Hello all!
My first post...
I am a pretty well seasoned SIM pilot. In fact, I think I remember having the Mustang when it was SHOCKWAVE about 10 years ago!
I would like to get your opinions...
I will probably end up with both mustangs, but if you had to choose one, either the P-51 or the Civilian version, which one would you choose, and why...
thanks!
Which one should I start off with??
- DHenriques_
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Re: Which one should I start off with??
When we did the civilian Mustang we considered that pilots flying a high performance fighter in MSFS might appreciate being able to do more with the airplane than simply fly it around.Smoothice wrote:Hello all!
My first post...
I am a pretty well seasoned SIM pilot. In fact, I think I remember having the Mustang when it was SHOCKWAVE about 10 years ago!
I would like to get your opinions...
I will probably end up with both mustangs, but if you had to choose one, either the P-51 or the Civilian version, which one would you choose, and why...
thanks!
We stuck a complete instrument and avionics package in the Mustang for you so you can not only go joy riding locally but if you like you can file an IFR flight plan and make an instrument cross country in the A2A Civvy P51.
Your choice of course, but just for the options available, you get it ALL with the Civvy Mustang.
Dudley Henriques
Re: Which one should I start off with??
I have the Accu-Simmed P51 Military because I want to fly it as would have flown in the war. I don't have the Civilian version so can't comment on that version.
The Accu-simmed P51 of today, is a totally different bird from the one of the Shockwave era! She must be flown by the book RTFM is mandatry.
Here are a couple of links by Dudley Henriques, A2A's own Chief Pilot. He has many, many hours with this aircraft.
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 93&t=32663
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 94&t=31684
She can be a handful on take off but is a true joy to fly. You will not go wrong with your choice of either version but be sure to get the Accu-Sim add on as it adds so very much to the immersion.
Good luck and have fun!
Edit: As I was typing my response, the man himself responded to your post!
The Accu-simmed P51 of today, is a totally different bird from the one of the Shockwave era! She must be flown by the book RTFM is mandatry.
Here are a couple of links by Dudley Henriques, A2A's own Chief Pilot. He has many, many hours with this aircraft.
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 93&t=32663
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 94&t=31684
She can be a handful on take off but is a true joy to fly. You will not go wrong with your choice of either version but be sure to get the Accu-Sim add on as it adds so very much to the immersion.
Good luck and have fun!
Edit: As I was typing my response, the man himself responded to your post!
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Re: Which one should I start off with??
Thanks for the information. I think I will start with the CIV. Yes, I wanted to take it airport-to-airport and such.
Can't wait to learn!
Can't wait to learn!
Re: Which one should I start off with??
I started with the military version and flew many, many hours on that one before I got the civilian. That way I was stepping up in comfort rather than down. You will love it no matter what version you get, but get both eventually! You will love the different feels and looks.
Erik Haugan Aasland,
Arendal, Norway
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All the Accusim-planes are in my hangar, but they aren't sitting long enough for their engines to cool much before next flight!
Arendal, Norway
(Homebase: Kristiansand Lufthavn, Kjevik (ENCN)
All the Accusim-planes are in my hangar, but they aren't sitting long enough for their engines to cool much before next flight!
Re: Which one should I start off with??
A couple of things to add. The mil version has the wing guns and ammo (weight). Also, can carry and use fuel drop tanks, bombs, rockets. The civ version is lighter, a bit faster, but has less range.
I have both. If I simulate a WW2 environment, I take the mil version. For a more modern world, the civ version.
If I had to choose which one, I would go with the mil version.
I have both. If I simulate a WW2 environment, I take the mil version. For a more modern world, the civ version.
If I had to choose which one, I would go with the mil version.
Re: Which one should I start off with??
Since getting the civilian Mustang, I fly the military version a lot less. The civilian model is basically exactly the P-51s we see today at airshows, as so many of them have modernized cockpits.
You chose.... wisely.
Joe
You chose.... wisely.
Joe
Joe
Re: Which one should I start off with??
I'd definitely say, get the civilian Mustang. Partly because it's the more capable platform, and partly for the purposes of realism. Like others have mentioned here, you have your hangar, and your Cherokee 180, you've got your Cessna 172, you've got your taildragger J-3, and you've got the apple in your eye, your Mustang - now what's this Mustang going to look like, parked next to those planes? Will it have rockets, Brownings and War Emergency power or will it have modern Com radios, a mode C transponder, and an autopilot? Most Mustangs flying around airshows today will have some modern amenities installed - and so should yours
Do get it though, it's a blast, more than a handful (I'd be terrified to fly one IRL, to be honest), but highly recommended.
Do get it though, it's a blast, more than a handful (I'd be terrified to fly one IRL, to be honest), but highly recommended.
Re: Which one should I start off with??
Having both I'd say they feel totally different. I guess it's the weight of the military version. However I fly the military version slightly more than the civilian version if the weather is good. If practicing ifr stuff or flying online with atc I'll hop into the civ just makes things easier.
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Re: Which one should I start off with??
Ok, I think I am going to go with the CIV version, and the Accusim. But, is the RED airplane the only option? I think I have seen other CIV mustangs painted differently.
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Re: Which one should I start off with??
There are many many liveries available here on the forums for the Civilian Mustang.Smoothice wrote:Ok, I think I am going to go with the CIV version, and the Accusim. But, is the RED airplane the only option? I think I have seen other CIV mustangs painted differently.
Dudley Henriques
Re: Which one should I start off with??
Hi Smooth,
In this forum (P51) there are probably links to a bunch of nice repaints! On other forums, such as sim outhouse and OzX you will find them as well. Also, it is well worth your time to pour through the many entires in the P51 forum to glean knowledge and tips about your new purchase. Anything that Dudley H. Has written about flight characteristics is probably worth its weight in gold! Finally, after you have installed your new Mustang, don't forget to run the 7/15/14 update to bring your new plane up to the latest patch.
JP
In this forum (P51) there are probably links to a bunch of nice repaints! On other forums, such as sim outhouse and OzX you will find them as well. Also, it is well worth your time to pour through the many entires in the P51 forum to glean knowledge and tips about your new purchase. Anything that Dudley H. Has written about flight characteristics is probably worth its weight in gold! Finally, after you have installed your new Mustang, don't forget to run the 7/15/14 update to bring your new plane up to the latest patch.
JP
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Re: Which one should I start off with??
The Civil P-51 is a good choice. The military version gets you closer to the old WWII feel of course, but the Civil P-51 is fully IFR capable and has autopilot... fly with one hand, keep beer in the other!
Re: Which one should I start off with??
One last question...
if I get both P-51 programs, MIL and CIV, how do I load Accusim? Is there a order in which they should be loaded onto my computer? Thanks for all the help!
if I get both P-51 programs, MIL and CIV, how do I load Accusim? Is there a order in which they should be loaded onto my computer? Thanks for all the help!
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Re: Which one should I start off with??
Hello,
simply install the aircraft and the accu-sim package and then make sure the last thing you do is run the latest updater. As of this time the latest is here;
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 23&t=41279
thanks,
Lewis
simply install the aircraft and the accu-sim package and then make sure the last thing you do is run the latest updater. As of this time the latest is here;
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 23&t=41279
thanks,
Lewis
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