Looking to add another GA aircraft to my hangar

[twharrell]

I wanted to get some feedback/recommendations for a good GA aircraft that is also a good IFR training platform to put in my virtual hangar. I am using P3Dv2.

I currently have the MilViz C310, RealAIr Turbine Duke, Carenado C208B, and the A2A C172.

Three aircraft I am considering are the Carenado C337, Carenado Baron 58, and Carenado T210. Any others I should consider?

Todd

[Mark Hargrove]

I highly recommend the C337. It's a great IFR platform -- it's extremely stable and handles beautifully. The Carenado B58 is also terrific, though, and has a higher max cruise speed (but I don't find it quite as stable for IFR). I've not flown the T210 yet.

[boevad]

Hey Mark,
I have the Carenado T210 and I'd say you can't go wrong with it. I would recommend the checking out the T210 forum at Avsim. There's some modifications recommended there for the .air file to help it perform a little more realistically. I have a little over 70 RW hrs in a T210N. And with the mods, it flies very close to the real thing.

However my favorite GA aircraft is the RealAir Lancair Legacy. Combine that with the Reality XP GNS 530 and you've got a fantastic IFR platform.

Just my 2 cents...

Have fun!
Dave

[twharrell]

Good recommendations. I went with the 337 and it really is smooth. Even got the Mindstar GNS 530 integrated.

Todd

[Anthony Santanastaso]

Does anybody know how the Carenado Piper Mirage flies? http://www.carenado.com/CarSite/Portal/index.php

I've had a difficult time getting comfortable with a decent aircraft, though I really like the A2A C172 and I can't wait for their PA28 (since I have most of my hours in a PA28). I'm very OCD so I think that complicates matters!

[twharrell]

Anthony,

I have the Mirage and it's a nice aircraft. I'm enjoying the 337 more, though.

Todd

[Ryan B]

RealAir Legacy (second the RXP suggestion).... PM me if you need semi recent navdata. (oh wait you're a p3d guy nm).... still all the realair stuff is great... I think most people have them working in p3d.

I actually have that and their new piston Duke. Superb addon as well. They're also doing a turbine duke revamp for later in the year.

[twharrell]

Good news on the turbine duke revamp. It's one of my favorite GA aircraft. Hopefully they'll add Mindstar GPS compatibility as well as P3D support in this next release.

Todd

[Anthony Santanastaso]

Piper Archer: http://www.fspilotshop.com/carenado-pa2 ... -3144.html

Like, love, or hate? Discuss!

[gavink42]

I would have bought it if it had an autopilot, or at least a heading bug.

But, I'm really looking forward to A2A's PA28! I own a 1966 Cherokee 180C, and can't wait to be able to sim on an almost identical plane!