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=== Flying the Beaver === | === Flying the Beaver === | ||
The Beaver is a standard aircraft on FG 1.0, and I recently had a chance to test it out. I never was able to start the | The Beaver is a standard aircraft on FG 1.0, and I recently had a chance to test it out. I never was able to start the thing but with some help from the aircraft help menu I finally brought the engine to life. | ||
The exterior model is an extremely pleasing, attractive one, complemented by | The exterior model is an extremely pleasing, attractive one, complemented by and interior with rounded dashboard pane that looks so much like the actual aircraft ( from photos ) and like a 1950s automobile. Instruments are clear and the engine controls really work. | ||
The engine comes life with a deep throated growl that says that this is a big husky. (Beavers don't growl). | The engine comes life with a deep throated growl that says that this is a big husky. (Beavers don't growl). | ||
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It really handles well, like all DH aircraft, possibly a family trait? | It really handles well, like all DH aircraft, possibly a family trait? | ||
(Pictures to follow) | (Pictures to follow) | ||
== Aircraft help == | == Aircraft help == | ||