Orbx continues to bolster its lineup of aerobatic aircraft with the latest release of the American Champion Super Decathlon 8KCAB for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The two-seat, high-wing, single-engine airplane is well-known for its versatility and aerobatic capabilities. With a G limit of +6 and -5 Gs, the Super Decathlon can perform advanced aerobatic maneuvers such as loops, rolls, hammerheads, spins, and more. It also features what Orbx says is an authentic flight model developed with the help of real-world pilots and owners.
The Super Decathlon is the fourth aircraft developed by Orbx partner Hangar Studios 713. It includes both an analog “steam gauge” instrument panel and a modern, Garmin G3X-equipped panel. Further panel options include a swappable Garmin GNS 430 or GTN 650 series GPS navigator, along with a GFC-series autopilot. Xbox users can take advantage of the PMS50 in-game GTN 750 panel for GPS navigation. The aircraft also includes a 45-page flight manual and a 21-page aerobatic maneuvers guide.
Features:
- 28 Custom Painted PBR Liveries 4K Resolution
- CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
- New Custom Propeller Animation
- Soft Body Physics Simulation
- Analog GNS430 Glass Panel
- GTN650 Glass Panel
- Xbox Only – Exclusive Partnership with PMS50 – New In-Game GTN750 Panel – Upgradeable to Premium
- Custom Clickables and a Clipboard for Functionality
- Functioning Circuit Breakers
- Custom Checklist from the real Super Decathlon
- Super Decathlon Aerobatic owner/pilot/trainer/certified tested
- Full VR and Motion Simulator Support
- Autopilot (with VNAV)
- Much Much more!
The Super Decathlon follows just days after Orbx’s release of another fully aerobatic aircraft, the Wolf Pitts Pro. Orbx has promised a smooth transition to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 for most of their aircraft, though no specific mention of the upcoming version of MSFS is included on the Super Decathlon’s product page.
You can pick up your copy of the Super Decathlon on the Orbx direct marketplace for $29.65 AUD (US$19.45 | €17,87 | £15.05) excluding taxes and fees where applicable.
