Is the giant coming tomorrow monday ?

[pmplayer 9,817]

And yes, i mean that Antonov AN-225 - shold be tomorrow on 27th, or am I wrong ?

cheers 😉

Edited February 26, 2023 by pmplayer

[David Mills 4,774]

According to Asobo's Development Roadmap, you're exactly right. I can't wait to try to land the Antonov at Meigs Field. 🙂

[David Mills 4,774]

Someone remind me. Is the Antonov a free release or a paid release?

[qqwertz 834]

3 minutes ago, David Mills said:

Someone remind me. Is the Antonov a free release or a paid release?

If I recall correctly it will be payware, but the earnings go to support a good cause.

[PDX Flyer 111]

24 minutes ago, qqwertzde said:

If I recall correctly it will be payware, but the earnings go to support a good cause.

Any idea what the good cause is?

[Dominique_K 10,156]

Just now, PDX Flyer said:

Any idea what the good cause is?

Helping to rebuild the Mriya in Ukraine

[JBDB-MD80 1,579]

$20 U.S. if anyone wants to know the price.

[pmplayer 9,817]

1 hour ago, qqwertzde said:

If I recall correctly it will be payware, but the earnings go to support a good cause.

That's what I heard/read too .

cheers 😉

[Reader 2,049]

A few seconds after seeing this topic, the answer to all the questions so far. 🙂
The Antonov AN-225 is Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator - FSElite
It seems that the dream could even come true
Here's What We Know About The Second An-225 Antonov Wants To Build - The Aviationist
but there are a few matters to sort out first,
like a war.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Reader

[regis9 4,090]

Really looking forward to this.  An opportunity to fly this unique beast and support a good cause at the same time, count me in.  I just bought Pyreegue’s UKBB to act as the home base for the AN225. 

[The Flight Level 2,146]

Putting something together for this one!

We can only hope the lights will look this good!

Edited February 26, 2023 by Doering
Added a night pic!

[sd_flyer 6,168]

I was working on Antonov company and witnessed first flight of An-225. I also remember there was contest among employees to come up to the best name for a new airplane. There were a lot of good suggestions but general designer Balabuev liked name “dream”.

Anyway. there were two An-225 built as far as I remember . When Soviet Union collapsed one An-225 remained unfinished . So if Antonov company rebuild Mriya there could use unfinished aircraft plus salvaged parts what from destroyed one. Plus engines and avionic could be come up straight from western companies !

 In any case money will go to the good cause one or another.

 

[sd_flyer 6,168]

Just a little more info. After Oleg Antonov  passed away in 1984 his and was succeeded by designer Petro Balabuev . 

 

. Original painting was white with a red stripe with standard Soviet registration

 

 

The first flight consisted repositioning aircraft from Anonov factory in Kyev to Antonov test base in Hostomel. 

 

 

[peloto 216]

Any info when the skiing and the float versions, together with the glass cockpit will be released?

[Glenn Fitzpatrick 3,799]

The AN-225 were built by the Soviets as a transporter for the Buran shuttle.  With the collapse of the Soviet Union the Buran shuttle project was cancelled and there was no need at the time to finish the second AN-225.

Edited February 27, 2023 by Glenn Fitzpatrick