In this video we go through the basics of starting, taxiing, takeoff, navigation, avionics as well as landing and approach of this quirky ultralight aircraft. POH: www.pipistrel.ad/system/resou...
Unfortunately the speed brakes are not active in FS2020 (just the lever is). It is a pity because in real life there are very effective. I had the normal Virus (not the SW witch means short wings) and it glides a lot so you can use the speed brakes when you land instead of the throttle (speed brakes on is iddle and no speed brakes is some gaz). The speed brakes are not an on off thing, you put as much as you need or want, it allows you to land on a very short runway. The minus 5° flaps are also very effective, you can feel the plane accelerates when you put them (not really in FS2020). Very safe plane as it is quite good in the winds (contrary to what you are saying here). As it is very sleek, I could do 10 liters an hour at more than 230 km/h (sorry I am French hehe)
I started subscribing for your Command content, but damn, your FS content is such a treat too. You just constantly deliver high quality enjoyable content. Informative and teaching and beautiful Thank you
What you didn't take into account is that this is a glider. Pilots of the real plane have found that, with a combination of powered & unpowered flight, the range can be over 900 miles I believe. Depending on the specific Pipistral model, the glide ration can exceed 30 to 1, which is pretty amazing. Also, while it is not marketed as an aerobatic plane, I've seen peop.e do aerobatics as the maximum "G" loads the plane is rated for is also phenomenal. For $150K "loaded", it can't be beat. Compare to a new Cessna 172, at close to $500K, loaded, I don't think their is any comparison. The Cessna is, supposedly a 4 passenger plane. But, with maximum fuel, for a range about equal to the Pipistral, the Cessna can only carry 80 pounds more. Hence, you couldn't carry 4 people unless 3 of them were little kids!
Cool plane. Fun to hear your description. Not sure I understood the whole landing sequence with flaps, speed brakes and higher engine RPM. But fun nonetheless. Thanks for posting!!
Flaps down and engaging speed breaks slow down the aircraft and because of this it’s vertical speed increases, which means that it starts “falling”. Then you add power (throttle) to increase RPM to compensate that “falling” momentum, decrease vertical speed a little bit and now you can manage your speed by power and pitch angle, while your flaps and speed breaks are optimized for landing.
In Europe the term "Ultralight B" is more or less the same as "LSA" in the US. The limitations are low weight, low stall speed, only VFR and max two seats. Flying them requires a specific UL pilot's license. Aircraft that are classified as ultralights in the US are usually referred to as "trikes" in Europe (although they are technically in the "UItralight A" category).
No, it should be steered. If it wasn't it would need to be a trailing gear design, otherwise it would starts to flutter really quick. There are planes that don't have a steerable nose wheel, but those all have a trailing nose gear. Like the Aquilla
There is so much wrong in your video... For example, warm up RPM is 2500 (Rotax OH), or 2600 (Pipistrel POH), not 2000 like you said, you shouldn't turn off choke immediately, the Virus actually does have nose wheel steering. I had to stop watching after 5 minutes. I mean what is this video good for if you don't know what you're talking about? How do I know? I own one.
@@imaner76 I don't think playing a video game excuses someone from providing straight up incorrect information. If you're going to pretend you know the simulated plane you should strive for accuracy.
