Aerosoft Catalina

[Naki]

This looks fantastic - doesnt appear to be any NZ schemes though.

[Ian Warren]

Consilidated Catalina now released , i was a little hesitant , did it have the cold engine that it displays many times at airshows or even when its warm

OH , was i impressed , i specific,y chose the dutch PBY since she is the closet to the one owned by The Catalina Club Association in New Zealand

With the typical sounds .. to most of you that never herd a Catalina , its exactly like the DC-3 , the humbling drone as it climbs out or touring the cities

For those who possibly got a ride in at the last Wigram airshow , I no of one good friend heading to Ardmore from Christchurch just for a flight in it .

He asked me if I had a Cat , i did but nothing like this one , so guess the selling point for me , guess ill see him shortly for his test flight

Now for my first water landing , the free NZReal Tekapo , i was looking after the amphibian , keep her to fresh water for a start .

The cockpit , so far every thing works .. i do like the left /right mouse button control for the switchs .

A single engine takeoff as yet is a failure , recon take take a lotta fuel out , she'd come unstuck .

[Alex]

Awesome stuff Ian, how cool to have such a detailed Catalina in the FS skies...

Alex

[Ian Warren]

Yeah .. be good to see a NZ paint , just seen Paul post on it .. DOH!

[Njbb1995]

Looks cool. Nearly time for upgrades me thinks......

[waka172rg]

WoW Ian looks like a nice machine inside and out another nice dated aircraft

[jastheace]

jeeze ian, can i have a seed from your money tree , you always seem to get the newest add ons as soon as they are released!! looks great

[Ian Warren]

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jeeze ian, can i have a seed from your money tree[/quote]
Yeah tell me about it , but whats is a single working man to do with all his spare cash$$$$"ah i know spend it on his hobbies" Books and flightsim ,,i for one hope he carrys on reviewing all these addons ,i say some of these designers should start flicking them to him for free after his loyal reviews etc .. man money couldnt buy a better customer than Mr Warren ...

By the way Ian great review on the new aerosoft product ,just not sure its me ,im still waiting for the aerosoft UH1 ,now thats going to be a goodie for the Rotorheads

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (jastheace @ May 6 2009, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

jeeze ian, can i have a seed from your money tree , you always seem to get the newest add ons as soon as they are released!! looks great

Look at it this way , i dont have SKY tv , dont put petrol into transport , least if ya do want to no recommendation for any wares , operation and sorts you no who to come to . Realistic , just been a busy two months for the hi profile models . I was douting the Cat ... not MARSBAR he has no say in it or dose he

[jastheace]

i am sure marsbar has you wrapped around your little finger!!! it is a great time for us fsxers, plenty of models coming out!!! again i thank you sir for your time and effort in reviewing these wonderful add -ons for us all, you must have a problem though, you will be needing new realestate for your hangers with all the aircraft you are getting!!!

[Njbb1995]

There's some stuff for sale at Omaka if your interested

[Ian Warren]

Well .... Its off and away in a cloud of spray James (leow5263) went out and brought himself the Catalina

Coud'nt find him amongst the green









oh did i mention engine management

[deeknow]

Gorgeous !!!! ... every time I see one in real life I have flash-backs to Commando comics I read as a kid.
Maybe now I should buy this and re-live some-a those imagined pacific war scenes

[leow5263]

QUOTE (deeknow @ May 10 2009, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Gorgeous !!!! ... every time I see one in real life I have flash-backs to Commando comics I read as a kid.
Maybe now I should buy this and re-live some-a those imagined pacific war scenes

go for it! for me its worth every cent

[Trev]

hopefully someone does a repaint of the RNZAF Dumbo aircraft that operated by 6 Sqn RNZAF in the Pacific.
Might have to start saving my money.

Trev

[Syncop8r]

Ian, I'm admiring the scenery as much as the planes.
What sceneries do you use (particularly Christchurch/Canterbury)?

[Ian Warren]

QUOTE (Syncop8r @ May 11 2009, 02:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ian, I'm admiring the scenery as much as the planes.
What sceneries do you use (particularly Christchurch/Canterbury)?

That is the original GODZONE Scenery , currently not availible , released in 2002 .

[Njbb1995]

Is Robin (or you) going to update it?

[Ian Warren]

No mention of an update if there was , its Robins product .

[Njbb1995]

well for FS2002 scenery its pretty good