Just wondering if anyone here knows of some nice twin engine turboprop a/c for FSX, either payware or freeware. Something like a Dash 8

thanks

You'd be hard pressed to find something as good as the PMDG Jetstream 41...



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BeachAV8R

Absolutely!

Neeps some horsepower on the CPU though.

PMDG is working on a Dash-8 too, but it`s a little silent around it, so I hope the project ist still on track.

If you are looking for something smaller, the Digital Aviation Piper Cheyenne is great too.

+1 for the PMDG J4100.
It's the best turboprop around at this point!

+2 on the JS-41. Also don't discount Flight1's ATR-72. It has about the same fidelity of the JS-41 and serves a similar role in regional flights. I've been loving this one for years and had both versions, until I lost my FSX version (just have not gotten around to replacing it yet).

The DA Piper Cheyenne is, IMHO, the FSX substitute to Aeroworks most-excellent King Air B200, which is only available for FS9. It's a good alternative if you want something smaller than a commuter.

--T

I had the F1 ATR but refunded it. At least on my system, it clearly showed it is a FS9 model with all the known problems in FSX.

The complexity and modelling of the systems is very good though.

Yeah the ATR was a FS9 model updated to FSX. I never had any real problems, tho. I do believe there were a couple of service packs released. I think issues were related to when you purchased the aircraft. The JS-41, on the other hand, is designed for FSX from the ground up. So, it comes with all the bells and whistles. Still, I believe the ATR is worth the price of admission. If compatibility is a concern, then I would go with the JS-41 all the way.

--T

What was the most annoying part, the quick hints on the knobs and switches weren`t working, which made working such a complex bird very difficult. I too had the Props making clouds dissapaer and the overall look is very dated when compared to the Jetstream. edit: But the cool thing is the refund policy, you can try it out and if it doesn`t work for you, you get your money back without a problem.

As said before, I`m looking foward to the PMDG Dash-8. A true FSX King Air would be cool too, I think F1 worked on one, but I think it`s on hold or cancelled.

thanks all,

I remember reading about the PMDG Jetstream. I will have to look at it again

I like Carenado's Cessna 208HD. I know the stock game come with one, but Carenado has a real nice offering. The Beechcraft Turbo Duke is real nice took but a frame hog like no other. The Kodiak is real nice as well, but single engine like the 208.

Realair Duke B60 Turbine...one of the best I've used. As far as a light twin goes, this is the closest I've come to feeling like actually being in the cockpit. In fact the Standard Piston version is just as great, although the turbine has the new engine failure code for passive (random) and pilot induced (poor aircraft system management) engine failure and much more...I used to fly (in RL) C425 with a friend of mine...the duke reminds me most of flying that airplane in the "feel" department.

And then there's stuff like this:





#1 is work in progress, #2 is available witout a proper VC.

Also..if you are using FS9 I can't recommend the Aeroworx King Air B200 enough. It is an exact duplicate of the airplane I fly in real life and I worked with the developer taking photos and giving input on the whole thing. I wish they would port it over to FSX....!!

http://www.simhq.com/_air3/air_112a.html

http://www.simhq.com/_air4/air_157a.html



BeachAV8R