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 [[#GTA IV Tampa|GTA IV Tampa]]<br>
 [[#New BAe Sea Harrier version|New BAe Sea Harrier version]]<br>
+[[#DHC-6 Twin Otter development|DHC-6 Twin Otter development]]<br>
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 The new version can be downloaded from [https://www.dropbox.com/s/761eqxg8al72729/harrier%20v2.5.0.zip?dl=0 here].
+=== DHC-6 Twin Otter development ===
+Over the last few weeks, the [[Twin Otter]] received several updates:
+* 3D Models for the pilots. Users can hide/show them by pressing {{key press|Shift|Y}}.
+* Major enhancement of the simulation of systems and instruments. The aircraft now features two independent pitot and static systems: One for the pilot's instruments, one for the copilot's instruments. If the pitot tubes get iced, it will disable the whole pitot system, not just the airspeed indicator. In addition to this, a second KI206 VOR indicator was added to enhance the IFR capabilities of this aircraft.
+* A very first version of the hydraulic system has been added. At this time it only contains a gauge for the hydraulic pressure, and the pressure is dependent on the voltage output of the electrical system.
+* All switches are now animated by a smooth transition from one position into another.
+* Finally the nose wheel steering lever has been added, animated, and implemented.
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 GTA IV Tampa.png|GTA IV Tampa
 Cockpit-Sea-Harrier.png|Cockpit of the 2.5.0 version of the Sea Harrier
+Twin Otter cockpit - 29 June 2016.jpg|Twin Otter cockpit status from 29 June 2016
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