Introduction

I want to start this post, announcing that it will be my last one, at least in the far foreseeable future. Hopefully enough to push me into the Platinum alley, and to finally close off this stage of my life.

Perhaps, last, until SP2 is published, but even then, I believe I have drifted away from the mechanics of these games, and I really dont find as much joy in them as I used to or as I do now in amateur 3D modelling.

Many years have gone by, 6.5 as of date of release, since I joined this community, when I was just under 13, and sneaked past the age restriction. Now at 18, which is undoubtedly still quite naive, I can look back and remember the "many's"... Many people have come and gone, many great updates have been released, and many great builds, mods, forums and videos have been posted, and there have been so many many hours of play time... And I have to say, at no point I felt unwelcome or not comfortable in the community, and it was always an amazing time...

So, to keep it brief, thank you SimplePlanes and everyone who helped and supported me, for these amazing years<3

The build:

This, is a semi replica of the Alexander Schleicher ASK-21 glider. I say "semi" because, well, it was started 3 years ago, and since then i've lost track of progress, function, actual specs, and many other things I dont remember or that wont be implemented because I will not be putting any more time into this build.
In other words, it's incomplete, but not incomplete enough for it to not be "good" to post.

Thanks to:

TheCatBaron - Test Pilot and Handling
Kennneth - Test pilot
11qazxc - Funky Trees
OkOkTheOk - Initial inspiration and up close pictures of the aircraft.

Features:

1:1 Scale
~7.5/1 glide ratio (real thing maxes out at 32/1)
Semi detailed interior
Functional dashboards
Fully VR compatible
Pilot bailout sequence:

Actual livery and tail number, matching with those of a real ASK-21:

Controls

Throttle
Pitch, Roll, Yaw
Brakes
AG1 - Pilot Canopy
AG2 - Passenger Canopy
AG3 - Propeller Deploy Toggle - Side note! Please do make sure your throttle is at dead 0% before using! Also make sure you give it some time margin.
AG7 - Pilot Bailout

That's all folks! Happy flying!

Here's to meeting all of you again in the future!

With lots of love, POTETOZ :3