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The Van's RV-14 is a two-seat kit aircraft.
RV-14: manufacturer brochure; individual amateur-built aircraft vary
Vans Aircraft RV-10 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The overhead buttons select white, red, green or blue light. Each LED can be repositioned by clicking and dragging.
Laminar RV-10 manual, PDF p.18
Vans Aircraft RV-10 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The backup PFD operates independently of the avionics electrical bus. The main X1000 arrangement places the PFD left and MFD right.
Laminar RV-10 manual, PDF pp.22–24
Vans Aircraft RV-10 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The manual says TRK and ALT remain visible on the LCD even when their modes are off. AP couples or disables the autopilot; EXT is not modelled.
Laminar RV-10 manual, PDF pp.25–26
Vans Aircraft RV-10 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
Pulling the lever sets the parking brake and pushing releases it. The manual warns that it will not hold the simulated aircraft above idle throttle.
Laminar RV-10 manual, PDF p.20; simulator-specific documentation
Vans Aircraft RV-10 · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
Laminar's RV-10 guide documents stick controls, electric pitch-trim commands and a G1000/autopilot panel. That avionics choice identifies the represented homebuilt aircraft. A later special livery does not, by itself, establish a new control interface or different underlying aircraft systems.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.11,17,21
The RV-10 first flew in 2003 as Van's first four-seat design in the established RV range. Its low wing, fixed tricycle gear and enclosed cabin are supplied as a kit for amateur construction.
Builders can choose different engines, avionics and interiors. Laminar's X-Plane model represents the cockpit, avionics and trim controls documented in its manual.
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Dave Hirschman · 1 September 2019
Myron Nelson · 20 September 2024
Marc Cook · 8 April 2010
The RV-8 is a tandem-seat kit aircraft offered with tailwheel or nosewheel landing gear. Van’s describes the airborne handling of the RV-8 and RV-8A as nearly identical, placing the main distinction in the undercarriage and ground operation. The cockpit’s tandem arrangement is paired with the responsive, balanced controls that Van’s discusses across its RV aircraft.
RV-8 / RV-8A · Manufacturer construction manual · Van’s trim options
Velocity XL · Black Square · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The listed panel combines dual G3X Touch displays, a GTN 750 and a GFC500 controller. The GTN requires the freeware PMS-50 add-on.
Black Square Velocity XL product description · MSFS 2020/2024 PC
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