The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter (aka Twotter) is one of those aircraft that should have been replaced by some new aircraft at least a decade ago. But it's not. The DHC-6 still flies and in fact the amount of registered is risen at this moment. The main reason for it is the fact it is just as much at home at the poles as it is in the tropics. It is used to maintain routes to airports up to 9000 feet and to ferry between islands. It will fly everywhere using wheels, floats or skis. It's a legend.

This STOL twin turboprop commuter airliner was in production between 1964 and 1988, with over 800 build it has been the most successful aircraft build in Canada. The model is currently been upgraded to a 400 version by Viking Air who holds the type certificate for the Twin Otter.

The high end model presented by Aerosoft and partly designed by SibWings includes all versions, and advanced avionics set. It is perfectly suited for use on some of our most favorite scenery products such as Lukla X and German Airfields 1. The gauges include two high end Bendix King systems that provide near perfect navigation and communication capabilities. Of course the original panel is also an option. One of the main design goals was to keep the memory and CPU load of this aircraft as low as possible to ensure good framerates. By keeping the number of non essential items in the models low this was achieved. The Twin Otter is only just more demanding then the very basic default aircraft of FSX!

Features:

• Five models (100 floats/wheels/ski, 300 wheel/wheel ski)
• Three different interiors (passengers, cargo, skydiver)
• Fourteen different liveries (paint kit provided to registered customers)
• Five different high definition flight models (exact on the numbers and very realistic feedback)
• Although complex, very easy on frame rate
• Sound set in full FSX format with sound cones (so when you walk around the aircraft the sound changes), with wheel, float and ski versions.
• Almost all gauges in the Model and not in GAUGE or XML format. This makes them totally smooth in Virtual Cockpit (same update as your frame rate).
• Seven view modes defined, no 2d cockpit provided (but you won't miss it)
• Fully compliant to FSX dual cockpit and FSX failure modes
• Standard avionics or upgraded set with KX165A and KLN90B
• Dual Bendix/King KX 165A Transceiver, advanced simulation of this best known transceiver :
  • Active and Standby frequencies with Direct Tune option
  • Stores 6 most used frequencies
  • Count up and countdown timer
  • Navigation OBS page (with To/From indication)
  • Navigation bearing page showing bearing to the signal station
• Bendix/King KLN 90B GPS Navigation System, advanced simulation of this complex navigation instrument :
  • Complete flight plan with course deviation, ground speed ETE and Bearing
  • Position display with Lat/Lon and VOR radial and distance
  • Desired track, track error, current track and minimal safe altitude
  • Waypoint entering with altitude and full calculation option
  • Moving map with declutter options
  • Super Navigation screens using both displays
  • Altitude Calculations
  • True Airspeed Calculations
  • Wind Calculations
  • VNV Angle calculations
  • Speed and Temperature conversions
  • Time Calculations
  • Fuel Load and Fuel Flow Calculations
  • Air Data Calculations
  • Trip Planning
  • Airport Data pages with location, runways, frequencies, directly send to flight plan
  • Nearest Airport, nearest VOR, nearest NDB
  • Full Time / Distance displays
  • Direct-To options

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Additional specifications:
Box/CD-Version: Version 1.11, printed Manual (English)
Download-Version: Version 1.11, Manual as a .pdf-file (English, German, Spanish, French)

Awards / Reviews:

1. place in the category "AIRCRAFT: GENERAL AVIATION, COMMUTER" , simFlight Awards 2008

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Winner in the category "Small Aircraft", FlightSim.com Product Of The Year 2008 Awards

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Armchair Aviator SILVER Award, FlightSim.com 2008

9 out of 10 points + Edititor's Choice Award, FlightSimReviews.com

Conclusion by FlightSim.com:
"The visual model is excellent, with some very fine detailing indeed and the developers have somehow managed the neat trick of making the interior visible without killing the frames rates dead...The sim gives a very convincing demonstration of what can happen when you get on the wrong side of the drag curve and the developers are to be congratulated on the flight model...The sim has an excellent virtual cockpit... I can recommend the Twotter to anyone - it makes a great pair with the Aerosoft Beaver and every bush simmer needs one."

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Conclusion by FlightSimReviews.com:
"...This is definitely an aircraft you need to get to know prior to flying, which may turn off some of those that like to just hop in start up and go!!! I don't know if the comms and nav system is standard on most DHC-6's or not... the one I flew was a bit more bare bones than this one... but still just as fun to fly!!! Honestly… THAT is the only thing I could find as a detractor… and it certainly is NOT a major one!!!! One more thing that is VERY nice with this A/C package is that AeroSoft included in pdf form, a very good and informative manual!!! I am VERY happy with this aircraft and I must say I give it absolutely top marks!!!!

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Conclusion by FlightSimulatorXWorld.com:
"There is good reason the Aerosoft DH6 Twin Otter won the 2008 software of the year award... I highly recommend the Aerosoft DHC-6 Twin Otter to all regional virtual airline pilots or pilots looking to try a medium sized twin aircraft. The included detailed manual, a very high quality virtual cockpit with both standard and advanced radio systems, and high quality & realistic exterior and interiors are all positives. The flight model is also very good. The default engine sound quality is good.

