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Just wondering, since it is being listed at $19.99USD, is the Catalina worth it? The price is really good, but how is the plane? Anyone own it care to post an opinion??
Just wondering, since it is being listed at $19.99USD, is the Catalina worth it? The price is really good, but how is the plane? Anyone own it care to post an opinion??
Matt
I've been thinking about getting this myself.......might have to look into it.
Lots of other life issues right now though.
Dont think! Take it!
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Absolutely get it!
Got it when it first came out
Very well built plane
Watch the idle--if you pull back to far the engines die....
And you can over work the engines-watch the RPM
Rick
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Thanks for the info! I will get it!
Matt
Yep, as Rick says, if you don't have this aircraft then get it...you won't be disappointed!
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It's a gorgeous model, with one of my favorite VCs of all time. Get it!
It is outstanding, do not hesitate!
You can find most of my repaints for FSX/P3D in the library here on the outhouse.
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I've been looking at it for a long time also,and could not pass on the price today.It is very well done and looks great.The enjine management takes a little time to get used to but adds to the realism.I,m glad I gave in.
IMO one of the best - I've had it for quite some time and fly it regularly!
I'd say get it!
Cheers,
Mark
Been thinking about this one for a while, so will have to grab this tonight.
I'm toying with the idea of buying this one too....
One of the best sims and VC's out there and a challenge to fly too. And loads of really interesting repaints. I love the soundset. If only all payware were this quality.
If you want a realistic flying vintage amphibian......buy it! Definately for that price!
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Engine management is challenging.
If you do have problems running the engines when first starting out, there is an 'easy' option available in the interactive checklist.
I find the carb icing can seem to be a little too sensitive at times, occasionally, for my personal taste.
Thanks for the HU. Been on my list to get.
How are the frame-rates on this baby? My computer is not good at frame-rates (I get excited when I'm over 6 FPS).
Thank you,
Walter
Buy it!
Don't wait!
Rick
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One of the most immersive aircraft - VC and sound really make you think you are there. Engine management is not difficult and actually adds to the fun. Just don't take the Cat if you are going anywhere in a hurry! Takes off, lands and cruises all at @ 100 knots (as IRL).
Striker, listen, and you listen close: flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle, just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes.
Absolutely get it!
A great plane,and Jankees and pothers have done a TON of lovely repaints for it!
It's a great plane at the full price. At the sale price it's a steal.
Get it while you can.
Right. Lotsa paints. Classic bird. At that price a steal indeed. I get decent framerates.Originally Posted by expat
Dmitri, lol, great movie, and only 49 years old. A Kubrick classic.
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Got it last night and it is indeed a beautiful plane, but it brought my frame rates down to almost a slide show. Nothing against the plane, I think I need to upgrade my computer (again), like maybe a separate sound card.
Funny actually, those who had bought it, never mentions the fact that once in the water, the fuselage is filled with water itself....look at the massive blisters filled with water!!
Like a sinking ship.....with wings.
Though I must say, besides the above minor deficiency, she's a real classic, and a fun but slowwwww plane to fly.
Hank
I thought that it had bilge pumps to help with that...
I want to get it now....
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