Experimental aircraft developer VSKYLABS Aerospace Simulations has dropped V5 of their Phoenix Air U-15. Part of their 'Test-Pilot' series, it now makes full use of the latest flight model capabilities in X-Plane 11.3x.

Quoting the changelog from their website, today's update includes:

• Flight Dynamics Model refinements, systems:
• New flight dynamics model designed for X-Plane 11.30+ Experimental Flight Model environment (must be enabled in X-Plane's general-settings menu).
• Complete new performance and handling characteristics tune-up.
• Choke system is now operational (however, "cold-day" simulation is currently not implemented in X-Plane's out of the box features).

• 3D modeling and model design:
• Completely new internal engineering.
• Canopy is now operational and animated.
• PBR implementation.
• Transponder/Radios re-arrangements, COM1 is integrated into the GNS530, and the older transponder was replaced with a new, GTX-327 (simplified version).
• Cockpit instruments lighting.
• Optimizations for VR usage.
• AviTab compatibility was added (AviTab plugin is not included, as it is not part of the VSKYLABS projects).

• FMOD Sound-pack:
• Maintenance update.

• STMA Autoupdater plugin was added!

"The project features the Phoenix U-15 aircraft, which is a kind of a 'hybrid' aircraft; powered aircraft by Rotax 912 ULS 100 hp engine, and at the same time, a high performance glider."

For additional information and screenshots, refer to the product page on the developer's website, where it can be purchased for US $24.00.

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