Regarding the autopilot not tracking in NAV: That was in fact an error on my part - I forgot to set the CDI to GPS ahead of time. Apologies on that one chaps!
No problem sir, happens all the time with me. Oh also, Aerial Simulations F-117 and Indiafoxtecho's Leonardo M-346 just dropped. Given my recent experience with the F-35 from indiafoxtecho, it's easy to say I look forward to trying the later out.
You're most welcome Peter! Apologies if I have already asked, but have you tried the Working Title CJ4 mod? "Study level" might be a slight stretch, but I think it's still my favorite bizjet in the sim overall - and it's free! Cheers : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations the refresh coming for the 40th anniversary update will only further improve the CJ4. You should do another review for it for the channel once it drops.
I didn't have an issue with using the AP like you did. I wonder if your version was an older one that when I made my purchase which was just a few weeks ago.
Hi L CC, The “issue” was actually an error on my part (apparently I don’t use the G1000 nearly enough haha). I pinned a comment outlining the problem : ) Cheers and all the best!
This product is certainly worth a revist one day as many of the issues you encountered are resolved. Of note, the thrust has been radically overhauled and the thing is no longer climbs like a fighter jet and comparing to real world cruise figures seems to be just about on par. There are detents for takeoff, climb, cruise now. Additionally, the sounds are also much improved. It has become my "go-to" aircraft for good cruise speed, yet gets into the smaller fields.
Cheers 777, I certainly intend to revisit the addon at a later date. I’ll give it some time though, until the Mustang has fully matured / been completed; that way I should be able to demonstrate the product in its best light : ) I’m glad you’re enjoying the jet. Happy flying and all the best!
If it took one day for them to fix such issues like major performance changes, sounds etc. One could wonder why they just didn't simply move release date, test it properly and release final good quality product. I'm sick of this habit of some 3rd party MSFS devs and it is also one of the reasons I very seldomly (read never) buy anything new from unknown developers these days.
I wonder why it's always winter in Bella Coola in the sim. They don't get much snow up there in October. It's currently 16 C there at 6:37 PM October 5.
Haha, not sure on that one Dillan. It’s the same on New Zealand’s South Island, around Milford Sound - it’s perpetual winter. Overall the sim’s live weather seems to going from strength to strength, but there are a couple locations on the planet, that have apparently been forgotten about. . . Still, it made for a pretty flight haha. All the best! : )
Kip on the Ground has done some great in depth tutorial videos on the operation of the G1000 nxi, you may benefit from watching some of them. Anyway I agree re wind noise at altitude, I've tried to isolate the offending sound file but without any success.
Thanks for the pointer I Evo. I am (believe it or not haha) broadly familiar with how to use the G1000; not selecting GPS on the CDI, was just a stuff up on my part - we all make mistakes from time to time ; ) I do actually have some experience using the real-world G1000, but it was many years ago and it's not a unit I really enjoy using in the sim (and hence don't spend much time with it). Maybe I'll have to head over to Kip's channel for a spot of ground school haha. Cheers and all the best!
Hi Eddie, Yes, perhaps still not quite as good as the Orbx mesh for example, but a pretty stunning location nevertheless I think : ) Cheers and all the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Definitely! Considering the technology involved and the progress already, it’s by no means a chore to fly around in the world of MSFS, and will only get better. Thanks for the reply btw, I love your videos and learn so much from you!
Well thanks very much 255, I’m very happy to hear that you’ve been getting some value out of the content! I need to revisit the Mustang myself at some point; I do hope you’re enjoying the aircraft. My pleasure! Happy flying and all the best : )
C510 Mustang v1.0.5 is now available Changelog - Sound re-mixed for better balance and volume - Engines reworked for accurate performance during low and high altitude flights, including take off, no longer a rocket ship. - FADEC updated, but not finished - Minor tweaks and fixes here and there
Thanks very much for the info Dzurisintube! I shall certainly take a look at the Mustang again at some point - it's great to see that the developer is continuing to make significant improvements to the product : ) All the best!
and to finish it off, you could have selected Visual Approach in the G1000 NXi on approach to Stewart (it works for any airport) which would have given you a non precision GPS approach with good vertical and horizontal guidance, but again you would have to be doing more than just scratching the surface
Indeed, I wasn't aware that was an option on the G1000 Desmo - thanks for the pointer. I'm not all that familiar with the Garmin; it's been a long time since I've used one in the real world and I don't generally use it much in the sim. That sounds like a good way of doing things for sure, but there's nothing inherently wrong with doing it the old school way either and I don't think my choice had any impact on the review (other than another opportunity for me to botch up using the G1000 haha ; ) All the best
Hi Socopoc, My pleasure on the video! I would love to help answer your question but, truth be told, it’s been so long since I last flew the Mustang, that I can’t recall how I operated the Garmin etc. I don’t recall there being an issue with the zoom - perhaps the aircraft has picked up a few bugs, as a result of the Working Title updates etc. Are you still having the same issue? Sorry I can’t be of more help on that one. I do hope you manage to get things sorted! All the best : )
Glad you enjoyed it IS! Haha yeah; it's often tricky finding decent quality ATC recordings, so sometimes I have to get a little bit "creative" with the ATC units that I choose / use ; ) Thanks for watching and all the best! : )
Ooo, didn't know FlightFX were working on a Vision Jet also, that could be good fun! So far, the HJet is the clear winner, though Cockspur do seem to be plugging away and are insistent that the C510's issues will be addressed. I have to say, I think the WT CJ4 still takes some beating at the moment haha. Cheers Rich! All the best : )
In the United States and Canada, Flight Levels are classified as Class A airspace and begin at FL180, (18,000 ft) so FL160 does not exist in Canada or the US
Thanks, Desmo. As someone who flies outside of the United States / Canada, saying FL160 was just force of habit (since in the vast majority of cases, one would be operating up at a flight level by then). Cheers
Actually, in Northern Domestic Airspace Canada, it becomes standard pressure region at all cruising altitudes so flight levels below 18,000 do exist throughout the far north.😊
Hi FTS, My pleasure, I’m really glad you enjoyed the vid! My primary reason for not using VNAV, if that I never tend to trust the default MSFS implantation haha (which I believe the Mustang uses). That being said, the default flight guidance in the sim is much better these days so, perhaps I should give it another go. In fairness, I also think it’s a little more challenging / entertaining, to try and manage such a profile “manually” so, that’s another reason I often opt to do so in a video : ) I hope that clarifies things. All the best!
Hi NaijaPilot, I'm by no means an expert when it comes to the C510, but the checklist I was using didn't call for the ignition switches to go "ON". My guess would be that the "NORM" position is essentially the same as an "AUTO" position, ie the igniters come on automatically as and when required (and the "ON" position is for dealing with precipitation and other contingencies). As you can see, the engines did fire up when following the checklist, though the systems depth of the C510 wasn't great at the time of recording, so it could be that the start procedure was modelled inaccurately. . . I hope that clarifies things a little. All the best! : )
Hi True Blade, I expect we'll see better business jets at a later date, but right now I would probably have to say that the Working Title CJ4 is the best "all-rounder". The HJet is pretty excellent in most regards, but I find the flight model to be very sensitive (at least it was the last time I tried the jet). The CJ4 flies pretty nicely, has very decent systems depth and of course is free! The C510 still has some catching up to do. . . I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )
Good video. I believe you need to click the CDI button on the flight display until the HSI turns magenta. This will set GPS as the nav source and the autopilot should track the planned path in nav mode. Your other criticisms are certainly valid.
Thanks Jay! You're 100% correct, a mistake on my part there (I don't know why I suddenly forgot that was a requirement haha). I pinned a comment, so hopefully people will catch that it was just me being a numpty ; ) I always kick myself when I level criticism at a product and it then turns out to be my fault; I try my best to ensure that doesn't happen, but slipped up here. Apologies to Cockspur on that one! Cheers and all the best : )
Late and thorough is better than early and ill conceived 🙂 (I was talking about the review but I wonder if it might apply in a limited fashion to the A/C)
Haha, cheers Paul! If only the UA-cam algorithm agreed with that rhetoric XD Despite trying my best to be thorough, I did actually make a mistake regarding the NAV / autopilot tracking (I failed to set the CDI to GPS first - ooops). I think / hope the rest of my points were fair criticism though and yes, sadly I think the Mustang could have done with a little bit more time in the oven. . . Thanks for watching and all the best! : )
Hi Arthur, Haha, I am saying “currently inoperative”; the subtitles are auto-generated, so I guess the AI I struggling with my poor annunciation XD Cheers, all the best!
Are the updates to this significant enough to do an updated review? I’m sure it would help the developer too if they are significant as lost of people rely on your reviews!
I’m not entirely sure to be honest, NZT. I rarely get a chance to fly the aircraft again after I have reviewed it haha. The Mustang is an addon I would like to revisit, though I have no idea when I will find the time to do so. I do like to update reviews where I can (and when the level of improvement to the product warrants it), but it’s hard enough keeping up with newer releases, so unfortunately sometimes, first impressions really count here on the channel. I’ll certainly keep the Mustang in mind though. Cheers and all the best! : )
I did Paul; there’s definitely a bit of a “power band”, where the engine accelerates rather rapidly (and then drops back down again) Not ideal for sure, but it sounds like the issue should be addressed soon : ) Cheers!
Yes!!….. finally your review …there where reviews already out there but I was waiting for this one…. I was anticipating this release a lot, but wanted to see your review before my purchase. As always a clear and honest review …. They are of great value. Thanks a lot!😊
Well thanks very much once again Ben, I'm really happy to hear that you value the content to such a degree! I hope the review was useful and indeed that you enjoyed the flight : ) Cheers and all the best!
Hey so I work at an airport I’m not sure the exact specs of a 510 but I suspect it’s similar to a M2 from Cessna the m2 has a similar performance of the cj and the short runway and such I’d assume this will be no different and it would be capable of a high rate of climb at full power.
