Ruzzo 59 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Which one to go for? Link to post Share on other sites
stu7708 244 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 If you want complexity the twin otter extended... it's a great plane that in my opinion beats the BN-2 IN every aspect. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,280 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 I like the Twin Otter Extended, lots of cool features, great sound, a well done model and I feel comfortable recommending it. I do not have the Flight 1 Islander. Link to post Share on other sites
Visual_Purple 0 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 My vote would also be firmly for the 'Twotter'. Superb aircraft (both in real life and by Aerosoft). Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 And another, the latest Aerosoft version of the Twotter is so much more refined. Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Coming from the island where they were built I have a soft spot for the Islander its simple and robust Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Godden 934 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Paul, Turboprop versus piston, hmmmm??? I have both and I agree with the others on the Aerosoft 'Twin Otter' X Extended, particularly for extra speed and the complexity in the model. However, if you want something a little more sedate and slow, the Flight1 BN-2 'Islander' is the perfect choice. Cheers Andrew Link to post Share on other sites
UKJim 502 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Twotter all the way! The aerosoft version is just amazing in every way highly recommend it! Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Why not get both? Who could resist this little beauty? Great for hopping about the Highlands, islands and bushes. Link to post Share on other sites
Kasper 14 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I have both and I love both - But being a piston engines lover I love the Islander more... The Twotter is the more complete package however. So I guess it's down to personal preference and the amount of cash you can part with. If you can afford to buy both I would recommend that option. Cheers Kasper Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Coffee 2,030 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 DH-7 Caribou. It's a big plane but flies like a much smaller plane, amazing STOL, hauls around 6-9000 lbs. Cruises at around 150-170k. And it is more throttle responsive with its huge jugs and massive props than many other large planes...hence it flying like a smaller bird. The Virtavia version I purchased was quite cheap at at $11.00 USD or so, and less after discounts. It is not nearly as realistic a VC to operate as the Twotter (which I also have and love, very recommended for it's many feet and awesome detailing)...the DH VC has lots of non functional switches....but it looks nice and doesn't harm Screenshots much . And it gets in to tight spots... ... And back out of them....Fantastic STOL. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,280 Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 Looks like someone stepped on it, it's bent Only josh'in, nice looking bird and hauls a good sized load. Link to post Share on other sites
Mithras 0 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 The Islander! Link to post Share on other sites
hifly 925 Posted March 23, 2014 Report Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hello Paul and welcome to Mutley's, you'll find it the friendliest place around. I'm a big fan of the Islander as I come from the place it was made and it is great for flying round the Scottish islands in filthy weather. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,280 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 If I close my eyes and click my heels together three times, I can picture myself in that plane, wearing shorts, an ugly loud shirt and flip flops, Islands here I come. Darn it, opened my eyes and I'm still in my bedroom......... Oh well, it was worth a try. Welcome to the forums Paul, nice shot, I'm a Twin Otter fan myself. Feel free to introduce yourself to all the members HERE if you feel so inclined. Link to post Share on other sites
Mithras 0 Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 I've spent a couple of holidays in a borrowed cottage at the endof Bembridge airfield on the Isle of Wight (where the Islamder is assembled). So I have a soft spot for it, too... Link to post Share on other sites
PCAviator 30 Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Tough choice. Both very good, but different enough to need both. The Islander stalls at 40 knots, making it a fantastic little island hopper which will get in and out of very small strips. Twin Otter is more complex, yes, but for the joy of flying... hmmm Islander hard to dismiss that easily in my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
Mithras 0 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 For the life of me I cannot taxi the Otter. Too little thust it comes to a halt, nudge the throttle to get it moving and it shoots across the taxiway like a rocket. Link to post Share on other sites
Quickmarch 488 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 See this link: http://forum.mutleyshangar.com/index.php/topic/13082-mutleys-hangar-end-of-year-2013-results/ #1 in Mutley's group opinion Link to post Share on other sites
dolf8857 640 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Got them both, two great addons and like them both too! Link to post Share on other sites
Quickmarch 488 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looks like someone stepped on it, it's bent Only josh'in, nice looking bird and hauls a good sized load. Takes off at a wild angle - bent to prevent tailstrikes. I remember watching one of these a/c demonstrated at the CYHM airshow in the seventies. Main r/w was something like 4000 X 200 in those days and the pilot landed across the runway, bowed to the crowd, backed it up, and took off in the opposite direction. Serious STOL! Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,280 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 For the life of me I cannot taxi the Otter. Too little thust it comes to a halt, nudge the throttle to get it moving and it shoots across the taxiway like a rocket. It takes a bit for the engines to kick in when nudging the throttles and when they do it's like a bur under a horses saddle because the engine torque adjusts the prop angle. Do you have the propellers set to max during taxi? Try setting them at half % or lower when taxing. I think in the RW they use the prop levers on the ground in taxi so it doesn't take so long for the gas turbines to produce torque after throttle is applied. Maybe someone else here has a better suggestion or is better at explaining it proper like. Link to post Share on other sites
Mithras 0 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Thanks Brett, the prop lever is that blue one I never touch isn"t it? I'll have a play tomorrow morning.... Link to post Share on other sites
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