Hello Friends,I am flying the FS2004 default C182S and the max speed I can fly is 105 Kts (IAS)at 10,000 feet. The ac is (I think) properly configured as follows:Prop 2400 RPMMan Press: 20"Fiel Flow: 11 G/hFlaps up.Weather: clear skies and no winds.Can anybody explain why can't I reach at least 135 or 140 kts as this bird should be flying?Am I doing something wrong?Please advice.Juliet Lima

None of the default FS2004 aircraft fly like they are supposed to. Microsoft programmers are game designers and not aerodynamic engineers, unfortunatley.We are left to 3rd party add-ons and payware aircraft to get the realism we crave.

I havn't checked for comparisons to real world performance, but two items come to mind.Check the GPS for actual ground speed, since your looking at IAS which is much lower at higher altitudes.And secondly, make sure the engine is leaned. Any altitude above 6000' on FS9 will be sluggish without leaning.And I'll throw a third in................. what's the desired prop setting for cruise in the plane? I don't know offhand.L.Adamsonedit------------- and then there is also fuel & passenger load, because default is full tanks & four people. I don't know the performance specs for 10,000' either. And this Cessna may even have a "tired" & worn engine... :)

>None of the default FS2004 aircraft fly like they are>supposed to. Microsoft programmers are game designers and>not aerodynamic engineers, unfortunatley.>>We are left to 3rd party add-ons and payware aircraft to get>the realism we crave. Actually, many defaults will, or at least close. Some of the MS programmers are also pilots & aircraft owners. L.Adamson

105 kts IAS sounds about right to me. You might want to look up `IAS` so that you can understand how it varies with altitude and pressure. And as suggested check the GPS for actual groundspeed.Allcott

First, find out what your outside temperature is and convert it to celsius. This plays a big role in figuring TAS (True Air Speed) over IAS (Indicated Airspeed). Next, what's your aircraft loadout? Cessna publishes figures for probably one person, no luggage, and half or 75% fuel to get the best numbers to publish; all this with a perfectly running aircraft.Then, use the little conversion wheel on the airspeed indicator, rotate the proper temperature in C at the top and read your TAS in the bottom window. Remember, ground speed from the GPS will vary with winds aloft.Also, all cruise power should be at the top of the green arc on the MP guage, or full throttle (usually above about 6,000 feet).My cruise, using the above:135 knots TAS at 6,000-9,000 feet, usually when the ground temperature is above 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Two 190 lb pilots and 75% fuel.This is very close to Cessna's claim of 140 knots cruise and probably just about what a real 182 will get.Dan

From what I gather, cruising the 182 is done at 2400 rpm. As is climbing, landing, etc!Apparently, the 230 hp version of this Lycoming runs best at full rpm unless running at reduced power, say 20" at 5,000, where a prop reduction can give a bit of a fuel savings. Otherwise, it appears to be a "top of the green" aircraft in all respects, not unlike Mooneys.And your advice about leaning is correct: I start leaning around 1,000 feet in MS2004.Dan

..with all this said. Does anybody know of a good .air or FDE file for this C182? Or does anybody know of a good payware C182 for FS2004?Thanks you all for your cooperation.RegardsJuliet Lima

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