Thanks very much for the info IB! No doubt these sorts of bizjets are pretty spritely but as it turned out, the C510 was actually given superpowers, because previously it had been underperforming in the cruise haha. As a quick fix, the developer ramped up the power, but that did indeed give the jet some overzealous performance during the takeoff / initial climb. I gather everything has been corrected at this point though : ) Cheers and all the best!
Thanks very much Al, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The ATC is actually recordings from LiveATC.net, which I’ve then edited into the video. There is an ATC chatter app available for MSFS though, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after : ) I hope you're enjoying the Mustang. Cheers and all the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Thank you for the reply.. Yes I really like the Mustang very much.. So nice to land.. I bought the Mustang from Blackbird sims as really fed up of waiting weeks for MFS Market place to issue the Cessna 310 update that was sent to them weeks ago from the Developer....Very sloppy of MFS2020 in my opinion. Will Never buy a plane again from Marketplace. keep your great videos coming
You’re most welcome on the reply! Yes, the Marketplace is a bit sub-par as a purchasing platform unfortunately (I try to avoid using it where I can). It’s a shame though - it would be nice to be able to have all my addons in one place etc. Thanks very much for the kind words! All the best : )
Haha, I've actually considered it once or twice, but then I feel I'd end up giving opinions, where I'm not necessarily "qualified" to do so (if I'm not familiar with the real-world counterpart for example). I like the approach of demonstrating the product to the viewer and then letting them decide things for themselves. That's not to say that I won't ever come up with some sort of rating system though, as I realise it's a very accessible method, of allowing the viewer to understand my opinions on a product. Cheers Vograx! : )
hi sir, i have a small question about the cockspur cessna citation 510 mustang. i guess you playing the mfs 2024 too... After i am established on localiser and glideslope, i want to get off the IAS. so i turn it off and autopilot off too.. but after that, the plane goes to full thrust power and i cant handle the engines.. is this a bug, or i am doing something wrong?
Yes, very much so Mark! On the one hand, one could argue that it's a "small detail", but I think cockpit sounds are very much to be expected these days and the omission of switch / control sounds, tends to stand out like a sore thumb (not to mention it totally kills the immersion)! The C510 certainly still needs quite a bit of work. The jet shows potential, but I feel it was released a bit too early. Cheers! : )
Yes, there are certainly quite a few issues with the addon Vlad. To be fair, it seems the dev has done quite a bit of work since this review, though I haven't had a chance to try the updated version myself. It just feels like the jet was released too early. . . Hopefully the product will get there eventually! All the best : )
Hello Thomas, I would like to revisit the Mustang again at some point, but I don’t think that will be happening “soon” I’m afraid (I have a number of other projects on the go currently). I’ll keep the aircraft in mind though, for any potential future videos : ) Cheers, all the best!
Thx for the review. As for the FLP input, I kinda struggle with this everytime. it's a G1000 thing which in IMO is not super intuitive. You have to select the line below "origin" with the outer knob and then dial the inner knob to activate the window where you then can input your airports and waypoints. So without pressing ENT, just dial the inner knob on the line below.
My pleasure Gopher thanks for watching! Cheers for the tip re flight plan insertion. I am broadly familiar with the logic of the Garmin (I was just clicking enter, to show that I had tried a number of possible options / that the key works) and was for example, able to enter waypoints in the DIR TO page no problem (using the rotary selectors as you describe). So unless the FPL page on the Mustang is significantly different and I'm just being a numpty (certainly possible haha), I'm still inclined to say that it has issues (have you been able to enter a flight plan manually on the C510 yourself?). Thanks and all the best! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Yes I've been able to enter the flight plan without issues - besides the fact that although the way you work with the G1000 IRL with real fingers is quite comfortable it's a pain with the mouse in the simulator :-). And that there is an issue right now with the new Asobo API and some navigraph data waypoints can't get found because of this. In any case, I'm looking forward to upcoming updates to the C510, the dev seems to be very dedicated and I'm positive he'll get there.
Has anyone experienced an engine failure with this a/c? I just completed a flight where I overflew what was left of Hurricane Debby (KCDK to KSAV) and it went well (although climb rate of course degraded as I went through the mid-20s and beyond--and I used FLC--topping out at FL310). However, mid-way through descent, engine #1 cut out without warning. I treated it as a flame-out and re-started successfully. However, regardless of thrust lever position (actual quadrant or mouse-dragging), N1 wouldn't budge from 100% and N2 ws 102+%. ITT wasn't pegged, but I simply had too much thrust for the pattern so I shut down #1 (dragging the on-screen lever to fuel cut-off) and continued with the CAT III VOR/DME 19 approach on one engine, spotting the rabbit just in time to get 'er down safely. Of course, IRL an alternate may have been in order, but desktop sims can tend to make one push the limits (not a good thing), and not knowing why #1 failed, what was to prevent #2 from suffering the same fate (fuel was not an issue and de-icing was on)? Once parked, I shut down (cold) and then re-started both engines, only to find that #1 still did not respond to power settings--it was still all or nothing. I then went back to the main menu, re-spawned the a/c on the KSAV ramp and re-started. Everything behaved normally and I had an uneventful flight to KHXD (slightly better conditions--this was my alternate) and a nice RNAV/LPV! appr to 21. Apart from the unexpected (but not unmanageable) failure and the usual MSFS AP issues (although it did fly the approach, mostly, and it handled Alt pre-set better than you describe), this is a very immersive a/c, the handling is great for hand-flying, it looks nice enough (and I saw none of the issues you mentioned), and it's generally a very nice experience. Not "study level," but enough systems are modelled to make it worth the sale price (US$10). A bit more depth would certainly be appreciated (and usable keypads), but it seems that they've addressed some of the issues you mention (including the sound). I do have an issue with the mini EFB--exactly where is that effing click-spot?!
I thought my texture filtering quality had gone AWOL for this aircraft as the text for the switches (electrics, anti-icing and exterior lights) looks awful but on seeing this video of yours I see it is not me, it is this aircraft's cockpit textures that are crap. I just flew this exact same flight (albeit stopping off at CYXT as I ran out of fuel halfway @ FL320!!!) with TrackIR and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so I'm about to fly it again but in VR. It's just a shame there are some issues with this delightful aircraft, namely no sounds for switches and the resolution of the cockpit textures needs addressing.
Hi Guy, Haha, it seems to be that with TAA, the cockpit textures start to corrupt and with DLSS they are visible, but indeed not the sharpest. The C510 certainly still needs quite a bit of work, but it's great to see Cockspur continuing to plug away and I do think the jet has potential. I much prefer the aesthetics / design of the Mustang over the HJet, so I hope that the 510 eventually gets to where it ought to be : ) Cheers and all the best!
It appears that it is Orno. I’m quite surprised by that actually, as to look at them both, I would have said that the Mustang looks bigger haha; but from a quick trawl online, it appears the HJet is some 700kg heavier. I hope that helps. All the best : )
I cant belive how good this simulator is. After few years there is no need to be pilot anymore cos you can fly these:D. This particular aircraft would be nice to fly, currently working as a flight instructor. Hopefully in few years in cockpit one of these. Cheers.
Indeed, Snowden; it’s amazing how far flight simulation has come and MSFS can be incredibly immersive in many respects. Of course, one will most likely never be able to fully recreate the feeling of real flight but then again, it’s nice to be able to relax, experience a whole host of different aircraft and not have to worry about the bill haha. Cheers and best of luck with your future flying endeavours! : )
Ah, yep, missed that one I'm afraid Paul - I just went with the SimBrief assigned cruise altitude (and then ultimately a little higher thereafter). That does seem like quite an omission and indeed I think there is still a fair bit of work to be done on the C510. The dev seems to be plugging away though, so hopefully he'll get the jet up to scratch eventually. Cheers and all the best! : )
Hi Dzurisintube, Bella Coola's runway is apparently about 1,300m in length. I would say I was airborne in less than half the length of the runway and actually hit Vr well before I was airborne (so about 400-600m for the takeoff run I reckon). My guess was correct though, the C510 was indeed overpowered at the time of recording; owing to the fact the aircraft was underpowered in the cruise, the dev bumped up the jets overall power, making it over-perform at lower alt. This was an interim fix and I gather the C510's performance is slowly being improved (I haven't had a chance to fly the addon again as of yet). I hope that clarifies things a little. All the best! : )
Hello Chris, It's exactly as Bernard says: I'm using a head-tracking device called "TrackIR" for the camera movements. It's great, although a little pricey. There are cheaper / freeware alternatives available though, should you wish to give it a go for yourself : ) I hope that helps a little. All the best!
None of the Garmin G1000/3000 implementations support the plane's instrument keyboard, which is a limitation of the sim & WT GPS software currently, so it's not fair to fault Cockspur here. I would assume you could still very much enter & edit a flight plan in the same way as any other current G1000, by using the rotary knobs. Might be a bit more fiddly though, since the knob is so distant from the screen. This will all be a non-issue once WT makes these little keyboards work.
You also have the ability to enter waypoints, airports etc. with the WT G1000nxi using your own keyboard by pressing the vertical keyboard logo next to the entry point which is much quicker than using the rotary dial method. And of course the G3000 is touch screen so even easier. Agree regarding the ergonomics of using the central rotary and being able to see the data on the navigation display above, a custom camera position does help. You can alternatively enter your initial flightplan via the PFD which is much easier.
Fair enough en0n; it wasn't a specific dig at Cockspur mind you, more just a breakdown of what was / wasn't working. You can indeed use the rotaries (albeit it can be a bit fiddly with the viewpoint), although the first time I flew the aircraft the F-PLN page just wasn't working at all, no idea what was going on there. . . Hopefully Working Title will bring the functionality sooner, rather than later, as that would certainly go a long way towards improving a number of addons. Most of the time in my reviews, I'm not looking to critique the dev, merely the product. It's obvious when a dev simply hasn't put the effort in and that didn't feel to be the case here, it just felt as though the product was released to early (in my opinion of course). Cheers and all the best!
