Author: George Diemer & Randy Cain Date: 29 Mar 2010
FS2004/FSX Sikorsky S-43B, Panair do Brasil, PP-PBM. Sikorsky twin-engine amphibian built in 1936. S-43B had twin vertical tails for greater stability, and an extended nose section as an attempt to cut down water spray. Two versions included: PP-PBM used by Panair do Brasil, and NC16927 for Pan Am. These were the same aircraft. NC16927 was allocated to Panair after delivery to Pan Am. Top speed over 190 mph. Range 820 miles at cruising speed of 171 mph. Carries 15 passengers. FSDS3.5 model with virtual cockpit and passenger cabin.
Author: Jens B. Kristensen Date: 25 Mar 2010
FSX Armstrong Whitworth Ensign. This is an all-new model of the AW.27 Ensign, a large medium-range airliner built for Imperial Airways, later BOAC, in the late 1930's. Because of the outbreak of WW2, only 12 Ensigns were built, and they mostly served as transports in support of the RAF.
Author: Morton & A. F. Scrub Date: 25 Mar 2010
FS2004/FSX Polikarpov I-153V2 Warbird Bipe. The ultimate development of the Polikarpov fighter biplane was the powerful I-153 Chaika, with retractable landing gear, either wheels or skis folding to the rear. Coming on line in 1938 some thousands served in the Far East, Finland and on the Eastern Front. The I-153 was an anachronism, entering service at the time when the biplane had long since been eclipsed by the monoplane fighter. This is an updated model of the I-153 with more realistic cowling and working frontplate inlets. Finish, Russian and Spanish textures.
Author: Dennis Seeley & Massimo Taccoli Date: 22 Mar 2010
FSX Beriev Be-200 Altair, Version 1.1. The Beriev Be-200 Altair is a multi-role amphibious aircraft designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company and assembled by Irkut. Marketed for a variety of uses, such as fighting fires, the SAR, maritime patrol and transport of people and things, it has a capacity of 12,000 m3 of water or up to 72 passengers.
