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INTRODUCTION
This is the famous, high performance 4 seat American aircraft from the 1970s that was capable of cruising at 200 MPH. Featuring smooth wooden skinned wings and a steel frame fuselage, the 300 HP Turbocharged Edition 17-300A Super Viking was capable of 226 MPH top out and a range of 700 NM at 75% power cruising along at 186 MPH. The Turbocharged version had a ceiling of 25,000 feet as well.
This aircraft comes with many cool features, including a Century III Autopilot, se... INTRODUCTION
This is the famous, high performance 4 seat American aircraft from the 1970s that was capable of cruising at 200 MPH. Featuring smooth wooden skinned wings and a steel frame fuselage, the 300 HP Turbocharged Edition 17-300A Super Viking was capable of 226 MPH top out and a range of 700 NM at 75% power cruising along at 186 MPH. The Turbocharged version had a ceiling of 25,000 feet as well.
This aircraft comes with many cool features, including a Century III Autopilot, several versions of interiors and panel colors, belly landing capabilities for practicing emergency landing procedures, icing capabilities, popup placcards and a popup instructional autopilot placcard.
This is a High Resolution package with many 4K textures and also features a high realism Asobo 6 cylinder soundpack. The Avionics are also pure Asobo, so you are guaranteed a very nice Avionics Suite. Other features include opening door, opening cargo door, and opening vent window, hideable yokes, 2 versions of instruments ligthing that inculdes rear lit illumination and front panel pedestal style lighting.
The package features a Manual in PDF format located in the aircrafts folder system. If you purchase the Super Viking, please read through the manual first to find out where all the cool hidden features are.
If you like classic American planes, if you like 'fast', if you enjoy some snap in the roll performance, then this is your plane. A classic American single-engine muscle plane.
Screenshots by Greg Martin and Bill Ortis
Build Release Notes ///////////////////////////////////////////////////
Build 1. 2 Release Notes
This is a small update with the following modifications;
- International mouse rect langauge pack installed
- Update to fix code on turn-and-bank indicator to correct animation
- Added effects visibilities
- Streamlining of some animations to improve frame rates
- Oil change, tires checked, new oil filter, detailed the interior
Build 1. 1 Release Notes
In this release, the following was carried out;
* Malfunction of Turn Coordinator (Turn and Bank, Slip) repaired
* Stall performance improved
* Climb performance adjusted
* Landing gear accidental mirror mapping of brakes fixed
* Realistic Climbout speeds at full throttle
* Hole in left front of floor sealed for people who have VR
* UP/DN fonts on lightmap on Autopilot VS switch zone that were reversed is repaired
* Beacons flashing inside the plane fixed
* Colored Spinners added to paint schemes
* New Lite Green and Jade Green paint scheme with brown plaid interior added to fleet, 9 planes total
* Yokes rebuilt with scratches on surface material texture and. . .
* Yokes have new Bellanca emblem that is 3D and under an actual transparent reflective dome disc for extreme realism
* Yokes have 3D mapped leather now
* Fabrics and seats have reduced reflections. Shine adds to 3d effect, but it was tuned down for a better balance for realism
* Wind noise added to small vent window at pilots side, has slight 'lag' when closing, and increases in volume with speed, added
* Panel Swivel Vent at pilot station is clickable for small wind sound, added
Bucker Bu-131 Jungmann On Sale
Nicknamed the Strativarius of antique light aircraft of the 1930s, the Bucker Bü-131 came to be in 1934 with its first flight occurring on April 27th of that year. The Jungmann (pronounced Young man) was designed by Karl Bücker. The first model of Jungmann, the Bü-131A, went into production and rapidly became an extremely popular aircraft of that time, with most of Europe wanting these to train their pilots. Not long after the release of the 80HP Bü-131A did the Bücker Flugzuegbau firm releas... Nicknamed the Strativarius of antique light aircraft of the 1930s, the Bucker Bü-131 came to be in 1934 with its first flight occurring on April 27th of that year. The Jungmann (pronounced Young man) was designed by Karl Bücker. The first model of Jungmann, the Bü-131A, went into production and rapidly became an extremely popular aircraft of that time, with most of Europe wanting these to train their pilots. Not long after the release of the 80HP Bü-131A did the Bücker Flugzuegbau firm released their second Edition version of the bi-plane, the Bü-131B model. The 131B had the updated new Hirth A-2 sporting 105 HP. This new version was then licensed out to many European countries including Spain, Japan, Romania, Hungary, Yugoslavia, and Switzerland. (Many years later, other countries would go into limited production runs of the popular design).
This version of the Bücker Bü-131B by Lionheart Creations is the Swiss model which 99 units were produced in Switzerland. This particular model shows you a modernized version of one that would be typically owned and modified to todays standards, which includes fitting of radios (COM1 and Transponder) and NAV lights for night flying. I have also hidden a bare-bones autopilot in the instrument panel that has basic AP features. A free-to-download owners manual of this plane is available to show you in more detail how everything works.
* Parts of the above history of Bucker Flugzuegbau are from Wikipedia
** Screenshots by Greg Martin and Bill Ortis
UPDATES TO BU-131 BUILD 1. 3. 1
Fix to Effects Settings that were causing low frame rates on dirt runways.
UPDATES TO BU-131 BUILD 1. 3
* Moderate Flight Model and Handling Improvement Revamp
* Roll performance and snap radically improved
* Ground and rudder handling moderately improved
* Accelleration to upper speed ranges improved
* Massive Engine Soundpack Update with true Hirth engine sounds
* Improved and louder Wind sound for open cockpit realism
* Added speed tapes to Air Speed Instrument
* High Realism Asobo worn Plexi now featured
* Improvements to graphics for added Grunge including tail wheel, tires, etc
* New Crinkle Black on black panels
* New Turned Metal panel on Blue and Silver theme pack
* Military antique trainers now have more flat based paint on fabric zones with metal still having a metallic shine
* New Hanger Selection Screenshots with better side angle for Selection Clarity
UPDATES TO BU-131 BUILD 1. 2
* Landing Light 3D Element Installed, drop-down vintage model
* Landing Light 'light source' improved to Asobo level technology
* Decals Resolution boosted on exterior
* Click zone moved back on Fuel Cutoff Lever so not to interfere with upper clickzones
* Click zone for Starter Button moved away to left side and increased in size to help over-lapping click zones
* LOD Models (2) were improved with minute touchups to details on them (very small, far distance, exterior models)
* LOD Adjustments carried out so they do not appear close, but farther away
* Adjustments to Pitch handling (input reaction time) on elevators
* Number of AI planes (Bu-131's) was reduced to 4 plane variants (Liveries) to reduce footprints at airports and reduce doubling
* AI planes that were sitting 'in' the tarmac adjusted to now to sit properly on the tarmac surface
* Adjustments to some of the rudder pedal linkages
* Engine and engine compartment graphics improvement/update.
UPDATE 1. 1 / List of Improvements
* Better ground handling with improved cornering when taxiing
* New Sound Pack based on similar 4 cylinder inline as like the Hirth 504
* Front Passenger option button for in-cabin flights
* Mouse over improvements
* Higher resolution for exterior textures
LearFan 2200
This is the LearFan designed by the famous Bill Lear of Learjet fandom and father of the Private Jet sector. Bill invisioned a lighter, sleeker turboprop that would be more economical to own and maintain as compared with private jets. His hopes were to bring in a new Turboprop that could compete with small jets at a fraction of the price. The sleek prop-jet was completely made of Carbonfiber, which was ahead of its time in the 1980's. The powerplant was originally dual jet turoprop engines s... This is the LearFan designed by the famous Bill Lear of Learjet fandom and father of the Private Jet sector. Bill invisioned a lighter, sleeker turboprop that would be more economical to own and maintain as compared with private jets. His hopes were to bring in a new Turboprop that could compete with small jets at a fraction of the price. The sleek prop-jet was completely made of Carbonfiber, which was ahead of its time in the 1980's. The powerplant was originally dual jet turoprop engines side by side in the tail, running shafts to a transmission and out to the propeller. The system was very similar to a helicopter twin jet setup. This enabled the plane to have a backup engine if one of the jets had a in-flight issue.
This creation for MSFS flight simulator is a new advanced version of the LearFan and is rebadged as the LF2200. The original was the LF2100 with twin jets. This unique continuance of the design modernizes the aircraft into a single jet powerplant of the new Pratt and Whitney PW127EX high efficiency power TP jet, bringing the aircraft to 2600 SHP, nearly twice its original and is lighter in weight and higher efficiency. The interior is quite refined to modern standards and is fitted with a modern, state of the art glass screen Avionics Suite, the AS3X touch screen system.
From high end quality leather to beautiful wood veneer, this sleek 8 seater 'Turboprop' Biz Jet is quite loaded with the luxuries of a small personal jet.
The cruise speed of the LF2100 and this new one, the LF2200, is 280 Knots, and an incredible max speed of 390 knots TAS at 30K to 40K feet. I wanted to keep the speeds the same as the original. The ceiling of the LF2200 and the original 2100 is/was 40,000 feet and featured a massive range of 1780 Nautical Miles.
If you are yearning for something radically new to fly, something advanced, a plane that is easy to fly and not overly complicated, something that comes with a plethera of various paint schemes and interiors, this might be for you. This is a Vision, a dream of Bill Lear and I have sought to bring it to this present age, complete with todays standards of modern avionics and an incredible Pratt and Whitney high output jet, and a sporty, high end, luxury cabin.
This package comes with ten different paint schemes that also include multiple colored interior cabin themes; from cherry wood veneer to dark gray stained wood to Swedish Teak, and the list goes on.
Please read through the manual to see what all this wild aircraft comes with. You will want to learn how she works and where all the gizmos and switches and neat features are. Lots of screenshots, so do not worry, not too much reading.
Happy flights and pray for the people of the Ukraine!
Build 1. 2. 5
* Avionics Update
* Autopilot Update
* Cabin Visibility Fix for XBox models when zoomed out
* VR Pilot Camera Node Added
* Pilots Lowered
* Strobes and NAV lights adjusted for light effects, improved
* Increased and improved landing gear animation, faster and synched left with right.
UPDATE: 1. 2. 1
* Luggage Mode Fixed and Luggage Material made more realistic
* Luggage wheels enhanced
* Park Mode fixed and red plastic Engine intakes enhanced, made glossy
* Missing fonts on newly recoded buttons now showing up
UPDATE: 1. 2. 0
* VNAV on Autopilot fixed
* Rotary knobs for atmosphere controls now active and function
* Decals added throughout aircraft
* Mouse clicks sounds added to coding and coding revamping carried out
* Galley lights now functioning properly and brighter
* Disappearing wing root fasteners now stay visible
LHC Viking Livery 1
LHC Wittman Tailwind Bush Plane
The Tailwind W10 'Bush Edition' is a 2-seat, single-engine, home-built light civil aircraft developed by American aerospace engineer Steve Wittman and radically modified by custom aircraft builder Craig Thomas. This aircraft variant has been greatly modified and features a heavier airframe to endure hard landings, a wider wingspan with added 6 feet to the wings. The new variant has 22 gallon tanks in each wing, plus the main tank having 20 gallons. The massive prop requires a very high, highly... The Tailwind W10 'Bush Edition' is a 2-seat, single-engine, home-built light civil aircraft developed by American aerospace engineer Steve Wittman and radically modified by custom aircraft builder Craig Thomas. This aircraft variant has been greatly modified and features a heavier airframe to endure hard landings, a wider wingspan with added 6 feet to the wings. The new variant has 22 gallon tanks in each wing, plus the main tank having 20 gallons. The massive prop requires a very high, highly modified landing gear which can also endure rough landings. This is a STOL Short Take-off and Landing aircraft. The original Tailwind design, the W8, was introduced in 1953 and a number of Tailwind variants were engineered in the ensuing decades. The W10 evolved from the W8 and features tapered wingtips for improved aerodynamic efficiency and a tricycle undercarriage. More than 350 Tailwinds, including all variants, have been built. The Tailwind W10 features a strut-braced, high-mounted main wing with tapered wingtips, side-by-side seating, and a tricycle undercarriage. The simple, boxy fuselage is constructed with steel tubing covered in fabric. The wing and empennage are framed with wood and covered in fabric. The Tailwind W10, like all Tailwind models, is renowned among pilots as simple, rugged, reliable, forgiving, and a great overall performer. The W10 is well suited for beginners learning to fly as well as seasoned aviators looking for a great cross-country cruiser. The Tailwind W10 measures 19 feet, 3 inches in length, stands 6 feet, 3 inches tall, and has a wingspan of 26 feet, 11 inches. It is powered by a 6-cylinder Lycoming IO-540 piston engine that delivers up to 260 horsepower and turns a 2-blade propeller. The W-10 Bush Edition Tailwind has a range of 600 miles, a service ceiling of 16,000 feet above sea level, it climbs at 1000 feet per minute, and it has a top speed of 200 miles per hour.
LHC Wittman Tailwind Series
Welcome to another Aircraft Adventure by Lionheart Creations. In this package, you will find two highly acclaimed ‘Experimental Homebuilt Sport Aircraft’ designed by the famous aircraft designer and air racer; 'Steve Wittman'. These are the Wittman Tailwind series W-8 and W-10 Models. The W-8 is a simpler build version with smaller engine and more basic instrument panel, while the W-10 Edition is a radical build with a 6 cylinder engine and a high technology glass screen avionics suite. One i... Welcome to another Aircraft Adventure by Lionheart Creations. In this package, you will find two highly acclaimed ‘Experimental Homebuilt Sport Aircraft’ designed by the famous aircraft designer and air racer; 'Steve Wittman'. These are the Wittman Tailwind series W-8 and W-10 Models. The W-8 is a simpler build version with smaller engine and more basic instrument panel, while the W-10 Edition is a radical build with a 6 cylinder engine and a high technology glass screen avionics suite. One is more realistic and slower, while the other, the W-10, is more of a exotic version of what one can do with these unique little Speedster aircraft.
The looks of the Tailwind are radical. They are small, tight fitting, sporty looking aircraft with a cowling shaped like a wedge, its perspex windscreen curving up from the cowling like a wing foil shape, making the entire top of the fuselage a 'lift' inducing wing surface. The wings are like a Bellanca. Fully wood construction, from spar and ribbing, to the skins, they have no rivets, no seams, are sanded and finished with a glass finish, making them ultra slippery with windflow.
The package has many features. A high detail interior, really unique seats, Asobo state of the art soundpacks with all their various high resolution sound effects that even include squeaks and rattles, flap airflow sounds, and the list goes on. The seats in the Tailwind are a jump up. In my design of this package, I thought. . . How would I make my Tailwind? And I thought about seats. On the W-8, I have Lamborghini Countach remakes for seats. They fit you comfortably in a very tight cabin, just like the Tailwind. And for the W-10 Ultra, I wanted something futuristic, like these new modern sport planes have, so I went with modern Off Road Sport Utility Vehicle style seats. For the panels, I wanted the W-8 to be able to look 'vintage' as well as modern. So I have older versions with krinkle paint, aged, as well as wood and also carbon fiber. Note that the W-8 Series Tailwind first appeared in about 1954. Very advanced for its time. So I wished to also include the earlier versions, as well as very modern, up to date variants.
Also. . . I wanted to make these 'Adventure' planes. Part of the 'Theme' of this package was to make a set of 'Adventure' aircraft where you could go on a dream journey, like to Oshkosh, for instance. And so I thought. . . They will need 'Tents' and little folding chairs. So I have included a 'Camping Mode' where you click a button and a small ensemble deploys, consisting of two little camping tents, two fold up, ultra-lite chairs, a cooler for food, and your flight bag. There is even a little campfire that glows red at night and lanterns hanging on the wings on the tie-down loops. Flip those on at night for camping lighting.
Oh, and about 29 paint schemes total… I know. I go overboard on Liveries.
These are meant to be radically fun, yet also with some realistic handling and speeds. Not too fast, but not slow either. Steve would want them to be doing their proper speeds, and then some, if you know what I mean. So if you want a steady level plane, this might not be it. This is what I call a 'Dream Build', a vision of 'What if. . . ' where you have the funds to make a really nice home built plane, and this is what it might turn out to be like.
There is a neat manual with lots of screenshots, information, and diagrams for you to glance over. It is in the W-8 airplane folder, in the Manual folder.
I hope you enjoy them. They were made with much love and enthusiasm.
God bless and Amazing Adventures!
Bill
Lionheart Creations
Please pray for the Ukraine and also the Hostages of Israel
MP1 Munds Park Airstrip
MP2 Munds Park Airport
Pacer 180 Bushplane DEMO Pack New
Introducing the Pacer 180 HP Bushplane Demo Package by Lionheart Creations. Designed specifically for off-grid aviators and rugged exploration, this package brings a modern, heavy-duty backcountry twist to a classic Piper design.
Unleash true short-field power with a high-performance adaptation of the classic Pacer, outfitted with a roaring 180 HP engine and built for the wild. This bushplane variant strips away the paved-runway limits, equipping you with massive tundra tires to conquer ... Introducing the Pacer 180 HP Bushplane Demo Package by Lionheart Creations. Designed specifically for off-grid aviators and rugged exploration, this package brings a modern, heavy-duty backcountry twist to a classic Piper design.
Unleash true short-field power with a high-performance adaptation of the classic Pacer, outfitted with a roaring 180 HP engine and built for the wild. This bushplane variant strips away the paved-runway limits, equipping you with massive tundra tires to conquer rough gravel bars, mountain ridges, and hidden backcountry clearings. Combined with high-lift wing vortex generators, this aircraft delivers exceptional low-speed control, and rock-solid stability when dragging the tail into tight landing spots. Whether you are hauling gear into the wilderness or threading through narrow valleys, it offers a thrillingly authentic, seat-of-the-pants flying experience.
Built to perform and styled to stand out, this package features full cross-compatibility with both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and MSFS 2024. It comes complete with 4 custom modern liveries and offers versatility inside the cockpit with 2 distinct instrument panel configurations.
Key Features
Upgraded 180 HP Engine: Raw climbing power and high-altitude punch tailored for extreme backcountry operations.
Bush-Ready Tundra Tires: Gear up for rough-field landings on rocks, mud, sand, and unpaved wilderness strips.
Wing Vortex Generators: Enhanced aerodynamic lift and low-speed stability for maximum STOL performance.
Dual Instrument Panel Layouts: Includes 2 unique instrument panel versions. 4 Modern Custom Liveries: Vibrant, contemporary paint schemes built to make your bushplane pop in any scenery.
Dual Simulator Compatibility: Fully optimized for seamless performance in both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
Detailed Flight Modeling: Precision-tuned handling dynamics that reflect the drag, lift, and rugged spirit of a modified bush machine.
If you are looking to push the boundaries of off-grid flying in MSFS and want a tough, high-horsepower classic that can land almost anywhere, the LHC Pacer 180 Bushplane is ready for your next expedition.
Bill OrtisnLionheart Creations
Note that this is the same Pacer Bushplane from the massive LHC Pacer Series. This is a Demo Pack for the Bushplane that contains 4 paint schemes.
Please note that this package is created in the MSFS 2020 SDK
Pacer 180 Classic DEMO Pack New
Introducing the Pacer 180 HP Classic Demo Package by Lionheart Creations. Celebrating the timeless elegance of vintage
general aviation, this edition blends original factory style with modern performance upgrades for the ultimate classic flying experience.
Step back into the golden era of flight with a meticulously crafted adaptation of the taildragger Pacer, fitted with a high-output 180 HP engine upgrade. This boosted powerplant elevates the classic design, delivering brisk accelera... Introducing the Pacer 180 HP Classic Demo Package by Lionheart Creations. Celebrating the timeless elegance of vintage
general aviation, this edition blends original factory style with modern performance upgrades for the ultimate classic flying experience.
Step back into the golden era of flight with a meticulously crafted adaptation of the taildragger Pacer, fitted with a high-output 180 HP engine upgrade. This boosted powerplant elevates the classic design, delivering brisk acceleration, aggressive climb performance, and higher cruise speeds while preserving the sweet, nimble handling that pilots love. Tailor your aircraft's aesthetic on the fly with two distinct wheel skirt styles—or strip them off entirely for a rugged, open-wheel landing gear setup via a setting knob on the panel. Inside the cockpit, history comes alive with two authentic panel layouts, allowing you to choose between the charm of the early classic instrument panel or the refined ergonomics of the later Tri-Pacer style layout.
Designed with versatility and craftsmanship in mind, this package offers seamless cross-compatibility with both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and MSFS 2024. It combines deep visual detail, flexible configuration options, and rewarding flight dynamics into one complete vintage package.
Key Features
Upgraded 180 HP Engine: Exceptional climb rates, improved short-field punch, and enhanced cruising capability over standard stock models.
Dual Vintage Panel Layouts: Switch between the early classic instrument panel and the later Tri-Pacer style panel layout.
Customizable Landing Gear: Includes 2 unique wheel skirt designs, with the ability to hide skirts for a classic open-wheel configuration.
Dual Simulator Compatibility: Fully optimized for seamless performance in both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. Note, this is built in the MSFS 2020 SDK platform.
Authentic Taildragger Handling: Tuned flight dynamics capturing the authentic rudder response, ground handling, and trim behavior of a high-power short-wing Pacer.
Detailed 3D Virtual Cockpit: High-resolution textures, functional classic gauges, and period-correct interior craftsmanship.
If you want to experience the rich heritage of vintage American aviation with the muscle of a 180 HP upgrade, the LHC Pacer 180 Classic is built for your virtual hangar.
Bill Ortis
Lionheart Creations