Great video again. I will need to try that route, but in the HJet. I’ll skip this one as I have the HJet and the WT CJ4 as well. I’m eagerly waiting for the Iris PC-24. It seems like the perfect bizjet for MSFS.
Cheers Øystein! Absolutely give the route a go, it's a cracker (I had been wanting to fly into Stewart for some time, but couldn't find any decent departure options close by; Asobo including Bella Coola with the update was just perfect haha)! I think it would be a really fun flight in the HJet or the CJ4; I think the CJ4 is still my favourite bizjet in the sim overall. Happy flying! : )
Since he's not interacting with the ATC at all, I would guess he's just adding real life ATC audio into his video during editing, for creative purposes.
Hi Jwave, en0n hit the nail on the head: The ATC is actually recordings from LiveATC.net, which I’ve then edited into the video. There is an ATC chatter app available for MSFS though, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after : ) I wasn't using REX AccuSeason here, but I was using the Bijan Four Season pack (which achieves a similar result). I hope that helps a little. All the best!
Hi Jason, apologies for the slow reply. Have you got things figured out now? It should be relatively straightforward: You'll need to download the installer from the Cockspur website and then it should just be a case of running said installer. Let me know if you're still having issues. All the best! : )
Hi James, This particular paint scheme was available with the product when I downloaded it. Very strange if you aren't seeing it yourself - I'm not sure why that might be. . . Sorry I can't be of more help on that one. I hope you manage to find it! : )
Hi Haza, Probably not I'm afraid. I rather missed the boat on the PAC 750 and the addon doesn't really appeal to me enough, to take a look at it so long after release. Never say never, I might look at it one of these days, but there are plenty of other addons I would like to look at more in the short term. Sorry about that. Thanks for asking though! Cheers and all the best : )
I'm not really sure David, though I believe what you're saying broadly hits the mark; as I understand it, the Cockspur dev does indeed do work for other developers and decided to start making his own addons also (starting of course with the C510). Cheers!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations I got it and for me it has the easiest and most straight forward autopilot I have ever seen. I started it up, entered the heading I wanted and altitude I wanted, started flying hit the AP button and set the vertical speed for the climb and it turned to the correct heading and leveled off at my desired altitude, reverse that for the descent and a beautiful landing and it all added up to a wonderful first flight. This is my favorite new plane.
Thank you for a great video, I had purchased this one myself, are there any video's out there on how to set up the Bravo Throttle and Honeycomb yoke? That would be a great help. Thank you.
Hello Andrew, Thank you very much, my pleasure! I'm afraid I don't have any such videos myself, but I'm sure there are some out there. Brett's suggestion is an excellent one and Simhanger does indeed to tend to have some great videos covering those sorts of topics. I hope that helps a little. Cheers and all the best! : )
I tend not to like using FLC etc in the sim Paul, at least when it's a default aircraft (and the avionics here essentially are). I find the default autopilot etc to be pretty sub-par, often exhibiting some strange behaviours, so I tend to stick with basic modes where I can. That being said, I haven't tried FLC in the sim for some time, so perhaps it is now much improved. Cheers again : )
I've read several places that Cockspur is a small operation and the intent is to provide updates/improvements. I would have no hesitation in buying the product but for that very reason.... Put it on the MSFS marketplace! A number of simmers don't like that avenue and I get it, keep more revenue by selling direct. But IMO life's too short to track umpteen different websites and fish around for logins/passwords separately for individual A/C every time there is an update. With Marketplace its all right there together and easy. So when Cockspur puts this one on that sales platform they'll get my business but not before.
I've read the same thing Gary and I'm certainly not wishing to deride Cockspur themselves; I think Mustang shows promise, but it would have benefited from a little further development before release. Then again, I read that the developer put it to a vote, as to whether or not the product was released when it was; clearly there were more "yea's", so it's horses for courses I suppose. The Marketplace does seem to divide opinion, but I completely agree that it's annoying having addons spread across the internet (as I do haha). At the end of the day, it's always good to have more options! I'm not sure whether the plan is to release the 510 on the marketplace also - fingers crossed that they do. Thanks very much, really glad you enjoyed the review! All the best : )
Yes, it's always nice to have some real-world info in a product a manual, but that isn't adequate documentation in and of itself unfortunately (we obviously need to know how to use the addon etc). That's how I see things anyway and I think most would agree with me on that one. Cheers again Paul : )
After a loooooong flight in my new Mooney, I’m working towards making the Mustang my go to standard...the wife misses me so I need to step up lol😊 You’re missing out by not flying on a nice Sunny day!
Hello James, I’m very sorry, but I’m really not sure what could be causing that issue. I certainly didn’t see similar behaviour myself but in fairness, the jet has been through multiple updates since I last had a chance to fly it. If the thrust is stuck rigidly at 25%, it almost sounds as though there’s perhaps a throttle lock or FADEC mode, which is inhibiting the thrust on the ground. Have you managed to get things figured out yet? Otherwise I can take a look myself, when I get a chance. Cheers, all the best!
I've been wondering the same thing. I guess you could "technically" say the PMDG 737 BBJ. I think the working title mod for the Citation CJ4 is pretty solid. The H-jet is really good, but it's not perfect.
Hi rt2000, I'm probably not best placed to say, not really being a big business jet flier myself, but all things considered, I'd probably have to agree with Johnno and say the WT CJ4 haha. The HJet is great, but the flight model seems overly sensitive to me. The Mustang flies OK, but it has quite a few shortcomings currently (as mentioned). The WT CJ4 is actually a really nice all-rounder (I haven't flown it in some time, but I can only imagine it has gotten better) and of course it's free! Of the payware bizjets I have tried thus far, the HJet was my favorite. I hope that helps a little? All the best! : )
Thank you very much. I am very glad i waited on your review. I was real exited since it is a very sleek looking plane, but for now i will wait until it has had a few updates. Btw did you see that Orbx plane that suddenly dropped out of nowhere? Seems like a decent bird to fly too.
You're most welcome sir! I was excited to try the Mustang also, it does indeed look sleek and somewhat sporty. The jet definitely still needs some work before it's on a par with the HJet etc though, hopefully it will get there eventually. . . I did spot that Orbx had released the PAC 750. I was busy at the time and the aircraft doesn't appeal to me all that much, to bother covering it after the fact I'm afraid. I can't cover them all, so I tend to choose the ones I think I'll enjoy : P Cheers : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Let's cross our fingers. Yeah that PAC 750 is a very strange bird. Truth be told, once i realised there was this FS2004 style propdisc spinning to spoil the view i lost all interest. Even the 15euro Carenado planes have (a lot) better prop discs.
@@desmodromic4586 I disagree. I bought it and discovered there are numerous things that are not simulated that are critical to fly the jet realistically. There are no proper indication of fadec mode takeoff, climb power, etc. no flap position indicator on g1000 either.
@@thedrewh10 The dev already addressed that these are limitations with the WT G1000 and it is being worked on. I would do some reading before you go off about things that make the plane "unflyable". I've flown it several times on stream and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It's clear you are unaware what goes into developing a custom plane for MSFS especially when it's a small developer if you think this should be freeware. If you don't want it, don't buy it and keep negative comments to yourself. There's one thing about having constructive criticism and another just being negative.
Cockspur are still working on improvements to the aircraft. I was splint by the Flight1 Mustang which was close to study level. I’m a bit disappointed with this rendition.
Indeed they are Paul. A fair old way to go yet I would say, but it's nice to see that the C510 has already been updated a couple of times. Fingers crossed that Cockspur get the jet up to the sort of standards many of us are hoping for! Cheers : )
It looks to be a beautiful part of the world Ken - certainly made for a very enjoyable flight! I reckon it might be a touch cold for me in actuality though haha ; ) Happy flying and all the best! : )
Indeed Paul. The aircraft was rather underpowered in the cruise but as Joseph points out, this was "addressed". Unfortunately the power was simply bumped up though, hence why I was seeing such an overpowered aircraft at low level. I gather the dev has continued to refine things, but I haven't had a chance to fly the jet subsequently. Cheers!
Haha, hey Joni! Unfortunately I rather missed the boat on the PAC 750 (I was working at the time). I maaay take a look at it at a later date, but it isn't top of my list at the moment I'm afraid (and usually such addons get buried under a pile of newer releases pretty quickly thereafter). Sorry about that. Thanks for asking though! All the best : )
Hello ! Good and informative videos! You speak well. I have this bird. I bought it today. She is familiar to me with FSX. Can you tell me where is the manual for this aircraft. Have a nice flight. Thank you .
Hello Grisha, Thank you very much for the kind words, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video! If memory serves me correctly, the manual should be located in the Mustang's main install folder (you'll find that in your sim's "Community" folder). Usually, any documentation is either buried away in the "Sim Objects" folder, or there is a separate "Documentation" folder within the aircraft's directory. Basically, look for the C510 inside your sim's Community folder and the documentation should be contained somewhere therein. I hope that gets you on the right tracks. Let me know if you still have issues finding it. Thanks very much once again and all the best to you! : )
Hello Laurent, apologies for the slow reply. If memory serves me correctly, the spoiler switch is located on the throttle handle. It can be a bit fiddly to click on though, so I just use a hardware binding for my spoiler / speedbrake deployment. I hope that helps. All the best : )
Yes, "doh!" XD A silly error there on my part, but we all make mistakes from time to time ; ) Thanks for the pointer though, much appreciated! All the best : )
I find the sound balance of the addon to be a bit odd. Very loud when the aircraft is viewed from the rear (as you allude to Paul), but then rather too quiet when viewing the aircraft from the front. Personally I don't mind loud external sounds, but the soundset is certainly another area of the C510 that still needs some "tweaking" at the very least. All the best!
