This is a modification to the MSFS 2020 default Asobo Flight Design CTSL 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 actual aircraft POH.
The default 3-D Model Geometry and Flight Model used for this aircraft are actually for the CTSW (Short Wing) variant, with a 2-blade prop, not the CTSL model described in the MSFS aircraft specifications. So, this mod is also based on the actual aircraft specs for the CTSW model.
This mod is easily installed by simply unzipping the download file and copying the mge-asobo-aircraft-flightdesignct folder to the MSFS Community folder. It will then replace the existing default Flight Design CTSL 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.
Microsoft Flight Simulator © Microsoft Corporation. Asobo Flight Design CT 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.
2 months ago
2 months ago
MGouge425
Snoopy7412
First of all, thanks for the mod.
I have installed the mod but the behavior of the ctsw proposed here does not match reality and it is actually further away from the behavior of a real ctsw than the the ctls included in msfs2020 .
I fly the CTSW in real life and to me this version feels highly de-powered. I have made some tests and with no wind and I am able to rotate much further down the runway than I do in real life. Furthermore I often hear the stall warning even though in real life I do not have any indication of stalls in the same situations.
I fly the 912ULS version of the CTSW and its climb rates are much higher as well.
I certainly admire the effort, and I wonder if this is an issue that only I am encountering. Is there something that I needed to do before installing this mod? any dependency to fulfil maybe?
11 months ago
Thanks for the great real-world feedback... I'll take a look another look at the performance specs for this aircraft. Also, if you normally fly solo, be sure to remove the Copilot weight in the W&B screen, which will improve the performance. You can also edit the flight_model.cfg file to permanently remove the Copilot weight. Adding some extra fuel to the Right tank when you are flying solo will also keep the CG centered.
11 months ago
MGouge425
faustom
This was sorely needed. Finally the CTSW is here! Thanks.
1 years ago
Parorng
Tip of the Day: The POH recommended flap setting for cruise is -12 degrees. This minimizes drag and maximizes speed and fuel efficiency.
1 years ago
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: The POH recommended final approach speed with full flaps (35 deg) is 100 kph (54 knots).
1 years ago
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: This aircraft has no toe brakes and uses a manually operated hand brake instead, so for realism the [NUM DEL] key should be used for braking, instead of external rudder pedal toe brakes. Tap on the key repeatedly to apply partial brakes, or hold it down to apply full brakes. You can also assign a controller lever to the BRAKES AXIS for max realism.
Using external toe brakes can also cause the right brake to partially lock up, unless you release the left brake pedal before the right one. This is apparently a bug in the 3-D model.
1 years ago
I have exactly the same issue about toe brakes with the aircraft I designed, so I think it is a bug in the MSFS SDK more than in the 3-D model
1 years ago
erasam
MGouge425