Stephen Posted October 8 Report Share Posted October 8 NEWS! - Aircraft Updated : Bellanca Aircruiser 66-75 v1.02 by Hangar23 X-Plane delivers some really wild and strange aviation choices. This is the Bellanca Aircruiser 66-75 that was built and flew in the 1930's. The best description is that it is like flying a large Garden Shed with wings, it was the last of a lineage of heavy lift single engine aircraft first produced as the P-100 ‘Airbus’. A lineage that would earn itself the nickname “The Flying Ws” during its long and storied history of bush operations. It has everything against it, certainly aerodynamics... but it is a brilliant Simulation. Released early February in 2024 by Hangar23, the Aircruiser had a very quick updated v1.01 later in the month to adjust the handling and dynamics, and the addition of the floats variant. This is the second update v1.02 that includes the Skunkcraft Updater, new FMOD sounds by Mango Studios (the originals were not bad either) and wheel pants... the full changlog list is here; Version 1.2 (October 7th 2024) Download version 1.2 using the Skunkcrafts Updater! new FMOD by Mango Studios who has put together a beautiful rumbly radial sound added wheel pants added openable sliding windows added smoky startup effects if you let her sit and accumulate oil for a few in-sim days updated default liveries to work with the wheel pants updated default 2k liveries to work with the wheel pants added the Aircruiser to SharedFlight; it is now part of their Supported Aircraft list! The third Aircruiser variant, the 66-75, as featured here, could produce up to 730 hp from sea level through 5800 ft, where power built to ~760 hp. The combination with an enormous geared propeller allows for both short takeoffs and excellent cruise speeds - higher and faster than its multi-engined competitors of the era. The immense cabin allows for up to 15 passengers in some variants, and plenty of space for bulky freight in a cargo configuration. Coupled with the ability to lift 4000 lbs (or even more!) over its empty weight, this is a hauler like no other. Despite, or perhaps because of, its immense capability, the Aircruiser is not an easy aircraft to master. It is sure to challenge you in every stage of flight: From taxi, through takeoff and climb, and especially during landing, it requires firm guidance and good piloting skills. This is no bizjet, nor does it benefit from the light and stable handling of more modern designs. Release X-PlaneReviews review is here; Release Classic Aircraft Review : Aircruiser 66-75 by Hangar 23 Designed by Hangar 23 Support forum for the Aircruiser 66-75 ________________ The Aircruiser 66-75 by Hangar 23 is now available from the X-Plane.OrgStore!... Here: Aircruiser 66-75 Price is US$29.95 Requirements X-Plane 12 and X-Plane 11 (2 separate packages) Windows or Mac (Linux not supported) 8 GB+ VRAM Recommended Current version: 1.2 (October 7th 2024) Download Size: 1.2 GB (each version) ________________ NEWS! by Stephen Dutton 8th October 2024 Copyright©2024: X-Plane Reviews Disclaimer. All images and text in this review are the work and property of X-PlaneReviews, no sharing or copy of the content is allowed without consent from the author as per copyright conditions) All Right Reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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