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FS2004 Sikorsky VS-44 Avalon Air Transport Sikorskys last fixed-wing airplane, operated by Avalon Air Transport (later Catalina Airlines) 1957-67 on taxi runs between Long Beach, CA and Catalina Island. Made over 8,000 trips in 10 years, sometimes 12 in a day. Passenger capacity increased from 32 to 47 by removing galley and sleeper berths, and decreasing fuel load. Flight deck greatly modified in order to reduce crew required from 5 to 2. FSDS2 model with virtual cockpit, passenger compartment. Improved flight dynamics. Some instruments and interior details based on pictures taken at New England Air Museum. Custom XML instruments gauges plus defaults from DC-3. Animated cowl flaps and hatches. A flying boat, not an amphibian. No landing gear, but beaching gear provided. Can be taxied in and out of water. By George Diemer.
Original information
- ID
- 13280
- Category
- FS2004 Vintage Aircraft
- File
- vs44aat.zip
- Size
- 5,854.6 KB
- Historical views
- 4,863
- Rating
- 7.90 / 10 (10 historical votes)
- File status
- verified
Preserved rating history
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