VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B Project

The VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B Project
JetManHuss - VSKYLABS (c) 2023 All Rights Reserved

High Definition Maule M-7-235B Simulation

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR X-PLANE 12

Disk Space: 25GB
CPU: Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9.
(Those with other CPUs should try the demo before purchasing.)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Video Card: a Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 2 GB VRAM
Note: Intel GPUs are not supported by X-Plane 12.

EARLY ACCESS VERSION, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DISCLAIMER:

The VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B product has gone through the entire development cycle alongside X-Plane 12.00 early development. The VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B product is still under constant development to allow close proximity and tracking of X-Plane 12.00 expected beta updates and bug fixes. All future updates and fixes of the VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B Project are free.

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT NOTES:

• The development of the VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B project for X-Plane flight simulator was approved by Maule Air, Inc. However, it is an independent VSKYLABS project which is not related, affiliated and/or endorsed by/with Maule Air, Inc.
  
  
• ALL AIRCRAFT DATA, FACTS, FIGURES, PROCEDURES AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT REFERS TO THE *VIRTUAL* VSKYLABS MAULE AIRCRAFT. IT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR REAL-WORLD FLYING. FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND DATA REGARDING THE REAL-WORLD MAULE AIRCRAFT, PLEASE CONTACT MAULE AIRCRAFT INC. OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE: https://mauleairinc.com/
• The development and implementation of the VSKYLABS 'Alpha Systems AOA' virtual indicators in the VSKYLABS fleet for X-Plane was approved by 'Alpha Systems AOA'. However, it is an independent development effort which is not affiliated with 'Alpha Systems AOA'.

The Maule M-7 is an easy to fly, 4 or 5 seat Taildragger STOL aircraft. Most models can be fitted with floats, skis or bush tires, and there is also a nose-wheel version. The aircraft is agile and versatile, has a large and easy to access cargo area. The Maule M-7 is a favorite bush-plane, and also favorite among commercial operators and private pilots.

The Maule M-7-235B is a taildragger aircraft, equipped with oleo strut, oil and spring suspension main landing gears. It is powered by a 0-540-B4B5, 235 HP Carbureted engine. Its maximum takeoff weight is 2,500 lbs (for the land version) and 2,750 (for the seaplane version).

The VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B Project includes THREE main variants of the M-7-235B:

• Land version - Analog cockpit (VFR/IFR instrumentation), classic gears / 35" Bushwheels.
• Land version - G1000 cockpit, classic gears /35" Bushwheels.
• Amphibian version - Floats equipped (Analog VFR instrumentation).

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• A new aircraft for X-Plane v12.00.
• Three aircraft included (land and amphibian, Analog/G1000, Classic gears/35" Bushwheels).
• Designed for X-Plane 12 cutting edge flight model environment. Superb flight dynamics with authentic performance and flight handling characteristics.
• Built for VR: development was tailored specifically for VR, and optimized for 2D usage.
• Engineered and designed as a genuine, default X-Plane 12 aircraft. The VSKYLABS projects are practically show-casing X-Plane, as they are stretching X-Plane default features, systems and flight model to its limits without any dependencies on complementary plugins or software...delivering a very robust simulation model, having maximum compatibility with the ever evolving X-Plane flight simulator.
• Perfect fit for beginner and expert pilots.
• Equipped with Alpha Systems AOA 'Eagle' indicator replica.
• Built-in Avitab Plugin Compatibility (AviTab plugin is not included).
• Autoupdater based on the SkunkCrafts autoupdater - all updates are being pushed smoothly without the need to re-download the entire base package (base package will be updated every once in a while to minimize the gap).
• Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums: VSKYLABS offers continuous professional support, from all aircraft related aspects (operating and flying) to X-Plane technical support.
• The project is under constant maintenance and development.

Pilot's Operating Handbook

<Included in the package>

DISCLAIMER
ALL AIRCRAFT DATA, FACTS, FIGURES, PROCEDURES AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT REFERS TO THE *VIRTUAL* VSKYLABS MAULE M-7-235 AIRCRAFT. IT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR REAL-WORLD FLYING.

Update Log

VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B

JetManHuss - VSKYLABS (c) 2023 All Rights Reserved.

v1.3a (9th April 2023):

• Bug-fix: suction indicator is now responsive.

v1.3 (22nd March 2023):

• Implementation of Alpha Systems AOA 'Eagle' AOA indicator replica.
• Directional Gyro setting knob was added (analog cockpit).
• GNS430, G1000 display lighting adjusted.
• Manual update with AOA info.

v1.2 (4th December 2022):

• Interior lighting system reset and retuned to comply with the modified X-Plane 12.00r1+ lighting engine.

v1.15 (7th November 2022):

• Additional G1000 variant was added to the project.
• Analog cockpit received IFR instrumentation (RMI/CDI).
• Switchable landing gears were added (classic / 35" Bushwheels), can be switched during flight, incorporated in the flight dynamics (affecting ground handling and aircraft performance).
• Thorough flight model update to refine STOL performance and ground handling of the Maule M-7-235B aircraft. Includes landing gears modifications (physics and 3-d representation).
• Sunroof is now modeled into the aircraft.
• FMOD (sounds) update - new engine sounds.
• Autoupdater switched to SkunkCrafts.
• v1.15c - fix to switchable gears visualization during replay.
• v1.15e - fix to flaps overspeed warning when flaps are 1st notch (0 degrees).
• v1.15e - POH - added 'not implemented yet' note for the remove-doors assignment.
• v1.15f - Minor fix for G1000 autopilot/trim interactions.
• v1.15f2 - Fuel consumption and power tuneups.
• v1.15f2 - Manual/POH update - Lycoming O-540-B series performance data.

v1.01 (23rd October 2022):

• Flight dynamics update - fix to too aggressive stall characteristics, too close to stall warning initiation.
• Engine idle rpm tuneup.
• Bushwheels tires drag coefficient tuneup.
• Pitch trim manipulation is too sensitive in VR - re-tuned.
• Animation bug for GNS volume knobs - fixed.
• Fuel transfer switches now working via sliders (assignments) to allow easy binding to hardware on/off switches instead of messing with datarefs.
• Windows reflections (internal) tuneup.
• Manual updated with weight&balance setup instructions and updates assignment tables for the new sliders.

v1.0 (6th September 2022): Initial version release.