Hello Everyone,
My name is Joe Zerilli, and I am from Orange County, NY (home of the orange county choppers). I am currently getting my PPL, and building some unofficial multiengine time with my father in our Cessna 414AW. I am particularly fond of the Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft. I know that Bjorn Buchner has a long body model that has been out for some time now, but I was wondering if there was anyone here who might be willing to work with me to create a MU-2 Solitaire for FS9/FSX. The Solitaire is the short body aircraft. There are several models to choose from. Here was my idea.
Links are Photos of each model 3 pics of the P, 3 pics of the K.
MU-2P: Short body aircraft with the Powerful Garrett TPE331-10 engine, and 4 bladed props. Cruise at altitude in cold weather averages to about 315-320ktas.
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1 ... photo_nr=1
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0 ... id=0447685
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0 ... photo_nr=8
MU-2K: Identical to MU-2P, except this aircraft has the TPE331-10 engines with 3 Bladed Props, and cruise in cold weather is about 335-340ktas.
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=0 ... id=0847044
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1 ... id=1028930
http://www.airliners.net/open.file?id=1 ... photo_nr=5
It would be easy to model the second once the first was modeled, because all you would have to do is remodel the air file, and the aircraft model for 3 Bladed Props. I know several MU-2 owners, so we could definately get some professional help. I am also an amateur repainter, and can achieve some moderately good repaints. I also have SOME experience with guage and instrument placement in the 3D virtual cockpit, but I can create 2D panels from scratch, so I coudl do that.
There are tons of things about this aircraft that make it unique. For example, it does not have ailerons. It uses differential spoilers for roll control. I am willing to discuss this with the person who decides to work with me, and I can even set up a conference call with an MU-2 owner so that you can get all of the information you need, and discuss the aircraft.
I am willing to work with whoever is willing to work with me.
I look forward to working with any one of you.
Joe