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Tecnam P2006T By Wilco Publishing A review by Gene Davis Introduction With all of the different aircraft available for Flight Simulator it is sometimes difficult to pick and choose which one will best suit your individual flying mood. I am strange, I go through long periods of time where I will fly nothing but jet liners and then all of a sudden change to a General Aviation plane or even a military jet of some kind but the list is long and there is always an aircraft that will definitely suit your mood. The decision never comes easily and I usually sit and stare at the aircraft selection screen waiting for that light to go off in my head that says "that's the one!" I have a list of favorite aircraft, but I am always looking for something totally different, something so different that it brings on hours of flying time. Wilco Publishing is known mostly for its wide array of jets but they have recently released the Tecnam P2006T and when I saw the Tecnam's unique design I decided that I must have and it was with much anticipation that I took to the skies with her for the first time! The Real Tecnam P2006T The Tecnam P2006T is a high winged twin engine all metal aircraft that was built by Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam at its home base in Capua, Italy. The aircraft itself was designed and built by Luigi Pascale and had its first flight in 2007. Actual introduction of the aircraft to civilian buyers didn't happen in Europe until 2010 and 2011 in the United States. The aircraft is billed as a short takeoff and landing type of plane and features 2 Rotax 912S3 four cylinder geared piston engines with 98.6 hp from each engines. The Tecnam has room for 3 passengers and one pilot plus cargo but cannot exceed 618 pounds total weight. The aircraft has a cruising speed of 155 MPH, a stall speed of 54 MPH and a service ceiling of 14,000 feet. According to the information I could find there are only two different variants currently used worldwide, the first being the P2006T (Civilian Version) and the P2006T MRI (Military Variant). The military version, not included in this package, is currently being considered by the Chilean Navy to replace their aging Cessna O-2 Skymaster planes but as of this writing I can find no further information on that. Purchase, Installation and Activation The Tecnam can be purchased from just about any reputable online store that offers Flight Simulator related aircraft. The Tecnam retails for a reasonable $21.73 on the Wilco store site and though prices may vary depending on which site you use it shouldn't be much more than that. The aircraft is available for FSX, P3D 1.4 and P3D 2.0. For the sake of this article I received my copy of the Tecnam from the Wilco Store: http://www.wilcopub.com/simulator-add-on/tecnam-p2006t-fsx-p3d.html Once purchased, I was given a link to download the aircraft; and provided a key that needs to be entered during the install process. One thing to note that when you purchase the aircraft the download link is not provided on the order receipt, but is accessible in your account through the Dash Board under My Downloadable Products and the key is accessible through the My Serial Numbers of the Dash Board as well. It is also important to note to you make sure that you have the latest version of the Tecnam, current release is 1.3 and most installers should all be updated by the time you read this, but you still may want to check while installing it to make sure you have the latest version. There are a total of 3 installers, one being for FSX, one for P3D 1.4 and a third for P3D 2.0 and from what I gather there some pretty significant differences between the P3D 2.0 version and that of the FSX version so make sure you are downloading the correct one for whatever simulation you are using. A complete set of Manuals for the Tecnam are also provided via the All Programs/ Wilco Publishing/ Tecnam. In total there are 17 different manuals that cover everything ranging from the aircraft itself, to the different navigation equipment and other equipment that is onboard the aircraft. There is also a range of checklists and operational charts available within FSX and the Kneepad. The Wilco Tecnam P2006T For FSX The Tecnam for FSX is unique in that it is an aircraft that hasn't been done before in Flight Simulator as it features a high wing design and a sleek looking fuselage along twin engine operation. The P2006T is part of Wilco's HiFi Simulation line of add-ons and features a complex exterior model with a rather impressive flight model, detailed interior and exterior with lots of moving parts. The P2006T comes with 11 different liveries, all with European markings, and each features high resolution textures throughout the entire model giving the entire aircraft an ultra-realistic look in FSX and P3D. The lighting and shadowing is also nicely done and from what I have seen in screenshots from P3D 2.0 the Tecnam does take full advantage of the new features in that simulation, such as cockpit shadowing and other new lighting elements. Doors and hatches are animated, but what I really like about the Tecnam is that you can remove the engine cowling and have a look at the port side engine and you can actually the see the emergency oil pressure gauge, working, from both inside and outside the aircraft. I was surprised that the doors are only accessible by using the Shift+E commands and not functional from inside the cockpit, what I also found interesting is that due to the safety features built into the Tecnam you cannot open the certain doors while in