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FS2004 Sikorsky VS-44 "Excambian" Flying Boat. Sikorsky's last fixed-wing airplane, operated by American Export Airlines 1942-45 on trans-Atlantic routes. Range over 3000 miles, speed 200 mph, 16-32 passengers. Registration #NC41881 restored and on display at New England Air Museum. FSDS2 model with virtual cockpit, galley, and passenger compartment with bunks. VC contains flight engineer, radio operator, and navigator stations. Instruments and interior details based on photos taken at New England Air Museum. Custom XML gauges plus defaults from DC-3. Animated cowl flaps and hatches. A flying boat, not an amphibian. No landing gear, but beaching gear provided. Can be taxied in and out of water. Includes screen shots diagramming the VC controls. By George Diemer.