SimWorks Studios Kodiak 100 | Exceptional | Review and Okavango Bush Flight.

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SWS Kodiak 100 offers detail and features we have rarely seen before in any sim. A challenging aircraft to master, but with amazing STOL capabilities. Join me as we take it for a test flight through the Okavango Delta in Botswana to a small dirt airstrip.
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Honeycomb TQ Config for Kodiak: • MSFS | KODIAK 100 Conf...
Okavango Trip (part 1): • MSFS | Okavango Delta ...
Okavango Trip (part 2): • MSFS | AFRICA BUSH TRI...
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@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

SWS Kodiak 100 - my new favourite GA aircraft. Both challenging and fun. Recommended if your into this sort of aircraft.

@user_16309 Жыл бұрын

Mark, how do you feel about this plane a year later? Considering buying it. Thanks.

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

@@user_16309 still fly it often, in my top 5. Highly recommended.

@user_16309 Жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS I’m looking for a good ship to fly with Skypark. This, the 208 analog and the orbit PC 750XSTOL. Any thoughts on those? Thanks!

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

@@user_16309 sounds good!

@user_16309 Жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS I bought the Kodiak. This was in large part thanks to your video. Trying to figure out how to setup my Warthog throttle to operate in the full travel so I can easily get to reverse thrust. 1 lap around KTIW and I knew this was a winner! Thanks.

@WhiteHawk77 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, as you have found you really don’t need that much right rudder trim on take off, I’ve found setting the indicator to one or two clicks after the right line is good for my flights so far.

@Lightwriter1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video of a great aircraft. Have flown many missions with it already. Hats off for Simworks on this one !

@SneakyPete67 2 жыл бұрын

On my wish list. What a gem! Also, such clear narration. You're such a pro Mark!

@parasim8653 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely in love with this beast.. amazing to fly, very busy with autopilot OFF 👍🏻👍🏻

@Mr.Martini549 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent starter tutorial for us newbies to the Kodiak. Hopefully we can all take it out for a Sim Hanger group flight. Thanks for linking a throttle config video too! 👍🏼

@Ngamer834 Жыл бұрын

I love the Kodiak such a good add on for MSFS. Attention to detail like being able to blow the engine on start up and apparently over exerting the engine for an extended period is modelled. Stalling this aircraft on final like I have done then trying to correct it quickly with thrust doesn't usually have a good ending so you need to be careful with airspeed. My only criticism is a tablet would have been handy like other add ons eg. like turning passengers on and off amongst other things.

@theworldssexiestman Жыл бұрын

agree, a tablet would have made this aircraft even better. We have got used to them in other aircraft so hopefully this will be an update later. Jerry

@stephgagnoulet3133 2 жыл бұрын

Most immersive aircraft so far in MSFS!! Very well done Simworks Studios!!!

@darylw1656 2 жыл бұрын

I got this a few days ago and it's the best plane in my virtual hangar by far. Great intro video. thank you!

@Q8Pilot 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Mark and a really well developed aircraft.

@waltersbg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! I have had the Kodiak for a little while but hadn't yet been able to take it out, with guidance, to fully appreciate it. I followed along on your flight in VR and also successfully delivered my passengers and cargo to the bush strip. 🙂

@CheleAndSteveTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark. Love this bird and learning more about it every flight!

@Mucologist 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding review for an outstanding aircraft. Well done and thanks,

@valstom6565 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video very much. Love the Kodiak, fun to fly. Happy New Year to you Mark.

@Mr.Martini549 2 жыл бұрын

Great rugged plane to fly in. You can really beat it up and it can handle the tough bush flights, but smooth enough to fly on paved runways too. Looks great too.

@HaraldLabout 2 жыл бұрын

Bought it right away and it did not disappoint.

@robertostopnicki4987 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Both the video and the airplane!

@tubeztoonz 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, thank you for tip on using the circuit breaker to disable the standby indicator. Big help! Happy New Year!

