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I wish to use my goflight modules with FSX. I have installed Pollypot software, but I need the Twin Otter configuration files. Does anybody have these files, or can advise me? Has anybody been able to use Gofligght modules with FSX? Thanks. Tony Gerard
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/images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twot0119.jpgChangelog Version 1.0.6.0Lower elevator down sensitivity to be more balanced with up sensitivityCoG adjustedInertia values decreased to have very low pitch jumping effectSpoiler effect to simulate prop drag reducedAbout The DHC-6 Twin OtterThe DHC-6 Twin Otter is the ultimate go-anywhere aircraft. It was built toreliably and safely go where other aircraft don't stand a chance. It canland on tarmac runways, mudflats, water, sand, snow, ice and does regularscheduled flights in both of the Polar Regions and to airports at extremealtitude as well as tropical islands. Optionally equipped with skies, tundratires and floats there will be no place where the trusty Twin Otter will notbe able to take you. /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-2.jpgWith versions for cargo and passengers, 100 and 300 models and differentengines we cover the whole range of this amazing aircraft. One of the mainreasons the Twin Otter is still performing well after years is its ruggeddesign. A fixed landing gear that is strong, light and cannot fail. A tallwing that keeps the engines clear of debris and is designed for STOLoperation. Besides the PT6A-20 turboprop engine manufactured by Pratt &Whitney Canada is one of the best engines ever built. The aircraft has been completely designed for Microsoft Flight Simulatorand uses the latest design, system and flight model technology. Start your flight adventure today and explore the globe in the aircraftthat was built for any terrain! /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-1.jpgFeaturesFull new development using all options of the platformHighly optimized modelling, prepared for use on PC and XboxWwise sound set with close to 300 spatially placed soundsFull use of decals to save on texture memory, very light on system resourcesComplex icing modelled on almost all surfaces and functional de-icing systems including electrical de-icing for probes and de-icing boots for leading edge.Fully featured fuel systems (updated when MSFS adds more features)High-definition flight models for each modelNo additional navigation database neededMSFS checklists implementedComplete avionics stack (all compatible with available tweaks)Garmin 530 all-in-one GPS/Nav/Comm solutionGarmin 430 all-in-one GPS/Nav/Comm solutionBendix/King KR-87 ADF ReceiverBendix/King KT-76C TransponderBendix/King KAP140 AutopilotIntercontinental Altitude AlerterCollins 913K Autopilot Controller (used as repeater for the KAP140)Bendix/King KMA Audio SelectorCollins FD-112V Flight DirectorThirteen models:DHC6-100 Floats Passenger (Westcoast Air C-FGQH)DHC6-100 Wheels Cargo (Norway Airforce MXJ_67-062)DHC6-100 Wheels Passenger (Fuerza Aerea de chile 940)DHC6-300 Amphibian Passenger (Viking Air N153QS)DHC6-300 Floats Passenger (Trans Maldivian 8Q-TJM)DHC6-300 Floats Passenger Short Nose (Trans Maldivian 8Q-MAV)DHC6-300 Ski Cargo (British Antarctica Survey VP-FBB)DHC6-300 Tundra Wheels Cargo (Air Inuit C-GKCJ)DHC6-300 Tundra Wheels Passenger (Norlandair TF-NLC)DHC6-300 Wheels Cargo 3 Blade Prop (Aklak Air C-CDHC)DHC6-300 Wheels Cargo 4 Blade Prop (Aklak Air C-CDHC)DHC6-300 Wheels Skydiver (Perris Valley Skydiving N-708PV)DHC6-300 Wheels Passenger (Solomons Airline H4-FNT) /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-3.jpg /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-4.jpgPurchase Aerosoft Aircraft Twin Otter for MSFS 2020 See other Aerosoft add-ons for MSFS 2020
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Twin OtterPublisher: AerosoftReview Author: Joshua MooreSuggested Price: $34.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngIntroduction And HistoryFirst flying in 1966, the de Havilland CanadaDHC-6 Twin Otter has become a staple of STOL class utility aircraft, withimpressive flight performance, useful load, and range. It sees service in allseven continents of the planet and is widely considered one of the bestaircraft for its job. When de Havilland Canada sold to Boeing in 1984,production was halted on the Twin Otter, even though it was promisedproduction would continue. De Havilland was then sold to Bombardier Aerospacein 1992, but the Twin Otter would still remain out of production for years tocome. Viking Air would eventually begin to reproduce the Twin Otter afteryears of work, with the first new DHC-6 taking off in 2010. Today, over 600Twin Otters are flying around the world in various functions, proving thelongevity and usefulness of this classic aircraft. Aerosoft have faithfully recreated this aircraft for Microsoft FlightSimulator 2020, bringing with it a beautifully detailed model, systems, andsound set. The result is a beautiful representation of an aircraft ready tohit the back country for some seriously impressive landings. /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-1.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-2.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-3.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-4.jpgDocumentation And First ImpressionsThe Twin Otter ships with an eye-watering 13 different variants of theaircraft, enough choices for any virtual pilot to accomplish their intendedflight with relative ease using the correct aircraft. Each variant includesone livery, with hundreds more available to download on various flightsimulation web sites. After loading into the simulator, I was met by abeautiful interior on par with the quality I've come to expect fromAerosoft. The exterior was again a beautifully detailed rendition and reallybrought the aircraft to life. Now let's get into the details. /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-5.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-6.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-7.