Super Petrel LS for X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12
The Super Petrel LS
is a Light Sport amphibious biplane with modern technology and classic
stick-and rudder charm. It’s produced by the Brazilian company Scoda
Aeronáutica and distributed in the U.S. by Super Petrel USA.
This
variant features the turbo charged Rotax 914 UL engine with boost
performance for takeoffs on water, fast climb- outs (1400 fpm!) and full
power at high density altitudes (ceiling: 14,500 feet).
Structurally,
the aircraft design maximizes strength and lightness, with a bi-wing
design and Kevlar™ reinforced hull, carbon fiber body, and wings
blending composites and fabric. It cruises at 104 – 110 KTAS and stalls
at just 39 KIAS. 24 gallons of fuel capacity give it a maximum duration
of about four hours.
Super
Petrel has precise, nimble handling and is stall avoidant. The lower
wings are designed with a slightly higher angle of attack than the upper
wings. When the critical angle of attack is approached on the lower
wing, the upper wing continues to produce lift and maintains aileron
control.
Features:
- Ultra-detailed visuals, animations, and sound are painstakingly based on the owner’s actual aircraft
- Free updates as model enhancements and liveries are released
- Authentic flight dynamics and performance match actual Super Petrel
- Please use X-Plane’s powerful new “Experimental Flight Model” for added realism
About the Petrel
Development
of this model is a passion project by a private pilot who uses X-Plane
as a regular practice tool. In 2018, Frankie Ridolfi, purchased a Super
Petrel LS and achieved two lifelong dreams at once: to fly a seaplane
and a biplane. It’s only natural that he created a model of the Super
Petrel for X-Plane to make practicing as realistic as possible and
invite others to get their first exciting experience in a Super Petrel.
Are you a Pilot?
Pilots
seriously considering an aircraft purchase in the next year who are
interested in the Super Petrel are welcome to contact him: frankie.ridolfi@gmail.com
Let me help you spend some money :)