assume this model is depicting the MWFly engine, rather than the Rotax 912 engine variants. The model is now a lot of fun to fly. I think the next area for improvement should be modelling (interior/panel) and textures. They are definitely moving in the right direction with this now! I am very biased because the Tayrona was the first general aviation aircraft I ever flew. I have been dreaming of a Tayrona for flight sim for 10 years. I think and hope that this model will continue to improve, with each new version.
This aircraft has less functionality than the default MSFS aircraft. There are many areas that are lacking in quality. Things like absolute silence when the doors are opened. In order to be immersive, details like this matter. Also, every C162 that was sold IRL came with an autopilot. It's integrated into the non-certified LSA Garmin G300 suite. No autopilot with this model. It's just all very very average, dull and is really lacking quality and immersion.
Ok here are the problems:- The oil temperature gauge is broken and never moves up to the normal temperature, the trim indicator is broken (doesn't light up) so you have to guess your trim, missing sounds for things like the canopy opening, the tablet, which looks very unrealistic cannot be removed, so it's sitting there looking at you the whole time. All in all, this is sub-default aircraft, buggy and not immersive. Very disappointed.
Bought this for the XP11 SR22 and it was the best GA sound pack I've ever heard. Whilst the MSFS version is not quite as articulate or wide ranging in sounds as the XP11 version, it's still an absolute must have, if you enjoy the SR22 in MSFS, and so much better than the stock sounds. I wish they had got things like the AC / fan sounds working with the MSFS version, as they did with the XP11 version.
This is an update to my earlier (1 star) review. The developer has now responded to my issue, giving great helpful support and a new file to try. All issues are now fixed and it's a great little product.
This plane is completely unflyable, as it is not compatible with the new (increased torque) prop physics in MSFS SU9. Regardless of the payload, fuel and CofG settings, the plane will tumble forward onto it's prop (and cannot be recovered) as soon as any throttle is applied. The developer needs to completely reconfigure the CofG config, to account for the new prop physics. I have reached out to the developer, and if the plane is fixed and becomes actually usable, I will update this review.
Quite a nice little aircraft, similar in functionality to the default MSFS aircraft. There are no EFBs, or options panels - just a basic aircraft. It doesn't fly too close to the numbers of the actual stream. PS. Contrary to what the other reviewer has said, this plane is unrelated to and nothing like the VL3. It's a completely different tandem design, different manufacturer and even a different engine (this uses the 912 ULS, the VL3 uses the 912iS).
I am amending my last reviews (3 stars) to a FIVE STAR review. I was unhappy that the Fishburn scenery did come with any parking spots in MSFS. I emailed the developer, Taburet asking about this, and received a reply almost immediately stating that he would add a parking spot. He emiled the following day to confirm that he had now added it, and the new updated version is awaiting upload at Simmarket. THIS IS FIVE STAR SERVICE! Thank you Senor Taburet.
This is my lcoal airfield and, considering the low price, this would have been 5 stars....but, the developer has not added ANY parking spaces to the airfield. So, just like the default MSFS version, you HAVE to start every flight on the runway, with the engine running etc. For a payware airfield this is very disappointing - I actually only bought this airfield because I assumed at the very least that it would finally include at least 1 parking spot, for starting flights on.
Positives:- - Relatively good fun to fly - Quite good modelling Negatives:- - Some really dubious texturing (ex-FSX textures) - No switch sounds, door sound, external wind w/door opened - In fact no custom sounds at all; just stock Asobo - Autopilot is a mess. Glideslope has two tactics; 0 FPM or 1000 FPM - No rain effects on windscreen, when raining outside In summary, a really rather low quality offering. Feels completely unfinished, or like the dev has not yet learned the full MSFS SDK. Too expensive for this below par level of quality. Hasn't bothered with immersive interior sounds, hasn't bothered to map rain effects. Although the textures may be hi res, this means nothing if the base source textures are of such low quality (look at the Socata logo on the yoke). Really feels like a dev just cashing in on MSFS by crudely getting a FSX model pushed into the new sim - in a low quality and unfinished state.
