Carenado Beechcraft 18 | Full Flight Review | World Update 10 | Microsoft Flight Simulator

[@340ACP]

Great aircraft, no manual so: T/O 36.5" full RPM, tail up after 40 kts, Climb: 30"/2000 rpm, speed 120 kts, Cruise: 28"/1850 rpm lean to max rpm or about 25 on the fuel burn gauge, it will give you 150 kts, approach 90kts and always a wheel landing, keep the tail up as long as possible because otherwise the rudders are ineffective. The aircraft is light on the controls so that is true to the real plane, hope this helps...by the way if you want to end your flight very quickly try opening a side window in flight...😂

[@davidloquvam1795]

Yup I tried the window on my first flight . wont do that again.

[@showusyaguppysaustralia1515]

Hi mate I'm very new to flight sim but thanks for the run down on this beautiful beast ❤️ Just one thing I need to ask when u say "Always a wheel landing" what does this mean? 🤔 Thanks again Cheers James

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Exactly Grumpoleon! Thanks for offering up the help : )

[@showusyaguppysaustralia1515]

@@FlatOutMatt thankyou I wasn't to sure

[@saynotowar8418]

can you tell me more about how the cowflaps. should be used during landing.

[@JohnMichaelson]

I really wish Asobo would prioritize getting the scenery gateway finished. There are thousands of people who would happily submit landmarks I'm sure from smaller areas that will likely never be done by Asobo themselves. All they would need is a little control at their end to make sure submitted landmarks meet a quality and appearance standard and let the community fill in the world.

[@LowkeyHundo]

Only problem with that is there’s the risk of submissions having hidden back door entries coded into the actual files, or hidden malware, etc. Asobo would have to assess and safely ensure each submission isn’t a risk to the infrastructure, which would be time consuming.

[@JohnMichaelson]

@@LowkeyHundo Has that really been a big problem in the flight sim community in past scenery libraries? I mean how do you hide malware in some 3d model files?

[@Karibanu]

Are they not doing some sort of google warehouse equivalent anyway? and if scenery files can contain backdoors then this is software that has no right to be on anyone's PC. Aircraft are a different thting - scenery & animations should be data & drive parts of the game. Vandalism is probably a bigger worry.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I actually wasn't even aware this was in the works John, but it does indeed sound like an area Asobo would be well served to focus their efforts on (short term pain, but a long term gain)! Quality control might be tricky, but otherwise it seems like it would be a great way of freeing up Asobo's resources (I gather X-Plane does something somewhat similar). All the best! : )

[@JohnMichaelson]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations That's my understanding of what it was meant to be. In a perfect world they would examine the submissions and perhaps bundle them to release with each world update. Ideally they would get included with the streamed layer because after a while the sheer numbers of submissions would have the potential to become a real disk space hog.

[@Brimmlinn]

You can have the best graphics and visuals in the sim but if your sounds are bad it totally ruins the immersion. Looks like more Carenado shovelware as usual. As a former Beechcraft mechanic, mainly Bonanzas and Barons at the service center in Tampa, we did occasionally get in an 18 freight dog early in my career. That boost pump is entirely too loud and the engines are too quiet, especially at takeoff power. Unless they are “simulating” wearing ANC headphones but I doubt that with the boost pump. Anyhow, great video as always. Keep up the good work.

[@allamericanwiseass]

Agreed. I was expecting full-throat Staggerwing rumble.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Yeah it's a strange one with Carenado; they have a couple of aircraft that sound rather nice and then a couple of addons where the sounds just fall flat (the Beech 18 somewhat being one of them unfortunately). The overly loud fuel pump reminds me of the M20R when that released. It may be that they're trying to simulate headphones as you say, but even then I would argue that they shouldn't be, since there is already an option for that in the sim (and I like my engines nice and loud haha). Thanks very much for the feedback! All the best : )

[@benvanboom8907]

Your reviews are the best, before I purchase any model, I come here to check out of you reviewed it. Thanks a lot !

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks as always Ben! Great to hear that you're still enjoying the content : ) My pleasure and all the best to you!

[@mudmover3279]

24:44 The music just fits perfectly for this aircraft.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much MM! I always try and pick something that I feel is appropriate, so I'm glad you felt it works : ) All the best!

[@marshie1337]

i love everything about your reviews. the best on youtube imho! keep up the good work ItB

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks once again Marshie! Always very kind of you to say and thoroughly appreciated : )

[@ZZstaff]

I had a co-worker that used to fly this aircraft as a commercial pilot and also remember it in the sky in the 1950s. Radial engines were famous for leaking oil. Thank you for this video.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah well lucky him! It would have been quite a time to have been flying I'm sure. Indeed, I had another commenter reminisce about the time he managed to cover his newly dry-cleaned coat in oil from a Junior Wasp engine haha XD My pleasure on the video! Thanks for watching and all the best : )

[@Cleetusvandamm105]

I believe you accidentally hit the air raid siren switch instead of the fuel pump. Not hard to do.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! It would appear so Cleetus! I shall have to read the manual again XD

[@peterbassey9668]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Lol! You’re a good sport, mate.

[@rustyshackleford1687]

In regards to the AP, if you want to use the NAV function on the AP setting dial on the right side of the dash, make sure the HDG button is not turned on. That kept giving me a lot of trouble when I was first flying it. The HDG button seems to override the setting on the dial. I was able to get it to follow my waypoints nicely.

[@rustyshackleford1687]

Or after spending more time with the aircraft, it seems a bit buggy. Sometimes the AP works great and sometimes the buttons do nothing. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong but I've had weird bugs with some of the other switches too.

[@Andrei5656]

@@rustyshackleford1687 no, it's not you, it's buggy as heck. The forums are full of people having the same hit or miss experience like you.

[@kokoeteantigha389]

@@Andrei5656 This worries me a lot cos my AP has stuck to no longer functioning. Can I delete the aircraft and redownload it from the Marketplace?? I've been so worried redownloading it will be blocked on the Marketplace.

[@Andrei5656]

@@kokoeteantigha389 i don't see a reason why it would be blocked on the marketplace to redownload it. That being said, i also don't see why it would fix anything to redownload it. It's not like there was an error during download and now ONLY the AP doesn't work. Computers don't work like that. Either it's corrupted as a whole and it doesn't even boot, or your files are fine and it's just a bug in Carenado's work. And going by the decade i've known Carenado for, i'm 99.9% sure it's their product that has problems, not your download.

[@kokoeteantigha389]

@@Andrei5656 Very grateful for that, Andrei. You've saved me valuable time and data money there. OK, will have to trust that Carenado will come up with a fix anytime soon cos I have a great fondness for the aircraft. Danke schoen.

[@skyhawk_4526]

I've always loved the Beech 18. It's a beautiful plane and nice addition to the sim. The external engine sounds seemed pretty good when you were on the ground, but in the cockpit, they did seem a bit muffled and plain (like a more modern piston engine and not a radial).

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Skyhawk, The Beech 18 is indeed a beautiful, classic aircraft. I think overall Carenado have done a decent job with it, especially given the price, but some improved internal sounds would certainly go a long way (a few tweaks to the flight model also). Nevertheless I have to say I have been enjoying the addon. All the best! : )

[@saynotowar8418]

i used the engine feathering switch during landing to turn the engines off just before hitting the ground and it worked made me able to stop twice as fast

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, well that's good to know SNTW - might not be a fully approved technique in the real world though : P Happy flying!

[@pjtren1588]

Appreciated the musical interlude.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, thanks PJ, glad you enjoyed it : ) All the best!

[@drumbum353]

You never hit the CDI button on the GPS, it said ‘VLOC’ the whole way. If you want to fly in nav mode, you have to push the CDI button and ‘GPS’ has to be displayed in the bottom left of the gps screen.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi David, Thanks for offering up the pointer. For sure you would be correct, if I was looking to use the GPS for navigation, but I was actually looking to fly in NAV, based of the VLOC on this occasion : ) Cheers again though. All the best!

