The DHC-3 Otter is a single engine, high-wing aircraft designed for short take-off and landing (STOL) operations. Developed as a successor to the popular DHC-2 Beaver, it shares the same configuration but with a larger wing, fuselage and a significantly greater operating weight. It is powered by a R-1340 radial engine and it can seat up to eleven passengers and a variety of cargo, including ski-doos and motocross bikes destined for remote areas which are inaccessible to less rugged aircraft. A total of 466 were built between 1951 and 1967.
This DHC-3 Otter package includes wheel, amphibian, float and ski variants of the aircraft, and classic and modern cockpit configurations.
Modelled using real-world plans, the aircraft feature multiple animations and a highly detailed engine. The faithfully recreated virtual cockpit features 3D instrumentation, wear and tear, and realistic systems functionality.
A variety of civilian and military paint schemes for each variant, realistic flight dynamics and an authentic radial engine sound set complete this extensive package.
MODEL • Accurately modelled DHC-3 Otter, built using real-world aircraft plans and from official notes and publications • Four variants included: - Wheel - Amphibian - Float - Ski • Many detailed animations, including: - Accurate landing gear/ski operations - Authentic flap action – manually pumped, outer sections act as flaperons - Trim tabs - Passenger and cargo doors - Cockpit door windows • Detailed engine with start-stutter effects and volumetric prop • Beautifully rendered airframe detail with accurate strengthening strakes, pitot tubes, aerials and more • Fully animated pilots (civilian or military, depending on variant) • HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity, including bump and specular mapping to produce a truly 3D feel • Aircraft tie-downs and pitot cover
COCKPIT • Choice of cockpits: - Classic – traditional configuration with Collins avionics - Modern – featuring HSI, GNS 430, digital radios and autopilot • Fully modelled passenger cabin area with a variety of interesting deployable cargo, including a ski-doo and motocross bikes • Highly detailed cockpit with uniquely rendered metal effects, realistic wear and tear, and dynamic specular effects on surfaces • Instruments constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations • Realistic systems functionality including engine start and fuel tank selection • Functional electrical or standby hand-crank engine start systems • 'Cold and dark' switch for automatically configuring the aircraft in a cold/dark state • Avionics include autopilot functionality from the operating period with NAV and ILS approaches, VOR and ADF receivers and displays, transponder and a full communications suite • Many features have been added to help with usability such as switches to hide the control column for a better view of the instruments and pre-set angled views for easy access to controls • Accurately modelled 'throw-over' type control column which can be operated from either the left or right seat
LIVERIES
Wheel • US Navy (144672) • US Army (53270) • Alexandair (C-FJZN) • TAA ‘Sunbird’ (VH-SBR) Ski • Wardair (CF-IFF) • British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (XL710) Amphibian • Royal Canadian Air Force rescue (3743) • Wardair (CF-IFF) • Aviation Sennet-Air (C-FITF) Float • Rust’s Flying Services (N2899J) • Northway Aviation Ltd (C-FUKN)
OTHER FEATURES • Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, developed with assistance from real-world pilots • Authentic R1340 radial sound set • Custom sounds for switches and more • Comprehensive manual with panel guide • PSD paint kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
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