flight or when the engine is running. The Tecnam uses high res reflective and chrome textures that really do bring each of the different planes to life in Flight Simulator, this along with fully animated pilot and passenger along with a slew of safety static features, that are displayed when the aircraft is parked, makes the Tecnam a lot of fun to watch in Flight Simulator. Recently added to the Tecnam add-on are two new features called Accu-glow and Accu-glide. The Accu-glow feature adds enhanced night lighting to the aircraft while flying at night, the lighting from the interior and exterior of the plane actually affects how the plane is viewed. The Accu-glide feature creates ultra-smooth responsiveness in the way each of the individual gauges work, thus creating a very realistic and working appearance in FSX without a cost in frame rates. In my opinion these two features really bring out the best in the Tecnam and it has made it one of my favorites when doing a flight in Flight Simulator. The soundset for the P2006T is adequate both inside and out and is billed as the actual sounds from the real Tecnam. I have never heard the real Tecnam so I really have nothing to compare them to but I would have liked more because this soundset just doesn't really grab me and pull me in. The Cockpit of the Tecnam Climbing into the cockpit of the Tecnam will be a familiar one as it is set up with mostly analog gauges along with a full set of navigational equipment. Each individual gauge has been intricately designed and features Accu Glide which creates an almost ultra-realistic look and feel to each individual gauge. Tied into the cockpit is a full array of navigational equipment and it can all be accessed from the pilots point of view with the click of the mouse. The Tecnam includes the GMA340, GNS430, GTX328, KR87, M800 Davtron, GMA 340, GNC255 and the SL30. The NAV instruments and VOR radios are all tied into the GPS and are manipulated through the GPS and its main display. Com 1 radio is also accessed through the GPS, but there is also a secondary Com 2 radio that can be used independently of the GPS if necessary. This along with the GNS 340 makes these systems switchable when in flight, other functions like DME, NAV1 &2, and ADF are also selectable via the GNS 340. The center panel from top to bottom is made up of the S-TEC display, the Garmin GNS430, SL30, KR87, GTX328, Garmin Com Radio, and the GMA 340 with switches for the avionics and bus controls just below that. The pilot’s side of the aircraft, or left hand side of the panel is made up of your standard display gauges along with Nav, VOR, OBS, ADF, Altimeter, Speed etc along with n1 and n2 read out display. On the right side of the panel you can view your engine gauges, altitude, Horizon, Fuel and battery information along with several others. The cockpit itself is incredibly workable and doesn't require the pilot to really take his or her eyes off the horizon to look at any one set of instruments, controls, battery switches and light switches are all within view and are easily accessible. Gauge movement is totally fluid and with the Accu-Glide features makes this cockpit one of my personal favorites. Flying the P2006T Tecnam I had a unique opportunity to fly this aircraft with my Brother, who is an accomplished pilot, and has been flying for years. The one thing we found is that nothing in Flight Simulator ever works like it does in real life, or so he says. The expectations are what they are, but being a program like Flight Simulator you can only expect so much at least that is what I think. That aside we able to do some IFR flying out of Yakima, WA and into the Dalles Airport in the Columbia River Gorge. We both felt that the aircraft handled extremely well and that it had a believable flight model given the conditions of our flight and the weight of the aircraft. That reminds me, it's is important to makes sure you adjust the fuel, passenger, and cargo weights before flying because by default the plane is overloaded and the plane actually responds to the extra weight. We tested the STOL functions several times and found that you really had to slow the aircraft down to get it to stall and we were able to put it down on some pretty small airstrips in eastern Oregon with little or no trouble. According to real world specs the Tecnam has a stall speed of 54MPH and we were actually able to keep the aircraft in the air at and just below 60MPH. We found that the aircraft has a rather unique flight model and it is one of the things that makes a pretty darn good add-on. As we were descending into the Columbia River Gorge for our approach into KDLS, using real world weather, a gust of wind caught the aircraft from behind and pushed us off our approach and closer to the ground. Regaining control and then initiating a go around we set up for a new approach, this time into the wind, and was actually able to bring the Tecnam in at about 65MPH with flaps fully extended, the noise high and without stalling. All of the Navigation instruments worked as they should and we followed the our flight plan to the tee with the exception of our first landing attempt. The aircraft was stable in flight and everything was easy to access, read and understand from within the cockpit. The one thing you do need to know though is that when you are adjusting the GPS it uses a different input system then the one in FSX, you actually have to turn the knobs and select using the GPS and not the keyboard like you would in the real aircraft. I spent quite a bit of time flying from KONP to KAST or Coos Bay on the Oregon Coast trying it out in bad weather conditions using real world weather and I was impressed at how stable the airplane actually was in bad conditions. Each time I flew a VOR to VOR flight plan and landed in ILS conditions when landing in Astoria or Newport and I was impressed how accurate the instrumentation actually was when flying said approaches. Closing By now you all probably figure that there isn't much that I don't like and realistically there isn't much that I don't but occasionally there are some that I don't but this one I do! Wilco Publishing has delivered a wonderful GA Twin Engine aircraft that is nicely detailed and the price is right! Selling for right around 20 bucks the Tecnam can be yours and quite honestly it's well worth the money as it has earned a permanent place in my virtual hanger!

