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Taylorcraft BC-12D ↗Simulator documentation

Got Friends Taylorcraft BC-12D Sportsman · Got Friends · MSFS 2024

The Sportsman addition

Got Friends' 16 September 2026 post records version 1.0.1 adding a C85-powered Sportsman with Classic-style presentation and separate dynamics. It also reports MSFS 2024 PC and Xbox release, while the MSFS 2020 version was still pending.

Developer post1006 September16,2026

Taylorcraft BC-12D ↗Research-based aircraft background

Taylorcraft BC-12D

The BC-12D configurations in Got Friends' manual span small Continental engines and several undercarriages. The Classic and Winter aircraft use the A65; Backcountry and Seafarer versions use the C85. Wheels, floats and skis adapt the same family to different operating surfaces.

The simulator's Classic radio panel has no autopilot. Optional GPS suites add a KAP140, while the later Sportsman configuration combines Classic styling with the C85 engine and its own flight dynamics.

Taylorcraft BC-12D

Tecnam P-Mentor ↗Research-based aircraft background

Tecnam P-Mentor

Tecnam presents the P-Mentor as a two-seat trainer capable of IFR instruction, including PBN/RNAV and autopilot training. Its published design page describes a tapered wing with a laminar-flow airfoil and a long-span slotted flap.

Tecnam P-Mentor manufacturer data

Tecnam P2002 Sierra ↗Simulator documentation

Tecnam P2002 Sierra · AeroSachs · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Nose and main-wheel fairings can be selected separately

Version 1.1.3 adds independent EFB options to show or hide the nose-wheel and main-wheel fairings. The same update corrects Trim Disconnect’s default to ON, giving the trim switch authority.

AeroSachs publisher changelog, v1.1.3

Tecnam P2002 Sierra ↗Simulator documentation

Tecnam P2002 Sierra · AeroSachs · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

A published variable controls the choke animation

The v1.1.0 changelog names XMLVAR_ENGINE_LEVER_CHOKE_PULLED for controlling the choke animation. It does not establish a physical engine-state mapping or a particular hardware integration.

Publisher changelog, v1.1.0; identifier checked directly, animation scope retained

Tecnam P2006T ↗Simulator documentation

Tecnam P2006T · FlightSim Studio · FlightSim Studio · MSFS 2020

Easy and Realistic modes change more than starting

Easy mode uses the default engine and start model, disables circuit breakers and omits persistence. Realistic mode adds custom starting, working breakers and saved aircraft state.

Developer MKII feature page; MSFS 2020 edition

SourceTecnam P2006T MKII ↗FlightSim Studio
Tecnam P2006T ↗Simulator documentation

Tecnam P2006T · FlightSim Studio · FlightSim Studio · MSFS 2020

The tablet brings together ground preparation

The tablet provides weight and balance, a walkaround, panel-state loading, ground power and an engine preheater. It also includes a moving map and Navigraph chart support.

Developer MKII feature page; MSFS 2020 edition

SourceTecnam P2006T MKII ↗FlightSim Studio