mutley 4,498 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 My turn this time I have spent a lot of time flying the Duke and I really rate her (Err... Him!) Read my appraisal by clicking on the shot above. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Very good! Link to post Share on other sites
Mustang 0 Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Bravo! Good review of a very good aircraft! I know it doesn't have every bell & whistle when it comes to 'extra' features (though you omitted to mention the oh-so-important folding table and armrests ), but from a piloting perspective it's about as good as it gets. The backlit gauges that work in the daytime are a brilliant addition too. I only miss the engine management that comes as a necessity with something like A2A's Stratocruiser (with Accu-sim), or the Aerosoft Catalina (on my wish-list). If it had that feature the Duke would be perfect! :smile: As it is, the CHT can go through the roof and nothing happens. Shame, as it would add that unique 'edge' and risk to flying that only comes with such realism. I'd give it a 9/10 Martyn Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Excellent review Joe. I really like the videos you added in, adds something a little different to the review which I've not seen before Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thanks for the feedback guys, Martyn, I agree, if it had something like the Accu-sim addon then engine management would be far more crucial, that is why I found it probably a little too easy to fly. I thought the sound was brilliant, I forgot to mention about the pressurisation but you cant give it all away Rob, I added the 2 videos really because sometimes it's really difficult to put into words some of the things you see and I wanted to add some life to the review Did you try the click spots on the panel image to see the 3d view? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Sure did. I would imagine by making the reviews a lot better using this format would only increase the Hangar's reputation with developers Link to post Share on other sites
MartinW 0 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Superb review Mr Mutley! Loved the video clips, and 'click the coloured bits for a close up'. Looks like this bird's VC could 'almost' but 'not quite' tempt... Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted October 19, 2009 Report Share Posted October 19, 2009 Joe, Very nice, well written and very well formatted review. I can't say I'm overwhelmed with the aircraft but your review was plenty fair to the developer. If this trend of no 2D cockpits continues, I may have to bite the bullet for a TrackIR, but will have to wait and see on that. Anyway, I enjoyed the review immensely. John Link to post Share on other sites
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