This is a modification to the MSFS 2020 default Asobo Pipistrel SW121 aircraft. This mod is primarily aimed at improving the overall flight dynamics of this aircraft, providing a more realistic flying experience that is much closer to the actual aircraft. Several changes have been made to the flight model and the aircraft weight and balance, which are all detailed in the Change Log file included under the Documentation folder, along with a PDF copy of the aircraft POH. The outstanding visibility provided by the extra large side windows on this aircraft make it ideal for enjoying the amazing scenery in MSFS.
This mod is easily installed by simply unzipping the download file and copying the mge-asobo-aircraft-pipistrel folder to the MSFS Community folder. It will then replace the existing default Pipistrel SW121 aircraft in the MSFS aircraft selection screen, and will also continue to utilize all existing aircraft Liveries. To uninstall the mod and return to using the MSFS default aircraft, simply remove it from the Community folder. This aircraft and this mod are only for the MSFS Premium Deluxe Edition.
Microsoft Flight Simulator © Microsoft Corporation. Asobo Pipistrel SW121 Realism Mod has been created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.
rogerabram
CaptainMoonlight
PettyCR163
The only issue I have is the autopilot. It does not capture HDG and ALT very well. It always overshoots a bit and then turns back on course. Maybe this can be fixed in this mod, I don't know.
Really great work, thank you very much!
MGouge425 author
4 months ago
CaptainMoonlight
MGouge425 author
4 months ago
super64000
MGouge425 author
4 months ago
adler58
BTW... a question... where is located the Alternator ON/OFF switch in the Virus panel?
super64000
MGouge425 author
6 months ago
nono413
some issues with the texture of the pipistrel i post the picture in user's gallery on this side
MGouge425 author
7 months ago
ClouDAction
I tested this modification yesterday. The airplane seem to be too powerful and too fast. I could easily crouise at 150 KTAS...
MGouge425 author
Thanks for this great feedback... You are correct, the cruise speed does appear to be too fast! The max cruise speed should be about 130 - 135 KTAS depending on altitude. I will attempt to retune the flight model to more closely meet the max cruise speed specs, while also meeting the climb rate and glide ratio specs.
1 years ago
edwinvanvoorthui
Nice job! In real life, I've last flown the Virus about 9 months ago, I'm now mainly flying the electric Velis variant. But I'm pretty confident that this is an improvement over the default Asobe Virus model. Most noticable in Flap +2 drag. Thank you for this!!
MGouge425 author
Thanks for the IRL pilot feedback on the performance of this aircraft!
1 years ago
fStopper
The SW121 is a nice plane and a forgotten little gem in MSFS. I wish some devellopers would make a separate addon of this plane. This one and the fantastic Pipistrel Panthera. Anyway thanks for improving it with your mod.
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: Use this procedure to perform a smooth, stable approach and landing in this aircraft:
To perform a Touch and Go:
To perform a Go Around:
edwinvanvoorthui
Please note that flaps +2 max speed is 65 knots. Although not much harm will be done in MSFS, in real life this is an issue (-;
1 years ago
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: To reduce drag and increase the max cruise speed and fuel efficiency, this aircraft has a unique negative flap setting of -5 degrees. This flap setting should be selected as soon as you reach cruising altitude.
TimVS
Thanks for this. I have been looking for a decent microlight to augment my real world training and was lucky enough to get a short flight in a brand new one of these last year. Very responsive and packed with features for a microlight. They also do an electric version!
1 years ago
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: This aircraft has a high lift, low drag, laminar flow airfoil wing with a high aspect ratio, and a low drag fuselage like a glider, which gives it a remarkable 15:1 glide ratio. As a result, it also has wing spoilers like a glider which allow you to decrease the lift and increase the drag on the wing. This provides very effective direct control of your descent rate during final approach and landing. The POH standard procedures recommend using 1/2 spoilers during final approach.
To properly use this feature, you must assign a controller lever to the Spoiler Axis. Fortunately, the Rotax 912 engine controls the mixture automatically, so there is no Mixture control in the aircraft. This means you can reassign your controller Mixture lever to the Spoiler axis. I recommend setting up a new joystick profile with this setting, so that it can then be used for flying both this aircraft and gliders.
MGouge425