The BN-2 Islander is a 1960s British light utility aircraft, main-line feeder airliner and cargo utility aircraft, One of the best-selling commercial aircraft types produced in Europe and sold world-wide. Although designed in the 1960s, over 750 are still in service with commercial operators around the world. The aircraft is also used by the Army and Police forces in the United Kingdom and is a popular light transport with over 30 military aviation operators around the world.

The original piston-engine Defender has seen service since the 1970s in Central Africa. In the 1980s and 90s a turbine version was introduced, which has seen service with, amongst many others, customers such as the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal Oman Police. The latest version of the Defender comes from a similar pedigree, with its short field landing capability, durability, low purchase and operating costs and low maintenance. However, it also incorporates numerous improvements such as the extended cabin, enhanced range and endurance, increased payload, electronic flight instruments and the scope to integrate a wide range of specialist mission equipment.

The Defender's transit speed is 160 knots, but it also has exceptional low-speed handling and manoeuvring capabilities at around 70-90 knots allowing for continuous tight turns during low level observation, inspection and photography. At this low speed it has an endurance of around 8 hours assisted by an extended fuselage and larger wings which has been developed for improved fuel capacity. Fitted with durable and fuel efficient Rolls Royce Allison engines, 250-B17F flat-rated at 400hp with 200amp generators, the Defender has a proven track record as the world's most versatile, reliable and economic task-oriented aircraft.

• 4 different Aircraft Variants, BN2T With standard nose, Maritime Variant with radar nose. Airborne Early Warning version with Large Radar Nose and the military focussed Defender.
• Highly accurate Flight dynamics test flown by Real World Islander Pilots "I’m lost for words, it’s absolutely amazing"
• Hi Fidelity exterior and interior models with 100% 3d Modelled Gauges and 4k Texturing
• Over 800 thousand polygons used for External model and Cockpit While remaining Very Frame Rate Friendly.
• The three main doors can be opened on the ground as well as the cargo hatch. These are Locked when in the air to prevent accidents!
• Full Avionics suite that includes the GNS750 GPS, GCMC 500 AFCS Autopilot, Garmin 275 EFIS PFD and HSI system and Colins Pro Line II Radios.
• Many Real Word Liveries included from all around the world. plus our BlackBox Special and a plain white paint so you can create your own.

Requires installation of the PMS50 Garmin GTN750 package available from www.pms50.com

Now You can practice that Killer approach over the traffic into St Barts in a Turboprop or drop into London City Airport or fly the Full Tutorial flight across Ireland from Cork to Shannon in bad weather