Schempp-Hirth Discus, by Aerosoft

[Alfashark]

Couldnt hold out till the weekend, so I cashed in this afternoon...
Comes with 5 PDF manuals covering the glider itself, the Turbo version, the C4 glide computer, WinchX and a general overview of the package.
Very sharp visual model, yet pretty easy on FPS
Control config seems spot-on (slightly heavy ailerons, sensitive elevator), rolling on a point gets much more accurate as you dump the water-ballast and with half full ballast tanks it tries to let you know who's the boss if you let a turn get even slightly uncoordinated... Full marks for getting that right
Spins well, with immediate recovery... Loops well without tumbling over the top like a lot of freeware models will, chandelles are nice and easy

[Naki]

Very nice....thanks for posting this...got three aircraft on my list I really want (The Discus, the L-39 and the A2A Cub) but couldnt justify buying all three..went for the L-39 (downloading now) but this remains on my list of possible future purchases...but that Cub also looks pretty cool....decsions, decisions.....

[Ian Warren]

Gorgeous Screens Steve , one first impression when flying gliders .. i felt like i was flying a jet , only got eight hours but it was fun ! , you could not have chosen a better scenery either

[AlisterC]

Great part of the world to be gliding. Very very nice pics.

[Alfashark]

Thanks guys
So far these basic dynamics seem great, have just installed a copy of Cumulus!X and SimProbeX...
With any luck I should be able to crank into a few hours soaring some ridge lift in the Southern Alps and the Swiss Alps on Sunday and see how well she soars

[pilotgallagher01]

So which one is the self launch glider, the one with the huge prop??, I have this and ive tried both of them but when I push CTRL E to start they start then cut out if I let go of the keys. The Self Launcher WINCH X is awesome !!

[pilotgallagher01]

Ok the motor will start but runs real rough and cuts out after 10 seconds or if i give it heaps of throttle and tips to getting it working

[Alfashark]

Open the fuel tap... lower right on the cockpit wall, under the PDA/GPS.
Also, make sure the prop brake is off - further aft on the right, silver handle.
CTRL+E will not work with this machine. I'm guessing you have raised the pylon and tried using the ignition switch?

[pilotgallagher01]

Yea I have, Ive found the fuel valve but need to find the prop brake

[Alfashark]

4th screenshot from the top, you can see it pointing straight upwards.