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Conclusion by PC Pilot Magazine | Winter Special 2008/2009:
"The combination of quality external and internal graphics, extensive use of FSX features, outstanding modelling of the Twotter's handling, a large number of variants and excellent PC performance make it a Best Buy and one of the best in its class. Final score: 95% "

PC Pilot Magazine

Conclusion by ScreenshotArtist.co.uk:
"Despite my issues with the choice of models and the resulting fact that I have used the wheeled versions far more than anything else for non-test flying, it's a very well presented and extremely versatile package. It'll suit bush pilots, airline pilots, military pilots... OK, so it won't do Transatlantic or Transpacific in one hop, so if that's all you ever fly, this one isn't for you. Other than that, the links below take you to the purchase pages!

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Online FS Magazine May 2008, SimmingLaVidaLoca.com:
"You got to see this one... Jarn has made the best looking FS magazine ever, no doubt about that. Download a copy from www.simminglavidaloca.com. Inside is a several page long review of the Twin Otter which has a real Twin Otter pilot describe some flights he´s done. Impressive and it made me want to fly! So major kudos to the Aerosoft crew for another great release."

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Conclusion by simFlight.com:
"It should be clear by now that this is an aircraft that I really like. It’s not one of those FS2004 aircraft that are being dragged into FSX, but a full new development and that shows. Aerosoft knows where the future is and the show their willingness to invest in it. It’s versatile, looks great, flies superb and sounds better. If you don’t know turbine props you will need a few hours to understand them but once you do you are able to do things you never done before. I do not like big aircraft and I do not really like very modern aircraft. I like to fly sturdy aircraft into whacky airports. I liked the Aerosoft Beaver and I sure like the Aerosoft Twin Otter.

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Island Hopping with the DHC-6 Twin Otter X, Avsim.com:
"The Twin Otter is one of the finest add-ons that I have ever seen, combining an outstanding exterior model with an amazing virtual cockpit all in a frame rate friendly package. The aircraft excels in every way imaginable, as it flies even better than it looks-and it looks amazing inside and out. I simply cannot say enough about the quality of this package, and of all the Aerosoft Products that I used to make this review possible."

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Avsim done a very nice extensive review of Lukla X and the Twin Otter X (nice idea to use them together in a review):

"The DHC-6-100/300 Twin Otter is the best twin engine prop I have flown to date. Aerosoft has captured the aircraft's shape well, packed it full of details and wrapped it in flight models that seem to be very realistic. The quality on all aspects of the visual model show a real dedication to this aircraft. The fact different interiors and types, such as floats and skis, have been included adds real value to the product."

"LuklaX is not just an airport scenery, nor is it improved mesh or photoreal scenery. The sum of all these parts makes up LuklaX as a whole, creating a transformation across the region with particular emphasis on Lukla Airport and Mt Everest."

"Singularly, both packages bring enough to FSX to make them worthwhile, but put them together and you have something quite unique. There is no doubt LuklaX adds a level of detail to the region it covers that leaves the default FSX scenery in its dust. Flying in and out of Lukla brings with it enough challenge to make this a region you are likely to want to fly around in for some time. The DHC-6-100/300 Twin Otter is the best twin engine prop I have flown to date. Aerosoft has captured the aircraft's shape well, packed it full of details and wrapped it in flight models that seem to be very realistic. The quality on all aspects of the visual model show a real dedication to this aircraft. The fact different interiors and types, such as floats and skis, have been included adds real value to the product. I can certainly recommend both packages, the Otter in particular, if you are looking for a highly functional and realistic Twin prop."

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Conclusion by FlightSimWorld.com:
"Overall, the Twin Otter just does it for me. It's easy on frames, doesn't compromise appearance, and is a kick to fly. It's great for island hopping, VFR level flying, or battling through a storm on approach to Lukla in the Himalayas. There's enough detail in the VC and textures to keep you occupied, and the Twotter is simply a great flying experience. If I needed to get twin engine hours for a license, this is the plane I'd choose. If you're looking for a good, rugged plane that is versatile enough for all realms of flight, I'd highly recommend this airplane."

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Conclusion by FlightSimX.com:
"Well, what can I say? Aerosoft have done it again and are to be congratulated on yet another excellent product in their increasing line-up of outstanding add-ons for FSX. Both externally and internally the model doesn’t fail to impress, making full use of the latest visual and audio enhancements that FSX brings to the table. Value for money has to be high with 5 individual models, each with their own sets of flight dynamics and a choice of 14 liveries to choose from. Add to that the inclusion of some fully functional modern avionics to get to grips with and you definitely have a winner on your hands."

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System requirements:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Service Pack 2)
Windows XP(SP2), Windows Vista
Pentium 2 GHz (Duo2Core Intel advised)
1 GB RAM (2 GB advised)
256 Mb DirectX 9 graphics card
Sound card
Mouse with mousewheel
Adobe Acrobat® Reader 7 minimal to read and print the manual (1)
Download-Size: 192 MB
Installations-Size: 600 MB

Required knowledge:

Additional Downloads :
.pdf-manual (German) : >> Click here <<
.pdf-manual (English) : >> Click here <<
.pdf-manual (French) : >> Click here <<
.pdf-manual (Spanish) : >> Click here <<

How to purchase and install Download-Versions?:

• Buying is simple, just add it to your cart ( press the green buy button ) and do all the handling of payment (Credit Card and PayPal accepted) . Keep in mind that if you are located outside the EEC you do not pay VAT
• On the screen where you see that the payment has been done you will find a download link, download AND SAVE this file to a secure location
• While you are doing this, an email is being send to you with the serial code
• You can always find your code in the shop under Your Account - Your Order Details - Downloads
• During the installation you will be asked to enter your shop login name (email) and for this serial code