C208B Grand Caravan HD-Series for X-Plane

The C208B Grand Caravan, short-haul regional airliner and utility aircraft, makes its way to the simulated environments of X-Plane in stunning HD thanks to the dedicated work of the Carenado team. Users of X-Plane will be able to benefit from this fully loaded add-on package and enjoy this successful derivative of the Super Cargomaster.

Brand new plug-in controlled 3D sounds create a true to life feeling by being both incredibly accurate and changing depending on the environment making your experience in the 3D cockpit area all the more enjoyable. The sounds you hear when the doors are open, for instance, will not be the same as the sounds you hear when the door is closed; the PT6 engine becomes more muffled as the sound is dampened. Similarly, if you crack a window, the effect falls somewhere in between.

The cockpit itself is very well modeled, highly detailed and equipped with an original KFC150 and a GNS430. A concise layout and realistic night light effects make the panel easy and fun to use. A 2D panel presents the numerous fields of view that are available. As you switch between them, the camera doesn't suddenly change, it quickly slides from one position to the next. From the main view to a view from the rear of the cabin, or any combination. The fact that the camera is animated in its transition between viewpoints, allows you too see all the well-crafted space in between and achieve a greater awareness of the aircraft you're piloting. Other detailed animations can be found everywhere, whether inside the aircraft or outside. Opened doors reveal animated steps and ladders, and sun visors are fully articulated as you might find in real life.

At night, the new lighting effects can be seen, as the red navigation light generates soft red pulses of light across the tail of the aircraft. A collection of HD liveries mirroring original paint designs help add some attractive curves to an otherwise smooth but slightly square fuselage and are of a high enough quality that you can zoom in from an external camera and not get any blur. To add a more personalized touch, you can always make use of the included blank texture, also in HD, and create your own stunning repaints before taking to the skies in a completely unique Grand Skywagon.

New Features

• X-Plane 64-bit compatible
• Includes improved default X-Plane 11 GNS430.
• Plugin-enhanced
• FPS-optimized model.
• NEW! Scroll wheel support
• DDS textures for faster load times and optimization
• Night light effects
• Prop disc effect
• Cameras and viewpoints change the system
• New plug-in controlled 3D sounds