A Bad Day at the Office. . . | Aeroplane Heaven Globe Swift | Burning Blue Design Rochester | MSFS

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Worth mentioning, Aeroplane Heaven have subsequently updated the Globe Swift (again), so it may well be that the landing gear issue is now resolved (I haven’t had a chance to check). Nevertheless, I though it made for an interesting arrival haha. Have a great weekend everyone! : )

[@dekuleader5372]

Man, I just realized you've got a bit of a backlog in terms of aircraft reviews. You still gotta try the GKS Mig-21bis (which given its price I suspect you'll wait a bit longer yet), they just released the Junkers F 13, not to mention the PMDG 737-800 and the SwisMilSim De Haviland Vampire, and that's only the few that immediately come to mind. So many aircraft, so little time. November gonna be busy too, given all the freeware coming to the game. Honestly though, I'm just waiting for the FRF-108 and the JustFligh T1 to come to Xbox. Been waiting to take a crack at them. But as you mentioned to me before, they may be waiting for SU10 to release them, and I definitely don't blame them.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, indeed Deku! As you say, so many addons and simply not enough time to cover them all unfortunately. I do plan on taking a look at the MiG at some point and will probably still do a vid on the 737-800 (even though it is of course similar to the other members of the PMDG NG family). I’m not so sure whether I’ll be looking at the Junkers 13 and from what I’ve seen of the Vampire, the visual quality isn’t to a point where I’d be interested in picking it up. Work has been busy of late, but I’m looking forward to catching up on a couple of addons when I get the chance : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@racheljennings8548]

Nippy wee thing enjoying this flight gave Brands Hatch a wave

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, that she is Rachel! Shame she didn't want to land at the end, but perhaps she wanted to go racing at Brands instead ; ) All the best : )

[@Jigsaw407]

I really enjoy to fly the Globe Swift, despite its problems. A beautiful vintage tourer with a nice flight model, perfect for a relaxing Sunday flight. :)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah well I'm glad you're enjoying it Jigsaw! A Sunday cruise in the aircraft does indeed sound like a relaxing experience - just pending a slight reduction in my sound levels and no further gear failures haha XD Happy flying! : )

[@antonioiozzi9171]

My instructor once said. There are two type of pilots. Those who have landended with undercarriage up, and those that will do it in the future. With 65 I am retired and I have never landed without putting gear down but I have always done a double control, one while spiralling down (I am a glider pilot) and another before going downwind.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Antonio, Haha, well we all hope not to be the one's to prove your instructor correct for sure! Of course gear failure is a rather different scenario from pilot error, but like you I was drilled to check. . . and then check again! Cheers and all the best : )

[@terryranger5525]

Great flight. Had to chuckle at your comments re Brands Hatch in sim racing. I really struggle on that track, though its always nice to get a clean lap in once in a while. It's also nice that we can belly land in the sim rather than just going straight to an aircraft over stress menu.

[@trip5003]

Brands Hatch is awesome . That first corner gets you to clench up . At the exit you always feel it could have been faster lol just like all the other corners . Drive it in Rfactor2 and Asseta Corsa . I am a retired Pro Driver but never drove Brands in real life . Just North American Tracks tho I did have plans to go to Europe at one point and race but never did ;-(

[@terryranger5525]

@@trip5003 Thanks for that. It sure is a challenge and wonderful when you do hook it up. Some awesome tracks in North America - I have done some of then in AC as well. It still amazes me how many tracks, cars and mods the community make for this game. Best wishes!!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks Terry : ) Haha; I have a basic setup for sim racing and was hoping to get into it more seriously, but alas I just don’t have the time. I always enjoyed Brands Hatch on various titles back in the day though and I’ve always preferred Brands Hatch-style circuits over some of the more “flowing ones” - I just don’t get on with the likes of Oulton Park etc ha. Yes, whilst the ground physics / interaction could still use some improvements, it is nice that wheels-up landings work in the sim to a reasonable degree. I shall try not to make a habit of them though ; ) Cheers, all the best!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha for sure Trip, I love that first section of the circuit. That’s awesome - must have been an amazing way to earn a living! I’m sure that sim racing doesn’t quite stack up vs the real thing, but as with flight simming vs real-world flying, I think sim racing is still a very enjoyable hobby in its own right. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@matrox]

Its lame how MSFS won't model crash damages. The prop kept spinning in that crashed landing.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Nicky, I would say that it’s an Aeroplane Heaven “problem”, rather than an MSFS problem - some addons do model engine damage, bent props etc (eg the MILVIZ Corsair). Cheers, all the best!