This was always my favourite microlight / LSA plane in FSX, and I was so pleased to see it released for MSFS. It is even more fantastic in MSFS! One point deducted because their are no door opening sounds, and the outside sound does not blend in, when the doors are opened. If they can be fixed, it's five stars.
[NB. Bought this one at the ORG store]: An absolutely beautiful and immersive little ultralight aircraft. Very realistic hand flying characteristics and tons of lovely little extra features to add to the immersion. Highly recommended. Fantastic for flying over Orbx TrueEarth GB.
This is the best GA addon sound pack I've come across. The fidelity is so high and the sounds just so realistic and immersive. I wasn't too excited about flying the Alabeo DA40 to be honest - it's not a particularly exciting addon but this sound pack absolutely transforms it, and with the F1 GNS430 in the panel and this sound pack, the DA40 has new life! Highly recommend this sound pack - like all of Immersive Audio's work, it is very very high quality.
Absolutely first class! The cockpit sounds were never the strong point of the Majestic Q400 and this addon absolutely transforms them. Engine sounds too! An true bargain and a MUST have for the Q400.
My previous 2 star review was read by the developer, who immediately got in touch and offered some great support and help. I now have the tool working great with all aircraft, except the Aerosoft Airbuses (possibly due to the custom VIEW system they have, although I have that turned off. Very happy to revise my rating to 4 stars. The tool does exactly what it's supposed to now, in all cases except the Airbuses. One of the main actions I took to resolve the problems, was to re-install the required .NET application and re-boot my PC.
The core functionality is very good and easy to use. The problem is that, for me, it only works on around one third of the aircraft I tried it with. With the others, I get constant "Unhandled Exception" errors, when trying to save new default viewpoints. The zoom system is also very buggy, and if I adjust zoom (via the tool or in FSX), and then again try to save the new default viewpoint, I again get the "Unhandled Exception" error. I think this tool needs some internal reworking to better handle potential conflicts and errors in writing to the CFG files. As it stands, it is just far too buggy, even considering the low cost.
Absolutely fantastic little GA aircraft. Really high quality in all areas; modelling, texturing, sounds, FDE. Even has nice little touches like custom switch sounds in the cockpit. A real bargain and highly recommended.
A number of vendors have released upgrades of default airport object and textures (eg. Aero Files etc) but none are in the same league as Zinertek's offering here. This package does exactly what it says it will. A very convincing and nice upgrade to all default airports. Of course we all prefer to fly in and out of detailed addon airports, but sometimes it is nice to head off to a more mysterious destination, off the beaten track, not covered by payware airports. That is wht I bought this and it really does make the dull boring generic default airports quite a lo more convincing. For the price, absolutely 5/5.
Very low cots but high on quality. My new favourite airfield in Denmark, for low & slow GA flying. "The Orbx of Denmark" (but better performance). Highly recommended.
Super low price and gorgous quality. The "Orbx of Denmark" (but with much better performance). Recommended!
Absolutely beautiful! .... I was getting so bored of Orbx US airfields. When you're not from the US it's just harder to identify with all those Orbx airfields. I'm also not keen on Orbx ENG as all their airfields are too close to FSX's London airspace, and frame rates suffer as a result. So I discovered Vidan Design and these gorgous little Orbx-esque airfields. And now, Denmark (or should I say Danmark) is my new home! I'v esince picked up 5 of Vidan's Danish Airfields and I fly between them in good quality GA aircraft, just as you'd tend to do with Orbx. But frame rates are significantly better than with Orbx. The visuals aren't quite a hi-rez but the benefit is higher frames and faster textural loading. You still get the nice rural sounds, and plenty of Ambience. If you like GA around Orbx style scenery, then try these, they are much cheaper than even the cheapest Orbx airfields, and are really great fun to fly between. (Orbx FTX Global Scenery and Vector recommended to improve your en-route experience in Denmark. Happy flying!
