Finally a Learjet! Flysimware Learjet 35a FIRST FLIGHT

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[@peterlazuric5641]

What a great flight. I am 72 years old I I know this for a fact. Back in the late 1960s and 1970s there were two types of transport aircraft that the general public could identify, even if they knew nothing about aviation. The first was a B 727 and the second was a Learjet.

[@Brimmlinn]

For proper fuel loading on the Lear 35 the Tip tanks and Wing tanks are your Main Tanks. The Fuselage Tank is your "Aux Tank" and is only filled by the electric wing tanks. Then when you want to use the Fuselage Tank, you transfer the fuel back into the Wing tanks. The Wing Tanks are your engine feed tanks. Its physically not possible to take off with empty tip tanks, and full wing and fuselage tanks. All refueling is done manually into the tip tanks. And if fueling a Lear with tip tanks the rule was 100 gallons per side until full.

[@A330Driver]

Thanks!

[@tylerfields9600]

I work at FBO at local airport. Absolutely hate fueling these bastards. Usually you gotta fuel 50 gallons on one side then to the the other side and do 50 and go back and forth cause the plane leans to far to one side or the other if you do a full 100 on either side. Seen one that had a wing hit the ground one time.

[@Lightning1111]

@@tylerfields9600 can confirm. Worked the ramp for 8 years and these 35s’ wingtips could touch the tarmac if you didn’t pay attention

[@zdp-189]

@@tylerfields9600what a PITA😅 crazy designs and balancing Mr. Lear

[@Alaskaflyfishing]

Man, when I was 19 years old, I started my airframe and powerplant apprenticeship at my uncles business, called FS air service in Alaska. Sadly he passed away from scuding into a island at St. George in Alaska. But while becoming an airframe and powerplant (A&P) I worked on Lear 35s and 25s. in the late 90s very early 2000s. The 35 has a special place in my heart and the 25 due to how loud its engines are. This video brought back so many cool memories. Thanks for sharing.

[@craigmcallister2310]

You have quickly become my favorite flight sim content creator. You are doing great things for the community. I don't know where you find the time but your efforts are greatly appreciated!

[@blk_miss1le963]

He doesn't sleep lol

[@yahyakr6903]

@@blk_miss1le963 Yeah right?

[@milesj6064]

This is a good looking model, I am a mechanic who has worked on a Lear 35A, and the nose wheel well is that spartan, not much up there, the black dot on the RH wing is the ice detection spot, so that if you build up any ice you will see it against the black color. The black on the wing tip landing lights is so the lights don't shine into the cockpit at night. Our airplane only had the one on the RH tip tank, not sure if it was available on both sides. The clamshell thrust reversers, not sure if it was ever available as an option on the 35, it was on the 31 for sure. The 35 had the Aeronca thrust reversers which slide back and forth to open the reverser section.

[@A330Driver]

Thank you very much for your insights! Much apprechiated!

[@RoamingAdhocrat]

There was a fantastic article by someone who was a junior CPL in the auto industry freight business in the 80s, when a lot of operators realised the cost-per-mile of a secondhand Learjet was about the same as a Beech 18, and a lot of small freighter pilots found themselves delivering cardboard boxes of high-value car parts around the midwestern US in Learjets. A lot of shady practices before the FAA cracked down… like having covert "go fast" switches under the panel to disconnect the mach limiter…

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

Emanuel, your extensive real-world knowledge and experience with aircraft systems and piloting expertise makes you (in my opinion) the consummate CFI/I for flight simming. As a child of the 60s, I became enthralled with the Learjet 35 at a young age and had a die-cast model of one when I was about 7 years old. After watching this video, I've decided to purchase the Learjet you demonstrated as soon as it's available for public release. Thank you so much!

[@A330Driver]

Thank you so much! Has to be a strange feeling to get that Learjet in your sim now and to see everything you remembered from your childhood moving all of the sudden.

