Known as the absolute quintessential flying boat, the majestic Boeing B-314 Clipper is an unmistakable icon of the flying boat era. Foynes, Ireland, well-known for its claim to fame for being the birthplace of Irish coffee during this time, served as an aviation hub between North America and Europe, and with the highly anticipated B-314 from PILOT’S, virtual pilots too can now recreate the many Atlantic crossings that made the fleet of Pan Am Clippers famous.
Although none of the original 12 Clipper aircraft were preserved, the inspiration to create this PILOT’S representation of the B-314, which over time will be developed to study level, is to allow this majestic flying machine to yet again take to the skies, even if just to the virtual skies!
MAIN FEATURES
.) Developed from the ground-up for MSFS
.) Study level concept, some features under construction
.) Complete Virtual Cockpit featuring additional, accurately simulated Navigation and Radio Room with Flight Engineer Station
.) Sperry Type A Gyropilot (partly implemented, will be updated)
.) Authentic and realistic gauges
.) Prototypes included (Single-Fin, Twin-Fin)
.) Long range and more powerful B-314A version included
.) Custom Sound Package by ArezOne-Aviation Soundstudios
.) Authentic colour matching and simulated original materials
.) Mooring position hold and lines
.) Simulated Shore Power when the B314 is moored
.) 4k Textures
.) 20+ Seaports for conveniently starting your flight
.) Comprehensive manuals about aircraft history, functions and Gyropilot
.) Navigation aids to feed the Gyropilot for transoceanic navigation
.) Just to name a few. Many more!
Requis
.) Installed and functional MSFS (MS Store and Steam)
.) Windows 10 and up (64-bit)
.) CPU – Intel i5 2.8 GHz / AMD (Intel i7 or Higher Recommended)
.) 8 GB RAM (System Memory) / more Memory Highly Recommended)
.) 4 GB VRAM (Video Memory / 8+ GB Highly Recommended)
.) Active Internet connection
A product similar to the MSFS Legends series, but lacking documentation.
This plane could have been apart of the MSFS Legends series. While the aircraft isn't finally detailed, systems wise, it is still a faithful and flyable representation of the aircraft.
The biggest problem is the lack of documentation. The creator did a wonderful job of putting together a document that details the rich history of the aircraft. The issue is that it doesn't include, what I would consider, proper documentation and tutorial material to fly the airplane as intended.
The plane has some instruction how to fly it, but it references systems and instruments that aren't not illustrated in the rest of the documentation. It would benefit greatly from a picture (literal or minimal draw up) with each instrument or system labeled with a number and it's written name in the corresponding number beneath.
Other stuff would be listed cruise settings, and those sorts of items.
picked it up at the modders website, I really really really enjoy this aircraft. The one gripe I have and is mentioned is the gyropilot does not work correctly. For wanting 30 bucks, I would expect it to have been in 1 of the 2 updates I have gotten so far.