Westland Lysander for FSX

[mjrhealth]

Yes that is the way teh flaps operate on the Lysander, and if you look at teh Skyhawk the, leading edge flap is teh same. Apparently on them they didnt always drop together on both sides which could cause interesting effects.

Despite its appearance, the Lysander was aerodynamically advanced; it was equipped with fully automatic wing slots and slotted flaps[1]

Apparently the first test flight if i remember caught teh pilot off guard and it crashed.

[OldAirmail]

Thanks for the info.

I can see how it might have been an advanced design that didn't work out all that well, due to its being human/mechanical controlled.


I'll fly it some more tonight.

[Hagar]

I found an interesting article on flying the Lysander by Andy Sephton, until recently chief pilot of the Shuttleworth Collection. He regularly displayed the Collection's Lysander & describes the automatic slat/flap system & other advanced features. http://www.haa-uk.aero/pilots-notes-detail.php?pn-id=9

The Lysander was designed by W.E.W "Teddy" Petter who went on to design the Canberra, Lighning & Folland Gnat.

[Bass]

@ pete. Thank you. Interesting reading. I'll have a go on that

Thanks all for the feedback on the Lysander. My flying knowledge has really been lighten up......

[Gringo6]

Based on everybodies' recommendation I down loaded the Lysander for FS9 and it is great !

Thanks for the recommendation !

[OldAirmail]

Everyone needs a good STOL.

The Fieseler Storch is still one on my favorite old STOLs, but I have to admit that the Lysander is better at what it does in most things.



The Lysander vs Fieseler Storch

Lysander
Specifications (Lysander III):
Engine: One 870-hp Bristol Mercury XX nine-cylinder radial engine
Weight: Empty 4,365 lbs., Max Takeoff 6,318 lbs.
Wing Span: 50ft. 0in.
Length: 30ft. 6in.
Height: 14ft. 6in.

Performance:
Stall Speed: 104 kmh/65 mph
Maximum Speed: 212 mph
Cruising Speed: 150 mph
Ceiling: 21,500 ft.
Range: 600 miles
Armament: small bombs can be fitted.



Fieseler Storch
Specifications (Fi 156C-2):
Engine: One 240-hp Argus As 10C-3, 8-cylinder inverted-V piston engine
Weight: Empty 2,050 lbs., Max Takeoff 2,921 lbs.
Wing Span: 46ft. 9in.
Length: 32ft. 5.75in.
Height: 10ft. 0in.

Performance:
Stall Speed: 50kmh/32mph
Maximum Speed: 109 mph
Cruising Speed: 81 mph
Ceiling: 15,090 ft.
Range: 239 miles
Armament: One rear-firing 7.93-mm (0.31-inch) machine gun on pivot mount

[Gringo6]

I haven't tried the Storch yet.

May give it a try one of these days.

Still use the Helio H-295 for most of my STOL activities though.