Simviation Forum - Any DeHavilland land based w/decent VC

Aug 18^th, 2010 at 12:42am

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I see many models but I have yet to find one with a good looking VC. Anyone know a good one for FSX?

Or any prop that can shuttle a small crowd of business men. The interior must be nice or else they will not get in. Including the captain.

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Reply #1 - Aug 18^th, 2010 at 4:26am

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Have you tried the Moths or Rapides we have here? I don't know if Rick Pipers Chippie works in FSX but if it does it is a blinder Wink

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Reply #2 - Aug 18^th, 2010 at 6:30pm

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Milton Shupe's aircraft have great interiors too. Check out his Spartan Executives and Howards 500. An FSX native version is available at http://www.fsnorthwest.net/ - you must register to see the download section.

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Reply #3 - Aug 19^th, 2010 at 11:49pm

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Thank you guys. The only problem I have with most FS2004 models is the propeller behind clouds and autogen issue. I downloaded that Spartan and will give it a try tomorrow. One thing to keep in mind, I'm looking for a mid sized plane that can fit more than 4 passengers but not as big as a 737. I downloaded a DHC8-Q202. Nice plane but have that propeller issue.

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Reply #4 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 2:28am

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http://www.simviation.com/simviation/static.php?ID=66&page=11
De Havilland Rapide for FSX Wink

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Reply #5 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 1:43pm

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ozzy72 wrote on Aug 20^th, 2010 at 2:28am:

http://www.simviation.com/simviation/static.php?ID=66&page=11
De Havilland Rapide for FSX Wink

Thanks Ozzy! Igot into the VC and was very impressed talking to myself and smiling, then I looked back. At first it was an awkward moment as the passengers were not looking amused. I'm now flying them to WA69 for some wine and cheese to lighten them up. Grin

On a serious note, I love the plane. It's beautifully done.

@Frequent Flyer: I didn't try the spartan yet as I grabbed the Stinson instead by mistake. Thanks for that link. Will be trying those out later.

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Reply #6 - Aug 20^th, 2010 at 2:10pm

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Nay worries, quite a few top flight FS9 ones either work in FSX or have been upgraded for it Wink

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Reply #7 - Aug 21^st, 2010 at 12:14am

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This one's for you Ozzy72! I really enjoy this plane. Cool

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Reply #8 - Aug 21^st, 2010 at 2:22am

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Beautiful

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Reply #9 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 7:02am

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Just remembered Tiger Moths;

http://www.simviation.com/simviation/?type=item&ID=66&page=20
http://www.simviation.com/simviation/static.php?ID=66&page=22

Comets;

http://www.simviation.com/simviation/static.php?ID=66&page=20
http://www.simviation.com/simviation/static.php?ID=66&page=14

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Reply #10 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 9:31pm

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If you've got some space on your hard drive and some patience or fast internet, one prop I find nice (although it's not DeHavilland) is the Super King Air 300 (Found Here: http://www.simviation.com/simviation/index.php?type=item&ID=61&page=40) Only warning, it's 160 MB zipped and if I recall, between 600-700 MB when unzipped. On the upside, it has a fully modeled interior in the VC.

Now if only I remembered the controls to move around inside the VC... Sad

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Reply #11 - Aug 22^nd, 2010 at 10:34pm

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Ozzy you have opened me up to planes I wouldn't normally fly. I'm enjoying the suggestions (that's why it took me so long to post). I really enjoy the comet, it's a lot of fun to fly. The Tiger Moths are fun too. These are some great VFR planes. I just need more practice with some tail draggers when taxiing and takeoff. Can't see where I'm goin on those small strips but I just push the throttle and pray Cheesy

Thanks again. Cool

@Shadow: I will check it out. Got plenty of space, just reformatted recently and am being very picky about what I put in my hangar this time. At 160mb, it must be something. Is this a texture package for the default plane or is this a newly made model?

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Reply #12 - Sep 14^th, 2010 at 6:09pm

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try the canadian forces dhc-5... Great vc, handles great... Try doing the wheelbarrow
http://www.simviation.com/simviation/download.php?ID=2812

http://www.simviation.com/simviation/?ID=61&page=9&mark=2812

Carriers would be so mush easier to land on if they would just stop turning!!!

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Reply #13 - Sep 24^th, 2010 at 5:31pm

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Thanks simpilot! I didn't see your post till last night. I downloaded the dhc-5.....cool plane. Think the textures in the VC can be a little better though. But hey, it's free and it's a keeper in my hagar.

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Reply #14 - Sep 28^th, 2010 at 5:50pm

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Mistro wrote on Sep 24^th, 2010 at 5:31pm:

Thanks simpilot! I didn't see your post till last night. I downloaded the dhc-5.....cool plane. Think the textures in the VC can be a little better though. But hey, it's free and it's a keeper in my hagar.

handling makes up for it all!

Carriers would be so mush easier to land on if they would just stop turning!!!

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Reply #15 - Sep 28^th, 2010 at 6:43pm

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Quote:

handling makes up for it all!

Yeah... It's very enjoyable to fly and good with bush strips too. To be fair, I think I tried it right after flying in a 747 cockpit. Not a good time to judge most freeware VCs.

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