[X Plane 11] VSKYLABS Douglas DC-3/C-47 | Full Review

[@TMinus01]

Great review Q8! I'm a member of the Dutch Dakota Association for years now, to help to keep a Dutch DC3 alive and flying. And I can tell you: it is fantastic to fly in this beautiful and iconic bird! Tnx for the vid.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for your kind words and for watching the video, I really appreciate it!

[@Wessey]

Piece of history, piece of art from skies. Love this plane!

[@Q8Pilot]

Absolutely an amazing bird!

[@paulburkart3575]

When I first took off with this thing, my first thought was that some sort of cheat mode was on. A great plane! Definitely worth buying.

[@andydaigneault4462]

Thanks for your hard work making these videos for the Sim community. Between you and Thomas Rasmussen you make some of the best looking flight sim videos. Thanks again and happy flying!

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you ever so much Andy, your support is very much appreciated!

[@joshuadavidlewis2089]

As always this plane was on my wishlist until I saw one of your videos. Thanks much as always! Can't wait to fly it today.

[@Q8Pilot]

I am sure you will have countless hours of enjoyment flying this bird. Blue skies captain!

[@michaelcolletti790]

Excellent video. I just purchased the DC3 for X Plane 11. Haven’t had a chance to fly it yet. Your video has inspired me to give it a try ASAP. Thanks for posting!

[@SteveSurgenor]

It's especially good in native VR, just tried it last night, could easily fly across the Atlantic !

[@Neumannen]

Must have taken a while

[@WilliamBugeater64Simpson]

Very nicely done. I have enjoyed flying this aircraft for sometime now and the developers have been very receptive to inputs by the community. A wonderful rendition of an historic flying machine.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for your kind words and for watching the video!

[@markpearce7405]

How do I get the oxygen system to work on this I love flying it but hypoxia keeps killing me

[@Kevr73]

I love this plane (the DC-3/C-47, not the XP version). The sounds in the decade+ old FSX version by Jan Visser and Manfred Jahn (that is free btw) sounds so much better and more realistic as well as the flying. Won't mention ground handling as that is beyond a joke in XP. Either way, thank you for taking the time to create and upload these videos.

[@yair1956]

...he...he....he.... I have 5 jumps from this AP, 1200FT AGL , exactly 43 years ago

[@ThomasRasmussenXPlane]

Great review my friend! ;-) The sounds and exterior of this aircraft are extraordinary, particularly for an aircraft in this price range! Also, great landing buddy, despite low ias :-D

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks buddy ;-) I really like how this aircraft handles up in the air. Though I am a big fan of study-level systems simulation, this aircraft is immense fun to fly.

[@penrithstar]

Great video in an historic aircraft. Many thanks.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for watching and for your support Donald!

[@peterbuhler1202]

As others have mentioned you do great videos, I always enjoy them. I was lucky enough to fly many hours in real life as young lad, not as a pilot but as a crew member going from Melbourne to Tasmania every other night.( Cargo Delivery) ..I like many others have done many hours in the excellent MAAM Sim DC3, and sadly this model is certainly no match for that model, I dearly love to purchase a good model but as you spend 99% of the time in the cockpit it needs to be detailed, authentic in all or most aspects, not just a knock off of some patched up old DC3. A truly fantastic aircraft, lets hope some one one eventually does it justice.

[@peterbuhler1202]

Thanks so much for the reply, I red the link and just now purchased the DC3, really great to see the developer supporting their great products , thanks for the of. Pete

[@TiramisuCorleone]

Thank you! Very nice.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for watching!

[@steveg1927]

Great video. I consider this a collector's item. You landed this like a Pro! There are a lot of great liveries for this. From what I am told the autopilot is a true autopilot, I still don't have it figured out yet. Thanks

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for your kind words, and for watching the video!

[@cleniolelys]

Very Nicely aircraft and always an lovely review, captain.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks Silvio, your support is very much appreciated.

[@lynx-lynx]

Hi Osamah, your videos are always amazing. You are a very good pilot, and mostly on this mythic airplane. Thanks a lot for your work. your comments are also always excellent clear and precise. it's a huge pleasure to watch your videos :)

[@Q8Pilot]

I am most humbled, thank you for your kind words sir!

[@kiloromeo7653]

Once again, another good review, thank you. Regards.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@irishpat64]

Fantastic!! Would love to try this in VR

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks, I have my VR equipment on order =)

[@rodrigopelaez8541]

Today I woke up thinking about buying this beauty (DC3 is my all time favorite plane), and... I found this freshly review from you. So... when QBPilot talks, I listen. I going to buy it RIGHT NOW. Thanks for another GREAT review! Off topic question: are you using SkyMaxx Pro 4 in this particular video? Or XEnviro?