I have the plane also and like it much more than the Hjet because the engine sounds are so much better and handles also better hand flying. I do read on some sites the dev changes something on Asobo G1000 default code what could affect other planes so that's not done or ok but I did not notice any issues and autopilot followed the flight plan perfectly that I entered on world map before flight not in the nav unit. Personally I'm a PMS50 GTN-750 Premium user only so I can't work with the G1000 screens besides changing views and works also weather radar is working what is nice but also prefer the PMS50 GTN-750 option to be included in all planes (I know it's not realistic if the actual plane only has the G1000 screens). Nice video.
Hi Sven, Thanks once again for the feedback! A mash-up between the HJet and the Mustang would be perfect haha. I prefer the Mustang as an aircraft and indeed Cockpsur's rendition flies / sounds better than FlightFX's jet, but the HJet feels so much more refined in terms of systems / avionics. The failure to follow a flight plan, was an unfortunate error on my part. I neglected to put the CDI into GPS tracking first (facepalm) - so apologies to Cockspur on that one! I think the Mustang certainly has potential, but as I mentioned in the video, there were a few omissions that surprised me, given the price point of the product. Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations New version V1.0.3 will resolve some of your mentioned issues. I'll fly with her today and see myself also. The amount of planes we all have in MSFS2020 is immens. I have 321 in my hanger so far & counting.
You lost my interest (in the product) after "no sounds all thrue the flight deck". I feel that som many 3rd party devs are NOT making a good work, while some really try - and also delivers updates. A bit sad that MS is just OK with that...
Haha, well so long as it was the product that lost your interest and not my video XD Yes, I generally agree. These days I expect a comprehensive soundset with a product and if it lacks one, the omission not only stands out like a sore thumb, but really kills the immersion for me personally. I expect Cockspur will add such sounds in due course, but it leaves a poor first impression not to have them from the outset. Cheers!
Thanks heaps for the review, always awesome. I'm pretty good with GA aircraft but I find most jets that are being released in MSFS 2020 are way too complicated and the use of FMC is a real mystery for me. In FSX and P3D I was a fan of "lite" jets/airliners for those reasons. While I understand and appreciate the desire for full fidelity by some simmers there are many of us who for various reasons, aren't up to that. I like the fact that this aircraft flight plan can be set within the sim although for more experienced pilots I appreciate those wanting to use the FMC. Personally, I'm looking forward to the upcoming Boeing 757-200 release which will be released with both sets of pilots in mind. I agree that for the price, this aeroplane needs more work, but the potential is there for a a great flying experience. Ok, I'm done - now looking forward to the balloon review lol. 😁
You're most welcome as always Mr Squirel! I've absolutely no doubt you aren't the only one who feels the way you do and indeed "lite" jets used to be there to fill that market (something we haven't seen much of in MSFS, though I suspect we will in time). It sounds like the 757 should be a good option then and I suspect the F28 could be also? As Insel Affe points out, getting to grips with the FMC etc, may not be as difficult as it first appears, but not everyone enjoys that side of simming, so there's no point trying to force it (if it's not your cup of tea). If all else fails, the HPG Hot Air Balloon certainly isn't too tricky to get up and flying! : P Cheers : )
and the AP is not tracking your flight plan because your CDI is in LOC (green) mode not FMS mode (magenta), so it can't track GPS, so please a bit more proficiency when trying out a new product would be great, this feels super amateurish
Yea come on, real airbus pilots are just not proficient enough these days! How can he make a mistake like that, and how dare he say "it might be user error". Shameful!............😘😘
I don't know about "super amateurish" Desmo - that feels a touch disingenuous, but I'm more than happy to hold my hands up and say that I made a mistake. I've reviewed some 80+ addons on the channel, a number of them fitted with Garmin avionics and it's the first time that I've made such a blunder. Nobody is beyond being a numpty haha; I'm always happy to point out that the error could be my own (I mentioned that at least once during the review) and I pinned a comment to the video, pointing out that the omission I made. I don't like to level fault at a product when the mistake is my own, so I apologise to Cockspur on that one! I think that's all pretty reasonable at the end of the day?
Haha, there's actually some truth to that ML XD I'm so used to just pushing for NAV on the bus and for some reason (despite knowing better in actuality) I was expecting the same to happen here. I don't use the Garmin avionics in the sim all that often and my brain didn't kick in at the time annoyingly. . . It was an obvious and silly mistake retrospectively, but I don't think any pilot, sim or otherwise, could hold his hand up and say he's never done anything dumb haha. All the best : )
A genuine mistake and a lie, are completely different things Desmo? I'm probably more annoyed than you are, that I leveled unfounded criticism at Cockspur, but there's not a whole lot I can do about it retrospectively (other than pin a comment to clarify, which I have).
I was kinda dissapointed with this aircraft model. I hope future updates can address some of these deficiencies. Entering a flight plan using the onboard avionics was not easy and actually a PITA. I found it difficult to view the center console, throttles and trim wheels. That may be my ineptness. The zoom makes everything look off and cartoonish.
The inability to use the plane's hardware keyboard is a limitation of all G1000 systems in MSFS. They all must use the knob. This compatibility will surely be added by Adobo/Working Title at some point, and then it'll be nice to have a plane with a keyboard in it for your G1000. There's nothing this jet's dev could have done here for now really (other than the huge task of making a new G1000).
Me too unfortunately AcMeKaNiK. I think the Mustang has potential, but I was expecting something more on a par with the HJet and currently the addon still has quite some way to go. As you say, trying to enter a flight plan is rather fiddly at best, although I suppose Cockspur can't be blamed for the geometry of the C510's cockpit. There are quite a lot of details currently missing in flight model, sounds, systems etc, but it does seem as though the dev is cracking on and updating the product in fairness (which is great to see). Cheers, all the best! : )
Regarding the autopilot not tracking in NAV: That was in fact an error on my part - I forgot to set the CDI to GPS ahead of time. Apologies on that one chaps!
You can have that one. Thanks for everything 💝
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No problem sir, happens all the time with me.
Oh also, Aerial Simulations F-117 and Indiafoxtecho's Leonardo M-346 just dropped. Given my recent experience with the F-35 from indiafoxtecho, it's easy to say I look forward to trying the later out.
Thank you for the review. My wait for a study-level business jet continues...
You're most welcome Peter! Apologies if I have already asked, but have you tried the Working Title CJ4 mod? "Study level" might be a slight stretch, but I think it's still my favorite bizjet in the sim overall - and it's free!
Cheers : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations the refresh coming for the 40th anniversary update will only further improve the CJ4. You should do another review for it for the channel once it drops.
Big fan of your reviews! They always let me know when there’s a new plane in MSFS
Thanks very much Dave! I'm really glad you're enjoying the content and finding it to be of use : )
Cheers and all the best!
I didn't have an issue with using the AP like you did. I wonder if your version was an older one that when I made my purchase which was just a few weeks ago.
Hi L CC,
The “issue” was actually an error on my part (apparently I don’t use the G1000 nearly enough haha). I pinned a comment outlining the problem : )
Cheers and all the best!
This product is certainly worth a revist one day as many of the issues you encountered are resolved. Of note, the thrust has been radically overhauled and the thing is no longer climbs like a fighter jet and comparing to real world cruise figures seems to be just about on par. There are detents for takeoff, climb, cruise now. Additionally, the sounds are also much improved. It has become my "go-to" aircraft for good cruise speed, yet gets into the smaller fields.
Cheers 777,
I certainly intend to revisit the addon at a later date. I’ll give it some time though, until the Mustang has fully matured / been completed; that way I should be able to demonstrate the product in its best light : )
I’m glad you’re enjoying the jet. Happy flying and all the best!
If it took one day for them to fix such issues like major performance changes, sounds etc. One could wonder why they just didn't simply move release date, test it properly and release final good quality product. I'm sick of this habit of some 3rd party MSFS devs and it is also one of the reasons I very seldomly (read never) buy anything new from unknown developers these days.
I wonder why it's always winter in Bella Coola in the sim. They don't get much snow up there in October. It's currently 16 C there at 6:37 PM October 5.
Haha, not sure on that one Dillan. It’s the same on New Zealand’s South Island, around Milford Sound - it’s perpetual winter. Overall the sim’s live weather seems to going from strength to strength, but there are a couple locations on the planet, that have apparently been forgotten about. . . Still, it made for a pretty flight haha.
All the best! : )
Kip on the Ground has done some great in depth tutorial videos on the operation of the G1000 nxi, you may benefit from watching some of them.
Anyway I agree re wind noise at altitude, I've tried to isolate the offending sound file but without any success.
100%. Kip's GPS navigation videos are the best on UA-cam.
Thanks for the pointer I Evo. I am (believe it or not haha) broadly familiar with how to use the G1000; not selecting GPS on the CDI, was just a stuff up on my part - we all make mistakes from time to time ; )
I do actually have some experience using the real-world G1000, but it was many years ago and it's not a unit I really enjoy using in the sim (and hence don't spend much time with it). Maybe I'll have to head over to Kip's channel for a spot of ground school haha.
Cheers and all the best!
I don't think they'll ever be quite 'jaggy' and mountainous for me, but those mountains are looking beautiful.
Hi Eddie,
Yes, perhaps still not quite as good as the Orbx mesh for example, but a pretty stunning location nevertheless I think : )
Cheers and all the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Definitely! Considering the technology involved and the progress already, it’s by no means a chore to fly around in the world of MSFS, and will only get better. Thanks for the reply btw, I love your videos and learn so much from you!
Love your videos you teach me a lot working on the Mustang right now thank you very much
Well thanks very much 255, I’m very happy to hear that you’ve been getting some value out of the content! I need to revisit the Mustang myself at some point; I do hope you’re enjoying the aircraft.
