An aircraft whith a breath taking design which combined grace power and majesty all in one !! Even though none of these magnificent giant sea birds could compete with jet engined airliners and consequently got scrapped seeing the Laté 631 resurrected through the magic of MFS and CGIs is a rewarding satisfaction as well as an informal tribute to the elegance of this unlucky but historical "flying boat".....!! Thank you again....
As for the sound, be informed Microsoft went to Oregon to record it on a real Wright Cylcone 2600 which equip this historic plane. So it's the real sound for this plane. Also, early july there will be an update to increase the external sound and balance the volume from outside and inside. Just wait for this update. I had a long discussion with the author about that.
Hi ! The "interesting formation" you saw at your first waypoint is "La dune du Pilat", and it is actually the highest sand dune in Europe, culminating et 102.5 meters. Look it up if you're interested, it's rather unique. Thanks for the video and showing us this very interesting airplane, I've always loved flying boats, but wasn't aware of this one.
5:51 the beauty ! Hello I'm French, south-west, and I know Biscarrosse very well. I've been to the Latécoère museum a few times, and the lake too. Seeing that giant "flying" is very moving.
About the cruise altitude, don't worry about the altimeter in meters. As this plane is not pressurized, you can't use it above 10000'. So the best thing is flying either at 2000 or 2500 meters on the altimeter for 6000 or 8000'. Close your cawl flaps, RPM at 2300 and power at 110. Reduce mixture to AUTO PAUVRE, oil radiator in the middle position and you are all set.
It looks like you did your takeoff run with the props at high pitch, that RPM seemed terribly low, I have seen 2500RPM on take off in this bird. This aircraft does have a decent operating manual.
I don't know what you mean - the manual said 2400 RPM for takeoff and I had it at 2400 RPM. You can see that here: ua-cam.com/video/TLcjzPYf47c/v-deo.html The RPM is clearly at 2400 RPM, in accordance with the manual. Edit: are you perhaps looking at the wrong dial? It's the one at the bottom right at that timestamp.
An aircraft whith a breath taking design which combined grace power and majesty all in one !! Even though none of these magnificent giant sea birds could compete with jet engined airliners and consequently got scrapped seeing the Laté 631 resurrected through the magic of MFS and CGIs is a rewarding satisfaction as well as an informal tribute to the elegance of this unlucky but historical "flying boat".....!! Thank you again....
As for the sound, be informed Microsoft went to Oregon to record it on a real Wright Cylcone 2600 which equip this historic plane. So it's the real sound for this plane. Also, early july there will be an update to increase the external sound and balance the volume from outside and inside. Just wait for this update. I had a long discussion with the author about that.
Hi !
The "interesting formation" you saw at your first waypoint is "La dune du Pilat", and it is actually the highest sand dune in Europe, culminating et 102.5 meters. Look it up if you're interested, it's rather unique. Thanks for the video and showing us this very interesting airplane, I've always loved flying boats, but wasn't aware of this one.
Ah, thanks. It is, indeed, quite a dune.
5:51 the beauty ! Hello I'm French, south-west, and I know Biscarrosse very well. I've been to the Latécoère museum a few times, and the lake too. Seeing that giant "flying" is very moving.
About the cruise altitude, don't worry about the altimeter in meters. As this plane is not pressurized, you can't use it above 10000'. So the best thing is flying either at 2000 or 2500 meters on the altimeter for 6000 or 8000'. Close your cawl flaps, RPM at 2300 and power at 110. Reduce mixture to AUTO PAUVRE, oil radiator in the middle position and you are all set.
8:46 I know what planes your on about, the Schneider Trophy racers I would like to see them in the sim one day.
It looks like you did your takeoff run with the props at high pitch, that RPM seemed terribly low, I have seen 2500RPM on take off in this bird. This aircraft does have a decent operating manual.
I don't know what you mean - the manual said 2400 RPM for takeoff and I had it at 2400 RPM. You can see that here: ua-cam.com/video/TLcjzPYf47c/v-deo.html The RPM is clearly at 2400 RPM, in accordance with the manual. Edit: are you perhaps looking at the wrong dial? It's the one at the bottom right at that timestamp.
@@RaizSpace nope, my error. Combination of phone screen and fatigue. Apologies.