RealAir Lancair Legacy

The Lancair Legacy for FSX is the culmination of RealAir’s eleven years of experience as leaders in the development of Flight Simulator aircraft. The Legacy is the natural successor to the famous RealAir SF260, which could be considered one of the most iconic flight simulator aircraft of the last 10 years. Like the SF260, the Legacy is a drop-dead gorgeous, fast, fully IFR equipped tourer that is also capable of light aerobatics. It is the ultimate general aviation sport plane offering harmonised, lively yet stable handling and an unsurpassed view from the pillarless bubble canopy. The panel fitout is comprehensive meaning this aircraft is not just about having fun - it can be used for serious IFR work with a full suite of mechanical IFR gauges, Bendix King KFC225 Autopilot and the option to add one or two Reality XP Garmin GNS units to the radio stack.

When you buy the Legacy you can rest assured that RealAir have the best reputation for customer support in the industry. When we build an aircraft we build it with the hope that you will love it for years to come. We believe that the more you fly our aircraft, the more the finer points and the second-to-none attention to detail will reveal themselves. When you buy a RealAir plane you can be sure it's a plane from which you'll receive many years of simming pleasure. The Best Flight Modelling In the Business

RealAir aircraft have always been known for having the best flight modelling in the business and the Legacy is no exception. This would have to be one of the most enjoyable FSX aircraft available. It's not just a pretty face, there is a depth of detail that will keep you coming back again and again, for years to come. Of course our trademark best in the business spins and side slips are present but every detail of the modelling will impress - from the fluid, lively yet smooth way it responds to the controls, to the beautifully controlled pitch when approaching and flying through the stall, or while flaring for that perfect touchdown. Graphics That Are As Real As It Gets

At RealAir we pride ourselves on making cockpits that have that special something. We don't just create graphics that look like the real thing, we take a serious approach to user interface design in order to create the most enjoyable, intuitive and life-like experience possible. All of the gauges and switches are functional and intuitive to use. The graphics are crystal clear and remain well lit in all lighting conditions. All gauges move with infinite smoothness and thanks to the clarity of the textures IFR flight can be flown while zoomed right in to the gauges for complete control. The lighting works in both the day and the night, and complete, detailed night lighting has been included. The spinning propeller is not just a flat disc - it is three dimensional - you can actually see the twist in the spinning blades from the sides as well as the front. The main exterior and VC textures are high definition 2048 pixel textures providing crystal clear jaggy free graphics even when zoomed right in. The 3D shapes are smooth and flowing, there is no evidence of jagged polygons.

The exterior has been modelled in its entirety in VC view, meaning TrackIR users can pop their heads outside the cockpit, or walk around the entire aircraft. Likewise in exterior view, the entire cockpit has been modelled so you can look into the cockpit from outside and see every gauge working as it should. There is an option to use simpler, lower polygon exterior models if desired to improve multiplayer performance.

The legacy has been designed with multiplayer-friendly coding and multi-LOD exterior models to provide good performance during multiplayer sessions.

Immersive Sounds and Animations

The RealAir Legacy includes detailed custom sounds and camera effects designed to increase the feeling of immersion even further. All switches and knobs have audible sounds but on top of that we've added many new atmospheric sounds to the mix. When you open the spoilers you don't only hear the spoiler actuation sounds but you also hear wind roar and you can see the airframe visibly buffeting from the turbulent air generated by the spoilers. If you open the canopy in flight the force of the wind will only allow it to open slightly, it swings open or shut slightly in response to g force and you can hear the wind as it blows through the opening. Yawing the aircraft produces an audible wind noise as the laminar airflow separates and becomes turbulent on its path along the fuselage. When you lower the landing gear you don't just hear the motor and gear locks, you also hear the wind as it blows through the extended gear. While lowering or raising the gear you can see and hear the clunks as the gear and doors lock into place. When you brake after touchdown you can hear the brakes as they work to bring the Legacy to a halt.

