Floats

[Carm]

Generally, overall this is a good DHC2 sim'
One thing though, I thought that there was to be a straight float version. That's the Beaver that I'm most familiar with.
That mag switch is a bit of a pain. It is a pain in the butt to get it into the 'Off' position. Some times on some versions the Pitot head cover stays on.
Thanks for this Beaver. it does bring back memories.

[Taguilo]

That mag switch is a bit of a pain. It is a pain in the butt to get it into the 'Off' position. Some times on some versions the Pitot head cover stays on.

Mag switch must be in #R position before being allowed to go into OFF (with middle click).

Pitot cover cannot be removed in flight.


Tom

[Carm]

Thanks for the Mag reply but, no answer as to the straight floats question ???
CJ

[Taguilo]

I do not decide that sort of things, sorry.
Anyway, I don't think that could happen in the short time, or if it would happen at all.

Tom

[Krazycolin]

If there's sufficient demand for the straight floats, a pointy spinner and STOL kits among other "additions"... we might well add them. That said... at this point, the answer is no.

[TreeTops]

Being one of the most versatile bush planes ever, I would add my wish to the items listed above.
Also, how about some variation of cargo, say a 1 Tonne diesel tank for transporting fuel?

[Nirgal76]

+1, a float version could be nice but far in the todo list.

it's a great aircraft. thank you very much. and the sounds are amazing.

[Carm]

If there's sufficient demand for the straight floats, a pointy spinner and STOL kits among other "additions"... we might well add them. That said... at this point, the answer is no.

Thanks for the reply Colin.
It seems to me that anywhere the Beaver is used commercially, straight floats are overwhelmingly used. Just go north to any Sea base. I would have thought therefore that the Amphib version would be the one we would be waiting for.

[Krazycolin]

I like the amphib version because it means being able to go anywhere...

I will consider the straight floats option as well as the others in the list (a list, i might add, that seems to be getting loooooonnnger)

[cheesypaint]

I like the amphib version because it means being able to go anywhere...

I will consider the straight floats option as well as the others in the list (a list, i might add, that seems to be getting loooooonnnger)

A float version sounds pretty nice!
I've been to BC and Washington State in 2014, all Beavers I saw there had floats.

A list sounds great, any chance to contribute some ideas to that list?

[terrydew]

+1 For float version.

[CAPFlyer]

Colin -

The main reason the Beavers use straight floats is because it's very simple to convert the plane from floats to landing gear. In most of the areas where they're used, you put them on floats for the warm part of the year and then convert them to wheel/skis for the winter. Civil Air Patrol did this for many years with the fleet - half the fleet on floats, half on wheels during the summer and then half on wheels and half on wheel/skis or straight skis during the winter. Takes a couple hours and a boat lift or 5-ton crane, something available in abundance in Alaska.

[sunjunkiesi]

+1 for straight floats. Especially as I am having difficulty working out if my wheels are up or down at times...

[Winston]

The Beaver is very nice. I too want to add my preference for a straight floats version, a pointy spinner and STOL kits!

[Jotayhen]

I also cast a vote for straight floats. Having some experience in Beavers located in the BC area, I can attest to the fact that the majority of these aircraft that are equipped to land on the water are fitted with straight floats simply because they are easier to rotate out and much less expensive.