Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:34 amMicrosoft FSX & FS2004
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The PBY Catalina has a long history of service to the military, mostly with the US Navy. During World War II, the PBY was often equipped with bombs, torpedoes, depth charges and machine guns and used as for anti-submarine warfare, reconnaisance, search and rescue and supply transport..
The PBY-5 entered production in 1940 with high power engines that made the aircraft suitable for reliable, long-range flight. The Catalina also served the military of allies including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden. Following the war, many were converted to aerial firefighters.[/quote]
heres the new realease catalina from Abacus ,they are known not always to make the best of stuff but this one mite be one to look at plus you can trial fly it for 7 days before you buy "or not "
more info and a trial download can be found Here at Abacuspub
The PBY-5 entered production in 1940 with high power engines that made the aircraft suitable for reliable, long-range flight. The Catalina also served the military of allies including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Sweden. Following the war, many were converted to aerial firefighters.[/quote]
heres the new realease catalina from Abacus ,they are known not always to make the best of stuff but this one mite be one to look at plus you can trial fly it for 7 days before you buy "or not "
more info and a trial download can be found Here at Abacuspub
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:32 amThanx for the HU Mike , not normally a fan of the Abacus planes , but a trial , guess take a look 
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:32 amThanks for the HU Mike - looks like a pretty good exterior. I wonder if there is a NZ scheme avialable? Aerosoft are also making a Catalina for FSX. It looks stunning from the pre release shots I have seen of it.
Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:54 amHmmm... not to bad, I think the Alphasim is better, though FS9 could do with a top notch effort by some of the better company's out there, Look forward to the Aerosoft version, though I still use FS9 90% of the time!