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A Bush Pilot's True Love Affair With His DHC-2 Beaver (In MSFS) By Frank's MS Flight Sim This is a true story of a Canadian bush pilot's love affair with his de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver aircraft. The Beaver is a truly iconic Canadian aircraft, perhaps the best and most famous bush plane ever. The particular Beaver in this story was made in 1957, purchased by different owners in Canada and the USA over the years, and is still going strong. So many Beavers are still going - being restored, repaired and upgraded - so much so that it is referred to as the immortal Beaver. Hope you enjoy. Cheers. Frank's MS Flight Sim https://www.youtube.com/@FranksMSFlightSimulator About Frank's MS Flight Sim New channel begun in 2021. Visit notable airfields and areas in Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). Themes so far include: WW2; Bush/Mt./Water/Outback strips; “Golden Oldie” strips; heritage/vintage strips; and aircraft accident investigations. More different themes to come. Expect a new video roughly each week. Provides brief, interesting information, often with history, geography, maps, pictures etc, and great places to fly in MSFS. Focus is on interesting content rather than production values.
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Real world repaint for the VirtualCol de Havilland Canada Dash8 model of ZK-NEZ, a de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 operated in New Zealand from 1987 initially on behalf of Newmans Air in a partnership with Ansett of Australia. The aircraft had the "Southern Cross" tail design and "Ansett New Zealand" titles from 1988 and was part of a 7 aircraft Dash8-100 fleet. The aircraft operated up and down the country between Auckland in the north and as far south as Te Anau with stops variously at Rotorua, Palmerston North, Christchurch, Glentanner, Mt Cook, Queenstown and Milford Sound along the way. -
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Real world repaint for the VirtualCol de Havilland Canada Dash8 model of ZK-NEZ, a DHC-8-102 operated in New Zealand from 1987 initially on behalf of Newmans Air in a partnership with Ansett of Australia. The aircraft had "Newmans Air" titles when delivered and was part of an eventual 7 aircraft Dash 8 fleet. The aircraft operated up and down the country between Auckland in the north and as far south as Te Anau with stops variously at Rotorua, Christchurch, Mt Cook, Queenstown and Milford Sound along the way. -
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Real world repaint for the VirtualCol de Havilland Canada Dash8 model of ZK-NEZ, a de Havilland Canada DHC-8-100 operated in New Zealand from 1987 initially on behalf of Newmans Air in a partnership with Ansett of Australia. The aircraft had the "Starmark" tail design and "City of Hamilton" name from about 1995 on and was part of a 7 aircraft Dash8-100 fleet. The aircraft operated up and down the country between Auckland in the north and as far south as Invercargill with stops variously at Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch along the way. -
/images/notams/notams22/ants0926.jpgThe Tiger Moth from Ant's Airplanes for MSFS 2020 comes in ten paint schemes and tail slid or tail wheel options, with Easy or Hard engine realism options, oil consumption and spark plug fouling features, customisable instruments, clean and dirty windscreen options and high FPS propeller animation. Source
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/images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chip0629.jpgChangelog v1.5.0Gyro Indicator direction reversed and revised scale. ADF readout rollers adjusted for visibility. Fuel Gauge housings in wings repositioned. Brake levers - mouse-click areas added for both cockpits Tailwheel height adjusted on ground. Duplicate camera view (20) removed RAF roundels corrected. /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk1.jpgAbout Aeroplane Heaven DHC-1 ChipmunkThe DHC-1 was developed to replace the legendary but ageing DHTiger Moth as a principal military air force two-seat trainer. Theprototype first flew on 22nd. May 1946 and the design remained largelyunchanged right through to its withdrawal from general service as lateas 1996. A "bubble" canopy version, DHC-1B-2-S3 (Chipmunk T.2), wasdeveloped for use by the Royal Canadian Air Force as fighters such asthe P51D Mustang and North American Sabre jets of the period wereemploying such canopies. The most common variant, the one depicted in our simulation was theBritish-built T.10. This version is the one most commonly recalled byATC pilots of the day and is still in service with many private ownersand aero-clubs around the world. A total of 1284 Chipmunks were built over the life of the type. /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk2.jpgInnovative FeaturesAll new hi-fidelity models with superb detailBeautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and drawingsAuthentic cockpit detail includes many bespoke animations and effects.Full PBR materials and textures include realistic "pillowing" of metal surfaces.Separately modelled military pilots selected automatically via