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Interesting Scott. I have seen engines set off to a side in many RCs but never on a life size aircraft. Although I have flown mostly Cessna, Largest Engine Modified Cessna I have flown is a 182 A with 285HP, a Texas skyways conversion on it and either they do not use that engine setting or I have never payed to much attention to it. its quite a modification. uses a 3 blade prop too, A lot quieter. I really Wish the best for you guys and this ariplane. I hope it will give you guys the LEAST amount of trouble.

I had my 182 magneto bore a hole through a piston and spent 3 years on the ground getting overhauled. LOTS AND LOTS OF BAD DECISIONS on my part. its a learning process.

Again BEST OF WISHES GUYS!!!

P.S.you might want to look up AOPA, lots of good tips, Discounts and helpful information including legal help if need be.

I highly endorse AOPA and have been a member of their in the past. Their magazines do really good write ups on safety. They are also lobbyists to protect GA in the states, which is definitely a big plus in my book.

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how unexpected is this! oh well as long as you guys make this for A2A with accusim it will be worth it!

So when do we get the Accu-sim version for us? Congrats!

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Congrats Scott,

it smells like your customers can wait for a another category of accusim aircraft? Great...

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Congradulations on the Comanche, Scott. It is a wonderful plane, I know you will enjoy it, and I look foward to an Accusimmed version with great anticipation.

I got my HP sign off + about 20hrs working on my CFI in a 1960 Comanche...I absolutely adored that plane. You are right, it flies with a very solid feel, it also had nice crisp handling with a really nice performance envelope. No vices, tho it had some things to get used to. The one I flew had no toe brakes...just the main brakes handle...so had to plan ahead when taxiing in tight spots. The trim is a horizontal crank on the ceiling...I could never remember which direction was which and always had to glance at it first because I flew from both the left and right seats. I usually used full trim up on landing which set it nicely. Approaches generally seemed high at first but it sinks like a rock without power. Spot landing proceedure calls for picking your spot on the runway while on the downwind, pull power, count 3 seconds, then turn toward the runway...you will make your spot. Engine starts were done on the Left mag, then switching to Both after start.

This was the bird I rented alot.


This Comanche had the door guide removed, so it opened all the way...which was handy when sumping fuel. The fuel sump is under the belly inside a little flap that you have to open. You sump one thank, then reach inside the cockpit, flip the fuel selector, and sump the other tank. As far as I know most of the earlier Comanches had mechanical flaps. There was also an emergency gear lever that moved as the gear was retracted, it was your alternate verification that the gear was down apart from the green light on the panel.


+1 on AOPA...I was an active member when I was actively flying. I still get noticed from them even tho I haven't been current for a few years.

Cheers
TJ

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I've been wanting for you guys to go this way for years! IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN' TIME!

good move, this will be great.. really looking forward to this..

the Zenith Air CH801
or a nice Beaver.. would really be great

and oh.. it would be fun to have a good tail dragger in which we could change our air tire pressure..

Scott,
My brother John had a Comanche for years which he dearly loved. It had tip tanks, and manual flaps so it must have been an older one. It was long range and fast. I flew it a bit and it was a very sweet airplane. My wife and I had a very memorable ride with him in the Comanche from Livermore, Ca up to Lake Tahoe where he lived. The next day we flew over to a little town in the Sierras for a $100.00 breakfast. He was a Navy test pilot, and was in the second or third group of astronauts chosen by NASA. Unfortunately, while with NASA he developed a rare lung condition, and never flew on a mission although he worked for NASA until passing away two years ago from complications of his lung problem.

John had a PHD in aeronautics and was one of the smartest people I have ever met. He was a very likable guy and very down to earth when not flying. In the air he was by the book and very precise. He was a quite extraordinary pilot.

I have looked and looked for a Comanche for FSX. I found only a very basic free ware Comanche for FS9. Scott, From my very heart I am asking you to please Accusim that very gorgeous Comanche.
Steve B.

Ours has the manual flap lever which I greatly prefer over electric flaps. It also has the toe brakes installed, and they are pretty responsive. Some complain about it being hard to land, but I find just having a little power makes it land so easily. Pulling the power all the way back with the prop full forward, she does drop like I rock, and I suspect this is where some pilots struggle on their landings.

The emergency gear system is a gem, and like you said, the lever swings in the cockpit giving you verification of the gear position.

I'm being very hands-on and active with the care and maintenance. In 12 months time, my plan is to know every inch of this aircraft and use all of the knowledge and experience for our Accu-Sim hangar.

Scott.

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I never found it difficult to land at all...matter of fact, I thought it was easier to land than a 172...especially in gusty conditions....the 172 can be very squirrly. If I had to do my CPL checkride again, I would definately prefer the Comanche over the 172. I had to do it in a 172...on a gusty day...the spot landing was difficult to say the least The Comanche is solid and it goes where you point it. I usually carried a little power over the numbers, then reduced power just before touch down. One thing you might notice is the Comanche has a little bit of a nose high attitude while on the ground. Sometimes the nose oleo strut would get stuck in the fully extended position, even after landing...this could make a good soft field landing a challenge...especially for a checkride . After pulling off the runway, stabbing the brakes will usually unstick it. With the nose strut fully extened it feels like a tail dragger lol.
Have fun getting to know this plane. I always thought the Comanche had the atmosphere and feel of a 60s muscle car. That wing...ours didn't have tip tanks, so looking outside, could almost picture a P-51's wing

I think you will find the old square yokes quite nice, especially on long trips. Get it trimmed out, then you can just rest your arm over the yoke...quite comforable. If I am not mistaken the cabin felt a little roomier than the Cherokee style cabins.

As far as FSX simulations, I thought RealAir's SF-260 is very similar, especially when full of fuel. It has basically the same engine and wing design. I could use the Comanche's power settings and landing profile and apply them to the RA SF-260 with very good results.

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Congratulations Scott.A corporate aircraft wow.Yeah I agree with the others accusim it. Including a modern era plane would be great.

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Awsome news Scott.....Great to see where Accu-sim can go.....

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Congratulations! Your hard work, diligence, and insistance on accuracy have allowed your products to rise to the top of their field. "King's too you!"

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Lee

I am full of envy

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Superb opportunity, wise purchase Scott.

When obtaining the information needed to create the Accu-Sim'd aircraft, it must require a great deal of planning, so as to capture the necessary images/sounds, including time with the owner/s, and for favourable weather to coincide, plus a great deal of travelling. With this purchase - if you intend on adding the Comanche to the Accu-Sim fleet - you can do these things almost at your leisure.

I am very jealous indeed. Jake, looks like you are having a great deal of fun there sir, couldn't imagine a better way into aviation.

This announcement coincides with me renewing my flying club membership, and setting foot in an aircraft once again, since almost a year ago.

Go A2A,

John.

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