[@drumbum353]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations ah, well, it seemed to me that that was what you were trying to do. That’s the only way I’ve found that the Beech 18 navigates for me. Great airplane though, I love it! Have a good one!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers, you too! : )

[@jep1103]

Good review nice aircraft...but it's a radial and i can't hear it developers, please sort it

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers Jep! Yeah, the sounds are one area of the product that is definitely lacking (the flight model could do with a spot of tweaking also). For the price, the Beech 18 is still a decent and enjoyable aircraft though I would say. All the best! : )

[@davidkitchingman2222]

Hi there- Thankyou for your KZbin channel & your wonderful review on this gem of a plane in the sim.I didn’t purchase & down load this plane until about 5 days ago & my first flight of it was from it already running at end of runway.Your YT video has been instrumental in I starting it cold&dark on the upron on my recent 2nd sortie in the Beechcraft model 18.Thanks again for putting out this video on this plane & the other ones as well.Further helping me be a better sim pilot& having more fun at it as well.Greetings from down under in New Zealand.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hello David, Thank you very much for the kind words; it’s always a pleasure to hear that someone is finding the content useful - all the more so, if they are enjoying the videos at the same time! It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying / getting to grips with the beautiful Beech 18. Once you’re comfortable with the default version, I highly recommend checking out the “Denarq” Beech 18 mod - it’s exceptional! I have a video covering the mod which, as a Kiwi, you’ll hopefully enjoy all the more : ) Many thanks again. My absolute pleasure on the videos. All the best!

[@terryranger5525]

Nice to see this one back in the hangar. Such a historic aircraft. Looking forward to flying this one. Asobo have tended to release the odd update for their aircraft so hopefully they will beef up the engine sounds. Wonderful vid as always, many thanks.

[@Andrei5656]

Yeah, it's a Carenado plane, i wouldn't keep my breath for quick fixes, if any. They don't really maintain their addons, they just convert their FSX stuff and dump them on the market, and forget about it. I'm not even making it up, in the files of the Beech 18 there's a folder made by the free FSX converter the community has been using to convert FSX planes since release. They don't even seem to build them from their own original files but convert them and fix the odd conversion problems and upscale the textures. To be fair their PBR textures are very, very good.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Terry! I suspect the aircraft will get an update or two, but I would be surprised if it was anything more than a bug fixing exercise sadly. It seems most devs are very reticent to put in the effort post-release and with this being an "Asobo" product, I can't imagine it's going to motivate Carenado to go the extra mile. I hope I'm wrong though! Thanks very much - I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks as always : )

[@artswri]

Another first rate review of another beautiful aircraft! I really enjoyed the flight, gives me yet another part of the woeld i simply must visit in sim! The music was also a great addition to the video, very apt and just wonderful to see this beautiful aircraft in flight with music to match and accentuate it. Thanks very much for another great video, i find your offerings always more than worth time spent! The only thing that tops one of your videos is actually flying in the sim! When i cant manage to squeeze in a flight, my steady go-to is to (re)watch one of your videos. Im hooked and enjoying!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

. . . and another very generous comment, Art haha! I’m really glad you enjoyed the flight and a little “trip back in time”. The run over to Block Island is a really nice one (I did the same with the A2A Comanche, actually), well worth flying for yourself. Carenado (as always) rendered the Beech 18 beautifully but, it’s brilliant that we now have the Denarq mod, to bring every aspect of the aircraft up to the same standards : ) I’m honoured to know that I am your backup to actual simming haha. Many thanks again and I do hope you’re having a great weekend (and managed to squeeze some simming in ha)!

[@piloto2412]

This update was so welcomed considering i live in the USA. The addition of aircraft lately has been great. Probably going to start working more hours so i can afford flight training and getting more aircraft for the sim🤣. Thanks for your videos

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hehe, well I guess Asobo is catering to the vast majority of the simming market with another US update, so I can't say that I blame them (and again, the original US WU wasn't done to more recent standards - by that logic, we're due another UK update as well! : P ). There certainly have been some cracking addons coming into the sim of late! This one falls into the more "pretty and fun" category, but I enjoyed it nevertheless : ) Working more is never fun haha, but it sounds like it will be to a good end! Cheers and all the best

[@GriffonVoid]

Really nice review, the aircraft looks awesome !

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Josh! Yeah, the Beech 18 is somewhat typical Carenado output, but to my mind that isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially at this sort of price. I enjoyed the aircraft enough, that I flew it again the next day haha. All the best! : )

[@DarthPlaya]

Absolutely love when you go outside the airplane for a stretch, keep it up! 👍Given

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Arthur, really glad you enjoyed it! Always a good excuse to enjoy the scenery and let me take a bit of a breather haha ; ) Cheers and all the best : )

[@jaysmith4302]

Very nice video as always. When I was in the service, I flew a few times with a grizzled old colonel, and as soon as the wheels were in the wells, he would invariably look down at the ground and say "I wonder what the poor people are doing today". With a little imagination, MSFS, for all its faults, comes close to capturing that sentiment.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers Jay, Haha! In a similar vein, sometimes when I'm flying over some of the more remote parts of the world at night, I wonder what on earth everyone is up to in their small villages down below. As you say, MSFS captures just a little taste of that occasionally and hopefully this feeling will only become more prevalent, as Asobo continues to flesh out the MSFS world. All the best! : )

[@johncrichton4341]

Great video there - enjoyed it. Your point regarding engine sounds is quite correct. There are many real world videos showing how the engines spool up and Carenado look like they've just used some stock Asobo engine sounds.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much John, really glad that you enjoyed the video! Overall I feel that Carenado made a reasonable effort with the Beech 18, especially at this sort of a price point, but certainly some improved sounds and indeed a few tweaks to the flight model, would go a long way. All the best! : )

[@volkerjansen3901]

I bought the Beech 18 last night and did a first flight from Sitka to Juneau. My findings were practically identical to yours, beautiful plane inside and out, easy to fly, some problems with the autopilot's NAV mode, engine sounds could have more oomph. I am sure I will fly it again, just because it is so amazingly beautiful :)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, well I’m glad you felt the review broadly hit the mark Volker! Indeed, despite its short comings, I actually took the Beech 18 up for another flight today - it’s just too beautiful to pass on ; ) I guess that means you’re back off your holidays now then - hope you had a nice time! : )

[@volkerjansen3901]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Yes thank you, holidays were very relaxing :) I have not even gotten around to buying the HJet yet, bought the Sting S4 first and really enjoying this little gem.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Happy to hear it! : )

[@dillank3240]

Great musical selection for this aircraft! I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you for your efforts!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Dillan, I'm glad you felt it worked (I always try to pick something that I feel fits with the flight / aircraft). Really great to hear that you enjoyed the flight - my pleasure! Thanks very much for watching and all the best : )

[@Sebastopolmark]

GREAT flight Captain. The passangers can now enjoy their wine & cheese at The Vineyard. If you are into the vintage aircraft, this certainly is a good one. I am amazed that with those big radials, when they fire, there is NO vibration in the aircraft?? A small thing but on take off, I never see the wheels spinning so do you have to "tap" the brakes?? Was looking forward the the cruising music and was not dissapointed! !! !!!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, that’s one area I did have to dock Carenado a few points - for not providing the wine and cheese ; ) Yes, as is generally the case in the sim, a little bit of “life” lacking in the aircraft (no vibration, no smoke etc), but at $15 it’s hard to complain about too much. I actually took the Beech 18 on another outing yesterday using FSRealistic and that spruced things up a little bit. The recording tool I use has a little bug, that basically keeps the brakes on all the time - hence why the wheels always stop spinning immediately on takeoff. In reality, it’s generally good practice to apply the brakes (on a GA aircraft), just to stop mud, FOD etc being thrown around inside the wheel well after retraction. Glad you enjoyed the music and indeed the video! Thanks as always : )

[@garysmith5256]

Beautiful model! Compare the scrumptious passenger cabin with the Lego-ish effort on the Honda jet... But it begs for an equally good sound set. Please Carenado!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Indeed Gary. Careando certainly know what they’re doing when it comes to the visuals and to be fair many of their MSFS addons sound quite nice; alas the Beech 18 isn’t really one of them though. . . All the best!

