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Meet the aircraft
The single-seat MXS uses a carbon-fibre structure, low wing and compact fuselage for competition aerobatics. The MXS-R developed the aircraft for air racing, with equipment and configuration specific to that role. The simulator represents the racing version.
Aircraft background
Wikipedia contributors · Read more ↗Experience is supported by preparation away from the cockpit
Asked about his age before the Gdynia race, Lamb described experience as something that helped him feel comfortable in the demanding world of pylon racing. He was pleased with the season’s progress, including his Malaysian win, while his team continued working to make the MXS-R faster. His preparation extended beyond the aircraft.
Przegląd Sportowy interview · July 2014, before the Gdynia race. Lamb discusses racing his MXS-R; earlier Longleat and film flights in the interview are separate experiences.
Przegląd Sportowy · Read more ↗Into the cockpit
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Matt Hall flying aerobatics in MXS-R
Matt Hall demonstrates the MXS-R at Langley Park in Perth.
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Meet MX Aircraft MXS-R
The single-seat MXS uses a carbon-fibre structure, low wing and compact fuselage for competition aerobatics. The MXS-R developed the aircraft for air racing, with equipment and configuration specific to that role. The simulator represents the racing version.
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History & design
From the MX2 to a single-seat competition aircraft
MX Aircraft describes the MXS as a close relative of its two-seat MX2, refocused on agility and unlimited aerobatics. The single-seat carbon-fibre airframe and tailored controls reflect that competition purpose. The family also underlies specialised race and display aircraft, but the manufacturer offers a range of engine and equipment choices. A specification for a standard MXS or a particular race aircraft therefore needs that scope when reading about the simulated MXS-R.
MX Aircraft · MXS development and construction ↗MX Aircraft account of the MXS development and configurable equipment.
Pilot accounts
Experience is supported by preparation away from the cockpit
Asked about his age before the Gdynia race, Lamb described experience as something that helped him feel comfortable in the demanding world of pylon racing. He was pleased with the season’s progress, including his Malaysian win, while his team continued working to make the MXS-R faster.
His preparation extended beyond the aircraft. Squash supplied a competitive workout that exercised his reactions, while yoga, Pilates and strength work contributed to his fitness. The interview presents confidence as something maintained through that combination of flying, physical preparation and team effort. Lamb did not regard age itself as an obstacle, but his answer still gave considerable weight to the work required to stay ready for competition.
Przegląd Sportowy interview · July 2014, before the Gdynia race. Lamb discusses racing his MXS-R; earlier Longleat and film flights in the interview are separate experiences.
Read the full account · Przegląd Sportowy ↗Returning to the racer means regaining its particular feel
Hall felt comfortable with the physical demands of racing, but that confidence had exposed a different weakness. Back in Australia he flew several other aircraft, and returning to the MXS-R required time to recover its particular feel. Familiarity with flying in general was not giving him the precision he wanted in this aeroplane.
Before the Dallas–Fort Worth race, he planned more practice to rebuild that connection with the controls. He also changed his travel arrangements, flying directly from Britain rather than returning to Australia first. Arriving awake and alert made the coming week feel more promising.
Australian Flying relays Red Bull Media remarks · September 2014. MXS-R preparation before the Dallas–Fort Worth round; distinct from Hall’s later Edge 540 racing.
Read the full account · Australian Flying / Red Bull Media ↗A newcomer reaches the start gate with a mentor behind him
Brageot entered the Master Class with more than an aircraft inherited from Nigel Lamb. A mentoring programme had brought him inside the team, where he learned what each person contributed and practised the MXS on the racecourse. Lamb remained available afterwards, offering advice by telephone and message as his successor began competing.
That preparation did not make the first season effortless. A technical problem at San Diego cost Brageot training and qualifying time, leaving an awkward start to race day. He described solving the problem as part of building experience together. Mental preparation mattered too: a deliberate routine helped him arrive at the start gate ready to concentrate on flying rather than everything happening around the race.
Aki Solomos interview · July 2017. Master Class MXS-R, renamed MXS-Skyracer, previously flown by Nigel Lamb; Challenger Class flights were in the Extra 330LX.
Read the full account · Aki Solomos ↗In your simulator
Systems, equipment and documentation for each developer’s aircraft.