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-8.jpgExterior Model And TexturingStarting off with the external model, the details put into the aircraftare simply incredible. The details down to each of the rivets andraised/recessed portions of the metal really make this aircraft stand outclose up. The amount of effort that went into the external model certainlypaid off, as this is one of the most visually impressive aircraft I've everseen in a simulator. The texture work really accentuates the stellar modelingand highlights all the little details. There is a good amount of weatheringon the aircraft surfaces, giving a nod to the many years of use theseaircraft have flown, and also providing a sense of realism. My biggest petpeeve with MSFS is still the clinically spotless aircraft. It just ruins someof the authenticity of the aircraft, so seeing Aerosoft add wear and tear totheir models is really an appreciated touch. /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-9.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-10.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-11.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-12.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-13.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-14.jpg Interior Model And TexturingThe interior of the Twin Otter is on another level in terms of model andtexture work. The cabin is different for each aircraft, whether it is a cargocompartment, passenger compartment, or skydiver configuration, each one hasits own version. The cockpit has plenty of character to it, with scratches,scrapes, and chipped paint giving it life and a used look. The modeling ofthe panel is again excellent and carries the amazing work into the place mostof us will be spending our time during the flight. I really have zerocomplaints thus far regarding any aspect of the Otter, and it really is quitean enjoyable aircraft in terms of looks. /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-15.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-16.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-17.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-18.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-19.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-20.jpgAircraft SystemsThe systems on the aircraft are in a way comparable to theAerosoft CRJ.It is not a study level model by any means, nor is it Carenado style inbeing a Lite simulation. It instead floats in the mid-high fidelity range,with enough of the systems being modeled to fully replicate a flight innormal operations, but not all of the emergency systems are operable. The GPSis the default G430/530 of MSFS, but you can add the PMS50 mod to increasethe functionality, which I highly recommend doing. I would love to seeintegration with the TDS750 add-on to add the GTN750 into the aircraft for amore modern setup. If you are a casual flier, a brief flip through the manualwill get you up and flying with overall ease, and still allows the more indepth simmer a full simulation experience using proper procedures andchecklists. /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-21.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-22.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-23.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-24.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-25.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-26.jpg Flight Characteristics And SoundsI really can't say a whole lot on the flight dynamics as the most complexairplane I've flown is a C177RG, a far cry from a twin engine STOL aircraft,but it feels very good and mostly stable. The trim for me is a constant fightto keep the thing in a nose level attitude for very long, and it had atendency to want to bank right. This could be my joystick however, as I don'tcurrently have access to my Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo or rudder pedals. Inthe climb it soars like a homesick angel, and descends equally well, withoutactually gaining any airspeed. Overall, the Otter had great performance. I had heard lots of complaints about the sounds, but they have improved,at least for me, and are done quite well, though there is still room for moreimprovement. Aerosoft seems to know about the issues and have released acouple of patches to fix the sound issues, so hopefully by the time thisreview is published, the sound debate will be settled. /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-27.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-28.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-29.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-30.jpgConclusionThe Twin Otter is an awesome aircraft and one that is great to fly intoremote destinations. Aerosoft has done a fabulous job representing theaircraft in both the visual and systems aspects, and for only 30 euros, it isreally good value for money. I recommend this aircraft for any simmer lookingto do some utility flying in remote parts of the world, or who would like abreak from flying airliners. Aerosoft has done a fantastic job with thisaircraft, and I look forward to seeing what they produce next! /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-35.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-32.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-33.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-34.jpg /images/reviews/twinotte/t/aerosoft-twin-otter-31.jpg/images/reviews/twinotte/title3.jpgJosh Moore Purchase Aerosoft Aircraft Twin Otter For MSFS 2020 See other Aerosoft add-ons for MSFS 2020
