Cessna 150 Bay Flight

[Charl]

I think it was mentioned previously on these forums, this little Cessna, available here is lovely.
I dropped a quick paint onto it for Tauranga circuits, here are some shots:



DAD meets NAN





Windows have reflections, feels like an FSX aircraft.
Umm let me rephrase that, this one Flies
See that little slider on the windshield pillar?
It is the flap indicator which moves down with the flap settings.
So you don't have to move your white-knuckle gaze from the approaching runway...




Wish I could show you the video, but my rig has popped its codecs for some reason.
Another time perhaps

[ZK-Brock]

Are you going to release that repaint Charl? That flap indicator is sorta annoying when flying the real thing I find...

[ZKTOM]

I reckon that plane is a nightmare to land, if it loses too much speed it'll drop for some reason

[ZK-Brock]

QUOTE(ZKTOM @ Jul 22 2007, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I reckon that plane is a nightmare to land, if it loses too much speed it'll drop for some reason

Well, you keep ya speed at 60 knots and use 10* of flaps and it's fine, 150s are certainly not a nightmare to land. They like to sink with much more flap though, you don't need 30 or 40 unless you're obscenely high or you're going into a really tight strip. Most people use 10 or 20* flap for normal landings into decent sized runways.

[ardypilot]

Where did you get that repaint Charl??? As soon as I downloaded it, I thought it would be just perfect for a Bay Flight livery!

BTW, does your 152 continually bank to the left during flight? Mine does, and I want to know if I can make it stay level.

[Charl]

QUOTE(ZK-Brock @ Jul 22 2007, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Are you going to release that repaint Charl? That flap indicator is sorta annoying when flying the real thing I find...

No I simply ripped a BMP off Steve Jenks' AI paint to have a looksee.
Maybe Jon ARNZ could be persuaded to have an FS9 flashback as this is such a delightful plane - he's done the stock FSX Cessna 172 fleet.
There is an excellent paintkit.

Have you tried this model, Brock?
As a RL 150 pilot I'd be interested to hear your take.
To me it feels exremely "lifelike" but I've never been in a 150.

QUOTE(Trolly @ Jul 22 2007, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Where did you get that repaint Charl??? As soon as I downloaded it, I thought it would be just perfect for a Bay Flight livery!
BTW, does your 152 continually bank to the left during flight? Mine does, and I want to know if I can make it stay level.

See above
Flies fine, I seem to remember you having listing problems before with other a/c?
But I'm sure you can set trims in this one.

[ZK-Brock]

Yeah I've done a few "sorties" in it, it seems real enough. But don't call me a 150 pilot yet, I've only been in the type once for about .3, and on a not-too-pleasant day Even with 20* it sank heaps, especially in the strong headwind - we had cruise power on through most of the approach! 10* would have been enough for sure.

[Naki]

Nice shots/repaint Charl - how do you transfer a repaint from the one aircraft to another?

[ZKTOM]

QUOTE(ZK-Brock @ Jul 27 2007, 04:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE(ZKTOM @ Jul 22 2007, 04:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I reckon that plane is a nightmare to land, if it loses too much speed it'll drop for some reason

Well, you keep ya speed at 60 knots and use 10* of flaps and it's fine, 150s are certainly not a nightmare to land. They like to sink with much more flap though, you don't need 30 or 40 unless you're obscenely high or you're going into a really tight strip. Most people use 10 or 20* flap for normal landings into decent sized runways.

Aaahhhh... My mistake i tend to use a bit of flap. Will try less

[Charl]

QUOTE(Naki @ Jul 22 2007, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nice shots/repaint Carl - how do you transfer a repaint from the one aircraft to another?

Well you sorta snip bits from the original and paste 'em over.
Because I used the final bitmap the resolution is poor.
I may just be tempted to do a proper paint as the paintkit is very good.
Now, which would be the best Bayflight candidate?

[Naki]

I might be in the Mount tomorrow - if I go pass the airport I'll let you know what ones look like the freeware 150 - there are a couple with extra windows in the doors etc and other mods (provided they aren't all out flying).

[ardypilot]

Now, which would be the best Bayflight candidate?

I'd say SON. Most of us here are males, but not all of us are old enough to be DADs.

[Charl]

QUOTE(Naki @ Jul 22 2007, 10:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I might be in the Mount tomorrow - if I go pass the airport I'll let you know what ones look like the freeware 150 - there are a couple with extra windows in the doors etc and other mods (provided they aren't all out flying).

That'd be great - a few side-on close-up pics wouldn't hurt either, plus a tailfin detail...

[Naki]

Darn forgot the camera! I still called in though as I was passing the airport. As Murphys law would have it, it would appear all the Bayflight 152's were on the ground whne I called in. If I find the time I'll have another go in the weekend but a quick observation is that ZK-KID is the only one with windows in the lower extremes of the doors and some of the a/c have the front wheel spat missing. There is also some Bayflight script on the fuselage on all the 152s.

[Charl]

Be good if you could get some stuff, Paul.
I have a painting yen...

[Naki]

aggh wifes birthday this weekend - looking shakey but I'll have a go at getting out there

[Charl]

"Honey have I got a surprise for you...been saving this up for a month...OK open your eyes now - TADA! Sunair hanger!
Ain't that the sweetest sight!
Happy birthday dear!"

[Naki]

Hi Charl

Haven't forgotten about this - was going to go out a couple of times but very wet. Maybe tomorrow with any luck.

Cheers

[Naki]

Have the photos - will upload when I get a chance - a bit slow on dial up.

[towerguy]

is it a C150 or C152 - I learned and also did my instructors rating on C152's and would like to try it out if it's a C152.