VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B Project

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VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B Project

The VSKYLABS Maule M-7-235B Project
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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.

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

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.
The project includes the VSKYLABS 'Cockpit-Builders Heaven' assignment layer. It allows assigning all aircraft switches, knobs, levers, and interactions in a designated, uncluttered section in the X-Plane 12 assignment screen.

Pilot's Operating Handbook

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

v1.5 (23 January 2025) - Major Update Release:

Flight model:
- Engine idle RPM tuneups.
- Empty aircraft CG refinements to all variants.
- Aircraft handling refinement in pitch/roll/yaw axes to better replicate the Maule M-7 responsiveness in all phases of flight.
- Landing gears - Differential-braking feature when using only rudder equipment (no to brakes hardware) was refined to allow more docile 'automated' brakes with rudder input.
Systems:
- All CB's are now wired up into the electrical system and fully functional (two panels - front and RH).
- S-TEC 55x autopilot was implemented in the analog variant.
- Dual GNS-430 bundle was implemented in the analog variant.
- Night lighting - instrument panel - improved.
- Heading bug was re-positioned to the correct instrument in the panel.
Graphics:
- G1000 module was replaced with enhanced 3-d model.
- Various PBR touches for external textures and liveries.
Interaction:
- VSKYLABS 'Cockpit-Builders-Heaven' was implemented, allowing to assign all aircraft switches, knobs, levers and interactions in a designated, cluttered section in the X-Plane 12 assignment screen.
- Fuel selector manipulator was replaced with improved 'rotatable' knob functionality. This improves interaction in 2-d and especially in VR, where you simply 'rotate' the fuel tank selector to the desired position.
Bug fixes:
- Gears indicator display (float-plane) fix (lights illuminates at night).

v1.4 (20th Dec 2024):

Flight model update only!
Fix to mixture vs fuel-flow issue (fuel-flow initial rise + leaning throw too short).
Propeller governor tune-ups.
Negative flaps performance tune-up.

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.