The VSKYLABS VSL-510X is a highly-defined Very Light Jet (VLJ) simulation, developed and engineered using the Cessna Citation Mustang (Model 510) as a core reference for a typical, modern VLJ aircraft. The main purpose of the VSL-510X add-on is to introduce the Very-Light-Jet aircraft category and to allow exploring its operational envelope in X-Plane Flight Simulator, stretching it to its out-of-the-box limits.
DEVELOPMENT DISCLAIMER: The VSKYLABS VSL-510X is an independent VSKYLABS development project which is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Cessna, Citation, or Textron Aviation Inc. It was not developed as an official rendition of the Citation Mustang, nor claimed to be so.
VSKYLABS VSL 510X-VLJ SIMULATION SCOPE:
- Highly-Defined Very Light Jet (VLJ) simulation: Aircraft systems, performance and handling qualities and avionics are derived from the Model-510 design as a typical VLJ aircraft.
- Highly Defined Flight Dynamics, tested by real-world high-performance Jet Aircraft pilots, highly tuned to demonstrate the real-world Model-510 aircraft performance and flight handling qualities to include:
- Takeoff and landing performance.
- Climb and cruise.
- Single Engine operations.
- Comprehensive systems:
(Systems architecture derived from the Model-510 VLJ) - Powerplants & FADEC
- Pressurization
- Lighting
- Landing-gears
- Flight controls
- Fuel system
- Fire protection
- Electrical
- Ice and rain protection
- Master warning system
- Oxygen
- And more..
- Comprehensive Avionics:
- LR X1000 3-screens layout: Pilot, Copilot, MFD.
- GFC 710 AFCS Control Unit-type
- GCU 476 (479 pop-out).Fully featured, comprehensive autopilot.
- Plausible, comprehensive MFD-EICAS display based on X-Plane LR X1000 with customized MFD/CAS (Crew Alert System), allows operational following Model-510 procedures within reasonable margins.
- Fully compatible with X-Plane 12 native Ground Handling features (GPU, Chocks, other services).
- Full VR compatibility (optimized for 2-d).
- VSKYLABS 'Cockpit-Builders Heaven': Allows assigning all aircraft switches, knobs, levers, and interactions in a designated, uncluttered section in the X-Plane 12 assignment screen (see sample in image below).
- VSKYLABS 'Gesture Gate' Throttle Cutoff mechanism: The 510X features a simulated cut-off detent that replicates the mechanical gate of the real aircraft. The system detects a deliberate throttle movement pattern meaning that NO extra buttons or hardware assignments are required.
- Two aircraft included:
- VSL 510X-VLJ 'Production aircraft': derived from a pure Mustang-Class VLJ reference.
- VSL 510X-ER 'Prototype aircraft': extended range variant equipped with two 400 lbs wing-tip fuel tanks, hybrid cockpit configuration, experimental equipment.
