Novemeber Prize - C208B Grand Caravan

[Adamski]

I've always coveted most of the aircraft in the Carenado hangar, but have only been able to afford to buy a couple up to now, so this prize is greatly appreciated! I really wanted the C185F Skywagon or a souped-up C172 II but settled on the C208B Grand Caravan instead! I can't explain why I like these "workhorses" (BN-2 Islander, Cresco etc.) ... maybe because I'm just too embarrassed by the flashy "boys' toys" look of many of the other GA aircraft


I dug out some stunning NZ repaints while I was at it ... repaint by Jankees Bloom - NZFSIM Entry here




Carenado are well-known for the quality of their VC cockpits - the C208B lives up to it!


Around the Sounds ... then a quick trip up North ... repaint by Daniel Trevers - NZFSIM entry here.






The "Sounds Air" Caravan over Picton ...

A Carenado-Ultimate Traffic2 AI stand-off! Repaint by Jankees Bloom.

This C208B is a stunning product. Lots of attention to detail (everywhere you look) - they really have put a lot of effort into this one. I can't vouch for the flight model (having never been near a real '208) but it feels "right" - not twitchy and doesn't have the ridiculous roll rate (and lack of inertia) that so many FSX aircraft appear to have. In short, it's a joy to "fly"

Credit to all concerned in keeping up the great NZFF tradition of *amazing* prizes - and a BIG thank-you to Carenado in particular for my Caravan!

[zkcav]

Looks very nice Adam - congrats on your well deserved prize. Looks like that model might have to go in my "wish list" too...

[deeknow]

Great stuff Adam. I know what you mean about the Caravan, I just bought it last week, loving it, lovely VC as you say, and you just have to LOVE the sound of that turbo-prop startup/shutdown sequence

[brad63]

Ditto,great workhorse that I purchased a while ago to use with AirHauler.My most used A/C in my hanger.

[AlisterC]

Well done on your win and what a great looking plane. Nice repaints too. Enjoy!

[Splitpin]

Great set.....of shots , thumbs and stars.....

[Trevers1987]

Nice to see my SoundsAir repaint there in action. Almost makes me wanna start repainting again, might pop off and finish that 206 I started about 2 years back lol.

BTW great shots

[Adamski]

QUOTE (Trevers1987 @ Sep 26 2012,7:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Almost makes me wanna start repainting again

Go on ... you know you want to ... quick before summer sets in!

[Dean]

A nice choice, and great screenies.