Aircraft developer TorqueSim has released the BN-2 Islander for X-Plane 11.
The Islander is a light twin regional airliner and utility aircraft that is flown all around the world thanks to its rugged construction and excellent short-field performance.
The model, developed by TorqueSim, is the BN-2B-26 fitted with Lycoming O-540 powerplants and features a detailed 3D model with full PBR 4K textures, nine initial liveries and a paint kit.
Up front, the cockpit is equipped with custom avionics, including as KFC225 autopilot, GTX345 transponder, KR87 ADF, a M800 chronometer, and the X-Plane GNS530/GNS430.
Other highlights include a high-fidelity FMOD sound pack with sounds recorded from the real aircraft as well as a custom electrical system with operational circuit breakers, buses, generators, and battery simulation. According to the developer, the flight model is tuned and tested based on real-life performance data and input from Islander pilots.
Additional Features
- Custom fuel and load manager
- AFM G5 Integration (requires a copy of the AFM G5 plugin)
- Persistent systems (switches return to the state which they were left)
- Fully custom C++ Plugin using the X-Plane SDK
- Long-term support and additional features and updates planned, including RealityXP integration.
The TorqueSim BN-2 Islander is available on the X-Aviation website for $39.95.