[@ouyangwulong]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations lol, I think what you mean is "The Beech 18 is a great aircraft for a video featuring music." And you aren't wrong.

[@MarkM001]

Does you Does anyone know of any way to get this model without a GPS? It's an option with my pmdg dc6 and I'd like my Beech 18 to do the same.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Mark, I'm afraid that's not currently an option with the Beech 18 (though I agree that it should be). Cheers and all the best : )

[@dongallagher7756]

You need to press the CDI button on the 530 and select NAV.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Don, Thanks very much for the pointer. I was actually trying to get the aircraft to track the VOR, hence leaving the CDI in VLOC. Apparently my error was leaving the autopilot in HDG - HDG needs to be left off in the Beech 18 for NAV apparently. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@iceuul674]

Any luck to see Savoia-Marchetti S.55 review? Plane what came with Italian update.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Ice, I'm afraid probably not, at least not in the short term. I think the time for a review has passed, but I may still feature the aircraft on the channel at some point in the future (couldn't say when that might happen though I'm afraid). I've been really pushed for time of late, so I am having to be a little more selective with the addons that I choose to cover. Apologies for that. All the best! : )

[@supertyfon1736]

Sound wise the propeller noise should be deeper and louder.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Yes, the sounds could definitely be better ST (though they are bearable); I doubt we would have seen any improvements either way, but with the aircraft being an "Asobo" offering, I can't imagine Carenado will be in a rush to improve the sounds unfortunately. All the best! : )

[@peterellis5513]

Very nice. I usually hate background music in videos, but your outside cruising music was perfect. Thanks.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, well thanks Peter! I know music in these sorts of videos isn't to everyone's taste, but I try and use music in my videos only where I think it really adds value and I try to do so "sympathetically" as well. Glad you enjoyed it. All the best! : )

[@ouyangwulong]

That weird tail-lifting behavior when cycling the prop during the engine run up is actually the same as something I've encountered with the BeeGee. That makes me think it's a Carenado quirk, but I don't recall the Staggerwing having that problem, though I didn't fly that one as much. Still, it's a very interesting example of the divergent physics of "MSFS World" and I'm very curious to figure out what causes it. I'm wondering if it isn't an issue of the new prop airflow physics under specific situations causing unusual airflow. (I'm currently presuming the Beechcraft uses the new prop physics because you can feather the props, though I haven't gotten a chance to look under the hood to confirm that's really what's happening.) That said, while the flight model and systems were not quite as good as the best of Carenado's offerings, I still think it is easily "as good as default airplanes or better" and the texturing and model are honestly next level. The way they did the old painted metal in the cockpit is just astonishing. Not the most exciting plane to fly if you want to feel yourself fighting the wind or if you want to break a sweat managing the systems, but it is a great airplane to fly when you want to do something straightforward to fly and great to look at to make a narrative video etc. Also, the star windows above the pilot and copilot seats invite interesting navigational possibilities. As I've always said, I don't hold other devs to Carenado's graphic standards, so I don't hold Carenado to other devs systems and flight model standards, and when it comes to Carenado's graphics, I honestly feel that this is the best they've done yet. Also, I have to say, as an American who enjoys flying around America, I'm actually 100% with you on wanting other parts of the world to get more attention first. I have actually thought that the world updates are all great, and I'm amazed that we're getting this stuff for free. Free is important to me because I already sold all my spare internal organs to pay for P3D scenery. But unfortunately, I feel like it's really only exacerbating the unevenness in the sim. The US and Western Europe were already the best done regions in the default sim. They are also the regions that have gotten the most payware content. And they are also the regions that have gotten the most high quality freeware content. And while I understand that there's a solid logic behind "give the people what they want" / "Improve where people fly the most" but part of it also creates a feedback loop. Places that are neglected will get fewer flights. Places that are given good scenery will get more. I've definitely been flying more in Italy than I ever have in any sim before, because the world update is great. But by the same token, I would fly a lot more in China and India, places I actually work, if the sim weren't so atrocious there. I was working with my brother using the sim to survey areas of Kachin State in Myanmar where he's done research, and it was a great way to explore satellite imagery and terrain data, until you discover that 2/3 of Kachin State is actually sloppy patchwork of painted farmland rather than actual satellite images because Bing couldn't be bothered to get updated satellite photos of the country and the one time they did, half the country was overcast. The coolest thing about this sim is that it can give us the entire world. This is where I think Asobo has been really shrewd with Local Legends and Famous Flyers - introducing airplanes that are often too obscure to get much 3rd party attention, and would never be in the sim otherwise, while leaving the more obvious low hanging fruit to the large modding / 3p community. I wish at some point they would start doing the same with the world updates, because there are amazing swaths of Latin America, Africa, and Asia that really would shine if given a little polish.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Austin, Well it's the first time I've noticed such behavior myself, but I wouldn't be shocked to hear that it's some sort of Carenado quirk haha. I actually doubt that Carenado will have used the new prop physics - probably going into a bit more detail than they are generally looking to offer ha. They've actually had prop feathering figured out almost since day 1 (better than some other devs in fairness to Carenado!) but only in a visual sense. I don't have time to dig into the issue myself, but let me know if you find anything. As you say, Carenado have their strengths and they play to those extremely well. Their products aren't to everyone's tastes, but I think they offer reasonable value for money and personally I generally always enjoy taking their aircraft up for a bit of a scenic tour etc. I don't think another US update was unreasonable, given the demographics of the sim and the fact that the first US update was a bit sub-par by more recent standards, but there are indeed many other countries I would love to see get some care and attention (New Zealand being my own personal number 1). Still, I'm sure if we're patient, there will be plenty more to come ; ) Cheers and all the best once again : )

[@ouyangwulong]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations interesting on the prop feathering. I honestly didn't fly much of the earlier Carenado planes - disliked the 182, liked the Mooney well enough, but both all were supplanted by the Just Flight planes coming out. If it's just a visual effect that would make sense for how it doesn't really impact performance / handling, and would thus improve my overall impression of the new prop physics. New Zealand would be a lot of fun, and it would actually be really great if they did some of the nearby islands (like Norfolk, Raoul, Chatham, Antipodes, etc.) because I've now done more than my fair share of ocean flying, and it's really fun to have the monotony of blue sky and blue sea broken up by an island you never gave much thought to before, but suddenly is the most interesting thing in that moment. Then I fly down to take a look and explore and find it is basically un-rendered. It seems like it wouldn't be too much to give these islands a bit of terrain and satellite updates, and it would really play to the strength of the sim, letting you truly explore and discover. (For example, fixing the Faroe Islands in the Nordics update really made crossing the north Atlantic a lot more fun.)

[@TGabrielTPOI]

Amazing video as always. For the ones wondering what's the name of the song playing at 25:00: Jincheng Zhang - Association Background Instrumental Had to Shazam it. Perfect musical choice, dear sir.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much Gabriel, very happy you enjoyed it! I think Shazam may have sold you a dummy on that one haha; the song was actually "1940's Slow Dance" from the KZbin audio library. Thanks for trying though and I'm glad you felt the music fit well : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@TGabrielTPOI]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations I recently found out upon searching him up that mister Jincheng Zhang apparently just steals and releases royalty free music (often with his own little meaningless audio samples on top) and even gets music recognition software like Shazam to identify those songs as his own. The exposé I read was on the Horrible Music and Songs Wiki. This is also VERY believable once you look through his "discography" on KZbin.

