First look at the Early Access Flysimware Learjet 35A in Microsoft Flight Simulator

[@jonbeckett]

Here's a link to the checklist i have written (so far) - which is obviously only a first draft - it may change significantly as the aircraft develops, and as we know more. ko-fi.com/s/6526268505

[@martynbrinton]

jonathan from what i've read I believe the disengagement of VS when twiddling with the pitch control is correct behaviour. One you have the VS you desire you then re-engage AP VS. I _think_ this is correct behaviour but still learning! (BAE146 is the same?)

[@jay-rus4437]

Thanks for introducing so many planes to us. Ive purchased aircraft because of some of your vids, and Ive stayed away from others. Appreciate all of your checklists too

[@stvcolwill]

I was quite literally looking for any Learjet just about three weeks ago. But I couldn't find anything for MSFS. this is a breath of fresh air. In my past career, as only a passenger, I logged in numerous hundreds of hours on our company learjet 35 and 60 (when we upgraded). This look inside does match up really well with what I remember. I can't wait to get this when it comes out. And yes, often times we took off like a rocket out of certain airports who had noise abatement rules that required steep angled take off climbs!! This is such a treat and so exciting to see! and timely! Thanks so much for sharing this even though it's a first draft. I'm sure there will be so so many people like me wanting to put some money down on this and any other learjet models. WAHOO!!!! Our main pilot (captain) often let me hang out in the jump-seat position (no seat, just wedged in standing) on landings. that was a real treat, seeing the ground come up so fast. Our crew were so so kind, Great times. Also, I remember one trip we had to duck into the Learjet (Bombardier) factory for something. that was a great trip.

[@delg551]

Love your videos. No bumps, no bangs, just pure information, entertainment and knowledge. Keep up the good work!!

[@jonbeckett]

I appreciate that!

[@rturney]

Great flight! You handled it like a pro and I enjoyed flying with you!

[@flip-da-loop]

Great video as always, thanks Jonathan. I recall the Lear 45 in FSX, the absolute best stock jet and dead easy to fly. I think I will treat myself to this one for my xbox, cheers.

[@garysmith5256]

I've been aching for as you say a "refreshingly old school" high performance bizjet, and this Lear delivers in spades! Got it as soon as the prerelease became available. Have had more fun with it than just about anything else. You are absolutely right - this one does require a bit more attention as it can get ahead of you. Try an ILS approach to what turns out into below minimums requiring go-around and divert to another airport, with icing, and you can get very busy indeed! OK, could use some better sounds and at least basic engine abuse failure modeling, but maybe those things will come along later. VERY HIGHLY recommended!

[@scootertooter6874]

You captured the essence of this Learjet EXACTLY. I love FSW's LJ, one can only hope they apply the same loving touch to the MU-2 Marquise in the future.

[@ironmanballer4868]

I’ve worked these in real life depending on the crew the ground power is used these are mostly used in a medical transport roll. I’d say it comes down to the operator starting on batteries will shorten the battery life however cut the costs from using ground power. Some also pilots say you have to use it however I’ve watched Lear 35s leave on battery start don’t know if there’s some upgrade required to use battery or what.

[@markscars1069]

I’ve been saying for a while that we’re short of good business jets in the sim. And now we have two promising additions in a matter of days. Think I’ll get this, sounds aside which I’m sure they will fix, looks good. And kudos on the go around. Whether intentional or not, given recent events, good call.

[@jay-rus4437]

Just starting to work through this aircraft. What a really cool plane. May be one of my favorites already

[@loiphin]

Good job on the go around. The Haneda runway incursion must be fresh in your mind :)

[@Flysimware]

Emergency battery was left on and that is why the taxi lights were on. Nice review.

[@jonbeckett]

Aha!

[@garyadams5651]

In 1974, John Denver bought a Learjet to fly himself to concerts..... That Learjet was N31WS

[@Robinbermann]

I´m so happy we get more and more analog planes, I never understood how people get exited about planes that all use the g1000 or similar.

[@ironmann16]

Just bought the lear 35 and flew my first flight tonight. It's absolutely amazing in VR! Maybe even the best i've personally seen

[@cikame]

I was hoping the high pitched buzz would go away once the aircraft was up and running but it's always there, probably true to life but it's triggering the hell out of my tinnitus.

[@s4aviator804]

A few instances of "again, early access" comments here that aren't issues with the product, but rather a lack of understanding as to how the systems in the airplane work. 1) VS hold on the autopilot turned off because you used the trim barrel to adjust the pitch. Its just VS hold, it isn't VS select. As soon as you use the trim barrel, the AP disengages any selected vertical mode and goes into pitch hold, which is an unannunciated mode. It's also the mode we climb the real airplane with 90% of the time. 2) The TR's didn't open when you landed because you didn't arm them. The fact that they seem to kinda work without being armed is a simulator limitation in terms of how the arming feature is coded. 3) The lock feature on the nosewheel steering didn't work because you were going too fast.

[@jonbeckett]

1. Good to know. 2. Realised that when I parked and talked about it :) 3. It's more than that - the nosewheel steering didn't engage while standing still on the first click either. I kept quiet about it at the time. I've seen it in multiple flights with the plane now.

[@gweilo8888]

Looks great, hope they can fix the unnatural reflection on the weather radar screen which appears to reflect the outside world as if the rear of the plane itself was invisible though.