[@kengou]

Globe Swift is near the top of my wish list but it seems each update has yet to fix all the bugs it shipped with. Gorgeous looking plane and the handling seems nice.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Kengou, Yeah, of course bugs can be genuinely missed sometimes, but it's always a little disappointing when something has been "fixed", only for the issue to still be prevalent. Still, good to see AH continuing to update the product accordingly. If you're a fan of the Gobe Swift in general, then I suspect you may well enjoy the addon, but in and of itself, the AH version of the aircraft is a rather "average" product I would suggest. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@asill8122]

Another great flight. Thanks. I must be spoiled but it seemed odd not to see any glass instruments. Lovely landing, even it was without the gear down!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much once again AS, I’m glad you enjoyed it : ) Yes, the lack of glass textures on gauges and other such touches, tends to make an addon look pretty dated these days. The Swift is by no means a bad visual model, but there are certainly more beautifully / convincingly modelled / textured aircraft out there in MSFS. Cheers and all the best!

[@TheBullethead]

I'd have had the side canopy open on final. A crash might have jammed it closed.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Yeah, probably a good call Bullethead. Although ironically in the sim, that in itself might have *caused* a crash XD All the best!

[@XCougar85X]

Thanks for another nice video. Glad you left the end in :D

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, thanks Coenraad! I’m glad you enjoyed it; initially I was a little bit annoyed that the wheels didn’t come down (thought the video was a write off), but then I figured I could turn things to my advantage ; ) Cheers! : )

[@morganbisley886]

Do you have some sort of season mod installed? The grass colours and the the bales in the field looked amazing

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Morgan, I do have the Bijan Four Seasons pack installed, but I think what you’re were seeing here, is as a result of Burning Blue Design’s scenery - certainly in the case of the hay bales at any rate. I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )

[@dekuleader5372]

It's definitely a nice looking aircraft, but as expected from some aircraft, some teething issues are expected. We saw this with the F-35 to name one example.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Indeed Deku, teething issues seem to be the norm rather than the exception with sim addons (and indeed most software these days). Personally I don't mind a few bugs upon release, it's what the dev does about said bugs thereafter that really matters! All the best : )

[@Burrator]

May have been a bug but certainly made for an interesting vid!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks Burrator, glad you enjoyed it! Initially I was somewhat annoyed at the “video ending” bug, but then I figured it could be turned into something that might be of interest haha. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@trip5003]

Tires were flat also when you taxied to runway ;-)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, I missed that. Good job we didn’t try landing on them then! : P All the best : )

[@boeing-lt4el]

Can you revisit the Red Wing Constellation? Looks like its pretty much complete vs your Early Access video you previously did.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi 777, Yes, I was actually thinking the same to myself just the other day haha. I do plan on revisiting the Connie, it’s just a question of finding the time to do so. . . Cheers and all the best : )

[@flight2242]

I imagine this guy goes over to his window throws it open and yells CLEAR PROP to his confused neighbors. Seriously though look forward to your reviews, now that i know when to turn down my speakers.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, I haven't quite lost the plot to such a degree yet Flight22, but you never know! : P Thanks very much, I'm really glad you're enjoying the content and finding it to be of use! All the best : )

[@pythosdegothos6181]

When not flying on stream do you use ATC? If so do you use stock or do you have an 3rd party add on to improve on some of the daftness of the stock?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I don’t, Pythos. I used to pretty much always use default ATC in FSX / P3D but for me, the default ATC in MSFS has been quite a big step backwards. I did use the default MSFS ATC initially, but gave up on it after a short while - it’s pretty hopeless (I also didn’t like popping open the ATC window in my videos, as it rather kills the immersion). I might try out some 3rd party solutions at some point, but for the kind of flying I tend to do in the sim, I don’t miss ATC all that much to be honest (I’m forever meaning to try VATSIM also, but that’s a whole other story haha). Cheers, all the best! : )

[@pythosdegothos6181]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Yea, I just had ATC direct my A320 into the Los Angeles hills in hard IMC, setting up for the ILS 24L.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! Yeah, sounds about right : /

[@Erny_Module]

Just discovered your excellent channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying the content - all highly informative and entertaining! You're obviously an experienced real-world pilot, so it's great to watch how you do things and appreciate the calm and professional display of airmanship. Unfortunately, as I'm Mac only, MSFS isn't an option for me, but I do appreciate and enjoy the vids and there's always something to learn. But, the more I watch, the more appealing MSFS becomes, purely from the visuals, if not the flight model. Liked and subscribed, and looking forward to watching everything you have!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much indeed for the kind words Erny, I’m really glad you’re enjoying the content! I do have the occasional X-Plane video also haha (I’m guessing maybe that’s your sim of choice as a Mac user) and it is still the better sim when it comes to flight modelling; MSFS is slowly catching up though and undoubtedly it is a beautiful sim graphically. I’ve no idea whether it’s a viable option or not, but have you looked into the cloud gaming version of MSFS - I’d imagine that might well be an option on the Mac? Thanks again and the same for the sub, much appreciated! Welcome aboard and all the best : )

[@Erny_Module]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Cloud gaming.... that's something I'll definitely look into - not something I'd heard of before, so thanks for the recommendation. The other option I was looking at was using an external SSD with Windows and MSFS on it, and using Bootcamp to use my iMac as a PC, though I suspect the graphics capabilities might be the limiting factor. But watching MSFS vids is great entertainment and I get to see all the wonderful scenery - just like being along for the ride as a passenger! Just watched your X-Plane 737 Zibo Mod vid - the Zibo mod is really excellent, and I fly that and the Toliss A-319 quite a bit, but mostly GA - Chipmunk and Beaver bush flying, and floatplanes. Looking forward to getting X-Plane 12! Lots more of your excellent vids to watch, really glad top have found your channel!

