Amphibious beast of burden?

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   Hey gang, I was excited to open a new base at Bella Bella with an Aerosoft Twin Otter configured with floats, but all the jobs that Air Hauler is generating for the base inexplicably either start at a water runway and end on land, or vice versa.  Here are a couple of questions:

1) Is there a way to force AH to generate water->water jobs?
2) Assuming no, what is a good freeware/payware amphibian for AH use?

A couple I looked at are Aerosoft's DHC-2 Beaver and the default Grumman Goose, but I'm guessing neither can haul much cargo - the Goose is listed in AH with a capacity of 237lbs.  I'm looking for something that can handle at least 2000lbs.

Thanks in advance-

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splenguin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Location: Minneapolis Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote splenguin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Amphibious beast of burden? Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 4:27pm
	Hey gang, I was excited to open a new base at Bella Bella with an Aerosoft Twin Otter configured with floats, but all the jobs that Air Hauler is generating for the base inexplicably either start at a water runway and end on land, or vice versa. Here are a couple of questions: 1) Is there a way to force AH to generate water->water jobs? 2) Assuming no, what is a good freeware/payware amphibian for AH use? A couple I looked at are Aerosoft's DHC-2 Beaver and the default Grumman Goose, but I'm guessing neither can haul much cargo - the Goose is listed in AH with a capacity of 237lbs. I'm looking for something that can handle at least 2000lbs. Thanks in advance-

Slopey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator in Command AirHauler Developer Joined: 11 Jun 2008 Points: 8280	Post Options Post Reply Quote Slopey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 4:51pm
	1) no 2) dunno, aside from what you've already mentioned. Remember - the listed cargo capacity is WITH FULL FUEL. Take less fuel = more cargo - you don't have to fly with full tanks. (but AI pilots do).
	AirHauler Developer For AH2 queries - PLEASE USE THE EA Forums as the first port of call.

NotYet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Location: UK Points: 828	Post Options Post Reply Quote NotYet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 Mar 2011 at 9:07pm
	Cessna Caravan Amphibian? Not sure if there's an FSX version, but the FS9 default carries 1900lbs. If you had two water runway airports as base, you could probably make more water->water jobs, but at the price of less rep/money, and same old scenery. Unless you got all the water runways as bases, and set base->base slider to the max... could be doable if you wanted!
	Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. Imho Idrk so nvm.

Geordie12 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 13 Jul 2009 Location: Nova Scotia Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote Geordie12 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 2011 at 1:12pm
	Have a look at the Dornier Seastar from Premiercraft.It looks a little quirky but is fun to fly.Cargo capicty 4590 lb.

itifonhom Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List P/UT Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Frankfurt Points: 125	Post Options Post Reply Quote itifonhom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 2011 at 1:21pm
	The Aerosoft Catalina is the finest that I can think of and you have to really fly her! And the sound, oh my God that sound!!!
	Not just an Air Crash!!!

NotYet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P1 Joined: 16 Jan 2010 Location: UK Points: 828	Post Options Post Reply Quote NotYet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 2011 at 8:33pm
	How could I not remember! I think JF has a G44 Widgeon... I do believe it has capacity between 1500-4000 ish. Not sure on the exact figure, but I'm sure at least one person here can verify Like taht Dornier it's a little wierd (a boat with a prop, wheels, and a wing bolted to it).
	Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. Imho Idrk so nvm.

splenguin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Location: Minneapolis Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote splenguin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Mar 2011 at 4:48am
	All right, options! Thanks all, I'm pretty new to this flyin' stuff, so I appreciate being pointed in the right direction.