[@jaysmith4302]

I got this addon shortly after it came out and the autopilot was hopeless. It just went around in circles. Today (July 17) I tried it again on a flight to Tallinn and it worked perfectly. I don't recall an update between then and now. Perhaps it's the pristine atmosphere of the Baltic States, renowned for its healing and rejuvenating properties.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, well that’s quite some healing then Jay! XD I’ve heard the same from quite a few users actually. Personally I haven’t had any issues with the autopilot (only had the chance for a couple of flights mind you), but a lot of others saying it can be very hit and miss. Seems very odd that can be the case, but I can’t say I’m surprised either haha. Hopefully Carenado will get it patched up sooner rather than later. All the best : )

[@cliqist]

Made my morning to see you upload a vid! Plane looks solid, but ugh; the engine sounds seemed really quiet for what the aircraft is. I hope for sounds from period aircraft to be loud and chuggy, these seemed way too quiet and clean. Also, funny graphical funny during takeoff, the wheels looked like they were floating several inches off the runway just before you took off.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Cliqist, Haha, well thanks very much - happy to hear it! Yeah, overall the Beech is a nice effort given the price. The sounds could definitely be better (although bear in mind I did have to turn them down somewhat, for the sake of the video) and there are other issues with the aircraft also. I'm not sure what might have caused that graphical issue. It may be that recording tool is to blame, or it might be something to do with the Beech 18's rather floaty behavior during the takeoff and the landing. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@zacktong8105]

When they first started DC-9-30 flights into the Vinurd, where the runway was only about 5000 feet Northeast Airlines with a light load and IFR the wheels hit the water and go around full power was used with a diversion to Boston probably.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Yikes! : / That wasn't one I've heard about before. Thanks for sharing and all the best! : )

[@CMACJAZZ]

Hello ITBS, I sent my computer spec as suggested FYI, i found the A/P & NAV worked well with the rtary switch to NAV in GPS on the CDI, as previously thanks for the flight excellent as usal, scenery and music spot on cheers for now Charlie PS I flew a Cipmonk when in the ATC with an instuctor.

[@Farmer_El]

I just got this one a few weeks ago. I really like flying it, even though I generally don't care much for older planes.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah well I'm glad you're enjoying it then L CC! The Beech 18 is indeed a beaut and I think the aircraft makes for an interesting flying experience. Happy flying and all the best! : )

[@coldisle]

Such an iconically beautiful piece of American functional air machine artwork. I have LOVED this beautiful airplane forever. Kinda like Amelia’s Electra, but, for me, better. When it popped up in marketplace for $14.99 last night, I may have broken some kind of speed record for a PayPal transaction. Thanks for the beautiful review, as always, of this breathtaking beauty. Between this and the 310, I am literally in Heaven. This plane just blows me away ….little simple things like the slope of the windscreen and the way the cockpit windows are angled…..The Mona Lisa is real nice I guess , but………

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Coldisle, Haha, really happy to hear you're enjoying the Beech! It is indeed a beautiful aircraft and of course an absolute classic. Carenado products tend to have their weaknesses, but if it's a beautiful aircraft one is after, it's hard to find a much more competent dev and I think they have done rather a nice job with the Beech 18 overall! Happy flying and all the best : )

[@RedWolf50]

I noticed the booster sound does not go off sometimes. If I turn off the left battery it does go off so I tend to fly with only 1 battery on to get rid of the noise.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, thanks very much for the info RedWolf. Someone else was having the same issue, so I passed your tip along to them : ) Very much appreciated and all the best to you!

[@hmr171]

I'm a little disappointed with my purchase so far. The modeling is nice but the engine sounds seem very quiet for a couple of radials. On a Spinal Tap scale of 1 to 11, the engine volume is only about a 4. Also having a hard time trimming it to fly straight and level even though I have a trim wheel with its own axis.

[@anonharingenamn]

Carenado makes pretty looking planes with very mediocre systems simulation and flight modeling.

[@DC3Refom]

😂

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Hmr, Well firstly, I'm always one for a good Spinal Tap reference! XD Sounds are definitely a bit of a weakness of the product, I doubt anything much will be done to change that unfortunately. The trim issue is a little strange though; you aren't the first person to mention it, but I didn't really have any such experience myself (hand flew the aircraft for about 1hr the other day, with relatively little effort) - I'm afraid I'm not sure what might be causing that. . . Cheers and all the best! : )

[@Ngamer834]

I just picked this one up and for the price well worth the money. I do like how this is unique to fly recreating that vintage feel rather well. It's definitely one that takes some practice to take off and particularly land well. My first attempts I pulled the brakes a little too hard toppling it forward 😂 I really like that there's technique to master being such an old aircraft. This is one of my favourites now along with the BN-2 Islander.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi NG, Happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying the Beech. I certainly think that the addon is a nice pickup for the price - a visually beautiful rendition of the aircraft for sure. You might be interested to know that there’s actually a Beech 18 improvement mod available, I haven’t had a chance to try it myself yet, but it’s supposedly very good (it adds a whole lot more realism to the systems, flight model etc). Happy flying and all the best! : )

[@Ngamer834]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Thank you, I will look into that sounds good👍🙂

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

You’re welcome! Enjoy : )

[@TheBullethead]

We must have different planes. In mine, I cannot make the plane trim out for more than 10 seconds, then it tends to stand on its nose. And mine is MUCH more floaty in ground effect, unstable in all axes, often getting sideways while still accelerating. On the ground, the tailwheel often gets stuck in the ground so it's a pain taxiing and especially turning.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hmmm, that is odd Bullet. It’s not a Legacy / Modern flight model issue per chance? I found trim to be just fine, ground effect was pretty bad on mine also (although it sounds like yours is worse. . .), stability was pretty reasonable and no issues etc with getting sideways - other than on landing. I’ve had that tailwheel behaviour on other addons; didn’t notice it here, but then I didn’t make any particularly sharp turns during the taxi. Other than the sim’s flight model options, I can’t think what would be causing such a disparity. . . I hope you manage to figure something out. All the best!

[@TheBullethead]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Nope, always used modern flight model. I've never even touched the button to change it to legacy.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ahh, but this is MSFS - you don’t have to touch any buttons for things to change in the sim haha! : P I’ve come across multiple guys, who’ve had their settings changed by various sim updates, including on the flight model front. Always worth a look I would say (although probably unlikely by the sounds of it). Otherwise I have no idea what could be causing such a disparate user experience I’m afraid. . . Cheers!

[@Foxtrot_EW]

Beautiful video, beautiful plane!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much EW, really glad you enjoyed it! The Beech 18 is indeed a beautiful aircraft : ) All the best!

[@zaelu]

Nice review. I bought it few minutes before your video came online lol . Overall I like it. It will do till AN-2 comes out as a GA allrounder :D . Your flights around the rich land of conspiracy Martha's Vineyard is always remining me of Rodriguez song: "A Most Disgusting Song" :D

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers Zaelu! Haha, well I'm glad you're enjoying the aircraft either way (as am I). I don't know why, but the cockpit actually gives me slight AN-2 vibes. . . Ha, I'm not familiar with the song, I shall have to look it up when I get the chance ; ) Cheers and all the best!

[@zaelu]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Rodriguez has usually very well thought verses and rhymes and that song just ends abruptly (for me as a non native English speaker) with a reference to "Martha's Vineyard" that he is lost again even there. So you flying often there reminds me about it :) Cheers. this is the song if you need a quick link, not a bad song either imho. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipqZq5JspdhnnZo

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

Thank you for taking a look at this aircraft! Will you also post a video on the S.55?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Underbird, Thank you, you're most welcome! I probably will take a look at the S.55 at some point; not necessarily for a review, but just for the sake of taking it on a flight. I've no idea when that might be though I'm afraid. . . Cheers and all the best : )

[@X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Thanks. All the best to you, too.

[@XCougar85X]

Thanks for yet another nice video. Looks really nice, but what on earth are those engine sounds? No way i could listen to those for any serious amount of time. However if they get updated it will be an instant buy. Really one of the better local legends planes so far i think, but still a ways to go.

[@allamericanwiseass]

I thought my speakers had crapped out

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers Coenraad! Yeah, the sounds could certainly use some work, although I find them bearable myself haha - I've been enjoying the Beech 18 nevertheless. As you say, definitely one of the better Local Legends and this is really the sort of quality I would have liked to have seen from the rest of the series. All the best! : )

[@XCougar85X]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations haha yeah the draw is getting pretty strong, so i may end up with this one anyways with the sounds as is.