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

@A330Driver Yes! Strange indeed. I was close to tears when I watched you do the walk-around, and I suddenly had a flashback to sitting in my room, "flying" the white Lear 35 with turquoise tiptanks, making jet engine sounds and imitating the voices of both the pilot, and ATC. Again, thank you _so_ much! I _really_ want that jet!

[@Maplelf]

It’s already available.

[@nathanwildthorn6919]

@@Maplelf Wheeeeeeee! 😀

[@gwalker3092]

I’ve been flying this plane a lot it’s really great fun and a good mix of modern and classic instruments. It’s takes some effort and knowledge to fly well and has a lot of quirks. However once you get to know these things it’s a dream to fly. I must admit I always loved the Learjet style and this just looks amazing. There’s a great community on their discord page with so much knowledge being shared it’s a great read. My fav jet in the sim atm and knowing the effort being put into it by the devs means it’s going to be a special aircraft in the sim when finally released. Worth every penny at this stage and If it gets close to 414 I b/e /a very happy pilot. Thx for the videos and showing how rewarding this aircraft is to fly properly

[@A330Driver]

I fully share your feelings, in every single point said!

[@Skauber]

To lock the upper door, there is a switch on the lower door, right side near the clickspot for lowering the lower door which "sucks" in the upper door to enable you to lock it. I suppose in real the seals are hard and difficult to compress, so it uses an electrical motor to pull the door in on the seals so you can lock it. When opening, you have to flick that switch also so the door will release.

[@A330Driver]

Thanks!

[@kurthunter2427]

You have to release the motor after you latch the upper door otherwise you will get a door light in the cockpit

[@flyingroark]

That's neat. I fly into Sedona in real life a lot. Looks pretty realistic. Typically we land runway 21 at Sedona. That turbulence before landing is super realistic. It's the air falling off the mesa at the ends of the runways. It will suck you down. Typically stay a little high. Try to hit the lunch menu at the restaurant the carne asada is where it's at.

[@snuffysniper]

The clicking sounds are the N1/N2 dials mechanically rolling and the pitch trim clacker. There's an option in the EFB to turn them off.

[@A330Driver]

Thanks! Would you agree that they still sound a little strange though? I mean, that sound doesn't really sound like mechanical needles moving, does it?

[@pabloagustin220]

Thats because it's not the needle what is sounding, it is the rotary indicator on the gauge

[@davidvega1212]

Thank you for the ride. I see good thingsfor this learjet. Some of us are still in "the good old days of P3D" because it has a true pause function, essential in non-accelerated simulated long flights for me, though I also enjoy the tremendous visuals in MSFS. Happy New Year.

[@garysmith5256]

Thanks for the video! This is a great addition to FS. Been flying this prerelease for a few days now and cannot complain as a good classic bizjet w/steam gauges has been sorely needed. I see at least one commentor below asking for the Jetstar - I totally agree! Hoping that for the final release flysimware will improve the sounds a bit and support at least a basic level of failure modeling, simplistic engine and electrical would be enough. But even as is, this is very hard to fault. ILS approaches are a gas with this thing.

[@thatguy8005]

Such an old Flight Sim plane… one of the originals

[@donaldholman9070]

of course you know you can preplan your flight in little nav map,it’s free and then export to msfs. Then you can bring in the entire plan on your Garmin. But maybe you like entering the flight plan over and over.

[@hobanagerik]

You have to keep going back to the map screen though, and can't enter it directly into the 530, unlike you are still using the PMS 530, rather than WT.

[@tylerjohnson2480]

The little black circle on the wing isn’t a light, it’s an ice detection spot. That’s what the wing light shines on. Ice is hard to see on polished chrome :)

[@jhogoboom]

Great video!! The Lear 35 is the only private jet I've ever flown on so very cool to see it in the sim. Not sure I quite understood how the autopilot was working, but will go back and study. Thanks for doing this!!

[@moleisrich1]

Btw my engine temps differ too so that’s good to see your getting the same results.

[@ironknobair]

A real flight tutorial thank you. The only drawback with my flight was the engines would not turn off. Yes, Navi graph charts would be a great addition.

