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Old 06-03-2007, 06:59 PM
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Would someone post link to download this sim? I have Microsoft Flight Sim X, is it compatable with it?
That RV-7 (A) was designed for Microsoft Flight Sim FS2004 (FS9), the predecessor of the new X. It most likely could be ported over to "X", but might have a problem or two. I just don't get into the computer tech stuff enough, to do the move & fixes.

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Old 06-04-2007, 02:57 PM
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I have to disagree on MSFS realism. I think that X-plane is WAY better than either FS 2004 or X. The FAA apparently agrees, since they have certified X plane as the software to power AATD's, and haven't allowed Fight Sim in any capacity. At my work we are getting a Beech G58 Baron sim with the G1000 cockpit and Xplane running on two Dual AMD units with GeForce graphics. It's really trick.
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Old 06-04-2007, 05:29 PM
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I have to disagree on MSFS realism. I think that X-plane is WAY better than either FS 2004 or X. The FAA apparently agrees, since they have certified X plane as the software to power AATD's, and haven't allowed Fight Sim in any capacity. At my work we are getting a Beech G58 Baron sim with the G1000 cockpit and Xplane running on two Dual AMD units with GeForce graphics. It's really trick.
The FAA's certification has very little to do with X-Planes flight dynamics. Long time X-Plane users, will agree on this subject.

Try spins, or precision slips in X-Plane. Won't happen. Use the RealAir Marchetti SF260 designed for FS2002/FS2004/ FSX for that purpose. You can't beat it for a simulated plane that somewhat mimics an RV.

BTW, personalized versions of MSFS are used by the U.S. Navy for flight simulation.

edit: I have no problem with designs done with X-Plane because some items in the flight envelope might just work better, or of course, worse. Since I do enjoy some aerobatic flight, and using a lot of rudder for various maneuvers, that Marchetti is hard to beat for a desktop rendition of an airplane.

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Old 06-05-2007, 07:56 AM
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I've had a couple older versions of XPlane, and back then it didn't do too well in the slips or spins, BUT I just got back from training on a new Precision Flight Controls sim, with X Plane 8, and I it Does slips and Stalls without a problem, I haven't tried spins yet, we'll see.

MSFS doesn't stall or spin worth a .... with the standard models, and slips? ... yeah right. Anything can be done with a custom model. I have a couple of Star Wars ships in my MSFS, that doesn't make it realistic.
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Old 06-05-2007, 01:26 PM
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I've had a couple older versions of XPlane, and back then it didn't do too well in the slips or spins, BUT I just got back from training on a new Precision Flight Controls sim, with X Plane 8, and I it Does slips and Stalls without a problem, I haven't tried spins yet, we'll see.

MSFS doesn't stall or spin worth a .... with the standard models, and slips? ... yeah right. Anything can be done with a custom model. I have a couple of Star Wars ships in my MSFS, that doesn't make it realistic.
I guess we're better off, to leave the arguing about simulated models, to the sim forums such as Avsim, Flightsim com. , X-Plane org., etc., instead of here....

At those sim sites; who thinks what is best, and for what reasons, are debated just about every day!
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Old 06-05-2007, 08:48 PM
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Since Flight Factory-Simulations is out of business... anybody know where I can get a copy of the RV-7 for FSX?
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Old 06-18-2007, 09:12 PM
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Default Flight Factory Simulations RV7 - Bad Luck!

Well,

I purchased the RV7 model from Flight Factory Simulations just one day after they closed down. I went to install it the next day, and got nothing but blank instruments...nice...

Of course, I pretty quickly figured out I had to go back into their now-inexistent website and register!

So now I'm stuck with a beautiful RV7 model with no gages......I've even managed to land it a couple of times without stalling or floating almost to the end of the runway!

I've tried modifying the panel with the 'standard' MS Flight simulator gages, but the whole panel seems to be some propietary format that can't be edited with the MS plane editor..

Does anyone know if there is a way to 'unlock' these gages now?

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Old 06-18-2007, 09:49 PM
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Well,

Does anyone know if there is a way to 'unlock' these gages now?

Luis O.
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It seems that a registration key number came with the download in an e-mail. Using the alt key for menu's, a Flight Factory menu appears with the others at the top left of the screen. Click on that, and enter the code. However, it's been a few years since I used this product...................and you might know all this anyway!
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Old 06-19-2007, 06:02 PM
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It seems that a registration key number came with the download in an e-mail. Using the alt key for menu's, a Flight Factory menu appears with the others at the top left of the screen. Click on that, and enter the code. However, it's been a few years since I used this product...................and you might know all this anyway!

I did get the confirmation email, which is why I assumed I was done. Buried in the email is the following:

Registration Code: Located in your account download area

Of course, by the time I saw this, it was too late..

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Old 04-12-2008, 04:23 PM
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Hi, i`m try purchase the RV-9 for Flight simulator, but the "factory" web it?s closed.

I need the model for training and don?t find it in any location.

I need urgent the virtual plane.

Thanks for all posible helps.

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