VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations Releases Version 3.0 of Rutan LongEZ Project for X-Plane 11

The aircraft developer VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations has released a major update for their LongEZ aircraft.

Version 3.0 is said to be a major update release for the product and includes a new G1000 variant.

According to a news post on the x-plane.org forum, the update is free for existing users and can be updated automatically by loading the aircraft in X-Plane 11.50.

“The VSKYLABS Rutan LongEZ Project is optimized for full VR experience in X-Plane 11.50, including to the latest Vulkan and Experimental flight model features”, wrote the developer. “It introduces a comprehensive simulation of the LongEZ and it was built around the original 1980's LongEZ plans and Owner's Manual.

“On top of the basic configuration, several real-world LongEZ mods and improvements were implemented: High performance rudders, Roncz canards, Aeromatic propeller simulation, Landing/Taxi lights mod, Air-Brakes (Belly and Rudder).

“Following its solid long-term development road-map which is undergoing for more than 2 years now, the VSKYLABS Rutan LongEZ Project is offering a rare and close look and feel of the Rutan LongEZ aircraft, its performance, handling characteristics and flying techniques.

“For detailed information visit the main project page at the VSKYLABS website!”

The store page outlines the update in the following list:

• Additional variant was added to the package: A dual 7" G1000 glass cockpit LongEZ.
• Flight Dynamics: Fine tuning and final adaptation to the latest X-Plane's Experimental flight model.
• Aerodynamic Rudder-Brakes mod was implemented into the flight model.
• New Look and Feel: Extensive remodeling, re-texturing, re-mapping and enhancement of the entire project and its visual assets.
• Enhanced FMOD sound pack: To include high quality sound engineering and interactions from engine vibrations, high Angle of Attack buffeting and overall experience.
• VR interactivity tuneups.

The aircraft can be bought for US $27.50 at x-plane.org.

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