[@hobanagerik]

There are two switches on the side of both power levers. When at idle these can be raised up, then both levers will go back to fuel cutoff. In the virtual cockpit I think you can just click these. There is no need to drag the levers at all. I have those functions bound to my physical TQ condition levers, so I can bring it in, and out of fuel cutoff by moving those levers.

[@renefeijen5916]

I am just learning for my microlight RPL MLA license - I typically ALWAYS follow my checklists! Hope to continue that after having obtained my license :-)

[@dpc111]

Awesome video. Quite enjoying this aircraft myself. Always liked it in P3D.

[@Crazyitalian997]

I love your content. One plane I would love to see you fly through is the hotstart challenger 650 for Xplane 12. The plane is so realistic and awesome

[@gattibandz2808]

Danke für den guten Content. Schaue fast jedes Video von dir und habe eine Menge gelernt. Always Blue Skies and Safe Landings! Greetings from Thailand!

[@A330Driver]

Vielen Dank! Frohes neues Jahr!

[@donaldholman9070]

Soooooooo fast…thank you so much I have always loved the Lear jets

[@daveorr5858]

Just bought it glad I watched your video now going to try a first flight

[@khwaac]

Great flight. Thanks a lot.

[@uscitizen535]

You need to run the door hooks before you can close the handle. The switch is on the bottom right of the lower clamshell. I didn't watch much past this, but fly these things, so if you have more questions, let me know.

[@yams900]

Danke ! Always enjoy your video creations 😊

[@A330Driver]

Glad you like them!

[@HELERsx]

The clickingsound is the N1 digit clicker. You can turn it off in the EFB

[@wololo10]

So cool seeing old style instruments

[@delg551]

Why did you not use the VS Mode button on the FCU or the ALT Select button. The VS Mode would of kept your Set VS as would of the IAS. And the ALT SEL mode would of captured the ALT FL4500 for you? You can fly this like the BAE-146 with Pitch Sync. This plane is incredible and for a Eraly Access it is in better shape than most Final releases. It has also been updated to 1.5 with many additional Bindings added for the steering lock etc.

[@wololo10]

The seat texture looks amazing

[@ztublackstaff]

I think this is my favorite jet in the sim right now. :). That’s for the review, they just dropped 1.05 this morning, so he’s keeping up a on the progress. :)

[@hobanagerik]

1.08 out now. These guys move fast, just as they did with the 414.

[@moleisrich1]

Bought it. I used to do run ups for maintenance in the 35

[@loic4018]

I see the girl passing her flight time on My Little Poney Ng Driver youtube Chanel. 😂 Very good show as usual 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@donaldholman9070]

love your videos. You are the best!

[@pilot.sergio4]

Aye Van Nuys! I know you fly at US airports in the sim occasionally. Would love to see you fly out of KSNA and do the departure procedure for that airport with the noise restrictions they have there on either the 737 or A320. Would be fun to see.

[@cobra10908]

The black patch you see out by the fuel pod, isn't a light, but an Ice Detection Patch.

[@cobra10908]

I also forgot to mention that the NWS (nose wheel steering) on the 35 series and up are Steer-by-wire. With the NWS switch engaged, steering displacement is a product of both rudder pedal deflection AND force applied. Which can make it a rather exciting taxi for the first timers. If your NWS has a failure, you are still able to steer the aircraft by differential power/braking, but the turning radius and space required increases greatly.

[@ysteineker7001]

Nice - Purchase when documents are avail. Not correct with less maintenance on one engine. More likely a difference in hours since overhaul with different EGT margin left. Nice to see it simulated. With a new 737, we always staggered with an older engine. With both due for replacement, and changing both engines at same time, testflight is required. Not so with a single engine replacement.. Result is different EGT margin is normal. In summer I rigged with forward thrust set even. In winter I rigged with reverser thrust set even to avoid yaw during rollout on ice/snow. Pilots was happy with this solution.

[@SweatLaserXP]

Great demo flight

[@michaelwilliamson6061]

Thanks so much! Great video since we don't have a manual.

