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    Pilots Boeing 314 Clipper Differences

    There is a sale for the B314 Clipper in the Pro and basic versions. They do provide the differences and would like to hear from anyone out there that has one or
    the other and if the higher price for the Pro version can be justified.
    The differences are stated here - The sale is on till 5 Dec.



    https://www.pilots.shop/Cms/Ui/Pages...3-3fc455657646

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    Differences between the Base and Pro versions
    BasePro
    Sperry GyropilotOne setting only for level flightFull control for all settings
    (pitch, bank, heading and
    control surface reaction speed)
    Generator controlsNoneFull control over voltage and
    current
    HandpumpsNoneWater drain, engine primer
    and fueltransferpumps
    Fuel selectorsPort wing tank to port engines
    and starboard wing tanks to
    starboard engines only
    Full crossfeed between all
    tanks and all engines
    Fuel transferNoneFull system implementation
    for fuel transferfrom
    hydrostabilizers to wing tanks
    via electric pump and
    handpump
    Fuel loadWing tanks onlyWing tanks and hydrostabilizer
    tanks
    Fuel dumpNoneIncluded
    Fire systemNoneFull implementationin case of
    an engine fire
    Propellor featheringNoneFull implementationincluding
    windmillrestartand aborted
    feathering
    Tank water drainageNoneFull implementation by
    handpump. Tank water affects
    fuel loadand therefore range
    ChecklistsSingle checklist containing
    simplified normal procedures
    only
    Full real-world normal
    procedures and abnormal
    procedures checklists.Each
    flight crew memberhas their
    ownset ofcheckliststo follow
    Engine start procedureSimplifiedFull standard procedures
    Systems monitoringSimplifiedFull standard procedures




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    I have the PRO version since the begining and like this bird and the immersion features to fully manage her.
    A careful view definition (I use ChasePlane) allow a full VC only management.
    But if you like 2D panel, you have pletora of them
    You have plenty of task during the flight - you are in charge...

    The aircraft have been regularly updated and improved and a B314A version has been annouced.
    So no regret on the PRO...

    Gérard

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    Thanks for the input. I've read an older review on Avsim that they offer an update to pro from the basic version.
    I sent an email to Pilots asking about that. I'd like to take advantage of the sale they have. I've seen the video
    review on the Pro version and there are a lot of things going on in the various stations onboard.

    I did some research on B314A

    Model 314A
    Improved version with 1,600 horsepower (1,200 kW) Twin Cyclones with larger-diameter propellers, additional 1,200 US gallons (4,500 l; 1,000 imp gal) fuel capacity, and revised interior. Still air range approx 4,700 miles. Six built, three for Pan Am and three sold to BOAC

    I wonder if that will be a separate sell.

    Also was a C-98 military verson.

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    I see that the PRO version is 40 eur during the sale.
    Frankly, for that price, it is a real bargain !

    Gérard

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    I was in process of checkout when I saw a couple options

    If I uncheck shipping options will it download the file or is this sent by mail only
    on CD/DVD?




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    I never used the shipping options !
    Always download only.

    Gérard

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    At 40 Euro you get , as Gerard is saying, a very comprehensive plane. Fly's well in its envelop and you will be very busy as you do what 3 did in the plane

    And graphically stunning too

    Roland

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    Quote Originally Posted by thunder100 View Post
    At 40 Euro you get , as Gerard is saying, a very comprehensive plane. Fly's well in its envelop and you will be very busy as you do what 3 did in the plane

    And graphically stunning too

    Roland

    I got the Pro version today. I found a nice youtube video on how to start it.

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