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2017-11-27
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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

Requirements

Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, Gold or Steam Edition required) & P3D v4/v3/v2/v1
2.0GHz or any Dual Core
2GB RAM
1GB graphics card
Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP (32-bit or 64-bit)
2GB hard drive space

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2022-07-24

I've always been a fan of the Otters. JF did a really nice job of bringing the DHC-3 Otter to life here. JF can be hit or miss with their products sometimes, but they hit the nail with this one. This is truly one their better releases but not without its quirks. The Otters here are well represented in detail and flight model to a high degree. very pretty inside and out. They fly as expected, slow. For some strange reason though when flying in certain directions you get a Overspeed warning. For example flying at 2000 feet 340 degrees at 120kias you're fine. turn around and fly 160 degrees at 120kias and you're somehow over speeding the aircraft? What the....? Same speed and altitude but one direction is unbelievably too fast? I don't think so. Clearly this is a bug. I mean I have hundreds of planes and not one of them ever overspeed's at the same altitude and airspeed but in a different direction. It would've been nice to be able to place all the seats in ready to sit positions throughout the cabin rather than only 2 ever being unfolded and ready to sit in. plus an actual passenger cabin view or two could've been nice. for those missfires i deduct 1 star. But that doesn't detract from the overall satisfaction and enjoyable experience I get from flying these. FSX Steam Win 10 3.3ghz i7 16GB Ram Intel UHD 630 Integrated GPU.

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