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What: Twin Otter Workshop When: Sunday, Apr 3rd, 8am PDT, 11am EDT, 1500 UTC Where: Discord for info, TeamSpeak3 for VoIP, connect to(ctrl-s):ts3.digitalthemepark.com Additional Info: www.digitalthemepark.com We will be conducting a Twin Otter training and flight workshop to introduce new aviators to the aircraft. No experience is necessary. If you have ever wanted to give this aircraft a try; have not known where to start; enjoy a calm and relaxed environment with like-minded others … this is the place for you. The DHC-6 Twin Otter is the ultimate go-anywhere aircraft. It was built to reliably and safely go where other aircraft don't stand a chance. It can land on tarmac runways, mudflats, water, sand, snow, ice and does regularly scheduled flights in both the Polar Regions and to airports at extreme altitudes as well as tropical islands. Optionally equipped with skies, tundra tires, and floats there will be no place where the trusty Twin Otter will not be able to take you. With versions for cargo and passengers, 100 and 300 models, and different engines we cover the whole range of this amazing aircraft. One of the main reasons the Twin Otter is still performing well after years is its rugged design. A fixed landing gear that is strong, light, and cannot fail. A tall wing that keeps the engines clear of debris and is designed for STOL operation. Note: We suggest getting connected before the event in order to make sure your headset fully works and is familiar with TeamSpeak3. Download TeamSpeak3 at www.teamspeak.com, connect to ts3.digitalthemepark.com, and message Zoolander64 or one of the other [sTAFF] members as we stay connected 24/7 and usually fly or not far away from our computer. You can also use the FlightSim.Com/DigitalthemePark Discord, but most will be on TeamSpeak. ### DigitalThemePark is a multi-gaming community of 25,100+ virtual citizens. It provides organization and congregation of gamers through the use of Voice-over IP (TeamSpeak 3) while promoting the interests of gaming, software, and hardware. DigitalThemePark uses dedicated servers "in-the-cloud" for all of its 24/7 dedicated VoIP and Multiplayer services. Purchase the Aerosoft Twin Otter for MSFS 2020
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/images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twot0119.jpgThe DHC-6 Twin Otter is the ultimate go-anywhere aircraft. It was built toreliably and safely go where other aircraft don't stand a chance. It canland on tarmac runways, mudflats, water, sand, snow, ice and does regularscheduled flights in both of the Polar Regions and to airports at extremealtitude as well as tropical islands. Optionally equipped with skies, tundratires and floats there will be no place where the trusty Twin Otter will notbe able to take you. /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-2.jpgWith versions for cargo and passengers, 100 and 300 models and differentengines we cover the whole range of this amazing aircraft. One of the mainreasons the Twin Otter is still performing well after years is its ruggeddesign. A fixed landing gear that is strong, light and cannot fail. A tallwing that keeps the engines clear of debris and is designed for STOLoperation. Besides the PT6A-20 turboprop engine manufactured by Pratt &Whitney Canada is one of the best engines ever built. The aircraft has been completely designed for Microsoft Flight Simulatorand uses the latest design, system and flight model technology. Start your flight adventure today and explore the globe in the aircraftthat was built for any terrain! /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-1.jpgFeaturesFull new development using all options of the platformHighly optimized modelling, prepared for use on PC and XboxWwise sound set with close to 300 spatially placed soundsFull use of decals to save on texture memory, very light on system resourcesComplex icing modelled on almost all surfaces and functional de-icing systems including electrical de-icing for probes and de-icing boots for leading edge.Fully featured fuel systems (updated when MSFS adds more features)High-definition flight models for each modelNo additional navigation database neededMSFS checklists implementedComplete avionics stack (all compatible with available tweaks)Garmin 530 all-in-one GPS/Nav/Comm solutionGarmin 430 all-in-one GPS/Nav/Comm solutionBendix/King KR-87 ADF ReceiverBendix/King KT-76C TransponderBendix/King KAP140 AutopilotIntercontinental Altitude AlerterCollins 913K Autopilot Controller (used as repeater for the KAP140)Bendix/King KMA Audio SelectorCollins FD-112V Flight DirectorThirteen models:DHC6-100 Floats Passenger (Westcoast Air C-FGQH)DHC6-100 Wheels Cargo (Norway Airforce MXJ_67-062)DHC6-100 Wheels Passenger (Fuerza Aerea de chile 940)DHC6-300 Amphibian Passenger (Viking Air N153QS)DHC6-300 Floats Passenger (Trans Maldivian 8Q-TJM)DHC6-300 Floats Passenger Short Nose (Trans Maldivian 8Q-MAV)DHC6-300 Ski Cargo (British Antarctica Survey VP-FBB)DHC6-300 Tundra Wheels Cargo (Air Inuit C-GKCJ)DHC6-300 Tundra Wheels Passenger (Norlandair TF-NLC)DHC6-300 Wheels Cargo 3 Blade Prop (Aklak Air C-CDHC)DHC6-300 Wheels Cargo 4 Blade Prop (Aklak Air C-CDHC)DHC6-300 Wheels Skydiver (Perris Valley Skydiving N-708PV)DHC6-300 Wheels Passenger (Solomons Airline H4-FNT) /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-3.jpg /images/notams/notams22/twot0119/twin-otter-4.jpgPurchase Aerosoft Aircraft Twin Otter for MSFS 2020 See other Aerosoft add-ons for MSFS 2020
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/images/notams/notams22/twot0118.jpgThe DHC-6 Twin Otter is the ultimate go-anywhere aircraft. It wasbuilt to reliably and safely go where other aircraft don't stand achance. It can land on tarmac runways, mudflats, water, sand, snow, ice anddoes regular scheduled flights in both of the Polar Regions and toairports at extreme altitude as well as on tropical islands. Optionally equipped with skis, tundra tires and floats there willbe no place where the trusty Twin Otter will not be able to takeyou. With versions for cargo and passengers, 100 and 300 models anddifferent engines we cover the whole range of this amazingaircraft. Shop Aerosoft add-ons at the FlightSim.Com Store