[@Q8Pilot]

Oh I am most humbled Rodrigo, thank you for your kind words and for watching the video. Blue skies buddy!

[@rodrigopelaez8541]

Done. I just bought and dressed it with a Pan American liverie :P

[@screwbottle]

Notice the prop twitch while cold and dark. I'm seeing this on other prop models in XP11. I wonder if it is something coming from XP11. I've gone as far as to remove my controllers to see if it was spurious input from throttle control, still does it. South Africa has a huge history in civil and military aviation with the DC-3/C-47 going back decades. Even gone as far as designing our own Turbo Dak, the Braddick, not the Basler. One can see the differences between the Braddick and Basler, rounded engine cowlings, longer forward protrusion of engines, all wing tips still rounded, and longer extension of section between wing root and nose. I've had the good fortune of flying in a SAAF C-47, from Waterkloof AFB in Pretoria to Cape Town, in my very young uniform days. A hard and noisy flight, definitely one needs ear plugs or cans, of 6 and a half hours, normal commercial jet take less than 2 hours. And in second seat while testing radios and RADAR with pilot, in my days of SAAF service as radio and RADAR technician. There is still a couple of restored civilian models that offer day trips on the weekend as part of an experience, includes meals on board, either a breakfast if early morning flight, or lunch if midday flight. But overall what an experience. Thanks for a great video.

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for your kind words, and for sharing your experience. I am always thrilled to hear from real world captains. The twitch you see has nothing to do with your controls. It is an XP11 thing for sure. Blue skies captain!

[@omarijoseph3189]

these are really cool planes...i like them alot..very cool video

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you my friend, and I am sure you will really enjoy flying this bird in XP11!

[@KoBAirline]

A very beautiful achievement as this historic and mythical aircraft. The landing is done smoothly at a very slow speed.

[@MuratAyata]

How to install because it shows only file not even exract..there is no install page?? need help

[@A6FAA]

Dear Osamah, thanx a million for another amazing review. Can you please share the scenery name and developer?

[@leespender4774]

Hi Osamah great review

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks a heap Lee =)

[@FYCMusicStation]

I love your videos sir . Well done

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you very much sir! And thank you for watching!

[@Namco_]

this is better than Aeroworx DC-3 ?

[@DJSean00]

Wow thats got some amazing engines on it... when have you seen a DC-3 start that easily? haha

[@captainsman]

How does this compare to the one by AeroWorx (specifically in cockpit detail and sounds)?

[@Wessey]

BTW, any plugin for head shaking or something?

[@Q8Pilot]

I am using HeadShake (freeware) by SimCoders.

[@Wessey]

Thanks!

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

HeadShake is ok , but for an amazing and super realistic experience use ' XPREALISTIC ' it is really worth it ! Look / order here : xprealistic.com/ ( you can also watch a demo / tutorial here ) And there is also a FREE version : forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/37101-xprealistic-lite/ I bought it the day it came out , and i think that it is a real " must have " I really love it ! Just give it a try !

[@gertjanvandermeij4265]

Thanks for this video ! Man ... I really love the ( old ) engine sound of this plane , It sounds legit ! Well you really gave me a real problem , because ...... if i decide to buy this amazing plane then i really feel the need to make a 1930's hangar ( or better yet a 1930's airport ) Thank you Osamah , for giving me a hard decision ! ;-) Now that i have seen this , i can't get it out of my mind ! XD

[@Q8Pilot]

Hey there buddy, thank you for kind words. I am sure you will not be disappointed with this bird. Absolute enjoyment flying this aircraft in XP11.

[@oc10121989]

does it fly as in FSX, or like any normal x-plane aircrafts?

[@txnetcop]

Great review...

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for watching sir!

[@txnetcop]

You just happen to give the best and most honest reviews! Thank you

[@VivaLaEmil1]

What departure and arrival scenery are you using ? :)

[@Q8Pilot]

x-plane org

[@AAron-fc2kn]

Does McDonnell Douglas have somthing against compasses? It looks like this one is hanging from a ceiling.

[@Q8Pilot]

Nice observation =)

[@FlightDeckMagazin]

What are the links for the airports at x-plane.org?

[@Q8Pilot]

L52: forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/39670-l52-oceano-county-airport-custom-hd/

[@FlightDeckMagazin]

Thank you very much. This airplane is beautiful.

[@ripper8771]

I have to buy it. Mr Smith makes great liveries for it, both free and on the Xplane.org store

[@TB-if7px]

How do you do that with the time?