ALABEO CESSNA 207 A review by Mike Cameron Introduction The information below was gathered from the product documentation, http://www.airliners.net and www.aopa.org . In the early 1980’s, minivan automobiles became very popular because they could carry several people at once or a large amount of cargo. Long before the Detroit automakers designed this popular utility vehicle, aircraft manufacturers developed the aerial version of the minivan in the 1960’s. They were six to eight seat aircraft and were roomier then the four seat aircraft that they evolved from. Cessna’s Skywagon 207 and the Stationair 207 have performed many of the same tasks that make the minivan so popular today. The 207 Skywagon, high wing, single engine aircraft equipped with two main wheels and a steerable nose wheel also featured an increased fuselage length of 3 feet, 6 inches from the Cessna 206 model to allow seating for seven people was introduced in 1969. The name was changed to the Stationair 7 in 1978 only to be replaced by the 207A Stationair 8 in 1979 which added a seat for an 8th occupant. Production ended in 1984 but a few more were built by Reims in France and was known as the F207. Several Cessna 206 and 207 aircraft have been converted to turbine power by Soloy as the Turbine 206 and 207. What made the Cessna 207’s so practical was the ability to pack so many people and their possessions in a light aircraft and fly them to their destination in reasonable comfort and modest expense. The 207 is basically a simple aircraft, with rugged proven systems. With average equipment, the empty weight is about 2100 pounds and the gross weight is about 3600 pounds. The useful load is about 1500 pounds and the center of gravity envelope is generously wide at maximum gross weight. The flight handling characteristics are similar to the Skyhawk or Skylane so if you have piloted those aircraft, you should not have any problem handling the Cessna 207. In some ways the 207 is easier to fly then the Skyhawk, the 207’s larger size made it a bit more immune to turbulence. This aircraft has highly effective flaps and its slow speed handling is even better than the smaller models. According to my research, for landing, lower the flaps, trim a little nose up and let the 207 “chirp, chirp” onto the runway. I will see about this during my review. The Cessna 207 also has very impressive short field landing characteristics, it can land at just about any unobstructed 1000 foot length of airstrip. Specifications Powerplant: Single 300HP Continental IO-520-F fuel injected flat six engine driving a three blade constant speed McCauley propeller. Maximum Speed: 150 Knots Maximum Cruising Speed: 144 Knots Long Range Cruising Speed: 118 Knots Initial Rate of Climb: 810 Feet per Minute Service Ceiling: 13,300 Feet Range with Standard Fuel & Reserves: 470NM With Optional Fuel & Reserves: 690NM Empty Weight: 2095 Pounds Max Takeoff Weight: 3612 Pounds Wingspan: 35 FT 10 IN Length: 32 FT 9 IN Height: 9 Ft 7 IN Capacity: 7 or 8 Production: 790 Through 1984 Installation Alabeo products are very easy to activate and install. After purchase you will be emailed a link for the download along with your User Name (email) and a Serial Number. The Serial Number is very long, so I recommend copying it and pasting this number when requested by the install routine. Start the installer, read the License Agreement, enter your User Name and Serial Number and press the “Next” button. If you typed everything correctly, the simulator selection screen will open and Alabeo includes FSX, P3DV1 and P3DV2 options. I like when simulator aircraft companies include support for the latest Prepar3D without forcing the customer to purchase another license. I will be reviewing the FSX version of the Cessna 207. After selecting your simulator, the program should automatically find the simulator location but if it does not, click on the “Browse” to locate. Press “Finish” to complete the installation. If you own other Alabeo or Carenado aircraft, you should know by now that they do not provide single comprehensive manual but rather individual documents and for this aircraft and these are located in the Alabeo C_207_Skywagon folder in your FSX Aircraft directory. These documents are the Alabeo Copyrights, GNS530 User Guide, C207 Emergency Procedures, Normal Procedures, Performance Tables and a C207 Reference Document. There is also a RealityXP Readme for RXP GPS integration. For most people that have piloted other Cessna general aviation aircraft in the simulator, these should suffice. The first time that you load the Cessna 207 into FSX, you will be asked by the Microsoft Security Alert System to verify the ALSound_C207.dll file, select “Run” and “Yes” to designate this file as trusted. Repeat for the ALC207.dll and the Radio_C207.dll files. Interior Features