[@anguscovoflyer95]

I think this plane is in the movie Sky Kids also known as The Flyboys

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

I haven't seen the movie myself Angus, but a couple of others have commented the same, so I assume it probably is : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@kenbarthSimAV8tor]

I purchased birds add-on for Western Canada; added immersionof geese and raptors

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Ken, Ah nice. I like the idea of the Birds addon, I just wish it wasn’t broken down into such small geographical areas. If it was a global addon, I’m sure I’d snap it up! Then again, I suppose if they cover the UK at some point, I’d consider it also. Cheers and all the best : )

[@PluckyUnderdog]

Morning sir, lovely video. Would you say this is worth picking up over the Boeing 247D? They're both similarly priced. As always, hope you're keeping well.

[@Ala13Kokakolo]

No IMHO. The Boing 247, with all its bugs and problems, is a much better plane.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Michael, I would broadly have to agree with Ala13. As is almost always the case with flight sim addons, neither aircraft gets things perfectly right, but the B247 is the better investment overall (I think / hope). The Beech 18 wins on looks / modelling / texturing (and arguably on avionics), but that’s about it. The B247 is a much more thorough recreation of the aircraft and the systems modelling etc is incomparable to Carenado’s efforts. The weaknesses of the B247; the sounds aren’t great and it has quite a few issues currently. The 247’s engine fail far too easily in my opinion and it’s almost impossible to manage them properly, since quite a few of the gauges are bugged. IF (and I think they will) Wing42 fix up the 247, then it will be head and tails above the Beech 18 (and therefore the better investment) - a little bit of a punt currently though of course. Right now I’m enjoying the Beech 18 a little more, since I can actually get it from A to B without anything catching fire haha (though damage can be turned off in the 247 to be fair) XD I hope that helps a little? All the best : )

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks for offering up the help Ala13, much appreciated! : )

[@Ala13Kokakolo]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations I am going around the world with the B247D and I made around 15 flights already, some of them 2 hours and a half with 0 incidents. The trick is use the pressure indicator (and not the oil temp) as your indicator of oil temperature. Do not let the needle go below 70 psi or above 100. And that's it.

[@PluckyUnderdog]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations yes it does mate. As I'm now on PC (built one last week) I am no longer constrained by the limits of the console. This seems like a bargain and so I will pick it up. Cheers!

[@5thGenNativeTexan]

Overall a great addition, but I was really underwhelmed by the sound. I've flown in a Beech18 a few times and wish that Carenado would have done a better job on at least the engine sounds.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Upup, Yes, the Beech 18 is another beautiful effort from Carenado and a nice addon given the price. The sounds are a let-down though and it's a real shame, particularly for such an aircraft. Still, lucky you; I'm sure flying in a real Beech 18 must have been quite an experience : ) All the best!

[@kokoeteantigha389]

My fuel boost pump screams nonstop. For my first flight, it was possible to snap it off, but with following flights it's been jammed to ON no matter what I click. Any tips please?!? Another grouse is with the autopilot and it's inability to capture and follow the flight plan. Took off today and for reasons I couldn't fathom, the AP would not engage after liftoff....and flight plan wouldn't get followed no matter that I was on GPS and Nav holds.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Kokoete, Hmm I not sure why that might be, I haven't experienced that bug myself. I did see someone else post that by turning one of the battery masters off (I can't remember which one), that will kill the fuel pump. So that's a possible backup solution for now I suppose. I think the autopilot is pretty buggy. It has worked ok for me in HDG / ALT hold thus far, but I haven't had much luck with NAV and it seems many others are having issues also. In short, the aircraft definitely has its issues and will need patching up. I hope that helps a little. Cheers and all the best!

[@wanderer2688]

I was considering buying the DC-6 for this summer, but now I'm not sure if this one is better (in proportion to the price). Or if I should buy both instead. I'm just a sucker for steam gauges and non-gps flight.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah DC-6 all the way Wanderer! I know the DC-6 is pricier, but it’s worth every penny. As beautiful as the Beech 18 looks, visuals are really the only facet that the aircraft has going for it, whereas the DC-6 has a tonne of positives (systems, flight model, failures, sounds etc). Also you can remove the GPS altogether in the DC-6 - you’ll be stuck with it on the Beech 18. I totally get you on the Steam gauges etc though haha. You might also want to have a little look at the Wing42 Boeing 247 (if you haven’t done so already). It does have some significant bugs currently, but it ticks all of your boxes and is similar money to the Beech 18 (and hopefully Wing42 will fix it up). I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )

[@wanderer2688]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Ok, this is definitely the final argument I needed to make my decision, thank you very much. I did see some videos about the 247 on release (I think one of them must have been yours, since you're one of my go to channels for this kind of content) but I thought it didn't have the same spark as the DC-6, although I never bothered to check the price. If I had known it was considerably cheaper I might have considered buying it instead, but now I'm going for the DC-6 all the way haha. Once again, thanks for your feedback and for the amazing work you're doing with this channel.

[@CanadaSims]

My beechcraft 18 will always violently drag to the left during take off. So badly that rudder control is not enough to even keep me on the runway. It’s weird the plane seems to behave like a paper airplane when it’s even slightly windy. Is this accurate?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Shane, Unfortunately MSFS taildragger physics are pretty sub-par at the moment, with some addons being affected more than others (and Carenado addons being some of the worst for the type of behaviours you describe). It's certainly not accurate vs the real-world. I gather Asobo are planning to address some of the issue at a later date, but they have been pretty slow to act thus far. All I can suggest for the time being, is keep the tail down on the ground for as long as you can (slowly easing off on the elevator, to avoid lifting off early). Keeping the tail down seems to help with directional control and often it's just easier (in the sim) to lift off in the 3-point attitude. Avoid crosswinds as well where you can and correct any deviation as soon as you see it start to develop (otherwise as you say, the aircraft can deviate beyond a recoverable point). I hope that helps a little. All the best! : )

[@262malulani]

Anyone else running into an issue with the Carenado planes where the ailerons don’t work and just vibrate the entire time? Haven’t been able to find a fix yet and now I can’t fly my Seminole… :/

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haven’t seen that one myself 262. I’d say it’s worth checking your sim’s flight model setting and making sure you have it set to “Modern” and not “Legacy”. Otherwise I’m afraid I’m not sure what could be causing such an issue though (other than perhaps some sort of hardware issue). . . I hope you manage to figure something out! All the best : )

[@HELERsx]

Such a beauty! Graphics are awesome, I purchased mine yesterday. Unfortunatly the groundoperation is as unreal as the vanilla DC3... I flew some tail draggers and every pilot knows that you need to have a little dance on the rudder for keeping it straight. But this is BS really... The plane pulls hard to the left, even with locked tailwheel and power reduce on the right engine. When you add little crosswind from the left, you cant counter it with the rudder. As soon as the tail comes up, the plane is way too unstable, feels more like a Husky STOL-Plane, where is all the weight gone?! Three-point-landing is okay but not recommended in reallife with the D18. I hope they fix this....