My pleasure! Happy flying and all the best : )
C510 Mustang v1.0.5 is now available
Changelog
- Sound re-mixed for better balance and volume
- Engines reworked for accurate performance during low and high altitude flights, including take off, no longer a rocket ship.
- FADEC updated, but not finished
- Minor tweaks and fixes here and there
Thanks very much for the info Dzurisintube! I shall certainly take a look at the Mustang again at some point - it's great to see that the developer is continuing to make significant improvements to the product : )
All the best!
and to finish it off, you could have selected Visual Approach in the G1000 NXi on approach to Stewart (it works for any airport) which would have given you a non precision GPS approach with good vertical and horizontal guidance, but again you would have to be doing more than just scratching the surface
Indeed, I wasn't aware that was an option on the G1000 Desmo - thanks for the pointer. I'm not all that familiar with the Garmin; it's been a long time since I've used one in the real world and I don't generally use it much in the sim. That sounds like a good way of doing things for sure, but there's nothing inherently wrong with doing it the old school way either and I don't think my choice had any impact on the review (other than another opportunity for me to botch up using the G1000 haha ; )
All the best
Hi thanks for the video,
1 question though, how did you adjust the map zoom on the as the range knob is not working for me,
Many thanks
Hi Socopoc,
My pleasure on the video! I would love to help answer your question but, truth be told, it’s been so long since I last flew the Mustang, that I can’t recall how I operated the Garmin etc. I don’t recall there being an issue with the zoom - perhaps the aircraft has picked up a few bugs, as a result of the Working Title updates etc. Are you still having the same issue?
Sorry I can’t be of more help on that one. I do hope you manage to get things sorted! All the best : )
Love the familiar atc calls from my local airport, even if it's on the other side of the country.
Glad you enjoyed it IS! Haha yeah; it's often tricky finding decent quality ATC recordings, so sometimes I have to get a little bit "creative" with the ATC units that I choose / use ; )
Thanks for watching and all the best! : )
I'm waiting until the FlightFX Vision Jet is released - I'll then compare that with the 510 & HJet to see which (if any) VLJ I want to buy.
Ooo, didn't know FlightFX were working on a Vision Jet also, that could be good fun! So far, the HJet is the clear winner, though Cockspur do seem to be plugging away and are insistent that the C510's issues will be addressed. I have to say, I think the WT CJ4 still takes some beating at the moment haha.
Cheers Rich! All the best : )
In the United States and Canada, Flight Levels are classified as Class A airspace and begin at FL180, (18,000 ft) so FL160 does not exist in Canada or the US
Thanks, Desmo. As someone who flies outside of the United States / Canada, saying FL160 was just force of habit (since in the vast majority of cases, one would be operating up at a flight level by then).
Cheers
Actually, in Northern Domestic Airspace Canada, it becomes standard pressure region at all cruising altitudes so flight levels below 18,000 do exist throughout the far north.😊
Thanks for the info, Andy. Much appreciated : )
Nice video, thanks for sharing. One question though, why haven't you used VNAV auto decent instead of VS. This would make things much easier.
Hi FTS,
My pleasure, I’m really glad you enjoyed the vid!
My primary reason for not using VNAV, if that I never tend to trust the default MSFS implantation haha (which I believe the Mustang uses). That being said, the default flight guidance in the sim is much better these days so, perhaps I should give it another go. In fairness, I also think it’s a little more challenging / entertaining, to try and manage such a profile “manually” so, that’s another reason I often opt to do so in a video : )
I hope that clarifies things. All the best!
Sir you did not switch ignition to ON before starting or it is not required in this aircraft?
Hi NaijaPilot,
I'm by no means an expert when it comes to the C510, but the checklist I was using didn't call for the ignition switches to go "ON". My guess would be that the "NORM" position is essentially the same as an "AUTO" position, ie the igniters come on automatically as and when required (and the "ON" position is for dealing with precipitation and other contingencies). As you can see, the engines did fire up when following the checklist, though the systems depth of the C510 wasn't great at the time of recording, so it could be that the start procedure was modelled inaccurately. . .
I hope that clarifies things a little. All the best! : )
Any opinions on best biz jet ... payware or freeware ?
If you could only have ONE till the end of MSFS.
Thank you.
Try the free Working Title CJ4 for a start.
Hi True Blade,
I expect we'll see better business jets at a later date, but right now I would probably have to say that the Working Title CJ4 is the best "all-rounder". The HJet is pretty excellent in most regards, but I find the flight model to be very sensitive (at least it was the last time I tried the jet). The CJ4 flies pretty nicely, has very decent systems depth and of course is free! The C510 still has some catching up to do. . .
I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )
Good video. I believe you need to click the CDI button on the flight display until the HSI turns magenta. This will set GPS as the nav source and the autopilot should track the planned path in nav mode. Your other criticisms are certainly valid.
Thanks Jay! You're 100% correct, a mistake on my part there (I don't know why I suddenly forgot that was a requirement haha). I pinned a comment, so hopefully people will catch that it was just me being a numpty ; )
I always kick myself when I level criticism at a product and it then turns out to be my fault; I try my best to ensure that doesn't happen, but slipped up here. Apologies to Cockspur on that one!
Cheers and all the best : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Never mind on my comment then. Perhaps I should have read a few comments before my speculation.
Late and thorough is better than early and ill conceived 🙂 (I was talking about the review but I wonder if it might apply in a limited fashion to the A/C)
Haha, cheers Paul! If only the UA-cam algorithm agreed with that rhetoric XD
Despite trying my best to be thorough, I did actually make a mistake regarding the NAV / autopilot tracking (I failed to set the CDI to GPS first - ooops). I think / hope the rest of my points were fair criticism though and yes, sadly I think the Mustang could have done with a little bit more time in the oven. . .
Thanks for watching and all the best! : )
About the switches, why are you saying "currently inoctive", instead of inoperative? 3:20
Hi Arthur,
Haha, I am saying “currently inoperative”; the subtitles are auto-generated, so I guess the AI I struggling with my poor annunciation XD
Cheers, all the best!
Are the updates to this significant enough to do an updated review? I’m sure it would help the developer too if they are significant as lost of people rely on your reviews!
I’m not entirely sure to be honest, NZT. I rarely get a chance to fly the aircraft again after I have reviewed it haha. The Mustang is an addon I would like to revisit, though I have no idea when I will find the time to do so. I do like to update reviews where I can (and when the level of improvement to the product warrants it), but it’s hard enough keeping up with newer releases, so unfortunately sometimes, first impressions really count here on the channel.
I’ll certainly keep the Mustang in mind though. Cheers and all the best! : )
I'm flying my Mooney Ovation home and it's taking forever to get there!. I need this jet!
Haha, have you made it back yet Steve? : )
Did you notice how the throttle seemed overpowered on the taxi. You had to handle the throttle carefully or the engines would roar into life.
Yeah that’s a bug that should, hopefully, be fixed in the next update when the dev fixes the issues with the FADEC.
I did Paul; there’s definitely a bit of a “power band”, where the engine accelerates rather rapidly (and then drops back down again)
Not ideal for sure, but it sounds like the issue should be addressed soon : )
Cheers!
Yes!!….. finally your review …there where reviews already out there but I was waiting for this one…. I was anticipating this release a lot, but wanted to see your review before my purchase. As always a clear and honest review …. They are of great value.
Thanks a lot!😊
Well thanks very much once again Ben, I'm really happy to hear that you value the content to such a degree! I hope the review was useful and indeed that you enjoyed the flight : )
Cheers and all the best!
Hey so I work at an airport I’m not sure the exact specs of a 510 but I suspect it’s similar to a M2 from Cessna the m2 has a similar performance of the cj and the short runway and such I’d assume this will be no different and it would be capable of a high rate of climb at full power.
Thanks very much for the info IB! No doubt these sorts of bizjets are pretty spritely but as it turned out, the C510 was actually given superpowers, because previously it had been underperforming in the cruise haha. As a quick fix, the developer ramped up the power, but that did indeed give the jet some overzealous performance during the takeoff / initial climb. I gather everything has been corrected at this point though : )
Cheers and all the best!
Great review just bought the Mustang Where did you get the ATC Canadian voice from ?
Thanks very much Al, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
The ATC is actually recordings from LiveATC.net, which I’ve then edited into the video. There is an ATC chatter app available for MSFS though, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after : )
I hope you're enjoying the Mustang. Cheers and all the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Thank you for the reply.. Yes I really like the Mustang very much.. So nice to land.. I bought the Mustang from Blackbird sims as really fed up of waiting weeks for MFS Market place to issue the Cessna 310 update that was sent to them weeks ago from the Developer....Very sloppy of MFS2020 in my opinion. Will Never buy a plane again from Marketplace. keep your great videos coming
You’re most welcome on the reply! Yes, the Marketplace is a bit sub-par as a purchasing platform unfortunately (I try to avoid using it where I can). It’s a shame though - it would be nice to be able to have all my addons in one place etc.
Thanks very much for the kind words! All the best : )
At some point we need an ITBS rating. Like "Sounds: 3 out of 5, Exterior: 3 out of 5" :)
Haha, I've actually considered it once or twice, but then I feel I'd end up giving opinions, where I'm not necessarily "qualified" to do so (if I'm not familiar with the real-world counterpart for example). I like the approach of demonstrating the product to the viewer and then letting them decide things for themselves. That's not to say that I won't ever come up with some sort of rating system though, as I realise it's a very accessible method, of allowing the viewer to understand my opinions on a product.
Cheers Vograx! : )
hi sir, i have a small question about the cockspur cessna citation 510 mustang. i guess you playing the mfs 2024 too...
After i am established on localiser and glideslope, i want to get off the IAS. so i turn it off and autopilot off too.. but after that, the plane goes to full thrust power and i cant handle the engines.. is this a bug, or i am doing something wrong?
