A2A Simulations - Mini Holiday update

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Scott - A2A wrote:Literally every Accu-Sim product we have released has carved a new path based on research, learning, and then using this knowledge to create a product. Remember the J-3 Cub? The talk was “what's there to Accu-Sim?” I liked these comments because before the J3, many outsiders wrongly thought Accu-Sim was some kind of simple engine damage. They thought Accu-Sim was hard, but the J3 showed that true realism is actually easier because common sense applies. The Cub gave us the golden opportunity to show people that “damage and wear” is only about 5% of the world of Accu-Sim. Our beautiful little J-3 was and continues to be a huge success.

We are however now witnessing another golden opportunity developing with this Cherokee from the public's misunderstanding of how and where a Cessna 172 and a Piper Cherokee differ. On paper, these two look similar, but to anyone that knows, these two icons are far from the same. The manufacturers have a very different view (literally speaking from the cockpit too :) ), so when comparing, the words siblings or even cousins don't come to mind. What they are, are fierce competitors much like a Ford Mustang is to a Chevrolet Camaro. Except in this case, we’re comparing a 1996 Cessna 172 to a 1965 Piper Cherokee 180, and how they operate today. It’s fascinating.

With Accu-Sim and the requirement for us to flight test so thoroughly, we’re seeing all sorts of things pop up that we never noticed before when just flying them. Initial flight testing shows how they taxi, takeoff, climb, stall, land differently. It wasn't until just the other day after doing the sound recordings of a Cherokee with a Lycoming O-360 and coming back to the studio that I realized just how different they sound. And I mean COMPLETELY different. This is going to be really a big moment when we have both of these GA titans on the market and both simmers and pilots can truly see just how these two rivals stack up. This forum will light up with all kinds of debates and knowledge.

Scott.
From what I read on other forums, many still think Accusim is just eye candy. I have read phrases like, I do not want to fly an aircraft that the engine starts on fire, I just want to fly. That is why I do not have Accusim aircraft.
It is hard to tell someone that these aircraft engines are not designed to start on fire, it is usually the pilot that is responsible for that.
I find myself surprised at how much time that I have in the 172. Almost 100 hours now. Not my usual type of aircraft to fly. All short flights. But it is a very enjoyable experience.
Looking forward to many more aircraft

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Re: A2A Simulations - Mini Holiday update

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Great news. I like the updates listed for the core engine.

Great times ahead!

Season's greetings to the team

Andrew


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A very nice cabin there! And I like that you model these older models too - when I worked with GA aircraft, an average age of the planes was almost twice the age of mine! (Though I'm catching up every year..) Aviation is a fun business in a way - I once checked a technical logbook of a certain PA-28, then used by a certain FTO, for an airworthiness review. And on the pages from 70'ies, there happened to be the sign-offs by my father, who did some GA mechanic work back then at about the same age I was when checking that book. Classics still go on.

Too many Beavers, Dakotas, TwOtters, Cessnas (including the almost forgotten 300- and 400-series), Beeches etc. to pick from! I hope there could be some market for you to correctly model some more of all these classic planes after the 172 and PA-28.

Happy holidays and 2014 to the A2A team and the whole community!


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With the piper will the flap trick be modeled? You know once you set full flaps if you pull back on the flap handle and hold it you get an extra couple of degrees of flaps.
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Re: A2A Simulations - Mini Holiday update

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n421nj wrote:With the piper will the flap trick be modeled? You know once you set full flaps if you pull back on the flap handle and hold it you get an extra couple of degrees of flaps.
I owned a '78 Piper Warrior and know what you are saying, but no, that won't be modeled. As a general rule, it's not a good idea to push a design beyond it's designed limits.

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I must say I can't wait for this aircraft !!

I'm a huge piper fan :!:

I've got 600 hours in a C172 and a little over 200 in a Piper 140/180/200 and the piper just always felt like a little fighter so responsive and a joy to fly.

The screen shots are amazing and reminded me of my flight school days

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Any news on the new Core? Anxious to try this modified Yaw in the C172!

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Hello Alec,

It shouldn't be too much longer now.

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so where is this update??

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I'll quote Scott from another post
I'm sorry everyone, we went a bridge too far with one item that was eating up too much time. We expect the core update to be out by the end of this week.

Scott.

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kind of funny... we're waiting for an update like for a new plane xDDD

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Re: A2A Simulations - Mini Holiday update

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Hello everyone,

in case you miss it in the pilot lounge and update threads here is the update;
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 23&t=38314

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