NOW RELEASED - Shorts Sd3-30 / Sd3-60 and Sherpa project from Blackbox

I have been a bit “Off grid” thislast six weeks or so and therefore dont know whether this has already made an appearance in the topic, but just seen a Youtube vid from one of my favoured creators. His other stuff is well worth looking at as well.

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I agree. His videos are always very interesting. The timing of this is perfect too.

Really looking forward to these planes!

Will there be any gps-options or radios only?

Although the Shorts 330 / 360 was Rarely fitted with GPS or even Autopilot we will be fitting them ..
The Autopilot will be the Collins FCS65 Combined Flight Director and AP but the GPS Will be
an (optional “clip on” device)

PLEASE NOTE : This has now changed to a Panel Mounted Garmin GPS400 (Still as an option)

before anyone asks the inevitable… No there will NOT be a GNS 530 or higher Option :slight_smile:

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She’s on the way to me :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:. What a crazy little box !

The Skyvan isn’t in this pack, so that one isn’t on the way I’m affraid :blush:

VASTLY Different aircraft .. but a “possibility” for the future if there is enough demand

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Just watched one come in for landing while walking my dogs, thats a sign, right?

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Oh yes please! I see there are two on the Canadian register operating out of Brize Norton. :+1:

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Sure thing! I meant that she is coming to visit me in real life. I know it’s a different thing but it’s also a lovely box and strengthens my anticipation for the Shorts ! :grinning_face:

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Speaking of which, any other products in mind after the Shorts are released?

Don’t distract him, he has to finish the Shorts first.

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It’s just a question, if he doesn’t want to be “distracted” I’m sure he can answer that himself :wink:

I’d definitely buy both aircraft…as you said, vastly different and yet both are so cool.

I dont want to be distracted :laughing:

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Understandable, no more distracting you LOL

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Skyvan - yes please!
The skydivers favourite jump ship:-)

You may consider this my official demand for a Skyvan; I’ve wanted a proper one for ages!

Some shots from tonight. those of you from the UK may remember the Datapost 360’s from “back in the day”.



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