If you exceed VNE the whole airframe will vibrate, and you'll see and hear aileron flutter, both on the ailerons themselves and on the control stick. We have included a touchdown thump camera effect that simulates the impact of hitting the ground on landing. The thump realistically reflects the quality of your landing - if you do a greaser you see almost nothing at all. If you thump it down one wing low and crabbing the cockpit will pitch, roll and yaw to drive home just how rough your landing was.

If you drop the flaps above their maximum rated airspeed you'll see and hear the flaps flutter violently. If you ignore these warning signs and continue to keep the flaps down above their maximum speed the flaps will eventually fail catastrophically - the actuation mechanisms will fail (loudly!) and the flaps will flutter in the breeze and no longer function.

When you startup the Legacy, the prop thumps to life as the starter fights against cylinder compression. The whole cockpit shudders in reaction to cylinder compression on startup and shutdown. On the ground the airframe and instrument needles shudder and vibrate from engine vibration. As you roll across the ground on takeoff or landing the cockpit and needles also shudder. This aircraft is alive - on the ground it vibrates and shudders like you'd expect from such a small plane with a 9L internal combustion engine crammed into the nose, but once you're in the air everything smoothes out and you can concentrate on the job at hand.

The control surfaces and control sticks in this aircraft move realistically with trim changes. When the trim tabs move, the control surfaces also move as they do on the real aircraft. When you apply up trim for example you will actually see the elevators move upwards, and the control stick will move backwards. This is visible when you manually trim or when the autopilot is controlling the aircraft.

All of the custom camera and needle effects can be set just as you like thanks to the detailed controls in the Legacy Config Panel. All of these effects will work in conjunction with third party camera effect addons such as EZDok or Accu-Feel. You also can disable the Legacy's custom effects and use only your favoured third party camera effects if that is what you prefer.

Feature List

✓ Trademark best-of-business flight modeling with improved spins, sideslips, aerobatics and superb handling, as well as extremely stable autopilot control.
✓ Beautifully designed interiors with smooth lines, crystal clear gauges, subtle reflections and all controls animated.
✓ Exterior and interior models now integrated for best experience with camera addons and track IR.
✓ High resolution multi-LOD exterior 3D models with optional frame rate friendly versions for multiplayer sessions.
✓ Optional RXP GNS WAAS gauge integration (RXP gauges are a separate purchase from Reality XP).
✓ RXP configurations include: 1 x GNS530, 1 x GNS430 + 1 x GNS530. If you have the RXP Unlimited pack you can also choose 2 x GNS530, 2 x GNS430 or 1 x GNS530 + 1 x GNS430, all with crossfill.
✓ Airframe vibrates in reaction to engine rpm changes, gear and spoiler deployment, runway surfaces, engnine startyp/shutdown and mishandling.
✓ Gauge needles that vibrate on the ground in response to engine and ground roll vibrations.
✓ Nearly 100 Custom sounds, including all cockpit switches, G effects, canopy-open windblast, gear, aileron flutter, doppler fly past etc.
✓ Flap Failure mode with custom animations and sound effects.
✓ Belly landing capability for gear up landings.
✓ Grass or concrete touchdown sounds option.
✓ Full multiplayer support with low latency and efficient coding for multiplayer sessions.
✓ Yaw and out-of-balance yaw sound effects.
✓ Carefully implemented start up and shutdown animations and sounds.
✓ Full IFR capability - or fly by the seat of your pants!
✓ Custom 3D landing lights, navigation lights and strobe lights.
✓ Dozens of custom animations including a canopy that realistically repsonds to wind force.
✓ Control sticks and control surfaces that move in response to trim changes.
✓ High detail skinned-mesh pilot.
✓ Spoilers with custom wind sound effects and cockpit buffet effect.
✓ Aileron flutter when flying above VNE with accompanying custom sounds.
✓ Fully functioning cockpit when viewed from exterior view, plus the option of a less highly detailed model for multiplayer.
✓ Multiple options for many of the above features.
✓ 3D blurred propeller effect with custom animation that includes simulated cylinder compression of startup and shutdown.
✓ 2048px "High Definition" VC and exterior textures.
✓ Five unique liveries all with uniquely coloured virtual cockpits. Customer