[@TB-if7px]

And can you do a flight with the ssg 747

[@Q8Pilot]

CTRL + k or L

[@Q8Pilot]

Will consider it for a future video.

[@JoseGarcia-yk3dl]

Recommend this plane? is it realistic?

[@darrenmcfadden3802]

Great review I have been contemplating getting this aircraft for the last month but was sceptical over the low price. Do I jump or wait until X-Aviation release v2 of their DC-3.

[@Q8Pilot]

I think the LES DC-3 will be in a different league. This is aircraft is great fun if you want to flying challenge without having to go into a study-level in depth knowledge of aircraft systems and startup procedures. It really depends on what you are looking for.

[@ryanhogge8]

I'd like to see an AC-47 livery and interior for this bird.

[@thelovoskyman7814]

How did you get X-plane to look so good

[@zeroa6]

This is a great video! I was looking for it. I want to start X-plane 11 and this plane is my true interest, but I never used civilian simulators, (only Combat Flight simulator for years), and my question is: If I buy the X-plane 11... ¿have I all what I need to learn to fly the DC-3 or another planes in the game?. I mean, the complete manual for each one. Or, ¿where should I get trained for this game?. Regards and thank you very much for sharing this video.

[@fil1933]

Where did you land? Amazing video btw!

[@fly2golf985]

San Luis Obispo, CA

[@MuratAyata]

Do they have FSX version, this one in dawn sceren cfg little close to reality but not much. they have to work cockpit laether yoke and so on

[@kapjadi]

Murray Ayata the best dc3 for fsx is from maam sim.

[@ksmith610]

Ya ikhwah, "saynt LOO-is"! Ma'a salaam...

[@MegaPeedee]

I would rather you use full daylight for demos. It is difficult to see anything in detail. DC3/C47 instrument panels were customised according to owner's wishes so there isn't a standard panel.

[@ooo_Kim_Chi_ooo]

Its pronounced San Loo-is Obispo. I am from the area.

[@fly2golf985]

Same Im in AG

[@manleybrittain1296]

Hello Osamah, Terrific video, But I am not a fan of tail draggers!

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks a million Manley, I know many share your taste =)

[@JuanTorres-tl5km]

Suarez toddavia nos dara hilo pero ya es hora de ir buscando uno que le vaya dando descanso , hay veces que se le ve agotado totalmente.

[@Jackscrj]

I lived in San Lu-is a-bis-po. Not Lu ey. Wikipedia often includes the IPA(international Phonetic Alphabet) on place name articles /sæn ˌluːɪs əˈbɪspoʊ/ if you're patient enough to look the IPA/English Key

[@Q8Pilot]

That's great, thank you for pointing this out. I appreciate you taking the time to correct me. Thanks for watching the video Jackson!

[@Jackscrj]

We refer to the city as San Luis or SLO.

[@Q8Pilot]

I have to make a long distance call again to let my Fresnan friend know =)

[@simking01]

When ice pilots was on air buffalo air actually used this aircraft and xp to train and familiarize their pilots.

[@x-plane1188]

Почему у меня он не заводится? Повторил всё за вами...

[@mhsd7178]

Nice video, though I would've liked you to go a bit more in depth. I think you focused a bit too much on the flight rather than the plane. Otherwise great job as always!

[@Q8Pilot]

Thank you for watching and for your comment. The reason for focusing on the flight is that the main reason VSKYLABS built this aircraft was to accurately simulate the flight model and so much the actual aircraft systems and startup procedures ..etc.

[@MrSameeg]

That suirrel is not your bad landing skill It' that damed bug that has been in X-Plane what seems like forever.

[@Q8Pilot]

I thought that problem was fixed in XP11.

[@ScreamingEagle101st]

Wish I could afford a pc that would run this

[@Q8Pilot]

You can still run x-plane with a mid-range PC, but need to compromise on some settings!

[@ellonysman]

Why is it xplane 11 and the older sims cant all recognize different pay aircraft exteriors? I hated fsx when youd fly a helicopter and everyone see's you hovering a Skyhawk...wierd

[@DrAcula-mv6kb]

Schöner, abgeflogener Vogel.... :-)

[@kymaniparkins6415]

St Louis

[@cpuwolf]

Improve your landing skill? XTouchDownRecorder this plugin you must have, check x-plane.org forum

[@Q8Pilot]

Thanks for the tip! Appreciate it =)

[@jakeperl5857]

I see you've already been instructed that the correct pronunciation is San LEWIS Obispo, but if you want to sound like a genuine Californian, just call it S-L-O! 😀

[@tech653]

I bought this aircraft, and regret it. The freeware Aeroworx DC-3 is much better.

[@fraal87]

the worst plane of xplane 11