Meet Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis”
The Spirit of St. Louis was built around carrying fuel for a very long flight. Its high wing and single radial engine surround a one-seat cockpit whose forward view was obstructed by the fuel-tank arrangement. Lindbergh flew it from New York to Paris in May 1927.
Its unusual visibility and sparse cockpit are consequences of a specific mission, not typical features of every aircraft of the period. The simulator offers a way to inspect that singular layout; the aircraft should be understood as a customised historical machine rather than a production touring type.
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NYP “Spirit of St. Louis”
Microsoft Flight Simulator
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NYP "Spirit of St. Louis"
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Edition / package Standard
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