This is a modification to the MSFS 2020 default  Asobo CubCrafters NXCub aircraft.  This mod is primarily aimed at improving the flight model and realism of this aircraft, providing a more realistic flying experience that is much closer to the actual aircraft.  Multiple changes have been made to the engine and flight model parameters, and the aircraft weight and balance, which are all detailed in the Change Log file included under the Documentation folder.  This mod does not add any new functionality to the aircraft.

The NXCub is an amazing high performance STOL aircraft that is based on the original Piper Super Cub airframe, and is designed primarily for bush flying from extremely short grass or dirt runways.  The NXCub is the same as the XCUb tail dragger with a strong spring steel main gear and large tundra tires, but with a nosewheel and a more powerful 215 HP engine which provides incredible takeoff and climb performance and much higher cruise speeds.  It is also much easier to fly than the tail dragger XCub, especially during takeoff and landing, and it can takeoff in as little as 120 ft. and land in only 80 ft.!

This mod is easily installed by simply unzipping the download file and copying the mge-asobo-aircraft-nxcub folder to the MSFS Community folder.  It will then replace the default CubCrafters NXCub aircraft in the MSFS aircraft selection screen, and will continue to use all of the current aircraft liveries.  To uninstall the mod and return to using the MSFS default aircraft, simply remove it from the Community folder.

Microsoft Flight Simulator © Microsoft Corporation.  Asobo NXCub Realism Mod has been created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.

Base Product

Changelog récent for 1.1.0

Version 1.1.0
⦁ The Autopilot Pitch and Altitude Hold modes have been changed to use elevator trim only, to more closely match the actual aircraft. This maintains the current trim and pitch when the autopilot is engaged or disconnected, allowing a much smoother transition.
⦁ The Autopilot has been re-tuned to improve the Heading and Course tracking, and reduce overshoot and oscillations.
⦁ The Flaps now default to UP after a Runway or Ramp start. Flaps are not required for a normal takeoff from a paved runway.

Version 1.0.0
⦁ The default Pilot (VFR) viewpoint position and zoom level have been updated to more closely match the actual viewpoint of a male pilot. This improves forward visibility over the nose and readability of the PFD/MFD. The default Landing and Close (IFR) pilot viewpoints have also been updated to match the new Pilot viewpoint and zoom level.
⦁ The Empty Weight has been increased to match the actual aircraft specs.
⦁ The Empty Weight CG has been moved slightly aft and up, and the CG Limits have been updated to more closely match the actual aircraft weight and balance specs.
⦁ the Fuel Tank positions have been updated to more closely match the 3-D model and actual aircraft.
⦁ The Landing Gear Positions have all been updated to more closely match the 3-D model.
⦁ The Nosewheel Compression parameters have been updated to allow the nosewheel to maintain contact with the runway and more closely match the static ground pitch of the actual aircraft. Note that the PFD artificial horizon is not properly calibrated and indicates a pitch of about -2.5 degrees when the aircraft is actually level.
⦁ The Nosewheel Steering angle has been increased to improve taxi steering.
⦁ The wing AOA vs LIFT table has been updated to more closely match the USA-35B airfoil used on the actual aircraft.
⦁ The flight model Center of Lift and wing position has been moved slightly forward to more closely match the 3-D model and actual aircraft.
⦁ The wing Incidence and Sweep angles have been updated to more closely match the actual aircaft.
⦁ The position of the Vertical Stabilizer have been moved further aft to more closely match the actual aircaft.
⦁ The default Horizontal Stabilizer Incidence angle has been updated to match the default trim setting and improve takeoff and cruise performance.
⦁ The default Takeoff Trim has been set to Neutral (0) for both Runway and Ramp starts.
⦁ The Elevator Max Angle scaler has been reduced to reduce the elevator sensitivity and twitchiness.
⦁ The Parasite Drag has been reduced to more closely match the cruise performance specs.
⦁ The Induced Drag has been increased to more closely match the climb performance specs.
⦁ The Flap Induced Drag has been increased to more closely match the actual aircaft approach and landing performance.
⦁ The Flaps Lift, Drag and Pitch have all been adjusted to more closely match the actual aircaft approach and landing performance.
⦁ The Engine/Prop Position and Thrust Angle have been updated to more closely match the 3-D model and actual aircraft.
⦁ The Prop Diameter has been decreased and the Min/Max Prop Pitch has been updated to more closely match the actual Hartzell prop specs.
⦁ The engine Max Rated Power has been increased from 180 to 215 HP to match the actual aircraft specs.
⦁ The engine Idle RPM has been reduced to more closely match the actual aircraft.
⦁ The prop Thrust Scaler has been increased to more closely match the aircraft climb and cruise performance specs.
⦁ The Landing Light brightness has been increased to improve nighttime runway visibility.
⦁ The Cockpit Glareshield Lighting now defaults to ON with the brightness level set to 10% after a nighttime Runway start.
⦁ The Control Sensitivity for the ailerons, elevator and rudder have been reduced near the center to improve overall handling and stability.
⦁ The [Flight Tuning] parameters have been tweaked to more closely match the actual aircraft performance and handling.
⦁ The Toe Brakes Scale has been increased from 0.5 to 1.0 to more closely match the actual aircraft braking performance for short field landings.
⦁ The Prop Lever now defaults to max RPM after a Ramp start to match the pre-start checklist setting.
⦁ The Fuel Tank Selector now defaults to OFF after a Ramp start.
⦁ The altimeter Barometric Pressure setting now correctly defaults to 29.92 after a Runway start.