I'll chip in too if I may Paul. As I think I've mentioned before, I wasn't overly excited when A2A announced the T-6. Though I've become a firm fan of the Accu-Sim philosophy and products, I didn't feel any particular connection to the T-6. However, having got my sticky paws on it, I can't seem to leave the thing alone. It's certainly a lot more genteel and stately than something like the P-51 but this is an advantage in many ways I think. In other words, it doesn't feel like it's actively trying to kill me during take-off. In fact its handling feels, well, suitably "trainerish".Paul K wrote:Over all, what do you think of the A2A T-6 ?
In fact, I thought much the same as DaveG: "this seems almost too easy!" That is, until I tried a couple of landings with a crosswind component! Even without a crosswind though, I've found it's a good idea to treat the thing with respect until it actually comes to a halt.DaveG wrote:Much is made of the tricky handling, especially landing, but it seems too easy to me.
Though there are one-or-two aspects that are a little disappointing (lack of proper spin behaviour and the absence of a nice dim red cockpit lighting option) I really am enjoying it tremendously. In spite of the fairly modern cockpit fit, the interior is still atmospheric and immersive, and flying it just feels good: little things like the fact that it communicates the weight of that R-1340 up front so convincingly as the speed bleeds off, and the way it seems to fidget around a little on approach. Only time will tell how long the appeal lasts, but I've clocked-up around 18 hours already; mostly just flying circuits!
Cheers,
Nick
P.S. No issues here with excessive vibration effects either. Though it rattles a bit with take-off power, once I pull the throttle and prop back, things seem to settle down nicely. I understand the vibration effects can be affected by FPS, so that may be something to consider.