camera views in cockpit.Removable pilots based on the weights windowSwitchable navigation instruments work with period style radiosHighly accurate flight dynamics and performance based on real flight tests.Specially authored WWise Hi-Fidelity sound package.Unique code to "iron" out poor simulator tail-dragger performance.Choice of T10 long canopy or Bubble canopy models. /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk3.jpgLiveriesThe package includes a variety of colourful liveries depicting real-world Chipmunks. Battle of Britain Memorial FlightStandard RAF trainerManchester University Air Cadet SquadronIrish Air CorpsPrototype (tribute scheme)RCAF (Long canopy)RCAF (Bubble canopy)British ArmyCivilian Bubble canopy (fictional)Royal Navy TrainerDanish Air Force TrainerRAF "Skylarks" Aerobatic TeamVictorian Aero Club Trainer (Restored Queensland Air Museum)Plain texture (paint kit) /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk4.jpgPurchase Aeroplane Heaven - de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk See other Aeroplane Heaven aircraft for MSFS 2020
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/images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chip0629.jpgChangelog v1.4.0Fuel now correctly feeds from both despite the previous loaded flight or any other modifications by end userLeft fuel gauge now reading correctlyCompass bezels now correctly can be moved in an anticlockwise or clockwise directionRear compass lock is now independent to the front cockpitRadios can be turned off (NAV power is dependent on COM power)Carb heat mouse issue resolvedGround/flight switch works closer to the real thing. This is important the battery is OFF when the switch is in the ground position. Power is provided by the external power source. Once in the air you cannot select ground powerNumber 18 on the manual is in the correct place (for the Birdcage model)Copilot missing issue fixedMinor modeling and texture issues correctedAUW adjusted to 2100lbsRPM performance curve adjusted. (Low RPM mag test now results in 75 rpm drop and overal efficiency lower at lower RPM)Plain paint texture folder supplied for repainters /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk1.jpgAbout Aeroplane Heaven DHC-1 ChipmunkThe DHC-1 was developed to replace the legendary but ageing DHTiger Moth as a principal military air force two-seat trainer. Theprototype first flew on 22nd. May 1946 and the design remained largelyunchanged right through to its withdrawal from general service as lateas 1996. A "bubble" canopy version, DHC-1B-2-S3 (Chipmunk T.2), wasdeveloped for use by the Royal Canadian Air Force as fighters such asthe P51D Mustang and North American Sabre jets of the period wereemploying such canopies. The most common variant, the one depicted in our simulation was theBritish-built T.10. This version is the one most commonly recalled byATC pilots of the day and is still in service with many private ownersand aero-clubs around the world. A total of 1284 Chipmunks were built over the life of the type. /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk2.jpgInnovative FeaturesAll new hi-fidelity models with superb detailBeautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and drawingsAuthentic cockpit detail includes many bespoke animations and effects.Full PBR materials and textures include realistic "pillowing" of metal surfaces.Separately modelled military pilots selected automatically via camera views in cockpit.Removable pilots based on the weights windowSwitchable navigation instruments work with period style radiosHighly accurate flight dynamics and performance based on real flight tests.Specially authored WWise Hi-Fidelity sound package.Unique code to "iron" out poor simulator tail-dragger performance.Choice of T10 long canopy or Bubble canopy models. /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk3.jpgLiveriesThe package includes a variety of colourful liveries depicting real-world Chipmunks. Battle of Britain Memorial FlightStandard RAF trainerManchester University Air Cadet SquadronIrish Air CorpsPrototype (tribute scheme)RCAF (Long canopy)RCAF (Bubble canopy)British ArmyCivilian Bubble canopy (fictional)Royal Navy TrainerDanish Air Force TrainerRAF "Skylarks" Aerobatic TeamVictorian Aero Club Trainer (Restored Queensland Air Museum)Plain texture (paint kit) /images/notams/notams22/chip0629/chipmunk4.jpgPurchase Aeroplane Heaven - de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk See other Aeroplane Heaven aircraft for MSFS 2020
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/images/notams/notams21/jsim0907.jpgFlyJSim is proud to show off its Q4XP after three years of development. Coming soon for X-Plane 11. The De Havilland Canada DHC-8, commonly known as the Dash 8, is aseries of turboprop-powered regional airliners, introduced by deHavilland Canada in 1984. DHC was later bought by Boeing in 1988, thenby Bombardier in 1992; then by Longview Aviation Capital in 2019,reviving the de Havilland Canada brand. All Dash 8s delivered from the second quarter of 1996 (includingall Series 400s) include the Active Noise and Vibration Systemdesigned to reduce cabin noise and vibration levels to nearly those ofjet airliners. To emphasize their quietness, Bombardier renamed theDash 8 models as the Q-Series turboprops (Q200, Q300, and Q400). Source