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MXS-R
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Aircraft specifications
Published figures for the named real-aircraft variant. Simulator equipment and performance can differ.
| Specification | Published value |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.51 m (21.35 ft) |
| Wingspan | 7.3 m (24 ft) |
| Height | 1.8 m (6 ft) |
| Empty weight | 572 kg (1,260 lb) |
| Gross weight | 726 kg (1,600 lb) |
| Max takeoff weight | 835 kg (1,840 lb) |
| Powerplant | 1 × Lycoming AEIO-540EXP MT Propeller MTV9 203 20D blades, 190–280 kW (250–380 hp) Hartzell 3 blade "Claw" counterweighted propeller |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h (265 mph, 230 kn) |
| Cruise speed | 330 km/h (210 mph, 180 kn) |
| Stall speed | 107 km/h (67 mph, 58 kn) |
| Range | 1,390 km (860 mi, 750 nmi) |
| Rate of climb | 18 m/s (3,500 ft/min) |
Manuals & resources
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Pilot account
Experience is supported by preparation away from the cockpitPrzegląd Sportowy interview · July 2014, before the Gdynia race. Lamb discusses racing his MXS-R; earlier Longleat and film flights in the interview are separate experiences.
Asked about his age before the Gdynia race, Lamb described experience as something that helped him feel comfortable in the demanding world of pylon racing. He was pleased with the season’s progress, including his Malaysian win, while his team continued working to make the MXS-R faster. His preparation extended beyond the aircraft. Squash supplied a competitive workout that exercised his reactions, while yoga, Pilates and strength work contributed to his fitness.
Nigel Lamb
Przegląd Sportowy · Read the source ↗Returning to the racer means regaining its particular feelAustralian Flying relays Red Bull Media remarks · September 2014. MXS-R preparation before the Dallas–Fort Worth round; distinct from Hall’s later Edge 540 racing.
Hall felt comfortable with the physical demands of racing, but that confidence had exposed a different weakness. Back in Australia he flew several other aircraft, and returning to the MXS-R required time to recover its particular feel. Familiarity with flying in general was not giving him the precision he wanted in this aeroplane. Before the Dallas–Fort Worth race, he planned more practice to rebuild that connection with the controls.
Matt Hall
Australian Flying / Red Bull Media · Read the source ↗Read the original documentation from the people who created it. Manuals open on their publisher’s website.
Manual
Microsoft Flight Simulator aircraft manualsMicrosoft / aircraft developersAircraft background
MX Aircraft MXSWikipedia contributors · Research background · Wikipedia revision 1325253314 · retrieved 2026-09-12Resource
MSFS 2024 FAQ and edition aircraft inventoryMicrosoftType designator
ICAO Doc 8643 — aircraft type designatorsInternational Civil Aviation Organization · Public search data retrieved 2026-09-14; authority update 2026-09-03Aircraft documentation
MXS development and constructionMX Aircraft · MX Aircraft account of the MXS development and configurable equipment.Built-in force-feedback profiles
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MX Aircraft MXS-R: The selected response supplies the racer’s pitch/roll balance.
MX Aircraft MXS-R
MX Aircraft MXS-R: The selected response supplies the racer’s pitch/roll balance.
Aircraft and simulator scope
- MX Aircraft MXS-R · MSFS 2024 · family starting point
MX Aircraft MXS-R · Family sources identify only the variants and product versions described above.
The simulator model and controls
The single-seat MXS uses a carbon-fibre structure, low wing and compact fuselage for competition aerobatics. The MXS-R developed the aircraft for air racing, with equipment and configuration specific to that role. The simulator represents the racing version.
This starting point selects MX Aircraft MXS-R. Its aircraft-level settings do not select a particular developer’s custom systems.
How this profile feels
The selected response supplies the racer’s pitch/roll balance. Spring resistance builds with the selected airspeed response. A separate aerodynamic term adds speed-dependent control load.
Pitch trim relief accompanies the named racing configuration. Valid trim provides the configured pressure relief. Autopilot following is off.
Controls and trim
The MXS-R is the racing development of a single-seat composite aerobatic aircraft. Its compact fuselage, low wing and piston power serve that competition role. The race fit retains its own equipment rather than being only a livery.
About the values
The gains are normalized profile settings. They describe the chosen effect balance; hand force depends on the device and its output limits. IAS references are tuning values rather than operating limits. Physical acceptance of this revision remains pending.
What the documentation establishes
MX examination describes MXS elevator/aileron pushrods and rudder cables; racing modifications are not generalized.
Documentary review and sources
These decisions describe the documentary basis and remaining gaps for this revision. Aircraft documentation and a starting setting describe different kinds of evidence.
Aircraft and variant
Not yet reviewedThis starting point selects MX Aircraft MXS-R. Its aircraft-level settings do not select a particular developer’s custom systems.