Notable absence for me here is the interior switch sounds. Seems quite a basic thing to get right.
Yes, very much so Mark! On the one hand, one could argue that it's a "small detail", but I think cockpit sounds are very much to be expected these days and the omission of switch / control sounds, tends to stand out like a sore thumb (not to mention it totally kills the immersion)!
The C510 certainly still needs quite a bit of work. The jet shows potential, but I feel it was released a bit too early.
Cheers! : )
a plane with bugs always interferes with the sun protective visor although it is folded, the second engine does not start
Yes, there are certainly quite a few issues with the addon Vlad. To be fair, it seems the dev has done quite a bit of work since this review, though I haven't had a chance to try the updated version myself. It just feels like the jet was released too early. . .
Hopefully the product will get there eventually! All the best : )
Any update on this aircraft soon?
Hello Thomas,
I would like to revisit the Mustang again at some point, but I don’t think that will be happening “soon” I’m afraid (I have a number of other projects on the go currently). I’ll keep the aircraft in mind though, for any potential future videos : )
Cheers, all the best!
Thx for the review. As for the FLP input, I kinda struggle with this everytime. it's a G1000 thing which in IMO is not super intuitive. You have to select the line below "origin" with the outer knob and then dial the inner knob to activate the window where you then can input your airports and waypoints. So without pressing ENT, just dial the inner knob on the line below.
My pleasure Gopher thanks for watching!
Cheers for the tip re flight plan insertion. I am broadly familiar with the logic of the Garmin (I was just clicking enter, to show that I had tried a number of possible options / that the key works) and was for example, able to enter waypoints in the DIR TO page no problem (using the rotary selectors as you describe). So unless the FPL page on the Mustang is significantly different and I'm just being a numpty (certainly possible haha), I'm still inclined to say that it has issues (have you been able to enter a flight plan manually on the C510 yourself?).
Thanks and all the best! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Yes I've been able to enter the flight plan without issues - besides the fact that although the way you work with the G1000 IRL with real fingers is quite comfortable it's a pain with the mouse in the simulator :-). And that there is an issue right now with the new Asobo API and some navigraph data waypoints can't get found because of this. In any case, I'm looking forward to upcoming updates to the C510, the dev seems to be very dedicated and I'm positive he'll get there.
Has anyone experienced an engine failure with this a/c? I just completed a flight where I overflew what was left of Hurricane Debby (KCDK to KSAV) and it went well (although climb rate of course degraded as I went through the mid-20s and beyond--and I used FLC--topping out at FL310). However, mid-way through descent, engine #1 cut out without warning. I treated it as a flame-out and re-started successfully. However, regardless of thrust lever position (actual quadrant or mouse-dragging), N1 wouldn't budge from 100% and N2 ws 102+%. ITT wasn't pegged, but I simply had too much thrust for the pattern so I shut down #1 (dragging the on-screen lever to fuel cut-off) and continued with the CAT III VOR/DME 19 approach on one engine, spotting the rabbit just in time to get 'er down safely. Of course, IRL an alternate may have been in order, but desktop sims can tend to make one push the limits (not a good thing), and not knowing why #1 failed, what was to prevent #2 from suffering the same fate (fuel was not an issue and de-icing was on)? Once parked, I shut down (cold) and then re-started both engines, only to find that #1 still did not respond to power settings--it was still all or nothing. I then went back to the main menu, re-spawned the a/c on the KSAV ramp and re-started. Everything behaved normally and I had an uneventful flight to KHXD (slightly better conditions--this was my alternate) and a nice RNAV/LPV! appr to 21.
Apart from the unexpected (but not unmanageable) failure and the usual MSFS AP issues (although it did fly the approach, mostly, and it handled Alt pre-set better than you describe), this is a very immersive a/c, the handling is great for hand-flying, it looks nice enough (and I saw none of the issues you mentioned), and it's generally a very nice experience. Not "study level," but enough systems are modelled to make it worth the sale price (US$10). A bit more depth would certainly be appreciated (and usable keypads), but it seems that they've addressed some of the issues you mention (including the sound). I do have an issue with the mini EFB--exactly where is that effing click-spot?!
I thought my texture filtering quality had gone AWOL for this aircraft as the text for the switches (electrics, anti-icing and exterior lights) looks awful but on seeing this video of yours I see it is not me, it is this aircraft's cockpit textures that are crap. I just flew this exact same flight (albeit stopping off at CYXT as I ran out of fuel halfway @ FL320!!!) with TrackIR and I thoroughly enjoyed it, so I'm about to fly it again but in VR. It's just a shame there are some issues with this delightful aircraft, namely no sounds for switches and the resolution of the cockpit textures needs addressing.
Understand that the dev is hard at work on identifed issues. Hope he resolves, shows promise.
Yeah my buttons etc where illegible at distance. Wondered if it was a DX12 issue. Haven't tried it in 11 yet.
@@andyholmes9485 FYI - I was using in DX11 mode, not tried VR with my Quest 2 yet.
Hi Guy,
Haha, it seems to be that with TAA, the cockpit textures start to corrupt and with DLSS they are visible, but indeed not the sharpest. The C510 certainly still needs quite a bit of work, but it's great to see Cockspur continuing to plug away and I do think the jet has potential. I much prefer the aesthetics / design of the Mustang over the HJet, so I hope that the 510 eventually gets to where it ought to be : )
Cheers and all the best!
is this smaller than the hondajet?
It appears that it is Orno. I’m quite surprised by that actually, as to look at them both, I would have said that the Mustang looks bigger haha; but from a quick trawl online, it appears the HJet is some 700kg heavier.
I hope that helps. All the best : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations oh cool!!! yeah it seemed smaller to me but wasn't sure!! i prefer smaller jets so i'll deff be getting this one.
I cant belive how good this simulator is. After few years there is no need to be pilot anymore cos you can fly these:D. This particular aircraft would be nice to fly, currently working as a flight instructor. Hopefully in few years in cockpit one of these. Cheers.
Indeed, Snowden; it’s amazing how far flight simulation has come and MSFS can be incredibly immersive in many respects. Of course, one will most likely never be able to fully recreate the feeling of real flight but then again, it’s nice to be able to relax, experience a whole host of different aircraft and not have to worry about the bill haha.
Cheers and best of luck with your future flying endeavours! : )
A pity you didn’t fly over FL300, you would have noticed that there is no support for MACH speed, which is my biggest complaint about the aircraft.
Yeah, hoping that is fixed in the next update.
Ah, yep, missed that one I'm afraid Paul - I just went with the SimBrief assigned cruise altitude (and then ultimately a little higher thereafter). That does seem like quite an omission and indeed I think there is still a fair bit of work to be done on the C510. The dev seems to be plugging away though, so hopefully he'll get the jet up to scratch eventually.
Cheers and all the best! : )
Takeoff performance in the C510 is 950 meters or 3,117 ft. Any idea how that compared to your departure numbers?
Take off performance is bugged atm, until the dev fixes the FADEC, which IIRC should be the next update.
Hi Dzurisintube,
Bella Coola's runway is apparently about 1,300m in length. I would say I was airborne in less than half the length of the runway and actually hit Vr well before I was airborne (so about 400-600m for the takeoff run I reckon). My guess was correct though, the C510 was indeed overpowered at the time of recording; owing to the fact the aircraft was underpowered in the cruise, the dev bumped up the jets overall power, making it over-perform at lower alt. This was an interim fix and I gather the C510's performance is slowly being improved (I haven't had a chance to fly the addon again as of yet).
I hope that clarifies things a little. All the best! : )
hey dear 🙋♂️
how do you move so smoothly thrue the Cockpit with parallel useage with your mouse? 🤔
greetings from germany
trackIR
Hello Chris,
It's exactly as Bernard says: I'm using a head-tracking device called "TrackIR" for the camera movements. It's great, although a little pricey. There are cheaper / freeware alternatives available though, should you wish to give it a go for yourself : )
I hope that helps a little. All the best!
None of the Garmin G1000/3000 implementations support the plane's instrument keyboard, which is a limitation of the sim & WT GPS software currently, so it's not fair to fault Cockspur here. I would assume you could still very much enter & edit a flight plan in the same way as any other current G1000, by using the rotary knobs. Might be a bit more fiddly though, since the knob is so distant from the screen. This will all be a non-issue once WT makes these little keyboards work.
You also have the ability to enter waypoints, airports etc. with the WT G1000nxi using your own keyboard by pressing the vertical keyboard logo next to the entry point which is much quicker than using the rotary dial method. And of course the G3000 is touch screen so even easier.
Agree regarding the ergonomics of using the central rotary and being able to see the data on the navigation display above, a custom camera position does help. You can alternatively enter your initial flightplan via the PFD which is much easier.
Thanks for the tip I Evo! That is a good one to know for the future : )
Fair enough en0n; it wasn't a specific dig at Cockspur mind you, more just a breakdown of what was / wasn't working. You can indeed use the rotaries (albeit it can be a bit fiddly with the viewpoint), although the first time I flew the aircraft the F-PLN page just wasn't working at all, no idea what was going on there. . . Hopefully Working Title will bring the functionality sooner, rather than later, as that would certainly go a long way towards improving a number of addons.
Most of the time in my reviews, I'm not looking to critique the dev, merely the product. It's obvious when a dev simply hasn't put the effort in and that didn't feel to be the case here, it just felt as though the product was released to early (in my opinion of course).
Cheers and all the best!
Great video again. I will need to try that route, but in the HJet. I’ll skip this one as I have the HJet and the WT CJ4 as well. I’m eagerly waiting for the Iris PC-24. It seems like the perfect bizjet for MSFS.
Cheers Øystein! Absolutely give the route a go, it's a cracker (I had been wanting to fly into Stewart for some time, but couldn't find any decent departure options close by; Asobo including Bella Coola with the update was just perfect haha)!