[@A330Driver]

You're welcome!

[@yams900]

Very good ! Can you please(in the near future) do a flight with Learjet 35A with GPS

[@jeffreyuprichard3754]

If you click the small icon on the right. You can use the computer keyboard to set things up in the GPS. quicker than the knobs.

[@A330Driver]

Quicker, but also less realistic. It was a conscious decision not to use that trick for realisms sake. Nonetheless, still thank you for the suggestion in case I didn’t know 👍

[@heffron91]

Thanks for mentioning the available flight levels above RVSM airspace. This is handled incorrectly quite often on VATSIM for example ("I need you on an even flight level, do you prefer 420 or 440?")!

[@A330Driver]

Yeah, if controllers do that to me I always start playing games with them. Like “yes, requesting an even level 430”. Or I just ask them about their airspace structure etc. Usually they eventually give up 😂

[@SeanPGribbons]

Really fun plane to fly!

[@FinlandGuy747]

Would be cool to get something like the Global 7000 for the sim.

[@gazzarethx]

Enjoyed every flight I have done in this aircraft, although having done a lot of flights in their p3d version helps. Great release tbh...

[@TrueBlade-1889]

The glass reflections are dire. Especially the weather radar.

[@A330Driver]

Check out one of the later videos on the plane as well, they have worked on it since the first version came out which was used for this video.

[@hobanagerik]

Looks like it entered the departure procedure before the departure airport.

[@u2b891]

You should consider showing the landing gear, spoilers, and flaps animations😢

[@Seekay_]

You said it doesn't have Mach hold, but the speed hold button seems to have "IAS" and "M" labels. Is that a weird and realistic quirk of the plane, or has it just not been implemented yet?

[@tk64681]

Hope this comes to the market place

[@A330Driver]

Is the Chancellor there? If yes then I'm sure the Learjet will be as well once its out of early access.

[@thegreathadoken6808]

It's exactly like going back to the old Sublogic FS2 on the Amiga, Learjet. I mean, I cannot tell the difference. You're not playing this on Amiga, right? If you could take it off out of Oakland over the bay next time, that would be some nostalgia right there.

[@A330Driver]

I'm afraid the second flight is already recorded, but for the third one I'll definitely make a note ;-)

[@thegreathadoken6808]

@@A330Driver Oh, goodie!

[@Jeff-ct2xe]

For those who have this and who own other jets in MSFS, which one is the best/most realistic/most baked? Phantom? This one?

[@BonanzaPilot]

I hope they come out with a 31A. Basically the same airplane but with the longhorn wing. Better wing, less range

[@A330Driver]

How would the changes be felt in the sim?

[@BonanzaPilot]

@@A330Driver The big one is the 31A can go to FL510 and it is common place to hand out at 470 vs the 35 that only goes to 450. It is really cool a plane with only 1000nm range uses that high of a cruising altitude regularly. With the fuselage and engines of the 35, it can probably just be a variant.

[@ops7917]

I still wouldn't fly in one in real life, iconic craft though.

[@captaincurle4529]

Is it just me or did they take the engine sounds straight out of the default FSX learjet?

[@GlucoseYummy]

the sounds needs a lot of improvement, it sounds like a thunderstorm going off in the cockpit

[@zorrodkgaming3278]

Really great and informative video! I really like you explaining everything in detail :) From a scale from 1-10 how would you describe the airplane in its current state? Greetings from Denmark

[@A330Driver]

In its current state I'd give it a 6 (if 10 is the best). They are showing a lot of potential and looking at the Chancellor I'm sure they'll deliver on their promises, however currently the visual and the sounds inside the cockpit are still lacking quite a bit and need improvement.

[@rblxgaming896]

how u get it to turn fast mine turns extremely slow like it just goes into the grass when im turning

[@davehart9887]

I would love to know when this is going to hit the marketplace for Xbox

[@FlyingFlynn95]

Great video! Out of interest what mic are you using?

[@A330Driver]

Thank you! I'm using an EPOS B20.

