Hi A2A and fellow simmers, I have been looking forward to your next release and today I bought the Spitfire. After reading a parts of the two very good manuals I went for my first flight. I've never had any particular interest in the Spit but that has already changed.
Holy cow, this plane is amazing! I have the other Accusim planes as well but this one seems to be even higher fidelity and it really feels like sitting in a Spitfire. I was blown away by all the sounds from the aircraft, engine and the sound of the wind.
I like that the engine is so fragile and feels so alive. After I first started it up I had the rpm too low and the engine started coughing wildly with smoke and eventually it sounded like I had drowned it. I couldn't get it to run smoothly again and I shut it down. I couldn't revive it and the starter drained the battery (I think). I had to have the mechanic clear the spark plugs and reconnect the trolley before I could get it restarted.
After I made my taxi to the runway I had to shut down again and cool off (is the white smoke steam when you overheat?). I used the trolley again to restart. There was a Learjet waiting impatiently behind me
I took off and flew around Tamworth airport at 8000 feet and I tested how the rpm went up when I got into a dive (I was in a MKIa with the 2 blade wood prop). After flying around for a while and doing a cuban 8 I started my approach to land and managed to settle the Spit down. I think I blew a tire.
I must say it's a very elegant aircraft, it flies and turns very smooth. The flight model is top notch, I was especially impressed with the taxi handling and when I was on final with flaps and gear down, it felt very realistic.
This first flight was very enjoyable and one of the best I've had in FSX. Thank you A2A
Did I just say that outloud? 
) it is pleasing to have her appreciated and "loved" so quickly.
