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Flying Fries Blackshape Gabriel BK420-MO · Flying Fries · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The developer lists Gabriel for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
Gabriel exact product and simulators
Flying Fries' manual follows the Gabriel through Blackshape's development from the Prime ultralight lineage. The simulated BK160-TR has retractable landing gear and pitch trim, with a Garmin glass-cockpit installation.
The package also includes the fictional BK420-MO. Its much greater power and different response belong to that simulator variant, with separate speed references in the manual.
Blackshape Gabriel BK160-TR
The BW 635RG combines a Rotax 915 iS installation with retractable landing gear. The Orbx model uses single-lever power control for the engine and propeller, with stick controls, elevator trim and flaps. Its GFC 500 provides the documented autopilot functions.
Blackwing BW 635RG
Wing42 offers three Blériot XI versions: the 25 hp Anzani, 50 hp Gnome and Anzani R.I.P. realism model. All have fixed wheels and tail contact. Wing warping supplies roll control with limited effectiveness and substantial physical effort described in the manual.
Bleriot XI Anzani
Restauravia's MB.152 has retractable main landing gear and two nonzero flap settings. The cockpit places the elevator-trim control on the left console and also provides rudder trim. The manual describes hydraulic operation for gear and flaps.
Bloch MB.152
The Boeing 247 was an all-metal, low-wing airliner with retractable landing gear. The Smithsonian identifies the 247-D as a later version that introduced controllable-pitch propellers and wing de-icer boots; its preserved example also flew in the 1934 MacRobertson Race.
Smithsonian 247-D collection specification
307 Stratoliner · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The linked 2023 guide describes the MSFS 2020 cockpit. It provides equipment background; this older manual does not establish unchanged MSFS 2024 controls.
Legacy guide; MSFS 2024 interface remains unverified
307 Stratoliner · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
The upper-panel toggle selects traditional instruments or the GNS suite. The avionics master must be on for either arrangement.
MSFS 2020 guide · PDF page 3, visually checked
307 Stratoliner · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
The guide locates the yoke visibility click on the small pilot panel lights at the forward ends of the side consoles.
MSFS 2020 guide · PDF page 4
307 Stratoliner · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
GROUND connects the external power unit; FLIGHT removes it and brings the batteries online. The guide also provides an interactive checklist.
MSFS 2020 guide · PDF pages 7–8
307 Stratoliner · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
Separate upper-panel switches show the fuel truck and services scene, including boarding steps, attendant and baggage.
MSFS 2020 guide · PDF pages 3 and 7
307 Stratoliner · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
The guide places tank valves at the engineer’s station and tank selectors on the pedestal.
MSFS 2020 guide · PDF pages 5 and 7
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