As I have come to expect from Alabeo, the interior features of the Alabeo Cessna 207 Skywagon are outstanding. If you like clean interior textures with your new simulated aircraft, you will be disappointed because both the Bush and Regular models of the Alabeo Cessna 207 have plenty of stains and other signs of a well-used aircraft. I personally like simulated aircraft that have been out of production for several years to have “wear” textures included as part of the model but it would have been nice to have one of the included aircraft have clean interior textures. I also like that there are textures that indicate that there have been upgrades performed at some time in the past. On the ceiling is what looks like a large speaker and in front of it are three covered holes that probably housed some previous components. As you would expect from a quality premium aircraft, all of the interior features are three dimensional and very realistic looking including the textures of the seats. The passenger compartment also has very impressive textures, but all of the included aircraft have the same color scheme. If this is a Cessna characteristic then I can live with. Another missing feature that would have added to the overall experience is some static passengers especially when viewed from the exterior view. This aircraft is used for passenger transport and I cannot believe that there would be that much of a performance penalty. Also, it would have been nice to have at least one of the bush models have a cargo interior. There are two alternate interior views and the features displayed with these views are just as impressive as the VC views. Interior signage is very readable and is another small feature that I look for with premium aircraft. I could not open the rear door using the handle and apparently this door does not open because the only doors that open with the handles are the left and right cockpit doors. Not a big deal but it would be nice to have the rear door open also to add to the experience. The “Control Windows” 2D window also has an option to open/close the right cockpit door. Both of the front widows can be opened with their handles, which is another nice feature. The animations associated with operating these doors and windows are also excellent. The sun visors are also animated but there are only two positions, fully retracted or the full opposite direction, it would have been nice if there had been a middle position. Again, this is a very minor nitpick and does not take away from my enjoyment of this wonderful aircraft. The interior lighting is also very good and can only be controlled from the instrument panel. Exterior Features There are six aircraft each for both the Regular & Bush models including an all-white paint for each model. The bush aircraft have textures that reflect aircraft that have operated in a bush environment with more stains than the non-bush models. There are several alternate views that allow you to simulate the preflight exterior walk around. I will include screen grabs from both models for some of these views and will zoom in close if needed to examine the exterior features. Before capturing the various exterior screen grabs, I first want to comment about an exterior feature that is not included with this package, secured aircraft ground static objects. I have come to expect these ground objects in some form to be included with premium aircraft either placed automatically with the engine off & parking brake set or manually with a cockpit option. This is another small cosmetic issue that does not affect the overall quality of the Alabeo C207; it just would have added to the overall experience and increased the realism factor. All of the exterior details are three-dimensional and look fantastic. As you can see from my first set of screen grabs, the bush aircraft have the wheel fairings removed, which is what I would expect. The pilot and passenger look very good from the external views and have nice animations especially when viewed in flight. I like the amount of detail of the front wheel assembly and the small decals on the propeller blades also have some detail, which is nice. For angle view three of the bush aircraft (screen grab #6 in this section), I zoomed in close to see all of the scratches and other marks that are part of the bush textures. After the fourth angle view (rear, left), I am going to alternate between the Regular and Bush models. I used the Nearest Tower view to provide a close up look of the left gas cap and I like that Alabeo has included signs of corrosion which is another indication that this aircraft has been operated instead of being new from the factory floor. This screen grab was from a bush aircraft but the regular aircraft also had these textures. The final screen grab is an exterior view with all of the exterior lights turned on and the effect is very nice without being overly bright, in fact it was almost not bright enough. Also the Taxi/Landing lights use the same switch and they are both either on or off. I think this is supposed to be a three way light switch, taxi, off or landing but Alabeo only modeled a two way switch, which takes away from the realism level. If this is how the real C207 Taxi & Landing lights operate than I can certainly live with this. Instrument Panel The default VC view is much too close for my preference. The first thing that I do is adjust my eye point and the zoom level so that I can see more of the instrument panel. If I adjust it just right, all of the panel instruments are clearly visible from the default VC view. The Bush model adds hand hold bars to