PC Aviator Australia Flight Simulation News: Buy RealAir Lancair Legacy for FSX (DVD) Online

Widely regarded as the best Lancair model available for FSX and built by RealAir Simulations, a leader in high-quality aircraft designs for Flight Simulator.
The Lancair Legacy ‘kit build’ aircraft is a superb sports plane and IFR tourer combining light aerobatic capability with luxurious cabin and extensive fully equipped IFR rated panel. This low wing, twin-seater composite aircraft with retractable gear is capable of cruising at 280 knots at 8,000 feet, can climb at 2,000 feet per minute and has a service ceiling of 18,000 feet.

RealAir have surpassed even their own high standards with the level of detail and enhancements included in this aircraft. From their renowned three dimensional fluid gauges to accurate flight dynamics, this simulation exudes quality. Side slipping, spinning, stall buffetting, airframe vibration, even flaps and gear damage is modelled with sound and visual effects. The whole cockpit shudders on startup as the starter fights cylinder compression and needles vibrate in their displays through engine and ground vibration making this aircraft feel truly alive.

RealAir Simulations has a long history of ground breaking innovations and many of these innovations have been adopted by other developers - even Microsoft itself. RealAir were the first developer to simulate proper spin and side-slip capabilities at a time when Flight Simulator was not theoretically capable of allowing such things. They were also the first to offer a Virtual Cockpit with smoothly animated 3D gauges and for many years remained the only developer providing this. In addition they were one of the first developers to implement stall buffet effects, GA aircraft engine failure modes, pilot inertia effects, 3D cockpits with flexible views, proper stereo sound imaging without unwanted phasing effects, and a wealth of other features. The Legacy is packed with these innovations and also has NEW cutting edge features which truly stretch the limits of Flight Simulator X (FSX).

The RealAir Legacy models every nuance of flight. The reaction of the airframe and wings to different flying & weather conditions and pilot input has been simulated as close as possible to the real aircraft within the limitations of FSX capabilities. These flying qualities are very important to the realism of the simulation. A high proportion of documented GA aircraft accidents are caused by loss of lift in difficult conditions while flying slow at low altitudes, typically when on approach to an airfield. For that reason, the Legacy has been designed to react realistically to piloting error giving unprecedented realism and is a further enhancement of RealAir's legendary innovations in flight dynamics.

Stunning 2048 pixel high definition textures internally and externally. Fully functioning VC gauges operational even when seen from external view.
Nearly 100 custom sounds including all switches, G-effects, canopy open windblast, gear, aileron flutter and damage and doppler fly-past.
Airframe vibrates in reaction to engine rpm changes, gear and spoiler deployment, runway surfaces, startup/shutdown and mishandling.
Five unique liveries with individually coloured virtual cockpits. Reality XP compatible with auto configuration to install the Reality XP GNS530 and GNS430 units.

"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." - Avsim Gold Star award.

"If not 'the most' complete and comprehensive package in the general aviation aircraft category for FSX available today, it is definitely one of the most." - Mutley's Hangar 10/10 Award for Excellence.

Product Features

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, engine startup/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.