Not quite 5 Star, and I would dare to say not Drzwiecki's absolute best (not as nice as Gdansk, Lublin or Katowice) but still good quality and a low price, so recommended.
Nice visuals (as always from Carenado / Alabeo), but a pretty sterile soulless experience in use. Flight dynamics are not at all convincing (it flies like every other Carenado / Alabeo), sound set has no fidelity and the sound inside the cockpit is not damped at all, and thus sounds more like an exterior sound. It would have got 2 stars but the low price brought it up to three. Wouldn't recommend it though. Just too formulaic - too much like every other Carenado or Alabeo with nothing to make it sparkle. This one truly is 'flying textures'.
A short review from me this time; In my opinion this is THE best light twin aircraft ever released for FS. The visuals, the sound (there are many custom sounds), the flight dyamics (which are challenging but very realistic) but mainly, the fact that MilViz have given something so useful to FS fans, that so few (if any) other developers ever give; an alternative model of the aircraft with an 'open' VC panel where you can add and customize and of your own avionics. I use a highly customized version of this aircraft (Reality XP, different AP, Instruments, etc) and that is only possible because of the innovative 'radio free' version of the aircraft that MilViz provide. If you like light twins, you must own this one.
A real bargain at only 14 Euros (deal of the day)!... Fly Tampa are the best scenery creator around. This isn't quite their best (that would be Dubai and Montral), but for 14 Euros it was a huge bargain and is still a fantastic, visual feast of an add-on airport.
If you look at my last two reviews, of other REAL FLYING aviation films, (Cessna Mustang and C340 II), you will see that I gave high scores and lot's of praise. This film however is extremely disappointing and not at all worth the price. The entire film has been shot with a single camera that appears to have been hand held by someone in the right seat of the C172. The problem is that all you get with this film is views outside. Want to see the G1000? You will hardly get a glimpse of the MFD (right side) and indeed you will not see the PFD (left side at all). You don't get to see a single hand on a yoke, it is just 1 hour of external views. If you want to see external views of Switzerland for 1 hour, buy this film. If you want to see the C172 or G1000 do not.
Another good little film, showing an aircraft that I love - the Cessna 340. Shows the aircraft being flown under proper commercial operation IFR procedures. A little short, but otherwise a good GA film.
Excellent little film that is well worth the money if you are interested in private jets or exotic GA. Don't expect it to be like Just Planes as it is a little rougher around the edges but it's still a very worthwhile watch. If you love the Flight 1 Mustang, then this film is a must.
An exquisite exterior model and beautifully textured VC are the highlights of this value for money package. Unfortunately, the downside is the flight model which is extremely flitty and wild. I fully appreciate this is an extremely light aircraft but even light aircrafts can be given smooth, realistically simulated airfiles. (For example, the RealAir Scout). This one definately needs some work. I look forward to the next version which will hopefully make these lovely little planes, nicer to fly.
Version 1.5. A very nice external model and virtual cockpit. In my opinion, I found the flight dynamics a little on the wild side. The aircraft felt twitchy and a little too sensitive to pitch changes. I suspect the Take Off marker on the trim display on the MFD is in the wrong place as I constantly needed to trim up a LOT, after take off, even when abserving correct weights, etc. (The take off marker is nose down whereas most aircraft require some nose up trim. This maybe correct but I suspect too much nose down trim is being requested by the marker). I also found this aircraft hard on frame rates and quite stuttery and jumpy in FSX, whereas no other addon aircraft are exhibiting this in my FSX installation. In my opinion, this add on is striving to be of Eaglesoft quality but does not yet achieve this in it's current state. Still, the other reviews below are highly appraising of the product so each to their own.
This scenery is STUPIDLY good! .... it is just drool-worthy. Everything else has been said. It's just the best out there. Any FS fan who does not own this add-on needs their head examining. Buy it!