the cockpit. Similar to the Cessna 206, the 207 is nose high when looking forward so I may adjust the seat height as well. Window & Instrument reflections are activated by default and if you like clear textures; open the Control Windows 2D window to load the transparent windshield and to disable instrument reflections. I personally like clear textures so I disable these as part of my preflight routine. I love that the GPS is close enough that you can operate it from this view. All of the instruments are large enough to be very easy to read. The Control Yoke does obstruct the Pitot Heat and lighting switches but you have a few options for viewing & operating these. First, you can hide the yoke using the click spot and from this view I can see that the switch labels are very tiny and hard to read. This is not a complex instrument panel so most people should be able to memorize the locations without issue. From the Right Seat view, only the Pitot Heat switch is obstructed from the yoke but there is still a click spot for operating it. The last option is the Switch view and from this view the zoom level is so close that you can easily read the small labeling. The other included alternate panel view is the Power Knobs. I like the overall look of the instrument panel with some wood looking trim that gives the C207 more of an appearance of a luxury aircraft instead of single engine Cessna workhorse. All of the switches have a nice sound effect associated with their operation. A switch that is missing is the master avionics switch. This is another one of those things that if the real C207 does not have an avionics switch, then I can certainly live with. When I first turn on the master Battery & Alternator switches, all of the avionics also were on, which is not good until after engine start, so I had to turn each radio off before engine start. The FSX master avionics keyboard entry is still modeled with this aircraft and I have it mapped to a joystick button so I simply use this button to turn the avionics off and on. The Alabeo C207 does not include a secondary COM/NAV radio and I consider this a pretty serious omission for a simulated aircraft used for IFR operations and air transport. Below the GPS is the ADF radio and I would rather have the secondary COM/NAV radio instead of the ADF radio. Of course in the real world the panel would be fully customizable for the customer. This aircraft includes RealityXP VC integration but requires you to run the “RXP530C207” program from the Alabeo C207 Skywagon folder from your FSX aircraft directory to add the RealityXP GNS 530 to both the Regular and Bush models. If you would like to return to the default GPS, simply run the “ALA530C207” file from this same folder. This is an easy process and works well but hopefully on future aircraft, Alabeo will figure out a way to be able to switch to the RXP unit from within the VC. This is not a big deal and I am thankful for the RXP VC integration without having to do any manual panel.cfg editing. The Alabeo Piper Saratoga II TC which was released during the writing of this review also includes support for the Flight1 GTN 650 & 750 and the Mindstar GNS 430 & 530 GPS units so the future is looking bright for owners with alternate GPS units. Another small issue that I had when using FSX flight plans with the default GPS, the flight plans are not linked to the CDI, only radio navigation frequencies and headings. Flight plans created with the RealityXP GPS worked correctly though. Since I will primarily be using the RXP GPS, I can live with this and if this is a bug, hopefully Alabeo will fix it with an update. Finally, all of the instruments had fluid movement and the instrument panel lighting is also very good especially when combined with the dome lights. Flight Model I always like to approach my aircraft flight model reviews from an average flight simulator enthusiast point of view, rather than how realistic the flight dynamics are. I am not going to compare the airspeeds with the included performance tables but rather how the aircraft handles and how easy or hard it is to fly in the simulator. I do like to follow the checklists to review the accuracy of the startup procedures and I will comment on the sound and animation effects along the way. If you own other Cessna single engine aircraft for FSX, most virtual pilots should not have a problem memorizing the engine start procedures. The first thing that I notice when performing the Before Start checklist is that the fuel tank selector only has three positions, “Left, Right and Off”, instead of also having the “All” position featured on some other Cessna single engine aircraft. So on long distance flights, I need to remember to switch tanks when needed. I did not have any issues with the Before Start checklist and starting the engine. The procedures are very easy and I love the vibration effect when the engine is starting. I could not find anything that said that Alabeo recorded custom sound effects with this aircraft so I have no idea how accurate these engine sounds are. I think the sounds are very good with a nice amount of deep bass sounds. When I first installed this aircraft I thought the engine sounds were too quiet than I discovered that I had my speaker controls turned down and when I adjusted this, all was good. This may be a coincidence but at the same time that this aircraft was released, Syncho-Soft also released a sound package of Cessna 207 sounds. This is a very easy aircraft to taxi but because of the nose high attitude mentioned earlier, you may want to adjust your eye point to see over the cowling. All of