I think it would be a really fun flight in the HJet or the CJ4; I think the CJ4 is still my favourite bizjet in the sim overall.
Happy flying! : )
Does the plane come with a printable manual or tutorial?
Hi Stephen,
Yes, if memory serves me correctly, the product manual can be downloaded from Cockspur’s website : )
All the best!
@@IntotheBlueSimulations you're the best!!
Haha, thanks Stephen! You’re most welcome ; )
How do active pressurization??
Nice vid! Can you tell me what you are using for ATC sound. We’re you using REX Accurate season
Since he's not interacting with the ATC at all, I would guess he's just adding real life ATC audio into his video during editing, for creative purposes.
Bingo en0n! ; )
Hi Jwave,
en0n hit the nail on the head: The ATC is actually recordings from LiveATC.net, which I’ve then edited into the video. There is an ATC chatter app available for MSFS though, if that’s the sort of thing you’re after : )
I wasn't using REX AccuSeason here, but I was using the Bijan Four Season pack (which achieves a similar result).
I hope that helps a little. All the best!
Is that Hebridean Air BN2P on the apron? 😀
Haha, it is indeed Petr - he found himself a long way from home! XD
I purchased the Mustang and can’t figure out how to install it.
Hi Jason, apologies for the slow reply.
Have you got things figured out now? It should be relatively straightforward: You'll need to download the installer from the Cockspur website and then it should just be a case of running said installer.
Let me know if you're still having issues. All the best! : )
Thank's for the ride along and for another Informative video Thank You
Cheers Mike! A pleasure once again : )
Where can I download this repaint? Thanks
Hi James,
This particular paint scheme was available with the product when I downloaded it. Very strange if you aren't seeing it yourself - I'm not sure why that might be. . .
Sorry I can't be of more help on that one. I hope you manage to find it! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations thank you, I think I have that one, is the registration customisable? I thought it didn’t work? Thanks
You’re welcome, James! It’s been a while since I’ve flown the Mustang but looking at the video, the registration was indeed customisable : )
Cheers!
Any chance of reviewing the PAC P-750 XSTOL?
Hi Haza,
Probably not I'm afraid. I rather missed the boat on the PAC 750 and the addon doesn't really appeal to me enough, to take a look at it so long after release. Never say never, I might look at it one of these days, but there are plenty of other addons I would like to look at more in the short term.
Sorry about that. Thanks for asking though! Cheers and all the best : )
Who are the programmers behind "Cockspur"? Arnt many around so they must work for others? Just sayin!
I'm not really sure David, though I believe what you're saying broadly hits the mark; as I understand it, the Cockspur dev does indeed do work for other developers and decided to start making his own addons also (starting of course with the C510).
Cheers!
I will be getting this one, it sure is nice.
I do hope you enjoy it then Aaron! Happy flying and all the best : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations I got it and for me it has the easiest and most straight forward autopilot I have ever seen. I started it up, entered the heading I wanted and altitude I wanted, started flying hit the AP button and set the vertical speed for the climb and it turned to the correct heading and leveled off at my desired altitude, reverse that for the descent and a beautiful landing and it all added up to a wonderful first flight.
This is my favorite new plane.
Thank you for a great video, I had purchased this one myself, are there any video's out there on how to set up the Bravo Throttle and Honeycomb yoke? That would be a great help. Thank you.
Go have a look at Simhangers videos. Excellent detail and guidance for different aircraft.
Hello Andrew,
Thank you very much, my pleasure! I'm afraid I don't have any such videos myself, but I'm sure there are some out there. Brett's suggestion is an excellent one and Simhanger does indeed to tend to have some great videos covering those sorts of topics.
I hope that helps a little. Cheers and all the best! : )
Best method of climb is FLC 170.
I tend not to like using FLC etc in the sim Paul, at least when it's a default aircraft (and the avionics here essentially are). I find the default autopilot etc to be pretty sub-par, often exhibiting some strange behaviours, so I tend to stick with basic modes where I can. That being said, I haven't tried FLC in the sim for some time, so perhaps it is now much improved.
Cheers again : )
I've read several places that Cockspur is a small operation and the intent is to provide updates/improvements. I would have no hesitation in buying the product but for that very reason.... Put it on the MSFS marketplace! A number of simmers don't like that avenue and I get it, keep more revenue by selling direct. But IMO life's too short to track umpteen different websites and fish around for logins/passwords separately for individual A/C every time there is an update. With Marketplace its all right there together and easy. So when Cockspur puts this one on that sales platform they'll get my business but not before.
By the way sir, thanks as always for the great review!
I've read the same thing Gary and I'm certainly not wishing to deride Cockspur themselves; I think Mustang shows promise, but it would have benefited from a little further development before release. Then again, I read that the developer put it to a vote, as to whether or not the product was released when it was; clearly there were more "yea's", so it's horses for courses I suppose.
The Marketplace does seem to divide opinion, but I completely agree that it's annoying having addons spread across the internet (as I do haha). At the end of the day, it's always good to have more options! I'm not sure whether the plan is to release the 510 on the marketplace also - fingers crossed that they do.
Thanks very much, really glad you enjoyed the review! All the best : )
Hi from CYXX, BC, Canada!
Looks like a lovely part of the world Steve! Although it might be a touch cold for me haha ; )
Cheers! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations it's been summer in the high 70's till this week. LoL...abnormal weather.
Agree with manual comments.
Yes, it's always nice to have some real-world info in a product a manual, but that isn't adequate documentation in and of itself unfortunately (we obviously need to know how to use the addon etc). That's how I see things anyway and I think most would agree with me on that one.
Cheers again Paul : )
After a loooooong flight in my new Mooney, I’m working towards making the Mustang my go to standard...the wife misses me so I need to step up lol😊 You’re missing out by not flying on a nice Sunny day!
Haha! Probably a wise move then Steve. Have you considered the Darkstar at all? XD
By English standards, this was a nice sunny day! : P
Cheers!
i can't get engines beyond 25% so what am i doing wrong
Hello James,
I’m very sorry, but I’m really not sure what could be causing that issue. I certainly didn’t see similar behaviour myself but in fairness, the jet has been through multiple updates since I last had a chance to fly it. If the thrust is stuck rigidly at 25%, it almost sounds as though there’s perhaps a throttle lock or FADEC mode, which is inhibiting the thrust on the ground. Have you managed to get things figured out yet? Otherwise I can take a look myself, when I get a chance.
Cheers, all the best!
I finally figured it out, i was bringing my throttle up with my hardware and not in the game so I wasn’t clicking near the start position
Ah great, I’m glad you got things figured out James! Happy flying : )
What's the closest to study level business jet out ?
I've been wondering the same thing. I guess you could "technically" say the PMDG 737 BBJ. I think the working title mod for the Citation CJ4 is pretty solid. The H-jet is really good, but it's not perfect.
@@JonNo86 I miss my Premiere from FSX.
Hi rt2000,
I'm probably not best placed to say, not really being a big business jet flier myself, but all things considered, I'd probably have to agree with Johnno and say the WT CJ4 haha. The HJet is great, but the flight model seems overly sensitive to me. The Mustang flies OK, but it has quite a few shortcomings currently (as mentioned). The WT CJ4 is actually a really nice all-rounder (I haven't flown it in some time, but I can only imagine it has gotten better) and of course it's free! Of the payware bizjets I have tried thus far, the HJet was my favorite.
I hope that helps a little? All the best! : )
Thank you very much. I am very glad i waited on your review. I was real exited since it is a very sleek looking plane, but for now i will wait until it has had a few updates. Btw did you see that Orbx plane that suddenly dropped out of nowhere? Seems like a decent bird to fly too.
You're most welcome sir! I was excited to try the Mustang also, it does indeed look sleek and somewhat sporty. The jet definitely still needs some work before it's on a par with the HJet etc though, hopefully it will get there eventually. . .
I did spot that Orbx had released the PAC 750. I was busy at the time and the aircraft doesn't appeal to me all that much, to bother covering it after the fact I'm afraid. I can't cover them all, so I tend to choose the ones I think I'll enjoy : P
Cheers : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Let's cross our fingers.
Yeah that PAC 750 is a very strange bird. Truth be told, once i realised there was this FS2004 style propdisc spinning to spoil the view i lost all interest. Even the 15euro Carenado planes have (a lot) better prop discs.
The Cessna 510 is a very simplified model, textures and functionality. Such a product should be free. But not for sale for money.
actually you are wrong it isn't simplified
@@desmodromic4586 Compare with other works and you will understand. Apparently you just haven't seen the other models.
@@alexteux6700 trust me I do own other models...
@@desmodromic4586 I disagree. I bought it and discovered there are numerous things that are not simulated that are critical to fly the jet realistically. There are no proper indication of fadec mode takeoff, climb power, etc. no flap position indicator on g1000 either.
@@thedrewh10 The dev already addressed that these are limitations with the WT G1000 and it is being worked on. I would do some reading before you go off about things that make the plane "unflyable". I've flown it several times on stream and have thoroughly enjoyed it. It's clear you are unaware what goes into developing a custom plane for MSFS especially when it's a small developer if you think this should be freeware. If you don't want it, don't buy it and keep negative comments to yourself. There's one thing about having constructive criticism and another just being negative.
Cockspur are still working on improvements to the aircraft. I was splint by the Flight1 Mustang which was close to study level. I’m a bit disappointed with this rendition.
Indeed they are Paul. A fair old way to go yet I would say, but it's nice to see that the C510 has already been updated a couple of times. Fingers crossed that Cockspur get the jet up to the sort of standards many of us are hoping for!
Cheers : )
Great place to sly; I sim fly out of Comox CYQQ
It looks to be a beautiful part of the world Ken - certainly made for a very enjoyable flight! I reckon it might be a touch cold for me in actuality though haha ; )
Happy flying and all the best! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations Thanks; Winter is usually quite mild on Vancouver Island eh :) Enjoy yor flights!