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/images/notams/notams22/aero0105.jpgRelease is set for Jan 19th at €29.95 (plus VAT when applicable). The Twin Otter for MSFS 2020 will include thirteen models: DHC6-100 Floats Passenger (Westcoast Air C-FGQH)DHC6-100 Wheels Cargo (Norway Airforce MXJ_67-062)DHC6-100_Wheels Passenger (Fuerza Aerea de chile 940)DHC6-300 Amphibian Passenger (Viking Air N153QS)DHC6-300 Floats Passenger (Trans Maldivian 8Q-TJM)DHC6-300 Floats Passenger Short Nose (Trans Maldivian 8Q-MAV)DHC6-300 Ski Cargo (British Antarctica Survey VP-FBB)DHC6-300 Tundra Wheels Cargo (Air Inuit C-GKCJ)DHC6-300 Tundra Wheels Passenger (Norlandair TF-NLC)DHC6-300 Wheels Cargo 3 Blade Prop (Aklak Air C-CDHC)DHC6-300 Wheels Cargo 4 Blade Prop (Aklak Air C-CDHC)DHC6-300 Wheels Skydiver (Perris Valley Skydiving N-708PV)DHC6-300 Wheels Passenger (Solomons Airline H4-FNT)The 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 HavillandCanada, which produced the aircraft from 1965 to 1988; Viking Airpurchased the type certificate, then restarted production in 2008. Theaircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOL capabilities, twinturboprop engines and high rate of climb have made it a successfulcommuter passenger airliner as well as a cargo and medical evacuationaircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has been popular with commercialskydiving operations and is used by the United States Army ParachuteTeam and the United States Air Force's 98th Flying TrainingSquadron. Source
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/images/notams/notams21/otte1005/aerosoft-twin-otter-1.jpgTaking to Facebook, Aerosoft has shown some preview images oftheir upcoming Twin Otter for MSFS 2020 operating in somecold and harsh conditions, including images with some pretty impressiveicing on the windows. /images/notams/notams21/otte1005/aerosoft-twin-otter-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/otte1005/aerosoft-twin-otter-3.jpgSource
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/images/notams/notams21/aero0913/twin-otter-1.jpgHere are some new pictures from the upcoming MSFS Twin Otter DLC:This time again from the cabin of the version for sky divers. Havefun! Current information in the forum: Aerosoft Aircraft: Twin Otter /images/notams/notams21/aero0913/twin-otter-2.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. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOLcapabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rate of climb have madeit a successful commuter passenger airliner as well as a cargo andmedical evacuation aircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has beenpopular with commercial skydiving operations, and is used by theUnited States Army Parachute Team and the United States Air Force's98th Flying Training Squadron. Source
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/images/notams/notams21/otte0831/twin-otter-1.jpgThe MSFS Twin Otter's skydiver version is proceeding. The screenshots will give you a first impression. The door will be animated,too! /images/notams/notams21/otte0831/twin-otter-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/otte0831/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. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOLcapabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rate of climb have madeit a successful commuter passenger airliner as well as a cargo andmedical evacuation aircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has beenpopular with commercial skydiving operations, and is used by theUnited States Army Parachute Team and the United States Air Force's98th Flying Training Squadron. Source Aerosoft Forum
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/images/notams/notams21/soft0824.jpgToday there will be WIP content for the upcoming Twin Otter DLC forthe MSFS for you. As you can see, there has been a special focus onthe effects lately. Looks amazing, right? Current information in the forum: Aerosoft Forum The 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. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOLcapabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rate of climb have madeit a successful commuter passenger airliner as well as a cargo andmedical evacuation aircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has beenpopular with commercial skydiving operations, and is used by theUnited States Army Parachute Team and the United States Air Force's98th Flying Training Squadron. Source
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/images/notams/notams21/soft0726.jpgHans Hartmann (developer) has released a preview video showing theexternal animations of the Aerosoft Twin Otter for Microsoft FlightSimulator: Twotter External Animations The 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. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOLcapabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rate of climb have madeit a successful commuter passenger airliner as well as a cargo andmedical evacuation aircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has beenpopular with commercial skydiving operations, and is used by theUnited States Army Parachute Team and the United States Air Force's98th Flying Training Squadron. Aerosoft Development Shots Of Twin Otter MSFS Preview Of Aerosoft Twin Otter For MSFSWhilst we're waiting for the Aerosoft model to be released, why notcheck out these freeware Twin Otters in our very own file library: X-Plane: dhc61_twin_otter_t_v1141.zip FSX:dhc6_kennborek_x.zip FS2004:dh6_bvvk.zip
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/images/notams/notams21/soft0713/twin-otter-1.jpgThe development of Aerosoft Aircraft: Twin Otter for MicrosoftFlight Simulator is coming along! Here are some new screen shots foryou. How do you like the pictures? /images/notams/notams21/soft0713/twin-otter-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/soft0713/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. The aircraft's fixed tricycle undercarriage, STOLcapabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rate of climb have madeit a successful commuter passenger airliner as well as a cargo andmedical evacuation aircraft. In addition, the Twin Otter has beenpopular with commercial skydiving operations, and is used by theUnited States Army Parachute Team and the United States Air Force's98th Flying Training Squadron. 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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/images/notams/notams20/aero0916/aerosoft-1.jpgIn their forums, Mathijs Kok of Aerosoft has announced thatthey have just started work on a Twin Otter for the newMicrosoft Flight Simulator. This is not a conversion of their previousproduct but an all new aircraft for MSFS 2020 done to the lateststandards. Their expanded internal development team will now allowthem to run two full sized projects at the same time. /images/notams/notams20/aero0916/aerosoft-2.jpg /images/notams/notams20/aero0916/aerosoft-3.jpgSource Aerosoft Releases Trondheim-Vaernes For MSFS Aerosoft Releases St. Tropez For MSFS