Flight controls
ReviewedThe MXS-R is the racing development of a single-seat composite aerobatic aircraft. Its compact fuselage, low wing and piston power serve that competition role. The race fit retains its own equipment rather than being only a livery.
Trim
Not yet reviewedPitch trim relief accompanies the named racing configuration. Pitch authority 0.3 provides load relief and permitted centre movement; roll authority is 0.
Autopilot and stability
Not yet reviewedAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel.
Equipment
Not yet reviewedGear, flap and ground cues follow the selected settings and available simulator-reported states.
Speeds and limits
Not yet reviewedThe indicated-speed references set the profile response scale; they are separate from aircraft operating limits.
Simulator integration
Not yet reviewedThe profile targets msfs2024. Add-on-specific controls use only the supported references configured by this profile.
Force-feedback settings
Not yet reviewedThe settings define the profile’s effect balance. Device output limits affect physical hand force.
Starting settings and their rationale
These configured values are starting estimates. The explanations describe what each setting controls; physical validation appears separately below.
| Setting | Starting value | What it controls and why |
|---|---|---|
| Spring strength | Starting value0.74 | What it controls and whyThe selected response supplies the racer’s pitch/roll balance. The baseline spring is 0.74. Its low-speed blend reaches baseline strength at 85 KIAS. |
| Master force gain | Starting value0.85 | What it controls and whyScales overall profile strength while preserving effect balance, subject to device and output limits. |
| Profile force gain | Starting value0.4 | What it controls and whyThe aerodynamic-load gain is 0.4 with an indicated-speed reference of 170 KIAS. This supplies speed-dependent loading alongside the spring. |
| Force tuning speed/reference | Starting value170.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS reference for aerodynamic loading. It is an estimate, not published cruise TAS or a flight limit. |
| Spring response reference speed | Starting value85.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed blend reaches baseline strength; high-speed stiffening also uses it. |
| Aileron force scale | Starting value0.72 | What it controls and whyRoll and pitch aerodynamic scales are 0.72 and 1, respectively. They set the aerodynamic axis balance. No custom spring-travel curve is enabled. |
| Elevator force scale | Starting value1.0 | What it controls and whyScales pitch aerodynamic loading; pitch spring travel and trim responses are separate settings. |
| Trim feel | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyRetained for compatibility and group membership. Trim relief, rather than this flag, controls centre movement. |
| Trim relief | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyAllows trim relief with supported control law and valid telemetry. Axis authorities set its amount. |
| Autopilot follow | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel. |
| Autopilot neutral hold | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyPermits centering hold during a supported AP state, separate from following a moving target. |
| Output force limit | Starting value0.55 | What it controls and whyCaps directed-force output. Native spring effects and device limits remain separate. |
All 44 starting settings and their rationale
The settings define the profile’s effect balance. Device output limits affect physical hand force.
| Setting | Starting value | What it controls and why |
|---|---|---|
| Spring strength | Starting value0.74 | What it controls and whyThe selected response supplies the racer’s pitch/roll balance. The baseline spring is 0.74. Its low-speed blend reaches baseline strength at 85 KIAS. |
| Spring deadband | Starting value0.03 | What it controls and whySets travel around the centre before the baseline spring resists. Smaller values engage it sooner. |
| Profile force gain | Starting value0.4 | What it controls and whyThe aerodynamic-load gain is 0.4 with an indicated-speed reference of 170 KIAS. This supplies speed-dependent loading alongside the spring. |
| Master force gain | Starting value0.85 | What it controls and whyScales overall profile strength while preserving effect balance, subject to device and output limits. |
| QBlend Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyAllows baseline spring strength to rise with indicated airspeed where the control law permits it. |
| QSpring Minimum Factor | Starting value0.5 | What it controls and whySets low-speed spring strength as a fraction of baseline when blending is enabled. One keeps full strength. |
| QSpring Start Knots | Starting value20 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed spring blend starts rising. This is a feel threshold, not a flight limit. |
| Spring response reference speed | Starting value85.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS where the low-speed blend reaches baseline strength; high-speed stiffening also uses it. |
| Force tuning speed/reference | Starting value170.0 kt | What it controls and whySets the IAS reference for aerodynamic loading. It is an estimate, not published cruise TAS or a flight limit. |
| Airspeed spring stiffening gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whyThe high-speed spring-stiffening gain is 0. No additional speed-driven stiffening is added; this does not disable independent aerodynamic loading. |
| Airspeed spring stiffening limit | Starting value5 | What it controls and whyLimits the squared airspeed ratio used for high-speed spring stiffening; it is not a device-force cap. |
| Aileron force scale | Starting value0.72 | What it controls and whyRoll and pitch aerodynamic scales are 0.72 and 1, respectively. They set the aerodynamic axis balance. No custom spring-travel curve is enabled. |
