The Scrapyard Monster has received a new update. The fictional aircraft is built around an intriguing premise: what if an aeronautical engineer stumbled upon a brand-new Cosworth RA V12 engine and decided to construct an aircraft using only parts found in a scrapyard? The result is a lightweight, high-powered machine with a power-to-weight ratio double that of a Spitfire, offering extreme STOL and aerobatic capabilities.The Scrapeyard Monster can be flown at both low and slow speeds, down to 60 knots, or pushed beyond 200 knots for a more thrilling ride. Despite its eccentric concept, the aircraft is equipped with a full range of navigational tools, including dual VOR, ILS, ADF, and GPS. A Garmin Aera 500 is also included, alongside a custom autopilot system featuring NAV1, NAV2, HDG, GPS, APPR, VS, FLC, and ALT modes.
The Scrapyard Monster comes in two variants: the Bush Monster and the Sea Monster, the latter being equipped with floats for water operations. The latest update, version 2.3, brings several refinements. The Bush Monster now correctly spawns on its wheels rather than horizontally before physics adjustments. A new custom pilot model is now visible in both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The default Asobo light effects have been replaced with custom ones, and an animated cover over the tail now reacts to relative wind. Minor camera adjustments improve the cockpit view, while backend optimizations enhance performance and script efficiency.
You can explore The Scrapyard Monster and download it from Flightsim.to. As a freeware project, consider supporting the creator, LordFrites, to encourage further development of this imaginative aircraft.