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Rara-Avis Sims

Flying Flea (Pou de Ciel)
A uniquely charming, unconventional creation—one that dared to change the course of aviation history.
Available now for MSFS 2020/2024* at:
What is the Flying Flea?
Tech Specs

A tiny aircraft with a giant legacy. The Flying Flea is one of aviation’s most unconventional creations — a deceptively simple homebuilt that captured imaginations and challenged conventions across the 1930s skies. Light, quirky, and undeniably charming, it represents the spirit of pure, accessible flight.
Reimagined for Microsoft Flight Simulator, this rendition brings the Flea’s unmistakable character to life: the distinctive tandem-wing layout, the playful handling, and the unmistakable charm that made it a global phenomenon among early amateur aviators. Whether you’re weaving across the countryside or exploring its unique aerodynamics, the Flying Flea offers a flying experience unlike anything else — intimate, nostalgic, and full of personality.
A celebration of simplicity. A tribute to ingenuity. And a reminder that even the smallest wings can dream the biggest.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 3.96 m (13 ft 0 in)
Wingspan: 6 m (19 ft 8 in)
Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Wing area: 12.73 m2 (137.0 sq ft)
Empty weight: 159 kg (351 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 247 kg (545 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Carden-Ford 4-cylinder water-cooled in-line piston engine, 23 kW (31 hp)
Propellers: 2-bladed fixed pitch propeller
Performance
Maximum speed: 133 km/h (83 mph, 72 kn)
Cruise speed: 106 km/h (66 mph, 57 kn)
Stall speed: 52 km/h (32 mph, 28 kn)
Range: 243 km (151 mi, 131 nmi)
Rate of climb: 1.53 m/s (301 ft/min)
Wing loading: 19.4 kg/m2 (4.0 lb/sq ft)
Power/mass: 0.163 kW/kg (0.099 hp/lb)
What's Included?
• 9 different 3D models built from scratch
• 18 liveries
• 4 different engine models
• Custom animations
• Stock ASOBO pilots
• 4K PBR textures
• Authentic flight model
• Hidden Cheese board / GPS & Radio
• Change wing style on the fly
• Rotax engined version with modern avionics
• Custom checklists
• Windsheild rain FX
• Landing FX
• Full VR support
Requirements
Designed For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
* Compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Native Version Coming Soon For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Disk Space
6.6gb
MSFS 2024 Can Be Streamed
Internet Connection Required For Streaming
Media Gallery
Current Release V1.0.4

ROTAX Engine

Carden Ford Engine

New Zealand, Flying Flea

ROTAX Engine
1/23


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Get in touch with us at rara-avis_sim@outlook.com
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