Closed caption that turns itself on doesnt know you said Canada, but instead calender update.
Performance and fuel burn is also vastly different from the real world aircraft. At altitude it is very under powered.
There's already been an update released that fixed this and added detents.
@@Ibanezplayer200 how are these updates communicated? One would expect an email at the very least.
@@paulphibbs7162 Discord.
@@Ibanezplayer200 Thanks. Can you advise the Discord server please. I searched for Cockspur but no luck.
Indeed Paul. The aircraft was rather underpowered in the cruise but as Joseph points out, this was "addressed". Unfortunately the power was simply bumped up though, hence why I was seeing such an overpowered aircraft at low level. I gather the dev has continued to refine things, but I haven't had a chance to fly the jet subsequently.
Cheers!
Kinda fun to watch this video from inside a Citation ll. 🥳
*CITATION NEEDED! 😆
@@thegreathadoken6808 unfortunately it was on three greens the whole video 🥴
Haha, that's a lot of aviation all in one go! I'm glad the video helped to pass a bit of downtime. I hope you had a nice flight thereafter : )
Cheers!
mate we need an orbx pac 750 review - Looks dope
Haha, hey Joni!
Unfortunately I rather missed the boat on the PAC 750 (I was working at the time). I maaay take a look at it at a later date, but it isn't top of my list at the moment I'm afraid (and usually such addons get buried under a pile of newer releases pretty quickly thereafter).
Sorry about that. Thanks for asking though! All the best : )
Thank you
You're most welcome sir! Thanks for watching : )
Hello ! Good and informative videos! You speak well. I have this bird. I bought it today. She is familiar to me with FSX. Can you tell me where is the manual for this aircraft. Have a nice flight. Thank you .
Hello Grisha,
Thank you very much for the kind words, I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!
If memory serves me correctly, the manual should be located in the Mustang's main install folder (you'll find that in your sim's "Community" folder). Usually, any documentation is either buried away in the "Sim Objects" folder, or there is a separate "Documentation" folder within the aircraft's directory.
Basically, look for the C510 inside your sim's Community folder and the documentation should be contained somewhere therein.
I hope that gets you on the right tracks. Let me know if you still have issues finding it.
Thanks very much once again and all the best to you! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations I found everything, thanks! Successful flights! Community/cockspur-aircraft-c510/Resources/Documentation/C510 manual pdf
where his the spoiller
Hello Laurent, apologies for the slow reply.
If memory serves me correctly, the spoiler switch is located on the throttle handle. It can be a bit fiddly to click on though, so I just use a hardware binding for my spoiler / speedbrake deployment.
I hope that helps. All the best : )
It didn't followed your track because the CDI was not set to GPS (okay... i just read the pinned too :))
Yes, "doh!" XD
A silly error there on my part, but we all make mistakes from time to time ; )
Thanks for the pointer though, much appreciated! All the best : )
Nice job…
Thanks very much Ken, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
All the best : )
IRL you wouldn't put on the generators before starting the engines...
Hi Desmo,
Fair enough. I was simply following the checklist / procedure, as provided in the Cockspur C510 manual ; )
All the best
Sounds are overdone especially outside. I need to turn down the sound.
I find the sound balance of the addon to be a bit odd. Very loud when the aircraft is viewed from the rear (as you allude to Paul), but then rather too quiet when viewing the aircraft from the front. Personally I don't mind loud external sounds, but the soundset is certainly another area of the C510 that still needs some "tweaking" at the very least.
All the best!
I have the plane also and like it much more than the Hjet because the engine sounds are so much better and handles also better hand flying. I do read on some sites the dev changes something on Asobo G1000 default code what could affect other planes so that's not done or ok but I did not notice any issues and autopilot followed the flight plan perfectly that I entered on world map before flight not in the nav unit. Personally I'm a PMS50 GTN-750 Premium user only so I can't work with the G1000 screens besides changing views and works also weather radar is working what is nice but also prefer the PMS50 GTN-750 option to be included in all planes (I know it's not realistic if the actual plane only has the G1000 screens). Nice video.
G1000 stuff populating to other planes is fixed in the update from yesterday, 1.0.3.
Hi Sven,
Thanks once again for the feedback! A mash-up between the HJet and the Mustang would be perfect haha. I prefer the Mustang as an aircraft and indeed Cockpsur's rendition flies / sounds better than FlightFX's jet, but the HJet feels so much more refined in terms of systems / avionics.
The failure to follow a flight plan, was an unfortunate error on my part. I neglected to put the CDI into GPS tracking first (facepalm) - so apologies to Cockspur on that one!
I think the Mustang certainly has potential, but as I mentioned in the video, there were a few omissions that surprised me, given the price point of the product.
Thanks for watching and commenting. All the best! : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations New version V1.0.3 will resolve some of your mentioned issues. I'll fly with her today and see myself also. The amount of planes we all have in MSFS2020 is immens. I have 321 in my hanger so far & counting.
Gib more.
You lost my interest (in the product) after "no sounds all thrue the flight deck". I feel that som many 3rd party devs are NOT making a good work, while some really try - and also delivers updates. A bit sad that MS is just OK with that...
Haha, well so long as it was the product that lost your interest and not my video XD
Yes, I generally agree. These days I expect a comprehensive soundset with a product and if it lacks one, the omission not only stands out like a sore thumb, but really kills the immersion for me personally. I expect Cockspur will add such sounds in due course, but it leaves a poor first impression not to have them from the outset.
Cheers!
Thanks heaps for the review, always awesome. I'm pretty good with GA aircraft but I find most jets that are being released in MSFS 2020 are way too complicated and the use of FMC is a real mystery for me. In FSX and P3D I was a fan of "lite" jets/airliners for those reasons. While I understand and appreciate the desire for full fidelity by some simmers there are many of us who for various reasons, aren't up to that. I like the fact that this aircraft flight plan can be set within the sim although for more experienced pilots I appreciate those wanting to use the FMC. Personally, I'm looking forward to the upcoming Boeing 757-200 release which will be released with both sets of pilots in mind. I agree that for the price, this aeroplane needs more work, but the potential is there for a a great flying experience. Ok, I'm done - now looking forward to the balloon review lol. 😁
I have just recently acquired the PMDG 737, took me about 2 days to learn basics of the plane (checklists, FMC). It's not as difficult as you think.
You're most welcome as always Mr Squirel!
I've absolutely no doubt you aren't the only one who feels the way you do and indeed "lite" jets used to be there to fill that market (something we haven't seen much of in MSFS, though I suspect we will in time). It sounds like the 757 should be a good option then and I suspect the F28 could be also? As Insel Affe points out, getting to grips with the FMC etc, may not be as difficult as it first appears, but not everyone enjoys that side of simming, so there's no point trying to force it (if it's not your cup of tea).
If all else fails, the HPG Hot Air Balloon certainly isn't too tricky to get up and flying! : P
Cheers : )
and the AP is not tracking your flight plan because your CDI is in LOC (green) mode not FMS mode (magenta), so it can't track GPS, so please a bit more proficiency when trying out a new product would be great, this feels super amateurish
Yea come on, real airbus pilots are just not proficient enough these days! How can he make a mistake like that, and how dare he say "it might be user error". Shameful!............😘😘
@@Leprechaunlive54 to used to the plane flying itself. 😂
I don't know about "super amateurish" Desmo - that feels a touch disingenuous, but I'm more than happy to hold my hands up and say that I made a mistake. I've reviewed some 80+ addons on the channel, a number of them fitted with Garmin avionics and it's the first time that I've made such a blunder. Nobody is beyond being a numpty haha; I'm always happy to point out that the error could be my own (I mentioned that at least once during the review) and I pinned a comment to the video, pointing out that the omission I made.
I don't like to level fault at a product when the mistake is my own, so I apologise to Cockspur on that one!
I think that's all pretty reasonable at the end of the day?
Haha, there's actually some truth to that ML XD
I'm so used to just pushing for NAV on the bus and for some reason (despite knowing better in actuality) I was expecting the same to happen here. I don't use the Garmin avionics in the sim all that often and my brain didn't kick in at the time annoyingly. . .
It was an obvious and silly mistake retrospectively, but I don't think any pilot, sim or otherwise, could hold his hand up and say he's never done anything dumb haha.
All the best : )
@@IntotheBlueSimulations yes sure nobody is perfect, everybody makes mistakes, no worries
Textures are ugly this plane has to be free 😂!
criticising something when you are obviously not doing the right procedures is well....🤥
Yep, he'd have the same issue in any of the G1000 equipped aircraft.
A genuine mistake and a lie, are completely different things Desmo?
I'm probably more annoyed than you are, that I leveled unfounded criticism at Cockspur, but there's not a whole lot I can do about it retrospectively (other than pin a comment to clarify, which I have).
I was kinda dissapointed with this aircraft model. I hope future updates can address some of these deficiencies. Entering a flight plan using the onboard avionics was not easy and actually a PITA. I found it difficult to view the center console, throttles and trim wheels. That may be my ineptness. The zoom makes everything look off and cartoonish.
The inability to use the plane's hardware keyboard is a limitation of all G1000 systems in MSFS. They all must use the knob. This compatibility will surely be added by Adobo/Working Title at some point, and then it'll be nice to have a plane with a keyboard in it for your G1000. There's nothing this jet's dev could have done here for now really (other than the huge task of making a new G1000).
Me too unfortunately AcMeKaNiK. I think the Mustang has potential, but I was expecting something more on a par with the HJet and currently the addon still has quite some way to go. As you say, trying to enter a flight plan is rather fiddly at best, although I suppose Cockspur can't be blamed for the geometry of the C510's cockpit. There are quite a lot of details currently missing in flight model, sounds, systems etc, but it does seem as though the dev is cracking on and updating the product in fairness (which is great to see).
Cheers, all the best! : )