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Antarctica XPublisher: AerosoftReview Author: Meng YuSuggested Price: $34.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngOnly discovered in the mid-19thcentury, Antarctica lays claim to the title of least densely populatedcontinent. During its winter months, only about 1000 individualsreside on the continent, all of whom are scientists manning scientificequipment for various countries. Scientists staying here have tocombat both the cold and each other. In fact, for several weeks ayear, scientists experience both 24 hours of sunlight and 24 hours ofnight (at risk of stating the obvious, these are a different "fewweeks"), making for some long hours spent indoors near each other. Inthese parts of the world, oversleeping and missing your boat out ofthe continent could very well mean only being able to get home thenext year. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Casey-03.jpgDespite the harsh conditions, Antarctica perhaps isn't one of thefirst locations to pop into your mind when thinking of challengingflying conditions. Airports such as Nepal's Lukla or Hong Kong's KaiTak usually come to mind for simmers looking for that. Nevertheless, through my experiences flying there for this review,I can attest to the fact that the runways here certainly give even themost challenging airport elsewhere a run for its money. Strong windsbounce your aircraft around as you attempt to land, and, on theground, ice runways make for some very poor braking action. If youshould venture out into this part of the world, turboprop aircraftwith reverse thrust capabilities are almost mandatory to tackle theseAntarctic airports. To fully experience the hostility of the cold, let's take a look atwhat Aerosoft has created for Microsoft Flight Simulator X andLockheed Martin's Prepar3D. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-04.jpgScenery CoverageAlthough there is an active tourism industry operating inAntarctica, terrain data for Antarctica isn't readilyavailable. Despite being rather desolate, terrain data on Antarcticais considered by many countries to have strategic importance, andhence, maps and other data are rather rare. Runways and other aviationdata is also a closely guarded trade secret as pilots and companiesoperating there prefer not to get drawn into stiff competition withothers over who gets to fly these supply runs. Despite these hurdles, it seems that Aerosoft has managed to obtainthis very data and recreated the entire island of Antarctica (withinthe limitations of flight simulator) for us to enjoy. It is claimed byAerosoft to be perhaps the most comprehensive model of Antarcticapublicly available as this is the first time data from multipleagencies have been combined, barring, of course, the work of anyclandestine agencies. All in all, there are 47 airstrips included in this package, withparticular attention paid to the following research stations: McMurdo (USA)Rothera (United Kingdom)Sky Blu (United Kingdom)Neumayer III (Germany)Casey (Australia)Scott (New Zealand)Sanae IV (South Africa)Besides the high-detailed strips above, there are 13 otherairstrips made with "medium detail" and the rest with lesser detail(but still a significant upgrade over default scenery!). A full map ofwhich airports are covered is availablehere. Moreover, Aerosoft has fixed the scenery glitches in the defaultscenery (shown later) when approaching the southernmost parts of theearth, giving you a larger flyable area. However, despite Aerosoft'sbest efforts, airports such as the South Pole Station are not modelledsimply due to how terrain is handled by current flightsimulators. From the screen shots of default scenery below, at theSouth Pole Station, even the clouds take on a very compressedshape. High Detail AirportsAs previously mentioned, there are seven high-detail airports spreadthroughout Antarctica X. Whilst the layout of each station varies, thestations all have some similarity to them: Several aircraft, severalsupply containers, fuel drums and some people walking around. Eachbase also contains appropriately liveried aircrafts, including C130sfor McMurdo Station. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-06.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-08.jpgDetailed as these airports might be, there really isn't much outhere in Antarctica and thus, frame rates are nothing short ofexcellent when flying in these areas. I hit frame rates in thehundreds when flying around Antarctica, making for some reallyenjoyable experiences flying there. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-06.jpgAn important detail to note when flying in Antarctica is that theseason setting really comes into play. Should you mistakenly select"winter", you may find yourself flying in darkness despite selectingthe time to be "day". Compared with the barren ice strips in the default scenery,Antarctica X really does a lot in bringing the continent to...life,however little life there may actually be. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Casey-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Casey-02.jpg Airstrips With Lesser DetailWhilst the airports discussed above has some very beautifulscenery, the rest of the airports are a little less impressive. For "medium" detailed strips, there are often no parking spacesmodelled, only runways. Depending on the specific airport, there maybe some tents or just a single snowplow as is the case with China'sKunlun Airport. Nevertheless, some medium detail airports such as BaseMarambio are quite detailed. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-06.jpgThe "low" detail airstrips are similar, save for the fact that theysometimes barely improve upon the default scenery, with barrels alongthe runway being the only modification over default scenery. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Low-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Low-02.jpgAs to the exact classification, it seems that Aerosoft considersany airport that contains additional buildings/vehicles to be"medium", whereas the most barren of skiways are considered to be"low" detail. Hence, a more accurate count of custom airportsavailable in this scenery package would be 20, as the remaining lowdetail airports don't really have much appeal to them. Sky Blu MissionIncluded with this scenery is a mission titled "Sky Blu", whereyou're tasked with flying a Twin Otter of the British Antarctic Surveyon a supply mission to Sky Blu airport. The expected time forcompletion is 120 minutes, although it could take much longer. The mission itself is more of an introduction to flying inAntarctica than anything else. The objectives are simple and thereisn't much to do except watch the barren landscape pass beneath you asthe autopilot flies the plane. The audio communications between thecopilot and Rothera Radio are rather standard and seems prettyrealistic as to what pilots flying in Antarctica would do. I dosuggest that mission captioning be turned on under general settingsthough, as the static means that you may find it difficult to hearwhat the flight service station is trying to tell you. Landing during the mission is rather challenging. As the runway ismade up of snow, which is in turn surrounded by more...you guessed it,snow, the runway may not be visible until you are almost on top ofit. For this reason, your co-pilot instructs you to overfly the runwayfirst before setting your aircraft down. To my surprise, I found myself staring at a 1 hour 30-minute timerupon parking the aircraft at the destination airport. Of course, theoption to skip the 90-minute break before flying back to Rothera isgiven, though I am genuinely curious as to who might wait the 90minutes before flying back. Overall though, Sky Blu is a nice and simple mission thatintroduces you fairly well to the procedures of Antarctic flying,though I don't feel that it has tremendous replay value. Improvements Over Default SceneryPerhaps the biggest selling point regarding Antarctica X is just howmuch it improves over default scenery. Whilst this is certainly truefor all paid scenery packages, I find Antarctica X unique in just howmuch of an improvement it offers over default scenery. Antartica X's scenery configurator also allows you to accuratelyexperience the continent during either the summer or winter months. Assome runways are constructed on seasonal sea ice, runways literallymelt away during the summer months, forcing alternative strips to beused in these months. This gives the scenery a much more dynamic feel,adding to the realism and immersion. Particularly of note is the transformation of the entire continentfrom what seems like a barren wasteland to a barren land inhabited byscientists. Looking at the screen shots of default scenery, it goes toshow just how much Antarctica X improves upon your southern flyingexperience. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-06.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-08.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-09.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-10.jpgAircraftWhilst the scenery in Antarctica is very pretty, it won't do muchgood if you're not able to physically fly there. The icy runways andstrong winds make landings and takeoffs particularly treacherous, andwheeled aircraft usually won't be able to stop in time due to theimmensely poor braking action. As such, an aircraft equipped withreverse thrust is crucial when flying in the arctic. For those of you who're thinking about purchasing another aircraftjust for this scenery, hold your horses. Aerosoft has kindly includeda ski-equipped DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter of the British AntarcticSurvey in this package! On initial look, it appears that this aircraftis derived from their popularTwin Otter Xand looks just as beautiful. Included as part of the panel are some checklists and a handy panelstate tool to set the Twin Otter to a "cold and dark" state. Ofparticular usefulness is the interactive checklist, which will performthe action for you when you right click the checkbox. Thishand-holding is a very useful and welcome feature in my opinion as itturns the flight into somewhat of an "interactive tutorial", which iscertainly much more entertaining than reading 50 pages of manualsbefore even thinking about flying the aircraft. Nonetheless, shouldyou wish to read more about the aircraft, there are several manualsonline with regards to Aerosoft's Twin Otter. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-06.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-08.jpgProcedure wise, as this is very similar to Aerosoft's Twin OtterExtended, you can learn more about this aircraft in-depth from aprevious review here. Final ThoughtsI believe that most simmers purchase scenery to either enhanceareas which they currently fly to, or purchase scenery to explore newdestinations and this product certainly falls under the latter formost simmers. On the surface, it may seem that the work done by Aerosoft does notjustify the asking price. However, to be fair, we do have to considerhow little data on Antarctica is available to the public and thelengths with which Aerosoft had to go to in order to procure terraindata for this package. Additionally, I feel that the addition of a ski equipped Twin Otteris a nice touch as it is an absolute necessity when flying inAntarctica. This Twin Otter can also take on other liveries availableto be taken to places such as Nothern Canada or Alaska for moreadventures. In the end, it is difficult to give a definitive answer as towhether this add-on is a worthwhile package for procurement. However,based on my experiences, this scenery package opens up a rarelyvisited part of the flight simulator world and even provides you themeans to access this remote continent. Personally, I would certainlyrecommend this add-on to anyone looking to expand their virtual routenetwork. /images/reviews/antarctx/ASD-636-antarctica-x.jpgMeng Yu Purchase Aerosoft - Antarctica X for FSX/P3D