[@sanra255]

New update is amazing. In your case, thrust reverser was not armed (two switches with ARM/TEST position).

[@peterbassey9668]

Jon, thanks for this video. I've just picked the Lear so this will come in mighty useful. I notice when I'm on GPS mode with the Garmin, I find it impossible to switch over to Loc mode to use the ILS unless I first knock off the "suspension" symbol that comes on next to CDI on the Garmin. However, I see you did the switch without a hitch. I wonder how you did that or what I've been doing wrong?!

[@AshleyWincer]

At the 37 min & 30 second mark you can clearly see the difference between GPS distance on your HSI and DME distance. This is because of your altitude..

[@jonbeckett]

Probably - I often talk out loud during flights, wondering about things who's answer is right in front of me :)

[@kannopkee]

Reversers need to be ARMED again shortly before touchdown. Thats why you didnt have them available. They work fine. Great video :-)

[@jonbeckett]

Yes - exactly what I said - BUT they activated without being armed the second time I hit the reverse levers. There's a few odd things. You can pull the throttles out of idle without releasing them just by moving the throttle levers, for example. I'm sure they'll fix it all :)

[@kannopkee]

agreed! great bird even in this phase. Keep up your great work mate 🤓

[@stevenrapp3217]

Very nicely done......I enjoy your videos!!

[@yams900]

Thank you Jon ! My latest aircraft to learn :)

[@patrickcallaghan8326]

Curious what AI traffic you are using? Loving your various videos.

[@Harald787]

I really love this aircraft and have been using it since version 1.0.3. Unfortunately version 1.0.6 is somewhat unusable for my due to the high pitch tone of the inverters, it has become to loud and after a minute of 15 it becomes unbearable / very annoying so I stopped using the aircraft. Hope the fix that soon.

[@TrueBlade-1889]

Replace the mp3 file in the Sounds folder with a silent one.

[@Harald787]

@@TrueBlade-1889 I will check that out, thanks for the tip.

[@Contacto_Radar]

I did a long flight, and the only fuel left that i have was the fuselage fuel, it was full, but i think that it has to be transfer some how i believe, so my flight went down, any thoughts? Thanks, btw, great aircraft! Love ood school

[@jonbeckett]

Yes- you have to transfer the fuel. I'll look at it in a video at some point :)

[@Empire24453]

I been wwatching videos regards PH100 vs LEARJET 35A in terms what I should get, I have own flysimware for P3D and know what to expect, plus from the look of things that the learjet is going to be far more study-level then the PH100

[@EricDevoe]

Bizjet without glass cockpit? Sign me up!

[@2airvette3]

another awesome video. cheers!

[@FlightSimCFI]

I love this thing

[@Solo6R]

I have this very distinct high pitched beep sound when I start up the Lear and can't figure out what it is. Any suggestions?

[@jonbeckett]

Cabin pressurisation ?

[@Solo6R]

@@jonbeckett No, it was the invertors. Not used to hearing them like that!

[@PeterHordijk]

Hi Jonathan, After having seen your movie about the learjet 35A I decided to buy the software. However, it seems not possible to run the installer to install the plane for MSFS 2020. Is this correct ? I bought the plane via JustFlight. Grtz Peter Hordijk The Netherlands

[@jonbeckett]

I had no problems running it. You might have to switch off security in Windows ? Best to check with JustFlight.

[@PeterHordijk]

I found and solved the problem. The version that I bought was the wrong version. Just Flight was kind enough to refund my money, so I bought the right version from FlySimware. This one is working perfectly !!

[@CAL1MBO]

Shame about the GPS. Looked like a pretty promising analogue aircraft for a moment there.

[@jonbeckett]

What's wrong with the GPS? Many late model Learjet 35A aircraft had GPS factory fitted. Granted, it wasn't the GNS 530 - more likely the 300, or a competitor, but they had them :) You don't HAVE to use it :)

[@CAL1MBO]

Plenty of higher quality aircraft e.g.: Felis add-ons. Give you an old-school experience without replacing traditional systems with a big ugly GPS or FMC. Ideally they should give you a choice to remove it.

[@RainbowManification]

Now has integration with PMS or TDS GTN 750

[@RainbowManification]

@@CAL1MBObut having a third party GPS unit isn’t unrealistic to how they are used today as there are still plenty of Lear 35s flying around. Their FSX/P3D variant has a UNS-1 available as a separately purchase-able add-on.

[@DCSHacks]

I can be honest and say I have access to every aircraft I could wish to fly. Great time to be alive and a simmer! Just wish high end machines and VR would become more affordable!

[@CAL1MBO]

MSFS is desperately lacking. X-Plane and DCS World still have 100% of all the hi-fidelity interesting aircraft. Hope MSFS can get some more developers over in MSFS 2024.

[@TrueBlade-1889]

Man, the sound of the invertors. .... Replace the MP3 file with a silent one.

[@jonbeckett]

Of course it could be accurate...

[@CAL1MBO]

Rather hear the engine sounds than a tinnitus ring 🤣 which adds nothing to the experience

[@georgiaking1]

Will there be another tutorial video for us begginers?

[@jonbeckett]

Maybe :)

[@flyingclockdice2764]

Can i add this aircraft to FSM 40 anniversity. ? Thanks

[@jonbeckett]

Flight Simulator is Flight Simulator :)

[@donaldholman9070]

if you have flown it……hold your hat. You will not have a lot of time to look out the window, whoot.