DHC-3 Otter from the Premier Collection

Flying the DHC-3 Otter

Install the DHC-3 Otter into your FS2004 or FS2002 \aircraft folder. If you haven't already done so, follow the instructions on our installation page.

Press the 'S' key to see the 2D cockpit; press the 'S' key again to see the 3D cockpit and twice more to see the Hornet from the spot plane view. Here's a quick walk around:

  • Press 'E' to start the engine.
  • Press F8 to see the flaps slowly drop into position. Press F5 to retract the flaps for takeoff.
  • Press the stick forward and back to see the elevator move up and down.
  • Press the stick from side to side to see the rudder and ailerons move.
  • Press Shift 'E' to open and close the doors.

 

Takeoff
Taxi out and position the aircraft on the runway center line.
For normal airport use, you won't need flaps. Give it full throttle.

Accelerate and when you reach about 65 knots, push foward slightly on the stick to raise the tail wheel. At about 85 knots, you can lift off.

Climb to your desired cruising altitude and set throttle to cruising speed (about 105 knots).

Landing

For normal landings you can approach the runway at 90 knots. On short final with full flaps, you'll be flying at 75 knots.

Touch down on main gear. As you apply brakes, the tail wheel will settle onto the runway.

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