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Best twin ?

I tried it once on a friend's computer. It is a really nice simulation, but I personally couldn't justify spending $50 on it. I guess I might be a little biased against it too :p
 
mmmmmmm..... sales....... I wonder if there's enough left in my wallet for just one more plane.....
Or maybe I'll finally buy Air Hauler. I wish the F1 GTN was on sale right now
On a side note, the Sukhoi 80 seems like a good replacement for the metro and the 1900. Its got the efficient GE CT7 engines too :)
 
I got the Razbam Metroliner on sale 6-9 months ago or so - I think it was around $20 or so, can't recall.

In any event, it's a true joy to fly. Not sure what is meant by hard to fly - I found the startup very intuitive, and following some basic procedures, can be up and going very quickly.

Aesthetically, I think the forward part of the aircraft is the smartest looking of any twin, whereas the aft is one of the ugliest. Then again, I think the EMB-121 Xingu the loveliest turbo twin ever - so I acknowledge my tastes are a bit eclectic.

Bottom line, I am happy with the Metroliner, I don't fly twins too often, so while it wasn't worth it for me at $60, it was worth it at the sale price. Would love to see a couple of Swiss Crossair paints on it ...

http://williamdemarest.com/assets/AirlinePostcards/800/Crossair Metroliner AI 2.jpg

or

http://www.airlinerphotos.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1517&g2_serialNumber=2

Anyway, I don't have the J41 or other comparables to compare against - only that it's a well rendered, well-performing model with which I'm very happy.

cheers,

dl
 
delta_lima said:
In any event, it's a true joy to fly. Not sure what is meant by hard to fly - I found the startup very intuitive, and following some basic procedures, can be up and going very quickly.
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Real pilots attribute a sluggish roll rate to the aircraft because of undersized ailerons. And challenging single engine operation.
But other than that, it does what you tell it to do. Just keep the SAS indicator needle in the green.
And watch your EGT and torque during takeoff. And your start locks.

Aesthetically, I think the forward part of the aircraft is the smartest looking of any twin, whereas the aft is one of the ugliest. Then again, I think the EMB-121 Xingu the loveliest turbo twin ever - so I acknowledge my tastes are a bit eclectic.
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Had you said EMB-120, I would have agreed. The 121, however, is too little fuselage and too much everything else.


Compared to the Moo or J41, the Metro is much more versatile. Military training, commuter work, VIP charters or cargo, you name it, it will do it.


The variety of available repaints is a bit lackluster though. Probably owing to the less than intuitive paintkit.
 
Just as an added reference, for normally aspirated light STOL work in a twin, I also enjoy Alphasims/Virtavia Islander. Just sayin'.
 
Holy...,

thanks for your comments on the Metroliner!!
Have decided to buy it today.
It is good to have a small cargo plane for my inner-eeurope flights.
Till now I use always the C-27 from Irissimulations or the Learjet from Lionheart small for cargo-flights.
Furthermore I have a new nice model for repaints, with all these models in the package:applause:
(Are there layered psd-files for all model variations???)
Now I have to find a homebase for this prop at of course some time to enjoy this workhorse:wiggle:

Christoph
 
Hi,

The Kingair 350i Alpha version has NEVER been on sale so I do not know where you got your copy from but it's certainly not from us. As well, we are the only ones selling it at this time.

We will be putting out a newer build at some time in the future but no date(s) given.

The product will not have rain effects at this time. Icing is a definite.

Thank you.

Kat
 
One more vote for the Aerosoft Twin Otter Extended. Couple that with EZCA motion, ASN, REX 4 + Soft Clouds and Orbx scenery and you have an amazing FS experience every time!

She's grand, and so different than the Boeings I usually spend time in. This and the An-2 (another really superb and very different product) have really made me enjoy VFR for the first time in FS.... in DECADES!

Best- C
 
Thanks for all the replies and ideas guys I did finally buy a twin. For me ,and what I wanted, the Duke Turbine V2 was the one. Reasons are many and they are: The model is great with fully round surfaces and wonderful textures. Next the interior was fantastic and had room for my GTN 750 (even let me have two of them). Then the flight model and effects just about hammered the deal but the real last nail was the amazing personal response over several questioning emails that were all answered within a day by Rob.

I am currently working on a little paint to fly in my Pago Pago scenery.

 
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