kerbaugh

Hi Wycliffe, I know what you mean about the rudder pedals but you get used to it and can control it normally if your rudder pedals have sufficient resolution. You have to move the pedals in minuscule increments and actively dampen yaw oscillations. I've seen some of those black and white grainy films out the nose of B-25s that showed yaw oscillations, so I'm guessing that some instability is normal. On the other hand, the sensitivity of the yaw control may have another explanation. I'm familiar Khamsin's Chipmunk and it can be controlled very near the stall speed because of that extra control authority. In fact, when you're hanging under the prop, dragging the plane in, it can be controlled entirely with the rudder. Khamsin's B-25 can be controlled the same way. It's a little less stable than the Chipmunk but you can control it at angles of attack that would drag the tail if you touched down. I love flying this plane; it feels like flying an STOL aircraft. The only thing I found that is a little inaccurate is that the stall speed seems to be above 90 knots. Everything I've read indicates that the stall speed should be around 80 knots with full flaps and no load. I've actually seen a clip in which a B-25 pilot says that he'd flown it at around 65 knots. Of course that inaccuracy doesn't matter as long as you know what to expect. Congratulations on your new "job" as reviewer! I'm a great fan of your scenery so I'm sure your reviews will be delightful. I think you've struck a good balance between honesty and developer support. The positive component of your review is right on. Khamsin's B-25 is in my highest category, all of which are so great that I can't begin to compare them with each other. -- Gary