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Ceejay, thanks for the feedback! I haven't had a chance to fly the Beech 18 since it was updated, so it's disappointing to hear that the ground handling is still sub par (that is somewhat to be expected with MSFS, but Carenado aircraft seem to be worse than most in this regard). Carenado have been putting out another round of updates for some of their products recently, so hopefully the Beech 18 gets some further attention also (it is a beautiful aircraft, as you say). Cheers and all the best! : )

[@Squirel]

Thanks for the great review. I suspect that Asobo have their thumbs on developers creating aircraft for Asobo to keep the prices down. While Carenado have never been into study level aircraft, they are usually pretty good on detail. A standard Carenado release is usually $30-40 so something is going to suffer to release at $20. The P3D version released at US$34.95 I think at at the release price, it's a pretty good effort.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Squirel, You're correct of course, although where my frustration lies is that, at least in some instances, I think Carenado have actually had to remove features to make their products "Asobo compatible" (I think it was maybe the Staggerwing, where I saw screenshots with all of the usual functionality, only to find it missing upon release). I can understand why of course, but it's just a little bit of a shame not to make the best of the product. Nevertheless, for $20 I certainly shan't complain too much and I have to say I've been enjoying the Beech 18 overall (took it for a little outing in your neck of the woods just the other day actually!). All the best : )

[@Squirel]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Totally agree - good wishes too :)

[@KAPAFlyer]

How do you get your cockpit camera like that? Kind've that "natural head motion" thing going on?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Tom, I actually use a head-tracking device. In my case I use TrackIR, which is one of the better options (although rather pricey); there are cheaper / "freeware" alternatives out there also though. I hope that helps a little. All the best : )

[@rymdskrotet]

How do I open the "pad" for the aircraft to show pilots, open doors etc?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Rymdskrotet, As I mentioned during the video, no onboard tablet with this one unfortunately (as it’s an “Asobo” aircraft and “not” a Carenado one). You can open the door by clicking on the handle from an internal view, but that’s about it I’m afraid. . . All the best! : )

[@rymdskrotet]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Ok. Thank you. 👍

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

You’re welcome : )

[@CMACJAZZ]

It looks a lot like the Electra as featured in “ Casablanca “ Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman have you reviewed that aircraft cheers Charlie

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Charlie, Yes, very similar vibes to the Electra. I actually never took a look at the AH Electra; there were a number of reasons for me not having done so at the time, but perhaps I will take a look if the aircraft is ever on sale etc. Cheers! : ) P.S Once again, I haven't forgotten about you email. Apologies for the slow reply, but I will get back to you when I can.

[@kennethnaunton3323]

agreed about US Update. Perhaps been nice to do Canada. Beech looking good

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Indeed Kenneth, Canada would have been great. I've been holding out for a New Zealand update myself ; ) All the best!

[@jeffreynelson2660]

I have tried to buy this plane twice on MSFS but nothing seems to happen. I have tried both buttons to buy, but no effect. any suggestions?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Jeffrey, Are using the Steam version of the sim? If so, you will need to enable "in-game overlays" for MSFS, this can be done from within the Steam program itself. Otherwise I would hazard a guess that it's perhaps some sort of internet connectivity issue; I find that a sub-par wifi connection affects my downloads, more than it does the actual operation of my sim in general. I hope that gets you on the right track! All the best : )

[@jeffreynelson2660]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations thanks, I will try that.

[@mikecoffee100]

Another Great Video Thank You

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers Mike! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks once again for watching : )

[@PzkpfwVIH]

What’s the name of the jazz song during the flight??

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Chezzy, It's called "1940's Slow Dance" and can be found in the KZbin audio library. I hope that helps! All the best : )

[@PzkpfwVIH]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations thx alot!

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

You’re most welcome! : )

[@SEPK09]

Lovely retro aircraft.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

It is indeed Simon! A beautiful piece of design and a reasonably pleasant effort from Carenado overall (though I have yet to try out the updated version myself). Cheers, all the best! : )

[@Vigulfr]

It ain't a bad plane, looks good and flies well. There's some weird issue with the autopilot getting messed up with the landing gear down though, guess the wires got crossed up somewhere lol. It's a shame Microsoft doesn't seem to let Carenado do their clipboard customisation options but then again the Microsoft published ones are cheaper than the regular Carenado releases so it kinda balances it out I suppose. I read a book that someone recommended in the official forum thread 'I'll take the 18' about cargo pilots flying these things in the 70s, 80s and up to the 90s. Quite crazy really. Some good stories in it and a lot about flying the Twin Beech, was also quite cheap on Kindle. Reading it also made me quite fond of the 18. Cheers for the vid. Got a few to catch up on so sorry for the flood of comments you'll get from me over the next day or two.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Yes indeed! Once again I think Carenado have done a much nicer job with the aircraft, than their reputation might suggest (especially for the price). I'm wondering at what point they will have redeemed themselves in the eyes of the simming community haha. Ahhh, so that's what's off with the autopilot? I've had a number of people mentioning that it works sometimes and then not others, but never had any issues with it myself. That makes sense, since I'm always flying manually by the time the gear is down. A few crossed wires as you say haha - I'm sure it can easily happen in an aircraft of this vintage : P Bracing for impact and looking forward to the comments! XD Cheers! That book sounds like a good read! I'd say I'll have to check it out, but I already know I won't have time to read it haha .

[@Vigulfr]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations I actually meant the landing gear lights, not the gear itself. Seemed to have missed a word. If the gear light is kept in the retract or extend position it causes problems and you have to leave it in the middle position. I think anyway I've not flown it for a few weeks now. Also I got kinda stalled half way through catching up on your vids with some IRL things that kept me away from my pc a few days then got sidetracked again after that. I'll slowly get there!

[@antillo702]

What song is playing at 25mins?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Anthony, The song is "1940's Slow Dance", it's available from the KZbin audio library : ) I hope that helps, all the best!

[@adamibrahimdemirci2588]

Beautiful plane.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Isn't it just Adam! The Beech 18 is a beautiful design and Carenado never have any issues in the graphical department - they've done a lovely job with the aircraft in that respect. All the best : )

[@i.r.wayright1457]

I had to work on a Beech 18 once, in the winter. I was wearing my freshly dry cleaned Woolrich down jacket, light khaki in color. The phone rang. Go over to the commercial ramp and have a look at the left main gear switches. In the process of fixing that little gripe, I soon discovered my jacket was in need another oil change. So, in the sim, there ought to be a big stain on the concrete where ever you park one. That would make it real.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! Sorry to hear that your jacket suffered the wrath of a radial engine sir. The joke on some of the older jets that I used to fly, was that they burnt through more oil than fuel, but by radial engine standards, I'm sure those jets were still only taking little sips of lubricant haha ; ) Thanks for sharing and all the best! : )

[@i.r.wayright1457]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations I was a turbine engine repairman in Vietnam. (Hueys Cobras and OH-6A) Those engines stayed dry except where the intake sucked in drippings from the transmission.

[@PharaohMan007]

That's a pretty looking aircraft and you're flying over my house!

[@ceterisparibus51]

Carenado always make pretty planes (that typically come with lots of functional problems, many of which that will never be fixed).

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha nice, you should have waved RM! I'll keep the noise down next time. . . : P All the best : )

[@kevinmalloy2180]

Nice landing but I believe-not sure but believe-most twin taildragger (non-sim) pilots “wheel it on,” that is, land on the mains and then push the yoke slightly to keep the tail up as long as possible. That keeps the rudder or rudders up in the airstream longer for better directional control. Later in the roll-out, the tail is eased down as the plane slows. I wonder if the sim has tail-blanketing that I think the big twins experience if the tail is let down early. (I fly a ‘46 [non-sim] 7AC Champ, a light, low-power single-engine taildragger, but even I wheel on my plane on hard surfaces since I like the better directional control with keeping the tail up. Tail-low three-pointers are lovely but, me, I do them only on grass which is more foregiving if at touchdown you’ve not completely eliminated all drift, say, in a crosswind. On grass in a crosswind the mains will skid a bit rather than bite as on concrete.)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks very much for the feedback / pointers Kevin, much appreciated! I only have very limited tailwheel experience myself in the real-world, but the techniques I employ here (and indeed with pretty much any tailwheel aircraft in MSFS) are purely to try and work around some of the sim’s inadequacies. Directional control is still very sub-par on a lot of taildraggers in the sim and one of the best ways I’ve found to mitigate the issue, is to keep the tailwheel down on the ground for as long as possible. Unlike in the real-world, it generally results in better directional control and certainly helps to keep the aircraft straight on the runway (many MSFS aircraft have a tendency to “spear off” in one direction otherwise). Landing the Beech 18 on the mains, I found it became incredibly squirrelly; a 3-pointer made things a little bit more manageable. I’m not for a second saying that my technique would apply in the real-world, but I find it generally tends to work well in the sim. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@kevinmalloy2180]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations thanks for the info. I’ve been contemplating setting up the sim specifically for the old twins but if the performance still isn’t good for taildraggers that would be disappointing…

[@daddenew1100]

Hi, How can you obtain this smoothnes and at the same time this amazing graphic? If i buy a pc whit and amd 9 5900x and a rtx 3080 , could i play at the same as you? Thanks very much earlier

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Daddenew, The smoothness is relatively easy to achieve, as I only run the sim at 1080p (so I can often see the fps up around 80-90). I tend to keep the fps locked at 60 though, keeping things nice and smooth for the most part. The graphics are a little bit more "personal"; I only run the sim on the "High End" preset, but I tend to spend a lot of time for each of my videos, tweaking the weather, lighting, camera angles etc, to achieve the desired effect (the sim doesn't always look this good by "default"). For the hardware, I'm not too sure on the CPU I'm afraid, but an RTX3080 will certainly be sufficient. A modern CPU within the same performance bracket, should be enough to get the best out of the sim. I hope that helps a little? Cheers and all the best! : )

[@gusSTI-B]

Clear prop!

