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Rara-Avis Sims
Jodel D.9 Bébé
A classic French homebuilt with timeless lines, lighthearted spirit, and pure stick-and-rudder joy.
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What is the Jodel D.9 Bébé?
Tech Specs
The Jodel D.9 Bébé is an icon of post-war homebuilt aviation — a lightweight single-seater that blended charming simplicity with unmistakably graceful French design. Built to be economical, approachable, and endlessly enjoyable, the D.9 became the gateway aircraft for countless pilots discovering the freedom of personal flight. This MSFS recreation captures that spirit with exquisite care, bringing the Bébé’s slender wing, signature dihedral, and warm, handcrafted character into the modern sky.
Every curve, panel, and cable has been modelled with a focus on authenticity, celebrating the D.9’s delicate construction and unmistakable silhouette. Step into the cockpit and you’re greeted with clear, minimal instrumentation, unobstructed views, and an aircraft that responds eagerly to the gentlest touch — the very essence of true stick-and-rudder flying.
In the air, the D.9 dances. Light on the controls and beautifully balanced, it rewards smooth hands and relaxed exploration. Cruise lazily over villages and fields, skim along river valleys, or trace the contours of rolling hills — the Bébé thrives in the low-and-slow world, where the landscape feels almost close enough to touch. Its modest power and efficient wing make every flight feel personal, intimate, and wonderfully human.
A tribute to one of Europe’s most beloved homebuilt classics, this MSFS rendition restores the Jodel D.9 with cinematic detail and heartfelt authenticity. Whether you’re rediscovering a familiar friend or meeting the Bébé for the first time, the D.9 invites you into a gentler era of flight — a reminder that simplicity can be beautiful, and small aircraft can deliver the biggest smiles.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 5.45 m (17 ft 11 in)
Wingspan: 7.00 m (23 ft 0 in)
Wing area: 9.0 m2 (97 sq ft)
Empty weight: 162 kg (357 lb)
Gross weight: 272 kg (600 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Volkswagen 4-cylinder air cooled horizontally-opposed piston engine, 19 kW (26 hp)
Propellers: 2-bladed fixed-pitch propeller
Performance
Maximum speed: 150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
Cruise speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn)
Range: 460 km (290 mi, 250 nmi)
Rate of climb: 2.09 m/s (412 ft/min)
Requirements
Designed For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Disk Space:
1.04gb
MSFS 2024 Can Be Streamed
Internet Connection Required For Streaming
What's Included?
TBA
Current Release V1.0.0
Media Gallery
Product Manual
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FLIGHT
DYNAMICS
CUSTOM
ANIMATIONS
IMMERSIVE
REALISM
MSFS SDK DRIVEN
CUSTOM
SOUNDS
WALKAROUND INTERACTIONS
Get in touch with us at rara-avis_sim@outlook.com
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