Why I'm addicted to the Russian classics :)

calypso · Post by **calypso** » 11 Dec 2006, 12:43

OK, I think you've gathered by now that as well as all the British classics, I also have a very soft spot for some classics produced by our Russian fellow simmers.

Can't really put my finger on why, but sheer immersion has something to do with it.

This video might help to answer the question.

Those engine sounds put a shiver up my spine!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2JcyucvOlc

Jetset · Post by **Jetset** » 11 Dec 2006, 12:54

I agree John, it's just the language barrier that bothers me, and it seems a complex aircraft. But the sounds are stunning.

speedbird591 · Post by **speedbird591** » 11 Dec 2006, 13:08

That's a very impressive video, John. I'd love to get into that Russian stuff (not in real life, you understand

). Perhaps the next time I retire, I'll have some spare time!

Thanks for telling us about the video, it's quite remarkable and certainly proves your point about how good those Russian models are.

Ian

hinch · Post by **hinch** » 11 Dec 2006, 13:28

nice video, i see you have a few! it makes me want to revisit old pro154, i haven't flown it in a while.

Kevin Farnell · Post by **Kevin Farnell** » 12 Dec 2006, 00:19

Cheers John

Nothing wrong in appreciating a bit of soviet heavy metal

Hmm...
half time
jumpers for outer markers
glass noses
oddly folding main undercarriage
isn't it...

They certainly brought some variety to UK airports of the 70's and 80's.

Regards

Kevin

FS_Veteran · Post by **FS_Veteran** » 14 Dec 2006, 17:28

Great video! :-)

I downloaded that plane some months ago, but I've never got round to using it :redface: