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had to settle for the other.

Wonderful shots!
Well done!

The 337 Panel certainly look "comprehensive"... ...!

As a keen "shadow" enthusiast, Pic #3 looks perfect in its "shadowy" glory!
What a different it makes when; "objects cast shadows" is selected!... [smiley=thumbsup.gif]...!

I rather like the 337. An unusual, fast, expensive aircraft, now unfortunately now out of production!

Paul.... ...!

My fondness of the O-2 variant stems from getting opps for quite a few ride-alongs while in the USAF.  Was instantly impressed with its capability and overall performance each and every ride!

I concur about the shadowig feature/effect.  Adds quite a bit to the realism of any sim.  Took me a while to tweek things so as to not be such a hiderance to framerates, but finally got it figured out.

FSD did quite an admirable job on the panels, both with the O-2 and 337 models.  Quite a nice unit all around.  Although Carenado's detailing is a bit more impressive, this one wasn't bad for $16.00 USD.

We FS 2004 enthusiasts don't normally have any problems with Frame Rates with; "Shadows cast" selected... ....

...but I reckon FSX "sufferers"... ...could select "Shadows On" just prior to taking a screen shot!
...it makes all the difference to the "reality" of the scene...trust me!

Paul... 8-)...!

We FS 2004 enthusiasts don't normally have any problems with Frame Rates with; "Shadows cast" selected... ....

...but I reckon FSX "sufferers"... ...could select "Shadows On" just prior to taking a screen shot!
...it makes all the difference to the "reality" of the scene...trust me!

Paul... 8-)...!

In my sim shadows don't make much of an FPS difference.

Nice set U4EA...

The O2 had a better range and more powerful powerplants than the C337.

Better visibility all around also.

One of Cessna's best as far as real aircraft go...

The first ride I ever went along on sorta took me aback when I was asked to do a visual on the gear to make sure that it was retracted after take-off, and extended prior to landing.

Actually an O-2 provided me with what was possibly my first OMG-we-gonna-die moments....while over the range the front magneto failed, and a moment after that the rear mag followed suit.

The old rear engine used to suffer badly from overheating (poor air-flow), but the advantage of the "in-line" engine arrangement meant that a failure of one engine didn't result in a slew to one side, and increased drag, as happens with conventional Twins!

...but Boy...do they sound nice with both engines on song!... ...!

(Very popular in our local Air Races, in competition with Beech Baron Twins!)... ...!

...U4...was that a Mag failure (sparks), or an Alternator failure (battery charge)?

Paul... ...!

P.S....Interesting, that the O2 is a more powerful upgrade to the 337!

...but Boy...do they sound nice with both engines on song!... ...!

...U4...was that a Mag failure (sparks), or an Alternator failure (battery charge)?

Yes Paul, at full-song they were quite symphonic.