I flew it the other day on a first flight mission to get more soft field landings. Was very pleasantly surprised. Flies very well. Accelerates very well and responsive when it needs to be. Yet great with slow flight too and handles soft fields with no sweat.
I'm a Cessna 172 guy at heart but this is quickly becoming one of my favorite aircraft. Great visibility and smooth handling... it's just a treat to fly!
It was built in the late 1970's. I started flying it in MSF 2020 as an add on aircraft. A total of 22 Opticas were built, while construction of a 23rd began but was not completed. Ten aircraft were destroyed in an arson attack at the factory.
I flew it the other day on a first flight mission to get more soft field landings. Was very pleasantly surprised. Flies very well. Accelerates very well and responsive when it needs to be. Yet great with slow flight too and handles soft fields with no sweat.
awesome, we are actually surprised by the number of people that enjoy flying this aircraft!
I'm a Cessna 172 guy at heart but this is quickly becoming one of my favorite aircraft. Great visibility and smooth handling... it's just a treat to fly!
I share the same feelings. At first, I was apprehensive towards this oddball plane but after trying it out, it's a pure joy to fly.
It was built in the late 1970's. I started flying it in MSF 2020 as an add on aircraft. A total of 22 Opticas were built, while construction of a 23rd began but was not completed. Ten aircraft were destroyed in an arson attack at the factory.
oh wow! Thanks for the information on it! Definitely would be cool to see in person!
That thing is wicked looking. Cool stuff!
yeah it really is! I really want to see one in person now!
Nice slow sightseeing plane.
Especially around some nasty weather. Thanks for the feedback!