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/images/notams/notams21/twin0506/twin-otter-1.jpgWe've got new pictures of the upcoming Twin Otter DLC for theMicrosoft Flight Simulator for you guys! /images/notams/notams21/twin0506/twin-otter-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/twin0506/twin-otter-4.jpg /images/notams/notams21/twin0506/twin-otter-3.jpgThe de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, currently marketed as theViking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter, is a Canadian 19-passenger STOL utilityaircraft developed by de Havilland Canada and currently produced byViking Air. Source Aerosoft forum
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/images/notams/notams21/otte0429/twin-otter-1.jpgIt's time for new WIP screen shots of the upcoming Twin Otter DLCfor the Microsoft Flight Simulator again. Enjoy! /images/notams/notams21/otte0429/twin-otter-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/otte0429/twin-otter-3.jpgThe de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter, currently marketed as theViking Air DHC-6 Twin Otter, is a Canadian 19-passenger STOL (ShortTakeoff and Landing) utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canadaand currently produced by Viking Air. The aircraft's fixed tricycleundercarriage, STOL capabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rateof climb have made it a successful commuter passenger airliner as wellas a cargo and medical evacuation aircraft. In addition, the TwinOtter has been popular with commercial skydiving operations, and isused by the United States Army Parachute Team and the United StatesAir Force's 98th Flying Training Squadron. Source Aerosoft Releases Airport Orsta-Volda For MSFS Aerosoft Releases Airfield Perranporth For MSFS Aerosoft Releases FSDG Rhodes For MSFS 2020
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De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB Mk ViPublisher: Just FlightReview Author: Dale AshcroftSuggested Price: $39.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.png /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-05.jpgAircraft DescriptionThe following is a direct quote from Wikipedia: The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined,shoulder-winged multirole combat aircraft, introduced during theSecond World War. Unusual in that its frame was constructed mostly ofwood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder", or "Mossie". LordBeaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, nicknamed it "Freeman'sFolly", alluding to Air Chief Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman, whodefended Geoffrey de Havilland and his design concept against ordersto scrap the project. In 1941, it was one of the fastest operationalaircraft in the world. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito's useevolved during the war into many roles, including low- tomedium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber,pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritimestrike, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used by theBritish Overseas Airways Corporation as a fast transport to carrysmall, high-value cargo to and from neutral countries throughenemy-controlled airspace. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, satside by side. A single passenger could ride in the aircraft's bomb baywhen necessary. The Mosquito FBVI was often flown in special raids, such asOperation Jericho - an attack on Amiens Prison in early 1944, andprecision attacks against military intelligence, security, and policefacilities (such as Gestapo headquarters). SpecificationsPowerplant: Two 1710 hp Rolls-Royce Merlin 76/77 V12 enginesSpan: 54 ft 2 inMaximum Weight: 23,000 lbCapacity: Two crewMaximum Speed: 408 mphRange: 1485 milesPC SpecsRecommended: Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, Gold or SP2 required), FSX: Steam Edition or P3D v4/v3/v2/v13 GHz or any Dual Core2.0 GB RAM512 MB graphics cardWindows 10 / 8 / 7600 MB hard drive spaceTesting Specs: P3D v4.5Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz (Coffee Lake) Socket LGA1151 ProcessorCorsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2x16 GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200 MHzAsus GeForce RTX 2080 Dual OC 819 2MB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics CardMicrosoft Windows 10 Home AdvancedSamsung 1TB 860 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6 Gbps 64 Layer 3D V-NAND Solid State DriveCost And InstallationAt the time of writing this review the aircraft was priced at areasonable $39.99 (£31.85). The download size was small comingin at 172 MB. The download from the FlightSim.Com Store was quick andpainless with only a few clicks of the mouse required. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-04.jpgInstallation was also trouble free. The installer will give you anoption of what simulator you would like to install the aircraft to,being either FSX or Prepar3D. Once a selection of these is made,further choices of which version of the simulator are available. Aproduct activation code is required in order to install the Mosquito,this will be issued once successful payment has been taken. DocumentationThe Mosquito comes with a 48 page manual which details variousaspects of the aircraft which include: IntroductionInstall, Updates and SupportPanel GuideFlares, Munitions, Lighting and Doors and CoversFlying the MosquitoChecklistReference SpeedsPaint kit, credits and legalA walkthrough start-up procedure is included in the manual, thisshows you where switches are located. CockpitEntering the cockpit you're torn as to whether you have entered afighter or a bomber. The tight cockpit indicates a fighter but thesight of the two huge Rolls Royce Engines either side of the pilottells a different story. Visibility out of "the office" is good, youare seated in what can only be described as a greenhouse like cage,however it is a fantastic view through windowed sections. Lookingforward whilst on the ground nothing but the sky can be seen, thismakes it necessary to "snake" down the taxiway before you getairborne. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-02.jpgTexturing within the cockpit is fantastic, the usual aesthetics ofwear and tear provided by Just Flight can be seen giving a reallypleasant and natural look of realism. The texturing and animation ofthe gauges and instruments is nice and smooth, everything appears tobe clear and easy to read, there is however no shake or vibrationeffects on them which would have been a nice little touch since themighty Rolls Royce engines make the body tremble from their power, letalone the airframe they're attached too. Animations of the windows andaccess door can be observed from inside also. Included are several different viewpoints around the cockpit whichallows you see a few things that are nestled away, such as the nav andradio stack behind the navigator's seat. There is also a single pop-uppanel included which allows you to toggle certain things such asremovable pilot/navigator, engine panel removal and a view pointadjustment tool. No default pop-up GPS is included, this isn't amassive issue but some people would have liked one if they just wantedto go for a jolly around the skies rather than trying to navigateproperly. It would be fair to say that the aircraft has been modelled in the"Lite" category given that you can start her up with the easy "Ctrl+E"and systems don't need to be managed. However, this does not mean thatthere is no system integration into the aircraft. What appears to be abasic electrical system is present along with fuel and hydraulics, butas I mentioned above, managing them doesn't seem to be required. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-11.jpgThe night lighting inside the cockpit gives the feel of a"war-time" environment with a dangerous yet warming red glow over theinstruments, something that I am sure many felt duringoperations. Instruments and gauges are still easy to read, due to thesubtle glow of the lighting and you aren't blinded when you lookoutside the cockpit as a result. Overall the immersion visually from the cockpit is amazing. ExternalViewing this creation from outside will give you goosebumps, shelooks mean and aggressive with the machine guns stabbing through thenose, yet sleek and speedy when viewed from a rear position. The sizeof the engines compared to the rest of the aircraft tells a story thatyou are about to embark on something quite special and you need to beprepared. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-06.jpgModelling of the aircraft is fantastic, a high level of detail hasbeen undertaken to ensure that she looks right, the smooth curves thatshe has is certainly pleasing on the eye, coupled with the details ofthe wheel wells, bomb bays and engines gives for a beautiful lookinglady. Viewing the aircraft you can see that she is unique being madefrom wood, ribs and spars can be observed when viewed from certainangles. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-08.jpgThe aircraft ships with seven highly detailed textures from variousair forces and units as well as a factory fresh livery. Textures comewith a nice weathered look, details that make you believe you are inthe presence of a true workhorse. The model does feature what appearsto be bump mapping, however no PBR textures are included due to herbeing built before PBR was present in our simulation. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-09.jpgThe "Mossie" comes with all kinds of external animations, some aremore than you would have thought should ever be included in asimulated aircraft, but boy, I'm so pleased that they did take thedetailing to the next level. Having the ability to actually removepanels for the engines and guns is really nice. This gives you aglimpse of what she could have looked like during her time at thesharp end of operational service, when engineers would be franticallytrying to get her back in the air for the next Op. She also comes witha nice gun effect that can be activated by pressing "I" allowing youto "pretend" you're strafing something. Bombs are nestled nicelyinside the bomb bay and have a nice animation that allows them to bedropped, however they don't affect the weight of the aircraft fromwhat I could tell. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-07.jpg SoundsKnowing that you have two huge Rolls Royce engines strapped eitherside of where you are positioned in the cockpit is a tremendousfeeling, and then you hear the bang of them trying to start and all ofa sudden the goosebumps appear as you hear those beautiful enginescrank and then enter a throbbing idle. I don't know what Rolls Roycedid to produce such a magnificent sound but I take my hat off to themnonetheless. Once these beauties are up and running you hear a lovely hum asthey are waiting to be unleashed, it's soothing and something I couldlisten to for hours. As you push the throttles forward, the enginesreally come alive, and this is when you don't only hear the enginesbut you feel them surging through you. Once they are at full throttlethe roar they give is impressive, however, I was still left slightlydisappointed. The recordings that have been used to generate thesounds are fine but a clear and obvious loop to the track can beheard, the engines roar and increase slightly in pitch but theninstantly revert to a lower pitch, this is of course repeated everyten seconds or so, after a while it became a little annoying as it'snot a smooth sound when a sudden change is heard, this takes away fromwhat otherwise is a fabulous sound set inside. Another disappointment was that some of the animations didn't haveany sounds. Opening and closing the crew access hatch for example wasas quiet as a church mouse, if even present at all. Outside the aircraft is a completely different beast, everythingsounds so perfect, so crisp. The thunder from the engines is magnifiedcompared to that inside the cockpit as one would expect. As you movearound the aircraft the sound will of course change in pitch and toneas it would in real life. The engine sounds fantastic even at idle,but you wouldn't expect anything else from Rolls Royce. The best parthas been saved for last, pushing the throttles forward allowing theengines to really sing is a magical experience. There isn't anyone onthis earth who can deny that listening to these beauties at fullthrottle isn't one of the greatest sounds ever made, and the developerhas captured a really fantastic representation of this and has done itjustice. The issue that can be heard inside with it looping is notpresent with the external sound thankfully. Overall the sound setincluded is really nice. AerodynamicsRight out of the gate you notice that this lady is a real speeddemon. She doesn't take long to get airborne and if you aren't carefulyou'll soon be whipping around at 240 kts in no time. It is worthmentioning that the manual provides recommended speeds for climb,cruise, etc. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-01.jpgWhen I think of flying the Mossie, I think of famous war films suchas "633 Squadron" or "Mosquito Squadron", where she is flown down lowand fast, hugging the ground as you snake through valleys and overrivers/lakes. At low altitudes she handles really well, almost asagile as a fighter but slightly heavier on the controls. This is to beexpected with being a larger aircraft than a Spitfire forexample. There is no need to wrestle her, flying with two fingers isall you need to do since she is very responsive. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-03.jpgAs you climb out of the low level environment into your cruise backto base, she's so graceful, so smooth, and yet still manages to keepthe speed up in the thinner air. Handling is a little more sluggishthe higher you climb but at the higher altitude you're most likely tobe in a more stable flight condition than that at low level but stillthere is an enormous sense of achievement that you are flying thiswooden wonder. Flying the circuit, it's pretty straightforward since she's notdifficult to handle, even at low speeds you shouldn't have anyissues. I still found it challenging to land with a slight nose upattitude but I think that's more because I'm not used to flyingtaildraggers. Since there isn't any form of payload manager for bombsor ammunition, the only thing that will affect the performance of theaircraft is the quantity of fuel that you carry. Either way she's adream to fly. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-10.jpgVirtual RealityVirtual reality is tricky one to judge the aircraft on since itlargely depends on the headset that the user has at their disposal. Iuse the Oculus Rift and found it to be a great experience. The textaround the cockpit is clear and easy to read, whether that be theinstruments or text on the panels. What I want from a product is a real sense of realism when I use itwith VR. This is one of those products. I felt like I was reallysitting in a Mosquito, everything felt a lot tighter in the cockpitwhen compared to the 2D feel of having just a monitor. This is wherethe detail that has been put into the cockpit such as the weatheringeffects goes a long way to fully immersing you within the aircraft. I didn't notice any performance drop in terms of FPS whilst usingVR and overall the experience with it was sensational. SummaryIf I had to summarize my experience with one word, it would be"sensational". Just Flight has done a fantastic job in bringing thisaircraft to our simulator. The only real issue I found was with thesound as I talked about earlier, if this was fixed I don't think Icould fault her. She is so much fun to fly and the immersion isfantastic particularly in VR. She's one that will remain on myflightline and not in the hangar. It would have been nice if a payloadmanager was included and if the ordnance had a weight value thataffects the performance of the aircraft, however it is worthremembering that it's not a "study level" simulation of the aircraftand I like that I can just jump in and go. If warbirds are your thing then this should be in your library,she's fantastic and you won't be disappointed. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/just-flight-mosquito.jpgI would rate this product a solid 9/10. Dale Ashcroft Please visit myYouTube channel You can follow me on Instagram @inflightsim Purchase Just Flight – DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk VI for FSX & P3D
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De Havilland 98 Mosquito FB Mk ViPublisher: Just FlightReview Author: Dale AshcroftSuggested Price: $39.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.png /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-05.jpgAircraft DescriptionThe following is a direct quote from Wikipedia: The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined,shoulder-winged multirole combat aircraft, introduced during theSecond World War. Unusual in that its frame was constructed mostly ofwood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder", or "Mossie". LordBeaverbrook, Minister of Aircraft Production, nicknamed it "Freeman'sFolly", alluding to Air Chief Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman, whodefended Geoffrey de Havilland and his design concept against ordersto scrap the project. In 1941, it was one of the fastest operationalaircraft in the world. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito's useevolved during the war into many roles, including low- tomedium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber,pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritimestrike, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft. It was also used by theBritish Overseas Airways Corporation as a fast transport to carrysmall, high-value cargo to and from neutral countries throughenemy-controlled airspace. The crew of two, pilot and navigator, satside by side. A single passenger could ride in the aircraft's bomb baywhen necessary. The Mosquito FBVI was often flown in special raids, such asOperation Jericho - an attack on Amiens Prison in early 1944, andprecision attacks against military intelligence, security, and policefacilities (such as Gestapo headquarters). SpecificationsPowerplant: Two 1710 hp Rolls-Royce Merlin 76/77 V12 enginesSpan: 54 ft 2 inMaximum Weight: 23,000 lbCapacity: Two crewMaximum Speed: 408 mphRange: 1485 milesPC SpecsRecommended: Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, Gold or SP2 required), FSX: Steam Edition or P3D v4/v3/v2/v13 GHz or any Dual Core2.0 GB RAM512 MB graphics cardWindows 10 / 8 / 7600 MB hard drive spaceTesting Specs: P3D v4.5Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz (Coffee Lake) Socket LGA1151 ProcessorCorsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32 GB (2x16 GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200 MHzAsus GeForce RTX 2080 Dual OC 819 2MB GDDR6 PCI-Express Graphics CardMicrosoft Windows 10 Home AdvancedSamsung 1TB 860 EVO SSD 2.5" SATA 6 Gbps 64 Layer 3D V-NAND Solid State DriveCost And InstallationAt the time of writing this review the aircraft was priced at areasonable $39.99 (£31.85). The download size was small comingin at 172 MB. The download from the FlightSim.Com Store was quick andpainless with only a few clicks of the mouse required. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-04.jpgInstallation was also trouble free. The installer will give you anoption of what simulator you would like to install the aircraft to,being either FSX or Prepar3D. Once a selection of these is made,further choices of which version of the simulator are available. Aproduct activation code is required in order to install the Mosquito,this will be issued once successful payment has been taken. DocumentationThe Mosquito comes with a 48 page manual which details variousaspects of the aircraft which include: IntroductionInstall, Updates and SupportPanel GuideFlares, Munitions, Lighting and Doors and CoversFlying the MosquitoChecklistReference SpeedsPaint kit, credits and legalA walkthrough start-up procedure is included in the manual, thisshows you where switches are located. CockpitEntering the cockpit you're torn as to whether you have entered afighter or a bomber. The tight cockpit indicates a fighter but thesight of the two huge Rolls Royce Engines either side of the pilottells a different story. Visibility out of "the office" is good, youare seated in what can only be described as a greenhouse like cage,however it is a fantastic view through windowed sections. Lookingforward whilst on the ground nothing but the sky can be seen, thismakes it necessary to "snake" down the taxiway before you getairborne. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-02.jpgTexturing within the cockpit is fantastic, the usual aesthetics ofwear and tear provided by Just Flight can be seen giving a reallypleasant and natural look of realism. The texturing and animation ofthe gauges and instruments is nice and smooth, everything appears tobe clear and easy to read, there is however no shake or vibrationeffects on them which would have been a nice little touch since themighty Rolls Royce engines make the body tremble from their power, letalone the airframe they're attached too. Animations of the windows andaccess door can be observed from inside also. Included are several different viewpoints around the cockpit whichallows you see a few things that are nestled away, such as the nav andradio stack behind the navigator's seat. There is also a single pop-uppanel included which allows you to toggle certain things such asremovable pilot/navigator, engine panel removal and a view pointadjustment tool. No default pop-up GPS is included, this isn't amassive issue but some people would have liked one if they just wantedto go for a jolly around the skies rather than trying to navigateproperly. It would be fair to say that the aircraft has been modelled in the"Lite" category given that you can start her up with the easy "Ctrl+E"and systems don't need to be managed. However, this does not mean thatthere is no system integration into the aircraft. What appears to be abasic electrical system is present along with fuel and hydraulics, butas I mentioned above, managing them doesn't seem to be required. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-11.jpgThe night lighting inside the cockpit gives the feel of a"war-time" environment with a dangerous yet warming red glow over theinstruments, something that I am sure many felt duringoperations. Instruments and gauges are still easy to read, due to thesubtle glow of the lighting and you aren't blinded when you lookoutside the cockpit as a result. Overall the immersion visually from the cockpit is amazing. ExternalViewing this creation from outside will give you goosebumps, shelooks mean and aggressive with the machine guns stabbing through thenose, yet sleek and speedy when viewed from a rear position. The sizeof the engines compared to the rest of the aircraft tells a story thatyou are about to embark on something quite special and you need to beprepared. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-06.jpgModelling of the aircraft is fantastic, a high level of detail hasbeen undertaken to ensure that she looks right, the smooth curves thatshe has is certainly pleasing on the eye, coupled with the details ofthe wheel wells, bomb bays and engines gives for a beautiful lookinglady. Viewing the aircraft you can see that she is unique being madefrom wood, ribs and spars can be observed when viewed from certainangles. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-08.jpgThe aircraft ships with seven highly detailed textures from variousair forces and units as well as a factory fresh livery. Textures comewith a nice weathered look, details that make you believe you are inthe presence of a true workhorse. The model does feature what appearsto be bump mapping, however no PBR textures are included due to herbeing built before PBR was present in our simulation. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-09.jpgThe "Mossie" comes with all kinds of external animations, some aremore than you would have thought should ever be included in asimulated aircraft, but boy, I'm so pleased that they did take thedetailing to the next level. Having the ability to actually removepanels for the engines and guns is really nice. This gives you aglimpse of what she could have looked like during her time at thesharp end of operational service, when engineers would be franticallytrying to get her back in the air for the next Op. She also comes witha nice gun effect that can be activated by pressing "I" allowing youto "pretend" you're strafing something. Bombs are nestled nicelyinside the bomb bay and have a nice animation that allows them to bedropped, however they don't affect the weight of the aircraft fromwhat I could tell. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-07.jpg SoundsKnowing that you have two huge Rolls Royce engines strapped eitherside of where you are positioned in the cockpit is a tremendousfeeling, and then you hear the bang of them trying to start and all ofa sudden the goosebumps appear as you hear those beautiful enginescrank and then enter a throbbing idle. I don't know what Rolls Roycedid to produce such a magnificent sound but I take my hat off to themnonetheless. Once these beauties are up and running you hear a lovely hum asthey are waiting to be unleashed, it's soothing and something I couldlisten to for hours. As you push the throttles forward, the enginesreally come alive, and this is when you don't only hear the enginesbut you feel them surging through you. Once they are at full throttlethe roar they give is impressive, however, I was still left slightlydisappointed. The recordings that have been used to generate thesounds are fine but a clear and obvious loop