[@peterbassey9668]

Bought this from the marketplace but astonishingly can’t get it to download cos it goes into an endless loop of restarting each time 700mb is done. I live in Nigeria and to waste data in that manner is indefensible if not scandalous. Could someone help me explain what’s gone wrong there, please!!!?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Peter, Sorry to hear about your issues. Any luck with things yet? I used to have many download issues as you describe and for me it was always caused by an unstable wifi connection (I generally had to use a wired connection for any MSFS downloads). I've since moved my PC though and not had any problems since. Do you think it could be the same issue for you? All the best! : )

[@manic_miner]

@42:19 those birds flying over.. I love this sim so much! and yes, I bought the birds too!! - Initial climb rate: 1,190 fpm - If this felt heavy, I would buy it.. I love this kind of aircraft.. great for Alaska flights! 81fps? are you sure? I get 35-45fps! This is what it SHOULD sound like kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmLUhK15o9-LrLs

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi MM, Yeah, those birds actually come with the Burning Blue Design scenery though (a nice little touch). The flight model of the Carenado Beech 18 is definitely questionable, but it's a pleasant enough aircraft for cruising around in (indeed I did exactly that the day after recording haha). I am sure on the fps. I only run the sim in 1080p and on the "High-End" preset, so I get nice high framerates (I usually lock things at 60fps, but obviously not for this test). and yes, the sounds are a bit of a letdown on the Beech, but I'd be very surprised if the receive any sort of overhaul sadly. . . Cheers and all the best!: )

[@lpcox]

beautiful! maybe this will bring me back to the sim! :) (but not the motivation that I’m missing actually but the right amount of time to sit down in front of my gaming monitor…)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, well unfortunately I don’t think the Beech 18 will buy you time Péter, but it’s certainly a beautiful reason to get the sim fired up again when you get the chance : P Just did a spot of cruising around New Zealand in the aircraft myself today. It was a very “Carenado” experience, but I very much enjoyed the flight overall : ) All the best!

[@Stwutter1973]

For all my addons, I don't own a single Carenado plane - but for £12, I think this is a steal TBH. Its not perfect, but its beautiful and so iconic. I've just bought it and will take it for a spin later tonight. Great vid as always. BTW - on that Century AP unit, the roll button acts as an AP master. I believe this is accurate IRL.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Indeed sir, I don't think one can go too far wrong for £12 haha and I actually don't think Carenado have done a bad job with the Beech at this sort of price point. As you say, far from perfect, but a beautiful classic and a nice option for taking in the scenery etc. Thanks for the pointer on the autopilot, I did finally manage to figure that one out myself later on haha. On another note, thank you very much indeed for becoming a channel member, hugely appreciated! Please feel free to email me at [e-mail] and I can pass on a couple of details regarding membership "benefits" etc. Thanks again and all the best! : )

[@Stwutter1973]

Cheers. Dropped you an email.

[@Lone_GamerUK]

Nice flight and not bad plane for the money? Lovely cinematics again and the music 🎵 in cruise was very relaxing. I wonder if: a) Caranado plan to do updates on sounds as some can be a little lack luster on it seems; b) MSFS will work on Auto pilot Nav/ILS's in game, which seem to be and onging lottery and may need more love - I do like the world sim updates but there seems to be a greater need in flight modelling & systems more than regions but it gets better little by little which is nice. Thanks for another lovely showcase. 👏

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi LG, I would say that there is little to no chance of the sounds being updated unfortunately. I guess it's quite a big undertaking for a dev to do so and most seemingly will not - it doesn't seem to matter how many complaints they get haha (props to Flysimware, for being one of the very few devs to have done so). Especially with the addon being a relatively cheap "Asobo" offering, I can't really see the benefit on Carenado's side, for putting in the effort. As to your second point, absolutely! I should certainly hope that Asobo does and it's a real shame that it has taking them this long to be honest. I'm a big MSFS fan of course, but Asobo really need to sort out some of the core fundamentals of the sim, it's been 2 years now. . . I'm glad you enjoyed the video! The Beech 18 isn't perfect, but indeed I think it's an enjoyable offering for the price : ) All the best!

[@harleydavidson5271]

Anyone having problems with autopilot? Mine just keeps turning left :(

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi HD, Personally I haven't really experienced any issues with the autopilot myself, but it seems that many others have. Outside of suggesting all the usual things to check (correct mode selection, VLOC vs GPS etc), I'm afraid I'm not sure what might be causing your issue - sorry about that. All the best! : )

[@harleydavidson5271]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations I figured it out if the landing light switch is in any position instead of retract autopilot dosent work as it should

[@AV8R_1]

Anyone know if there's a MUTE for the gear alarm?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Not to my knowledge I’m afraid AV8R. . . All the best!

[@wanderer5200]

I'd love to see the wind shield wiper in action.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, apologies Wanderer; the placard did specifically state that the windshield wipers should not be used on a dry windscreen though : P I believe AvAngel demoed the windshield wipers in her Beech 18 video, if you haven't seen that one already : ) All the best!

[@racheljennings8548]

Like the Beech 18

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Indeed Rachel. It’s typical Careando output, but a beautiful option for taking in the views nevertheless. Had a little Beech 18 flight earlier on today, in your neck of the woods actually : ) Cheers and all the best!

[@njc021073]

Such a pity that they released it with a steerable tail wheel. in P3D I managed to edit the cfg file and turn it into a castering wheel. Does anybody know if this is possible in MSFS2020? As for the engines, apart from the amazing Milvis.C310, I am finding the engine sounds in MSFS a bit disappointing. Coming from hundreds of hours in the P3D DC-6 to the MSFS version, I was so disappointed!

[@zOMGREI]

Unfortunately, no. Not with addons bought through the marketplace, at least. Everything purchased from there is largely encrypted and only a few files are exposed, the flight model.cfg isn't one of them and that's the one you'd need to edit. (at least I believe it is, I've never messed with tailwheel parameters, so ymmv)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks for offering up the info zOMGREI. It’s a real shame that Asobo have gone down the encryption route; tweaking CFG’s etc used to be one of the joys for many in the hobby. Perhaps Asobo could at least offer some sort of “in-sim” editing tool or something. . . Much appreciated, all the best! : )

[@rolanddutton4723]

MSFS these days - full of fascinating aircraft I'll probably fly once but still want. Anyway I hope you're pleased with yourself. I'm having to sell my grandmother to pay for them all. 😉 A big plus is it's tailwheel equipped, like a propper aircraft 😮

[@andyholmes9485]

So true. The sim is definitely coming on somewhat. Looks like a typical Carenado ac. Shame the looks are not reflected in flight. Would have been a beaut. Thanks for the vid, always appreciated and your opinion respected.

