NEWS! - HpH 304 S Shark 18 Meter Sailplane released by STMA

[Stephen]

NEWS! - HpH 304 S Shark 18 Meter Sailplane released by STMA

 

 

STMA? know that one, but "haven't they been quiet for quite a time?". Shade Tree Micro Aviation are what you would call "oldtimers" in the lexicon of X-Plane Folklore. In fact their own explanation by STMA staff about the origin of “Shade Tree”. Jim indicated that the name reflected “our laid-back philosophy of creating models”. Todd Denning replied: “It was because it started as an amateur effort like shade tree mechanics”.

 

So the gang are back, but the release is a Sailplane (glider), that is another shock, mostly STMA released Bush or Utility aircraft, so again a sailplane is a little odd, but we will go with that one.

 

The HPH 304S is a high-performance single-seated, flapped racing class sailplane. It is offered in a convertible wing configuration with long and short wingtip extensions allowing both 15- and 18-meter wingspans.

 

X-Plane 12 does have a very different and new thermal environment. And this STMA aircraft is fine-tuned into those finer behaviors.

 

Features

• Full 3D cockpit with ample room for functional growth as demand dictates.
• GPS equipped for cross country tasks
• Polar data and soaring references included for your best start in soaring experiences
• Flap and Airfoil data modified for best negative flap experience
• LX-styled Instrument package featuring both Imperial and metric data
• MacCready number setting on the variometer for optimum energy management
• Variometer and Speed to Fly modes toggle to provide airspeed guidance
• Vario with both color and sound indicators provide instant energy gain/loss assessment
• Configured correctly for both winch and aerial tow pulls
• Ballast control from the STMA dock feature – load it or lose it from cockpit
• Rain windscreen for when the clouds let go
• Edge of envelope flight characteristics 
  • Accurate stall speeds for all configurations
  • 45-degree dives in full spoiler configuration without overspeed
  • Accurate approach and landing speeds

 

 

The STMA guys are back, so check out the their latest (interesting) release.

 

Images courtesy of STMA

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Yes! the HpH 304 S Shark 18 Meter Sailplane by STMA is NOW available from the X-Plane.Org Store here: 

HpH 304 S Shark 18 Meter Sailplane

Price is US$29.95 (currently on sale for US$22.95)

 

Requirements

X-Plane 12 
Windows , Mac or Linux
4 GB VRAM Minimum . 8 GB+ VRAM Recommended 

Current version : 12 (May 26th 2023)

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News by Stephen Dutton

29th May 2023

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