Feedback on the Avsim Forums

"I have yet to post anything in the forums but i cannot keep my mouth shut about it. The Legacy is an absolute masterpiece...... I have no frame rate loss and the amount of detail will blow your mind. I cannot express enough how awesome this aircraft is...." MarineChef, Avsim forum

"Absolutely love it! ...I can run it somewhat well even on my dated system.... Best GA airplane ever made for FSX!" HughesMDflyer4, Avsim forum

"You did it again, the new reference in GA has been defined!" - Mik75, Avsim forum
"Simply outstanding." - mpw8679, Avsim forum

"Fantastic.....Loving the effects...This is definitely divorce material!" - Hellffire, Avsim forum
"Get it! It's a jewel." - Heightsmite, Avsim forum

"The best single engine piston for FS. Period. Breathtaking textures, outstanding modelling, immersive sounds and great features..." - MauB, Avsim forum

"...this sets a new bar for graphics... simply amazing." - Johny767, Avsim forum
"Stunning...... It has personality and soul. It feels like a living breathing piece of machinery... And the sounds. Holy cow." - Styckx, Avsim forum

"The immersion is unreal. The vibration, the sound.... absolutely speechless..... Truly outstanding work." - Hitchhiker79, Avsim forum

"Absolutely SUPERB guys. The immersion is incredible". - Epikk, Avsim forum

"FANTASTIC job! ....As usual, your products are worth every penny spent." - AlphaInfinity, Avsim forum

"...this plane is awesome. I've just done a my first flight, and the immersion factor is beyond anything I've seen in FSX." - Regis9, Avsim forum

"Another masterpiece from RealAir!!!" - Arklight1, Avsim forum

"Not only the exacting graphics quality we have come to expect from RealAir but another cracking flight model!..an instant classic." - VirtualWombat, Avsim forum

"This is an instant classic. For me it's the best airplane I've ever purchased for FSX. Why? I'll probably never get tired of it." - DJJose, Avsim forum

"The one and only GA airplane you really need to have in your hanger, fun for several years to come. Outstanding flight dynamics, great visual modeling. To be recommended. Real Air built their own successor for the great SF.260 which will set new standards in FSX." - Somsak, Avsim.com

More Customer Feedback on the Avsim Forums

"Lancair Legacy From RealAir": http://forum.avsim.net/page/index.html/_/pr-ann/lancair-legacy-from-realair-r305:
"RealAir Lancair is out!": http://forum.avsim.net/topic/375494-realair-lancair-is-out/
"New RA Lancair screenie :)": http://forum.avsim.net/topic/374289-new-ra-lancair-screenie/page__st__150

Avsim Gold Star Award Winner

The RealAir Lancair Legacy for FSX received the top honour available at Avsim.com - the Avsim Gold Star Award.
The Avsim Gold Star was awarded as part of a very comprehensive review by Avsim staff reviewer Ray Marshall, with additional input from Avsim staff reviewer Bert Pieke.

Ray concluded his review by saying: "The RealAir Lancair Legacy for FSX is no doubt the most advanced, most realistic, and most fun to fly of any general aviation add-on available today. The awesome combination of many totally new visual effects and animations with their accompanying sounds are absolutely astonishing. I therefore recommend the coveted Avsim Gold Star be awarded to RealAir Simulations. I really wish there was a recognition that was even a little higher than our Gold Star, maybe a Platinum Star or a Sierra Hotel Gold Star. I would surely recommend that one also. The Legacy is that good."

You can read the full review here: http://forum.avsim.net/page/index.html/_/reviews/lancair-legacy-r402

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