FIRST LOOK! Black Square Steam Gauge Overhaul - Analogue Caravan | With a Commercial Instructor

[@mazo4816]

This was an instant buy for me if it looked good because I can't stand looking at a simulated computer screen through my computer screen. I feel like I am finally able to enjoy simming again for the first time in many years with such an in-depth mod. Thanks for convincing me to buy it.

[@FlyFromHome]

Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@fennecsimworx]

I am an ex 208 pilot and you are right, you start the engine with the prop in feather. Our standard checklist for this pre-start check was, "Propeller - Beta Stop". I have just purchased the addon, as I've been pining for a steam guage version in MSFS2020. Thanks for the review... you sold it to me!

[@FlyFromHome]

Thanks for the info, it’s nice to know that I’m not totally clueless 😂

[@DanBlake3rd]

Nicely done. I enjoyed you running through all of the checklist items, the flight, and humorous commentary.

[@FlyFromHome]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the vid 😄

[@echobay5040]

Love the RNAV functionality. I had to get this. Great video. Thanks

[@FlyFromHome]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GumperVanLier]

That would be nice to see a video on that interesting RNAV radio. I've never seen that before. So far, I just use it as a DME. I love this add-on. Worth the price.

[@FlyFromHome]

I’ll give it a go once I’ve read the manual a few times 😂

[@Squirel]

I know it seems pricey, but this upgrade makes this a fully usable aeroplane, a huge improvement on it's default iteration.

[@FlyFromHome]

Yeah I’d agree with this, but I still want my friend to check it for accuracy before I give my final verdict!

[@gosammy1971]

The PMS GTN750 is more pricey with 25 per year

[@MahlonBouldin]

Thanks so much for doing this video. Now I feel confident in going ahead and buying the mod. I haven’t flown the 208 much just because I dislike glass cockpits so much.

[@FlyFromHome]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Overheadjoin]

Great video Kitty keep them coming!

[@FlyFromHome]

Will do! 👍🏻

[@Don_AC0PD]

Hated all of the inoperable switches on the asobo version. This seems to fix and make the 208 a decent aircraft to fly. Hopefully we can get this added into fseconomy. Thanks for the video!

[@FlyFromHome]

There are a lot more working switches now, that's for sure! You're welcome 😄

[@hectort6741]

You should take another look when the sound update is released soon. I would love to see a demonstration of the failure system too. I wish more aircraft had persistent damage and failurs.

[@FlyFromHome]

I will do! I still need to corner my friend into helping who has flown one irl 😂

[@IceNein763]

I think the point of the WX radar being turned off before you energize the bus is so that you don't fry anyone standing in front of the aircraft.

[@FlyFromHome]

Yeah I generally find ground crew don’t like getting microwaved. Could also be to lower the electrical load when you hit the switch to prevent a breaker from popping.

[@XCougar85X]

Thanks for the video. I am just going to say it, i like this more then the Kodiak. Less twichy and not those big screens.

[@andyholmes9485]

Depends on flight model really. Simworks flys so well.

[@XCougar85X]

@@andyholmes9485 For me the kodiak never has been a nice handflyer. I hate that electric trim and the pitch is just very sensitive as they focused on making it feel right on full deflection yokes. They are working on a way to mitigate that so it hopefully feels better on a regular HOTAS

[@andyholmes9485]

@@XCougar85X Have you flown this new mod yet?

[@FlyFromHome]

This definitely flies smoothly that’s for sure.

[@Karibanu]

Twotters & a couple of Islanders ( both twins, ahem ) left down here, mate :) the helicopter shuttles went a while ago. Lots of GA, too. I think in true vintage fashion they just park at an angle & taxi out again. Wierd sort of product, not really sure what to make of it just yet. I mean, it's also a Caravan which is *not* on my list of favourite things, but they're doing the King Air too which I'm ... slightly more interested in. As you say, quite pricy though.

[@andyholmes9485]

Thanks. Looking good. Prefer the TDS GTN tbh.

[@FlyFromHome]

That is compatible with this add on too.

[@andyholmes9485]

@@FlyFromHome Yes I know. Thanks

[@canadiancaptainmoustache]

I was so hoping to see you start this in feather as should be done. Will it start/run in feather as the mod sits right now?

[@FlyFromHome]

It will do, yes. Hopefully they can make it so the prop doesn’t unfeather itself in the future.

[@Vejiita45]

can I ask for an IFR flight with vatsim using this a/c? :)

[@MojaveHigh]

Still watching this nice first look, but it was already released about 24 hours ago, so couldn't you have just reviewed the final release?

[@FlyFromHome]

We only got the preview copy on Wednesday and we weren’t told about the projected release date, otherwise we would have waited! We are going to do a review of the full release but we have a few other projects to finish first.

[@MojaveHigh]

@@FlyFromHome Ah, that makes sense. That is a very short preview window they left you. :(

[@saren6538]

Does the wipers clear the rain ?

[@FlyFromHome]

I don’t believe the C208 has wipers 🤔

[@saren6538]

@@FlyFromHome I bought it last night and it’s the first thing I noticed !! Surely that can’t be right, I was doing a flight in the rain and couldn’t see had to abandon the flight, hope they update this

[@FlyFromHome]

In real life, single engine aircraft don’t need wipers because the slipstream from the prop clears the rain from the windscreen. I suspect that the issue you’re seeing might mean Asobo need to add this effect into the game.

[@saren6538]

@@FlyFromHome that’s interesting… how would one test this to see is it working which I doubt it does

[@FlyFromHome]

Just fly in the rain in a single engine aircraft and start the engine - you should see the raindrops being pushed away from the windscreen if it’s realistically modelled.

[@stemadden2404]

what is the mod for the autopilot you mention please?

[@FlyFromHome]

I followed the link in the manual for the product, but I believe it’s available here - forums.flightsimulator.com/t/new-kap140-autopilot-mod-fixes-problems-when-using-external-controls-or-keyboard/507313/5

[@jordancollins7714]

Where is the KAP140 mod?

[@FlyFromHome]

Should be able to pick it up here sir - forums.flightsimulator.com/t/new-kap140-autopilot-mod-fixes-problems-when-using-external-controls-or-keyboard/507313/5

[@cloudstrider33]

so a band aid that requires other Band-Aids to patch a plane developed by Asobo for the price of a new plane... I'm good with my Kodiak :). great video as usual!

[@oldmanballs]

I'm rich so I can buy any mod I want lol

[@NoticalMyles]

Lol exactly!

[@FlyFromHome]

Thanks! I’ll have to check out that Kodak one day…

[@bobinternationalvocalreact8025]

before you buy Not compatible with FSEconomy

[@jakejones6847]

Isn't this just something FSE can add?

[@bobinternationalvocalreact8025]

@@jakejones6847 for now yes

[@dciskey]

What’s the issue? Fuel tanks or just need the aliases added? If it’s the latter that’s something that you can request via the FSE client.