NEW DHC-3 OTTER FOR FSX & P3D
Float, ski, amphibian and wheel variants!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.
Detailed DescriptionMODEL 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
LIVERIESWheel 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 Rusts 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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