[@rolanddutton4723]

I picked it up. Not 100% on the flight model, but it's aerobatic-capable irl so could be realistic. Visuals and sounds up to usual Carenado high standard. The engines really sound loud and powerful on my setup.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Cheers Andy, my pleasure! : )

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, isn't it just Roland! Well I'm totally in the same boat, sometimes even buying aircraft I don't want (for the sake of review) haha XD Nevertheless, quite enjoyed the Beech 18 myself overall. The aircraft is far from perfect, but I had enough fun that I wanted to take it flying again the next day - even with that pesky tail wheel (actually, landing behavior is my main gripe with the flight model) : P Hopefully your gran can rest easy now, we're through the worst of the addon "storm" and the Inibuilds A310 will be free hehe! All the best : )

[@andyholmes9485]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Not quite. Aeroplane Heaven are about to release their Chipmunk!

[@ysteineker7001]

Thanks. A nice aircraft a year ago. But the bar is raised with electronic tab as standard. A classic prewar twin I go for B247. A more modern classic twin I fly Milviz 310. No purchase.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

You're welcome øystein! Those are certainly valid points that you raise. Whilst personally I can forgive a few omissions etc at the $20 price point, you can indeed get a lot more value for money with the B247. All the best : )

[@ryanp6999]

Carenado's business practices seem to be geared around "quantity over quality".

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, more or less Ryan. That being said, I do think Carenado's standards have improved significantly coming into MSFS and I've yet to own a product of theirs that I wasn't satisfied with, even if that was after a patch or two. They obviously aren't offering the very finest products, but then they aren't charging for them either to be fair. All the best : )

[@TheSAfreak]

hey Into the blue love the review as usual, will you consider splitting your videos between summarised review (the stuff you do at the end) and a detailed review that you takes up majority of the video's time? This way to you target people who prefer small format videos?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Knox, Thanks very much, really glad you enjoyed it. It's a fair point, but I'm not sure I'd be looking to go down that route. Personally I really enjoy the long form content and wouldn't want shorter videos to detract from it. That being said, I could perhaps release the long video first and then the shorter / summary video a couple of days after for those who want it. . . I'll give it some thought; I'm planning to shake up a few things on the channel in the coming months. I want to continue making the types on content I enjoy, otherwise KZbin can become a real grind, but of course I also want the content to be enjoyable for the viewers haha. At the end of the day, the 10 minute conclusion will always be there at the end of the longer videos though. Thanks very much for the suggestion! All the best : )

[@Scambush]

It's great, but can it carry 30 prisoners?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! I think we might have to make a couple of trips : P

[@Scambush]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations All this time I had no idea the Uncle Bobs Scenic Tour plane they planted the transponder on in the movie was a Beech 18!

[@sascenturion]

Great aircraft great review as usual 👍😀 I'm just not a fan of the engine " soundscape" ..needs a bit of work, sounds too samey, like some other aircraft in the sim ,i would have thought he engines from the beechcraft 18 would have something special about them .

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Centurion, thanks very much once again! Yes, unfortunately I would have to agree with you on that (as do many others). I doubt we'll see any improvements to the sounds, though they are more than bearable to be fair and I am enjoying the Beech 18 nonetheless. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@LucasAlves-xb2gw]

very good! 😍

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you very much Lucas! Really glad you enjoyed it : ) Thanks for watching and all the best!

[@swagger897]

1200rpm for a mag check is very reasonable for a radial. Imagine getting a bad mag check at 2000rpm and you start bending rods...

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah ok Jacob, thanks very much for the info. I've never flown anything with a radial myself, so 1,200rpm seemed surprisingly low (and it wouldn't be the first time a Carenado checklist had some inaccuracies). Much appreciated! All the best : )

[@richardstoffel6585]

I should have Matt younkin take a look. He lives down the street from me 😅

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha! Is that so, Richard. I’m sure he’d enjoy the Denarq mod even more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3nNh5-Ne6tqgqcsi=9qMzK1oFegTnOyYg Though, probably not all that much fun, when you actually own the real thing haha XD Cheers!

[@zacktong8105]

Itis NOT PRONOUNCED "YARD' rather a softer yurd for Mathas Vinurd

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Ah, fair enough Zack, thanks for the info. Unfortunately it's virtually impossible for me to pronounce place names correctly all of the time, given that I make videos throughout various regions of the world. I usually try and do a little bit of research ahead of time, but I figured this one would be a shoe-in XD All the best

[@gordonkay6285]

I thought for a second it was real life O_0

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, Careando are indeed very good at creating photorealistic aircraft Gordon! I try my best to create that aesthetic in my videos as well ; ) Cheers and all the best!

[@CMACJAZZ]

Hello, I am guessing FS Realistic was disabled?, I purchased this A/C the other day and just re-visted your review as always excellent.nice flight, I am going to fwd something to you a real world pilot operating manual if you have you can delete it hope useful Cheers Charlie PS do you mind if you advise your Christian name ?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

It was indeed Charlie. I like to use FSRealistic for personal simming, but I think it makes sense to have it turned off for reviews, just to make it clear what sort of effects the product itself offers etc. Glad you enjoyed the flight! : ) Thanks very much once again for the manual. Much appreciated!

[@IBTypeR]

it looks like a fair effort for the money, looks beautiful but lacking ... great review, might pick this up. GJ ITB

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thank you sir, glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, for the money the Beech 18 is a pretty respectable offering overall. Definitely some room for improvement (which I don't suspect we'll see), but I enjoyed the aircraft enough to take it out for another flight the next day haha. Cheers and all the best! : )

[@gabor-toth]

Shame about the sounds. This would've been the first Local Legend that I'd purchase but this way I will skip it.

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Yeah, the sounds are a bit of a letdown unfortunately Gabor. It’s typical, we rarely get all of the boxes ticked with a flightsim addon haha (the Beech 18 is nice in many respects). Careando have done some great sounding addons in MSFS and then a couple of very average sounding aircraft, I wonder what makes the difference. . . Ah well, I’m glad the video was useful helping you decide whether or not the Beech 18 is for you : ) All the best!

[@gabor-toth]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Your videos are always hugely helpful and I appreciate all the hard work you put into making them. So thank you again!

[@PULSE_RLS]

Does it have autopilot?

[@doppelT_066]

Didn't you watch the video?

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Hi Jgord, it does indeed ; ) All the best!

[@martinpengelly9155]

Another nice video, but oh that sound - so lame, nothing like the real thing when compared with the 985s on the actual airframe and yes got time in three examples, one of which was normally shot down by a Japanese marked Harvard. Ah the good old days! :)

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Thanks Martin! Yes, it is a real shame about the engine sounds. For the most part I think Carenado did a nice job with the aircraft given the price point, but one the main things that makes these vintage aircraft so special is of course the sound. For those of us who aren't fortunate enough to have flown the real deal, this is as close as we'll probably ever get - so it's always a shame when the dev underdelivers. Still, I will say that I have been enjoying the Beech 18 nevertheless. Haha, getting shot down by a "Japanese" Harvard? I have to ask what was going on there?! XD All the best : )

[@martinpengelly9155]

@@IntotheBlueSimulations Japanese Harvard was AZSC flown by owner Gary Numan as part of a Pacific scenario that the Harvard Formation Team displayed at Airshows in the 80s/90s. I was a Team backseater, but normally to be found in the Beech 18. Also flown in 2 C-45s on floats in Canada, but thats another story!

[@bradsparks6008]

I'm still watching buddy! just took a warbird to make me comment :-) it's a shame I can't have a GTN 750 in the cockpit or any of the major carenado things to make this warbird very capable

[@IntotheBlueSimulations]

Haha, hey Brad! Good to see you again ; ) It is a shame about the lack of options in terms of GPS, that is one of the downsides of Asobo "poaching" these aircraft off other developers. Still, for the cost of a couple of pints, I guess one can't complain about too much. How's the training going? Guess I'll see you back here for the FlyingIron Hellcat at some point then. . . : P All the best!

[@bradsparks6008]

​@Into the Blue Simulations Hi Pal, as always am broke. Working part time is helping but they should definitely put a HUGE disclaimer on the front of every flightschool and it might deter mee :-) Wouldn't do anything else though life is depressing if not for flying haha keep it up pal