[@Rangespotter]

Das passt zwar nicht wirklich zum Thema vom Video, aber ich frag mich wann aerosoft mal mehr Videos zum a330 zeigt, oder ein möglicher Zeitraum, wann wir das Ding erwarten können

[@ago8543]

Ce Learjet 35 a me semble fantastique !! bravo. Cependant peux t-on espérer voir un jour arrivé un Learjet 45 sous fs 2020 qui est une tradition normalement ?

[@A330Driver]

A Lear45 would surely be lovely, but the avionics are rather complex. I'm rather sure that's why we barely see glass cockpit business jets in MSFS which don't use the WT G1000, 3000 or 5000. They're just as complex as airliners, but sell only a fraction. Probably not worth the investment.

[@ago8543]

@@A330Driver You are probably right, profitability aspects are often the case in software development. However, I note that there are some requests for the acquisition of business jets like the Lear 45 under FS 2020. We can see this through the fligh sim discussion forums. Moreover, many virtual pilots are forced to download the FSX version of Lear 45, which unfortunately does not give good satisfaction under FS 2020 apparently. For my part, I would not mind contributing to the development of an authentic Learjet 45 in any way whatsoever! (work on dashboard modeling for example) Or pay for the addons if necessary!!

[@SauloMogi]

I dont know how to make my aircraft to descent, what should i do?

[@TrueBlade-1889]

Do you usually takeoff without any FD indication ? Or does the plane have no such functionality ?

[@nmflyerrobbin5413]

nice video we need a Jetstar!!!!

[@A330Driver]

Gulfstream 700 or Bombardier Global 7000 please!

[@simprove]

I'd like a Falcon 20. It never gets any attention in flightsim. I prefer classic bizjets so this Learjet will do for now. Nice review.

[@kabanos737]

What addon are you using for camera shakes on touchdown? Is that FsRealistic?

[@A330Driver]

Yep, FSRealistic

[@elitetraksmusic]

Unless winds arnt favorable you would use 16R in Van Nuys. 90% of the year.

[@Breto151]

Had to do a double take.... the transponder shows N145AJ but the tail number shows N421SV

[@Breto151]

LOL.. He just mentioned it in the video

[@poseidonsreef2917]

is this for MSFS? because i cant find where to buy it.

[@roxout5743]

have you ever done a video on the BAe 146 avro jet?

[@A330Driver]

I actually haven't. It's a plane I really want to fly - but just can't find the time to learn.

[@yams900]

That’s the one I’ve been waiting for as well

[@Flysimware]

Where did you get your info there are P3D textures inside the cockpit. There is over 9 months of work on new UV's and textures. You might want to do some side by side comparisons. Some of the interior and exterior textures are just not complete as we stated this in our stores product page. We threw away all the old P3D textures and started from scratch using Substance.

[@A330Driver]

It simply looks about the same. But if you say these are custom MSFS textures then I might have to correct my judgement of the plane down quite a bit. They don’t look to bring MSFS capabilities justice at all.

[@Flysimware]

@@A330Driver Sorry you feel that way. I will make some side by side comparison shots and share them on my server and get some feedback from the community. I am not upset and enjoyed the stream, just was wondering why you would say there are P3D textures in our project when there simply are none. You could have stated your not sure, because this can scare customers as they may think this is a repackage. Feel free to stop by the server and see what the customers say on the topic. I am pretty sure 100% with side by side they will not agree with you and you may change your mind as well. Pictures simply don't lie.

[@Synoopy2]

Sorry if this is a stupid question but I just brought MSFS last week and I notice you have a floating tablet checklist. Is this a mod? and if so, can it be used in VR?

[@A330Driver]

Hi, that’s part of this particular airplane addon.

[@jeffreyuprichard3754]

With these realistic complicated aircraft you probably need the same ground school the real pilots need. This isn't a Tiger Moth.

[@A330Driver]

Nah, you really don't. I'm far from having a type rating and can easily fly it. I do agree a good manual needs to be available for a plane like this, but a hundret pages would easily do ;-)

[@jeffreyuprichard3754]

These aircraft are operated not just flown like a Tiger Moth. I have the PMDG 737 that can be flown like a Tiger Moth but that wouldn't be done in the real aircraft.

[@RWalt-lp6ie]

I realize it's pre-release, but it seems that sounds still need a lot of work.

[@A330Driver]

Work in Progress I suppose

[@737CargoGuy]

Well.. it’s a hot take to say a private jet doesn’t fly that much. At least in Europe, a very good amount of Light and Super-Light private jets indeed see quite a significant number of Hours logged per Year as many of them are operated under an AOC and are available for hire. With my former company they saw about 600 to as high as 800 hrs annually per airframe. I mean… yes, it’s nothing compared to e.g. a FR 737 but yet not a marginal number either. 😅

[@A330Driver]

600-800 hours per airframe is exactly what I mean. Spread that over how many pilots, two or three? An airline pilot will fly those 800 hours himself every year.

[@Hemeralopie]

Are people actually using the toilet seat? Is there no curtain available?

[@A330Driver]

The sound was from FSRealistic.

[@quint60watson62]

Our company had 6 Lear jets that each flew about 300 days per year. To large businesses, they are a time machine, and don’t merely fly the rich guy 12 hrs a year.

[@corE452]

you should try nvidia broacast to filter off your background noises. the keyboard / mouse clicks are pretty annoying - no offense just something to improve

[@st3pn56]

I think he has his mic on his table close to his kbm. Just put it on an arm or somewhere further away from the mic and its sweet

[@roxout5743]

you guys are too easily annoyed

[@A330Driver]

I actually tried, but as st3pn56 pointed out it's actually the physical mic picking up the sounds from my keyboard. Not quite sure how I could solve that. Move the mic closer to myself and it creates feedback from the speakers, move it further away and it barely picks me up anymore.

[@daniladergachev]

@@A330Driver there's 2 ways, either software noise filtering, or getting a microphone that picks up background noise less, for example Shure SM7B or SM7dB, but you will need additional hardware to run that.

[@corE452]

@@A330Driver normally thats what nvidia broadcast is doing? filtering out any backgrond noise and just filter put your voice trough. working amazing and since you have an 4090 its at no / very low cost. sure you had set it up correctly? i can smash on my table or run the vacuum cleaner next to my mic and no one hears these sounds in voicechats

[@mannyrivera6990]

I think MSFS2020 needs a CITATION BRAVO more than anything else , but we will start with a Lear .

[@A330Driver]

Why the Bravo? What do you like so much about it?

[@hobanagerik]

If you are rich enough to afford one of these, fuel economy is probably not a consideration. 😊

[@A330Driver]

Sometimes you’d be really surprised how nitpicky those rich people can get!

[@chonryan7610]

Can you talk about JL516?

[@A330Driver]

mmh, will think about it. But honestly, what could I say at this point?

[@madmaxaviation]

There’s not much to say except to give condolences to all families involved. At this point of writing this message we don’t know why or how the incident even occurred in the first place. The pilots and crew of JL516 did an outstanding job and thanks to their efforts all onboard were able to escape with their lives. Let’s hope more details emerge in the coming days/weeks.

[@chonryan7610]

​@@madmaxaviationrunway collision on the runway with dash 8

[@madmaxaviation]

@@chonryan7610 im aware. What im saying is that at this point, no one knows why or how this happened. Or at least it’s open to speculation let’s say.

[@musiqtee]

I agree with @A330Driver - in a world of “fast news” (maybe too fast…?) it’s hard to separate speculations from actual objective knowledge. Any speculative theory can’t change much, any accident is a tragedy beyond facts alone. With time, we’ll know more - let’s give the relevant parties that time… 🍀

[@caribbaviator7058]

Nice looking plane but terrible sound package!

[@A330Driver]

Work in progress I hope.

[@owenklein1917]

Taylor swift simulator

[@woody112177]

Did you say general aviation tends to not do checklists? Typical airline pilot.