to the track can beheard, the engines roar and increase slightly in pitch but theninstantly revert to a lower pitch, this is of course repeated everyten seconds or so, after a while it became a little annoying as it'snot a smooth sound when a sudden change is heard, this takes away fromwhat otherwise is a fabulous sound set inside. Another disappointment was that some of the animations didn't haveany sounds. Opening and closing the crew access hatch for example wasas quiet as a church mouse, if even present at all. Outside the aircraft is a completely different beast, everythingsounds so perfect, so crisp. The thunder from the engines is magnifiedcompared to that inside the cockpit as one would expect. As you movearound the aircraft the sound will of course change in pitch and toneas it would in real life. The engine sounds fantastic even at idle,but you wouldn't expect anything else from Rolls Royce. The best parthas been saved for last, pushing the throttles forward allowing theengines to really sing is a magical experience. There isn't anyone onthis earth who can deny that listening to these beauties at fullthrottle isn't one of the greatest sounds ever made, and the developerhas captured a really fantastic representation of this and has done itjustice. The issue that can be heard inside with it looping is notpresent with the external sound thankfully. Overall the sound setincluded is really nice. AerodynamicsRight out of the gate you notice that this lady is a real speeddemon. She doesn't take long to get airborne and if you aren't carefulyou'll soon be whipping around at 240 kts in no time. It is worthmentioning that the manual provides recommended speeds for climb,cruise, etc. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-01.jpgWhen I think of flying the Mossie, I think of famous war films suchas "633 Squadron" or "Mosquito Squadron", where she is flown down lowand fast, hugging the ground as you snake through valleys and overrivers/lakes. At low altitudes she handles really well, almost asagile as a fighter but slightly heavier on the controls. This is to beexpected with being a larger aircraft than a Spitfire forexample. There is no need to wrestle her, flying with two fingers isall you need to do since she is very responsive. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-03.jpgAs you climb out of the low level environment into your cruise backto base, she's so graceful, so smooth, and yet still manages to keepthe speed up in the thinner air. Handling is a little more sluggishthe higher you climb but at the higher altitude you're most likely tobe in a more stable flight condition than that at low level but stillthere is an enormous sense of achievement that you are flying thiswooden wonder. Flying the circuit, it's pretty straightforward since she's notdifficult to handle, even at low speeds you shouldn't have anyissues. I still found it challenging to land with a slight nose upattitude but I think that's more because I'm not used to flyingtaildraggers. Since there isn't any form of payload manager for bombsor ammunition, the only thing that will affect the performance of theaircraft is the quantity of fuel that you carry. Either way she's adream to fly. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/t/mosquito-fb-mk-vi-10.jpgVirtual RealityVirtual reality is tricky one to judge the aircraft on since itlargely depends on the headset that the user has at their disposal. Iuse the Oculus Rift and found it to be a great experience. The textaround the cockpit is clear and easy to read, whether that be theinstruments or text on the panels. What I want from a product is a real sense of realism when I use itwith VR. This is one of those products. I felt like I was reallysitting in a Mosquito, everything felt a lot tighter in the cockpitwhen compared to the 2D feel of having just a monitor. This is wherethe detail that has been put into the cockpit such as the weatheringeffects goes a long way to fully immersing you within the aircraft. I didn't notice any performance drop in terms of FPS whilst usingVR and overall the experience with it was sensational. SummaryIf I had to summarize my experience with one word, it would be"sensational". Just Flight has done a fantastic job in bringing thisaircraft to our simulator. The only real issue I found was with thesound as I talked about earlier, if this was fixed I don't think Icould fault her. She is so much fun to fly and the immersion isfantastic particularly in VR. She's one that will remain on myflightline and not in the hangar. It would have been nice if a payloadmanager was included and if the ordnance had a weight value thataffects the performance of the aircraft, however it is worthremembering that it's not a "study level" simulation of the aircraftand I like that I can just jump in and go. If warbirds are your thing then this should be in your library,she's fantastic and you won't be disappointed. /images/reviews/mosqfbvi/just-flight-mosquito.jpgI would rate this product a solid 9/10. Dale Ashcroft Please visit myYouTube channel You can follow me on Instagram @inflightsim Purchase Just Flight – DH.98 Mosquito FB Mk VI for FSX & P3D
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