SibWings An-2 Colt VC shots

[MenendezDiego]

Wow...

Will deff. pick this up.

 

[CWOJackson]

I'll definitely be buying one or the other of these packages. For me, the AN-2 is one of those enduring designs, like the DC-3...it's more than just an aircraft.

 

[HighGround22]

. . . Apparently, these won't be in the initial release, but they're planned.

"Mercy sakes", what a beautiful sight! The promise of floats to come is enough for me! You've made my day, Bill!

Alla best,

 

[TuFun]

This one is a real beauty... Kapitän Petra Mogg, Donau Air Service!

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[Ferry_vO]

I was just Skyping with Andrey at Sibwings, and he said to point you guys to these pages...

http://www.airliners.net/photo/Moldaeroservice/Antonov-(PZL-Mielec)-An-2V/1960279/L/
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Antonov-(PZL-Mielec)-An-2V/1490737/L/

Apparently, these won't be in the initial release, but they're planned.

:d

 

[Daube]

That startup video is really a blast. I would love to struggle to start my engine like that in FSX.
Some Accusim planes actually behave a bit like this. I fear the Sibwings one won't be *this* exciting, but if the start procedure is complete enough, at least it will be interesting to operate.

The graphics visible in that last screenshot are simply fantastic.

 

[hairyspin]

Looks like the removable beaching gear is in place, which is what you're seeing. Two main wheels per float, plus a tail wheel.

In that case the rear struts are removed from the floats - imagine landing with that amount of AoA to avoid digging the floats in? Terrific panel screenshot - Sergei! You have not cleaned up properly; you must use more carbolic soap, tovarich!

 

[snow_white]

Sibwings will get my money. Until Aerosoft bans Snave and his insulting manner from their paying customer support forum, they'll get no more orders from me.

unfortunately sad but true.. Aerosoft will never see a dime from me also long as that guy is allowed such free reigns. They can bring out the next PMDG of whatever plane, I will not buy again from them. Sibwings my CR card is waiting

 

[Geomitrak]

Erm, I can see the An-2's regular wheels on the ground behind these floats.... better go with the photo links from spotlope.

The wheels that are partially obscured by the floats aren't a regular land-based Colt's landing gear, as the main legs would be far too long. That said, I'm not sure whether the wheels ( two per float, one on each side ) are permanently fixtures, or attached to the floats as beaching gear when required. The second of Spotlope's linked photos shows a wheel on either side of the right float, plus the near-side one of the left float.

 

[griphos]

I'll be getting the Sibwings version rather than the Aerosoft version, but not because of bad attitude of the guy mentioned (which, I agree, is horrible). It's because Sibwings has impressed me more than Aerosoft. I know that different teams do different aircraft for Aerosoft, and whoever is responsible for the Catalina and the Hughes (I can't remember his name now) is fantastic. But I've been flying the Bird Dog since it was released, and it's one of my favorite planes. I recently got the Pitts, and it's raised the bar. That's an incredibly well done aircraft in every respect. I love the bouncing needles on the gauges, for instance. So, from the screenshots of the VC and what I know of Sibwings' record of developing top notch addons that always bring something extra to the party, there really isn't a contest for me. I've seen at least one AN-2 on the airshow circuit, but have never been particularly interested in the plane. But now I am, mostly because Sibwings is doing it.

 

[Ian Warren]

I'm very interested in this one , to think you would find a AN-2 in New Zealand .. course we have one and it even displayed during a mid 1990s Wanaka Airshow and now a museum piece down just off site from the Wanaka airfield , "Sibwings" .. never brought a aircraft from this group , might just have to wander over to their shop . <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input jscode="leoInternalChangeDone()" onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><input onclick="if(typeof(jsCall)=='function'){jsCall();}else{setTimeout('jsCall()',500);}" id="jsProxy" type="hidden">

 

[jetstreamsky]

Sibwings products are top notch, the Saab Safir is a master piece too and an unusual subject in a sea of the usual suspects.

 

[HighGround22]

Sibwings products are top notch, the Saab Safir is a master piece too and an unusual subject in a sea of the usual suspects.

Agreed entirely! A real beaut of an aircraft -- a work of art.

 

[big-mike]

Sibwing is one the few companies where i buy without having seen any shots.
Absolutely top-notch!
Michael

 

[spotlope]

They choose really interesting subjects, too. I had never heard of the Safir until they came out with theirs, and now it's one of my favorite aircraft.

 

[Ferry_vO]

New shot posted on their facebook:



I could sit around in that cockpit all day long.... Even without flying it!

 

[HighGround22]

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. . . I could sit around in that cockpit all day long.... Even without flying it!

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I empathize and concur entirely! It has that dark, sorta-grotty "steam locomotive" look to it -- at least to my old eyes.

But the detail those guys at Sibwings put into their aerodynes! Makes me feel "a stirring in my loins".

 

[Naismith]

That 'pit looks spectacular.

 

[spotlope]

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I empathize and concur entirely! It has that dark, sorta-grotty "steam locomotive" look to it -- at least to my old eyes.

But the detail those guys at Sibwings put into their aerodynes! Makes me feel "a stirring in my loins".

Perfect description! It looks (and flies) a bit like a steam locomotive on wings.

 

[heywooood]

That 'pit looks spectacular.

yeah, I took one look and then took a turn in the Hughes Racer and the Catalina...both with extremely atmospheric cockpits - still - this An-2's front office has something extry about it...

very texture rich and moody looking -