the instruments responded correctly during the Before Take-Off checklist and like the audible sound change when performing the propeller check. I also did not have any issues performing a normal take-off. The screen grabs for this section were taken at the new free Yosemite scenery for the Orbx Northern California regional scenery product. I flew at some high altitudes on this trip and you need to realistically lean the aircraft in order to maintain altitude. From what I have read on the Alabeo Forum here on Avsim, this is accurate and some users have said that the overall flight model of the Alabeo C207 is very good which is nice to hear. I enjoyed hand flying this aircraft and it is also very easy to trim for all phases of flight. Climb performance is excellent; I was able to maintain 500fpm and 115 Knots when passing through 10,000 feet. Cruise performance is also very good, at 12,500 feet with a manifold pressure at 17 inches, 2300 RPM; I was able to cruise at 130 Knots. I did not have any issues descending and setting up an approach. It slows down nicely and I can see why it is used for bush operations. When I setup the approach correctly, I was able to practice a short field landing with ease. I practiced with a long runway and I look forward to the challenge of approaching a remote airstrip somewhere. The sound effect of flap operation is very nice and it is loud enough to be able to hear over the engine which is something that is not always modeled with simulated aircraft. Short field take-off performance is also very good. The autopilot is a pretty standard FSX autopilot and is very easy to use. I did practice some ILS approaches and the autopilot captured and followed the glide slope without issue. To summarize, the Alabeo Cessna 207 is a very fun aircraft to fly in FSX, I love the performance and most simulator pilots both experienced and new to the hobby should not have any issues piloting this aircraft in the simulator. Conclusion Accessibility: The Alabeo Cessna 207 package is very accessible because it is available from all major flight simulator web stores. The download size is only 277MB so everybody should not have any issues downloading this product. Affordability: The price of Alabeo aircraft has been increasing with their latest releases but these aircraft are also more complex with a greater amount of features than some of the earlier Alabeo aircraft. For $29.95, I still consider this product to be a good value because you get two models of the C207, the Regular and the Bush. The package also includes the P3D 2.x installation so a separate purchase is not required if you have box FSX and P3D installed on your system. This alone is probably worth the purchase price because most simulator aircraft developers are marketing their aircraft as two separate products for FSX and P3D. Ease of Installation: Alabeo products are very easy to install but do have a very long Serial Number to enter. The keys are hidden when you type this number so I recommend copying this number from your purchase email and pasting it when asked as part of the installation. Compatibility with Other Products: Excellent, as mentioned previously, FSX, P3Dv1 and P3Dv2 installation options are all included, no additional purchase is required. I do not know if the P3Dv2 installation adds any new features or functionality to this aircraft. Features & System Performance: As with all Alabeo products, the interior & exterior textures and features are outstanding. Lighting, sound and animation effects are also very good. The Alabeo C207 is a wonderful aircraft to hand fly with all phases of flight and the autopilot also does a good job. This package includes RealityXP GPS VC integration which I consider a must have with all general aviation simulated premium aircraft. Because this has analog instrumentation, my system performance was excellent and I did not have any issues smoothly panning around the cockpit. I do wish that Alabeo would have included a couple of small cosmetic features. First, I would like to see some passengers displayed in the passenger compartment from the external views. They do not need to be animated and with the powerful computer systems available today, I do not think this would cause that much of a performance issue. I would also like to see an option to be able to display cargo in the rear compartment, especially with the Bush aircraft. It would also be nice to be able to open the rear door. All of the above would greatly add to the visual experience. A bigger issue that I have with this aircraft is that it does not include a secondary COM/NAV radio, only the one on the GPS. I know panel space could be an issue but I would gladly trade the ADF radio for the secondary COM/NAV radio. Even with all of the above issues, they are more personal preferences than actual problems; I still highly recommend the Alabeo Cessna 207 package to flight simulator pilots at all skill levels. I want to thank Alabeo for providing me with the review copy of this aircraft. If you would like to learn more about this product, the C207 product page is located here: http://www.alabeo.com/index.php and the Avsim unofficial support forum is located here: http://forum.avsim.net/forum/664-the-unofficial-alabeo-support-forum/ . Computer Specs: Intel Desktop Computer Intel i5 4670K 3.4Ghz Non OC Processor 8GB DDR3 1833 Memory 2TB SATA HD (7200 RPM) NVIDIA GeForce GTX550Ti Video Card with 1GB GDDR5 Memory Logitech Extreme 3D Pro Joystick Software: FSX with Acceleration, Windows 7 – 64 Bit REX 4 Texture Direct DX10 Scenery Fixer FSX Fair Weather Theme Flight Test Time: 25 hours