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