[@richardschnepf8168]

Why wasn't the landing gear crank down manually? It seems as thought this was intensionalyy omitted!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Richard, Nothing was intentionally omitted; I was using a real-world checklist, but it only covered normal SOP's, no emergency procedures. So I wasn't actually aware at the time, that the Globe Swift had a manual gear extension system (and I'm not sure as to whether or not that has been modelled?). Had I have had the appropriate checklist, it would have been good fun to try and run through the procedure, but I dealt with the scenario as best I could at the time. I hope that clarifies things. All the best!

[@RodneyThumper]

Is TrackIR a good substitute for VR in msfs? I have a vr but unfortunately the performance is mediocre while playing it and I would like to free look around instead of manually moving the camera.

[@GulfCoastTim]

I would certainly believe so since you won't have a performance hit with Track IR.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Rodney, Well TrackIR doesn't come close to VR in terms of immersion, but it is still the next best thing (I think). Not everyone enjoys TrackIR, as it isn't 1:1 head movement like VR, but it greatly improves the feeling of freedom of freedom and realism vs using a hat switch. As Tim points out, there is no performance hit with TrackIR, so it's a good solution for those (like myself) who aren't having much joy with MSFS in VR. There are cheaper / "freeware" head-tracking alternatives out there, it might be worth checking out one of those first and seeing what you think? I hope that clarifies things a little? All the best! : )

[@RodneyThumper]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Awesome, ill check out some of the options. I saw something called "DELANCliP" which seems pretty decent for the price. Anyways, thanks tim and itb!

[@Middcore]

Check out Tobii eye tracking. Made TrackIR obselete for me.

[@stefanblackadder5236]

Does anyone know what that last switch on the panel to the right does? It’s not in the manual and I don’t understand what it says it does.

[@reedi30]

Those yokes barely move at all? :P

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha indeed Reedi, for whatever reason the controls don’t have much throw to them. I’d be surprised if that’s accurate to the real aircraft - a shame to see details like this lacking attention. . . All the best! : )

[@Blackevo9]

I thought the swift had some sort of emergency gear extend??

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha well if it does, that's news to me Blackevo! Oooops XD As I say, I was using a real-world checklist for the video and had no emergency checklists to hand at the time - so I just ran with it as is. . . Cheers and all the best : )

[@einherz]

this company have a some strange politic of inclinometer. all their models has a ball lighter than glycerin... and looks like this is a principial conception lol

[@Jigsaw407]

Yeah, they don't seem to understand how that instrument works and what it's for. Since the aileron animation was reversed on the inital release too, there might be a general problem with the understanding of left and right, up and down. ;)

[@einherz]

@@Jigsaw407 knows must be, just something... i don't know

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, there are a few strange choices with Aeroplane Heaven products sometimes: Some areas get a clear amount of care and attention to detail and then other areas can be left wanting (there are still some obvious bugs on their Spit for example). I must admit that I didn't notice the turn and slip indicator myself, but if the issue is prevalent on most of their output, then I guess it's either a genuine misunderstanding, or the motivation hasn't been there to correct it. . . All the best!

[@einherz]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations yes it's second. i ask them about multiangle prop animation and the ball... they answer will not change this

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hmmm, well that’s a shame : /

[@desert1791]

Hello hope you are doing well ... i have a problem please when i start my MSFS in game does not show up paywer city land mark example dubai city just paid in market place some time show up same time show old version when restart my MSFS coming back . how to fix. thanks for your help

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Desert, I'm afraid I'm not really sure why the scenery would be showing up on some occasions and not others, if you're seeing it at all, then it must be installed correctly. . . Are you running two instances of the sim perhaps (eg using both the console and the PC, Windows and Steam etc)? The only other thing I can think of, perhaps sometimes when starting your sim, it isn't connecting to the internet and hence not showing everything correctly on the Marketplace? I'm afraid that's all I can think of really, I've never seen any similar behaviour myself. I hope that helps in some way - sorry I can't offer up any other ideas. I hope you manage to get things sorted : )

[@Ricardo-eg3wn]

None of their planes have engine damage modeled. Screw aeroplane heaven. They continuously put out trash disguised 🥸 with good looking external modeling. They need to get it together. People don’t even fly the mustang with its original flight model. Flight sim.to had to correct it.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Ricardo, Yes, it’s a real shame AH don’t put as much work into other aspects of their addons, as they tend to do with their external models. They clearly know how to make a beautiful aircraft and AH are one of the few devs providing historic and interesting airframes, but their products could be so much more. All the best!

[@Ricardo-eg3wn]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations They clearly choose the quantity over quality. I first became suspicious when they started releasing 5 planes a month. 😂. The mustang a bought from them was pretty much a rip off. Waiting for flying iron to release some more planes though.