| Elevator force scale | Starting value1.0 | What it controls and whyScales pitch aerodynamic loading; pitch spring travel and trim responses are separate settings. |
| Output force limit | Starting value0.55 | What it controls and whyCaps directed-force output. Native spring effects and device limits remain separate. |
| Trim feel | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyRetained for compatibility and group membership. Trim relief, rather than this flag, controls centre movement. |
| Trim relief | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyAllows trim relief with supported control law and valid telemetry. Axis authorities set its amount. |
| Elevator Authority | Starting value0.3 | What it controls and whyPitch trim relief accompanies the named racing configuration. Pitch authority 0.3 provides load relief and permitted centre movement; roll authority is 0. |
| Aileron Authority | Starting value0 | What it controls and whyScales supported roll-trim relief and permitted centre movement. Zero removes roll response. |
| Force Trim Enabled | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyEnables local force trim, separate from aircraft-owned trim and add-on integration qualification. |
| GLoad Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyAllows load-factor changes to modify permitted spring laws. Passive fly-by-wire feel can suppress it. |
| Rate Damping Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables rate damping with the configured coefficients and control law. |
| Autopilot follow | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyAutopilot following is off; the configured spring and load retain the hardware feel. |
| Autopilot follow authority | Starting value0.05 | What it controls and whySets admitted AP-follow gain, not a percentage of travel. Runtime ownership and input limits still apply. |
| Autopilot neutral hold | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyPermits centering hold during a supported AP state, separate from following a moving target. |
| Autopilot neutral hold strength | Starting value0.6 | What it controls and whySets admitted AP neutral-hold strength; inactive while neutral hold is disabled. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables aerodynamic cues; each still needs nonzero strength and its simulator conditions. |
| Gain | Starting value0.3 | What it controls and whySets stall-buffet strength. Zero removes the cue without changing simulator stalls or warnings. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets high-Mach buffet strength; onset and full-strength thresholds are separate. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets flap buffet at the configured position and speed gates. Flap movement texture is separate. |
| Maximum flap index | Starting value1 | What it controls and whySets the final flap index for detent normalization. UP plus three detents uses maximum index3. |
| Minimum flap index | Starting value1 | What it controls and whySets the first flap detent that admits buffet; this is a handle index, not degrees. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets gear aerodynamic buffet; movement and ground-contact cues are separate. |
| Shaker Enabled | Starting valueDisabled | What it controls and whyPermits shaker at supported warning conditions; the switch does not establish aircraft equipment. |
| Stick shaker amplitude | Starting value0.5 | What it controls and whySets triggered shaker strength; inactive while the shaker feature is disabled. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables ground effects; each still needs its own strength and contact or motion telemetry. |
| Gain | Starting value0.4 | What it controls and whySets rolling texture strength, modified by speed, surface and undercarriage configuration. |
| Gain | Starting value0.3 | What it controls and whySets gear-bump texture during ground motion, separate from touchdown impact. |
| Gain | Starting value0.6 | What it controls and whySets landing-impact strength; landing telemetry and response shape determine the pulse. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets reverse-thrust vibration with valid reverser and engine conditions. Zero removes the cue. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables engine cues with nonzero settings and valid running-engine telemetry. |
| Gain | Starting value0.12 | What it controls and whySets estimated engine vibration using configured telemetry and response, not measured cockpit vibration. |
| Enabled | Starting valueEnabled | What it controls and whyEnables accessory cues with configured strengths and observed accessory movement. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets texture from observed flap movement; a command without movement does not establish the cue. |
| Gain | Starting value0 | What it controls and whySets texture from observed gear movement, separate from aerodynamic and touchdown effects. |
Limits and open questions
- MXS-R racing identity differs from the inspected MXS manufacturer examination; use family background only.
- MXS family evidence does not establish MXS-R trim gearing or neutral.
- Follow is off; no racing autopilot installation was established.
- Fixed tailwheel/flapless race equipment needs a matched variant schedule.
- MXS knot figures lack IAS/TAS scope and do not calibrate MXS-R loading.
- MSFS2024 target scope does not establish exact racing telemetry.
- The examination gives mechanisms, not stick forces; damaged-aircraft stop changes are not nominal settings.
Physical validation
No physical force validation is recorded in this public catalogue for this revision. Documentary review and software checks do not establish how a particular device feels.
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