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Antarctica XPublisher: AerosoftReview Author: Meng YuSuggested Price: $34.99/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngOnly discovered in the mid-19thcentury, Antarctica lays claim to the title of least densely populatedcontinent. During its winter months, only about 1000 individualsreside on the continent, all of whom are scientists manning scientificequipment for various countries. Scientists staying here have tocombat both the cold and each other. In fact, for several weeks ayear, scientists experience both 24 hours of sunlight and 24 hours ofnight (at risk of stating the obvious, these are a different "fewweeks"), making for some long hours spent indoors near each other. Inthese parts of the world, oversleeping and missing your boat out ofthe continent could very well mean only being able to get home thenext year. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Casey-03.jpgDespite the harsh conditions, Antarctica perhaps isn't one of thefirst locations to pop into your mind when thinking of challengingflying conditions. Airports such as Nepal's Lukla or Hong Kong's KaiTak usually come to mind for simmers looking for that. Nevertheless, through my experiences flying there for this review,I can attest to the fact that the runways here certainly give even themost challenging airport elsewhere a run for its money. Strong windsbounce your aircraft around as you attempt to land, and, on theground, ice runways make for some very poor braking action. If youshould venture out into this part of the world, turboprop aircraftwith reverse thrust capabilities are almost mandatory to tackle theseAntarctic airports. To fully experience the hostility of the cold, let's take a look atwhat Aerosoft has created for Microsoft Flight Simulator X andLockheed Martin's Prepar3D. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-scenery-04.jpgScenery CoverageAlthough there is an active tourism industry operating inAntarctica, terrain data for Antarctica isn't readilyavailable. Despite being rather desolate, terrain data on Antarcticais considered by many countries to have strategic importance, andhence, maps and other data are rather rare. Runways and other aviationdata is also a closely guarded trade secret as pilots and companiesoperating there prefer not to get drawn into stiff competition withothers over who gets to fly these supply runs. Despite these hurdles, it seems that Aerosoft has managed to obtainthis very data and recreated the entire island of Antarctica (withinthe limitations of flight simulator) for us to enjoy. It is claimed byAerosoft to be perhaps the most comprehensive model of Antarcticapublicly available as this is the first time data from multipleagencies have been combined, barring, of course, the work of anyclandestine agencies. All in all, there are 47 airstrips included in this package, withparticular attention paid to the following research stations: McMurdo (USA)Rothera (United Kingdom)Sky Blu (United Kingdom)Neumayer III (Germany)Casey (Australia)Scott (New Zealand)Sanae IV (South Africa)Besides the high-detailed strips above, there are 13 otherairstrips made with "medium detail" and the rest with lesser detail(but still a significant upgrade over default scenery!). A full map ofwhich airports are covered is availablehere. Moreover, Aerosoft has fixed the scenery glitches in the defaultscenery (shown later) when approaching the southernmost parts of theearth, giving you a larger flyable area. However, despite Aerosoft'sbest efforts, airports such as the South Pole Station are not modelledsimply due to how terrain is handled by current flightsimulators. From the screen shots of default scenery below, at theSouth Pole Station, even the clouds take on a very compressedshape. High Detail AirportsAs previously mentioned, there are seven high-detail airports spreadthroughout Antarctica X. Whilst the layout of each station varies, thestations all have some similarity to them: Several aircraft, severalsupply containers, fuel drums and some people walking around. Eachbase also contains appropriately liveried aircrafts, including C130sfor McMurdo Station. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-06.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-McMurdo-08.jpgDetailed as these airports might be, there really isn't much outhere in Antarctica and thus, frame rates are nothing short ofexcellent when flying in these areas. I hit frame rates in thehundreds when flying around Antarctica, making for some reallyenjoyable experiences flying there. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Rothera-06.jpgAn important detail to note when flying in Antarctica is that theseason setting really comes into play. Should you mistakenly select"winter", you may find yourself flying in darkness despite selectingthe time to be "day". Compared with the barren ice strips in the default scenery,Antarctica X really does a lot in bringing the continent to...life,however little life there may actually be. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Casey-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Casey-02.jpg Airstrips With Lesser DetailWhilst the airports discussed above has some very beautifulscenery, the rest of the airports are a little less impressive. For "medium" detailed strips, there are often no parking spacesmodelled, only runways. Depending on the specific airport, there maybe some tents or just a single snowplow as is the case with China'sKunlun Airport. Nevertheless, some medium detail airports such as BaseMarambio are quite detailed. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Medium-06.jpgThe "low" detail airstrips are similar, save for the fact that theysometimes barely improve upon the default scenery, with barrels alongthe runway being the only modification over default scenery. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Low-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Low-02.jpgAs to the exact classification, it seems that Aerosoft considersany airport that contains additional buildings/vehicles to be"medium", whereas the most barren of skiways are considered to be"low" detail. Hence, a more accurate count of custom airportsavailable in this scenery package would be 20, as the remaining lowdetail airports don't really have much appeal to them. Sky Blu MissionIncluded with this scenery is a mission titled "Sky Blu", whereyou're tasked with flying a Twin Otter of the British Antarctic Surveyon a supply mission to Sky Blu airport. The expected time forcompletion is 120 minutes, although it could take much longer. The mission itself is more of an introduction to flying inAntarctica than anything else. The objectives are simple and thereisn't much to do except watch the barren landscape pass beneath you asthe autopilot flies the plane. The audio communications between thecopilot and Rothera Radio are rather standard and seems prettyrealistic as to what pilots flying in Antarctica would do. I dosuggest that mission captioning be turned on under general settingsthough, as the static means that you may find it difficult to hearwhat the flight service station is trying to tell you. Landing during the mission is rather challenging. As the runway ismade up of snow, which is in turn surrounded by more...you guessed it,snow, the runway may not be visible until you are almost on top ofit. For this reason, your co-pilot instructs you to overfly the runwayfirst before setting your aircraft down. To my surprise, I found myself staring at a 1 hour 30-minute timerupon parking the aircraft at the destination airport. Of course, theoption to skip the 90-minute break before flying back to Rothera isgiven, though I am genuinely curious as to who might wait the 90minutes before flying back. Overall though, Sky Blu is a nice and simple mission thatintroduces you fairly well to the procedures of Antarctic flying,though I don't feel that it has tremendous replay value. Improvements Over Default SceneryPerhaps the biggest selling point regarding Antarctica X is just howmuch it improves over default scenery. Whilst this is certainly truefor all paid scenery packages, I find Antarctica X unique in just howmuch of an improvement it offers over default scenery. Antartica X's scenery configurator also allows you to accuratelyexperience the continent during either the summer or winter months. Assome runways are constructed on seasonal sea ice, runways literallymelt away during the summer months, forcing alternative strips to beused in these months. This gives the scenery a much more dynamic feel,adding to the realism and immersion. Particularly of note is the transformation of the entire continentfrom what seems like a barren wasteland to a barren land inhabited byscientists. Looking at the screen shots of default scenery, it goes toshow just how much Antarctica X improves upon your southern flyingexperience. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-06.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-08.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-09.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Default-10.jpgAircraftWhilst the scenery in Antarctica is very pretty, it won't do muchgood if you're not able to physically fly there. The icy runways andstrong winds make landings and takeoffs particularly treacherous, andwheeled aircraft usually won't be able to stop in time due to theimmensely poor braking action. As such, an aircraft equipped withreverse thrust is crucial when flying in the arctic. For those of you who're thinking about purchasing another aircraftjust for this scenery, hold your horses. Aerosoft has kindly includeda ski-equipped DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter of the British AntarcticSurvey in this package! On initial look, it appears that this aircraftis derived from their popularTwin Otter Xand looks just as beautiful. Included as part of the panel are some checklists and a handy panelstate tool to set the Twin Otter to a "cold and dark" state. Ofparticular usefulness is the interactive checklist, which will performthe action for you when you right click the checkbox. Thishand-holding is a very useful and welcome feature in my opinion as itturns the flight into somewhat of an "interactive tutorial", which iscertainly much more entertaining than reading 50 pages of manualsbefore even thinking about flying the aircraft. Nonetheless, shouldyou wish to read more about the aircraft, there are several manualsonline with regards to Aerosoft's Twin Otter. /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-01.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-02.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-03.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-04.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-05.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-06.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-07.jpg /images/reviews/antarctx/t/Antarctica-X-Totter-08.jpgProcedure wise, as this is very similar to Aerosoft's Twin OtterExtended, you can learn more about this aircraft in-depth from aprevious review here. Final ThoughtsI believe that most simmers purchase scenery to either enhanceareas which they currently fly to, or purchase scenery to explore newdestinations and this product certainly falls under the latter formost simmers. On the surface, it may seem that the work done by Aerosoft does notjustify the asking price. However, to be fair, we do have to considerhow little data on Antarctica is available to the public and thelengths with which Aerosoft had to go to in order to procure terraindata for this package. Additionally, I feel that the addition of a ski equipped Twin Otteris a nice touch as it is an absolute necessity when flying inAntarctica. This Twin Otter can also take on other liveries availableto be taken to places such as Nothern Canada or Alaska for moreadventures. In the end, it is difficult to give a definitive answer as towhether this add-on is a worthwhile package for procurement. However,based on my experiences, this scenery package opens up a rarelyvisited part of the flight simulator world and even provides you themeans to access this remote continent. Personally, I would certainlyrecommend this add-on to anyone looking to expand their virtual routenetwork. /images/reviews/antarctx/ASD-636-antarctica-x.jpgMeng Yu Purchase Aerosoft - Antarctica X for FSX/P3D