@cruisedirectjc 2 жыл бұрын

This video was excellent and really helped me with this new airplane! Thanks.

@skinnyTheCat Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another excellent MSFS Aircraft video Mark! You are certainly a Great teacher & You-Tuber as well😀

@popsr712 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks.

@georgesiebes 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, I knew you would love it too. Right up our GA alley. With the recent patch, the "left nose-dive" is reasonably well controlled, but you still need to fly it well. Quatam is back on my frequent flyer list. Soon, when the Kodiak Float version comes out (separate, smaller purchase) BC and all its seaplane bases will be near heaven.

@surfshop7552 9 ай бұрын

Excellent Plane

@paulphibbs7162 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and great aircraft. Happy New Year Mark.

@yams900 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate ! Happy New Year 🥳 ! Keep up the good work :)

@Simon-us1fu 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Mark, thank you. Cant wait for this on the Xbox.

@kylehawkins318 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@VRFlightSimGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Ha you mentioned the intertial Separator right at the end! Best get the maintenance crew to give her a once over 😁

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

😀

@Wolf-6567 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review and video Mark, setting up a dummy approach for those runways- that was a stellar tip, and I just learnt something new! Have a wonderful New Year from another Mark ;)

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

You too 😀

@anbrod1 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year to you!

@VRFlightSimGuy 2 жыл бұрын

A very enjoyable flight review Mark, I have to agree this is one of the best GA aircraft out there, alongside the JF Turbo Arrow. Don't forget to switch on your inertial separator, especially in that part of the world. Take care and happy new year!

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year, 2022 is going to be a great year I feel for flight sim and VR.

@ENergyJimP 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, I am enjoying the Kodiak too. :)

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

😀👍

@krishaley5502 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, man. You have a very pleasant voice.

@wilga80 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Mark.

@mikecoffee100 Жыл бұрын

someone was having major issues with the Kodiak so I told them This is The Best Channel for all Kodiak related .

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir 🫡

@mikecoffee100 Жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS Your Welcome

@davidhorobin1060 2 жыл бұрын

This really has got to a level where professional pilots can practice effectively.

@kpeecee 2 жыл бұрын

nice Mark

@blacknass1943 2 жыл бұрын

i am like the Kodiak !

@alanharris2799 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to be able to build a PC a for MSFS, for now running on an Xbox series S just so I can at least fly (couldn’t get a series X at the time) but PC aid so much better in terms of aircraft features. This looks like a lovely aircraft, I like the scenery add-on too.

@docandersonshow 2 жыл бұрын

Great review.I love the Kodiak! It does so many things really well. The turboprop can fly faster and higher. It has great cargo capacity. It can land almost anywhere. And both the physical and flight models are superb. What’s not to love?

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed…see you in the sky😀

@beepIL 2 жыл бұрын

The fps, other than that it is awesome in every aspect, i wish they will release some update \ patch to address performance

@docandersonshow 2 жыл бұрын

@@beepIL There are two things you can do to improve the FPS performance on the Kodiak. First pop the fuse for the standby display to the left of the PFD. That little secondary display is an FPS hog. The fuse is on the bottom row. It’s a three-amp fuse about in the middle. The second thing you can do is go into the display settings on the Kodiac’s PFD and turn off 3-D terrain display. Hope this helps. Happy flying.

@ellonysman Жыл бұрын

Just bought my Kodiak100 today. Maybe the next time yohr fling BC, Canada I can fly with yall

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

You would be very welcome !

@aerofart 2 жыл бұрын

Mark, you might want to give VNAV a try. It works amazingly well with the ad-hoc visual approaches. APR mode kicks in automatically as well some times. I’m not more certain because I’m only now getting good enough in simming that I almost fully understand how it’s all supposed to work - foiled all too often by sim models that don’t actually always work the way their supposed to!

@redtailpilot 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Looking forward to getting this. Can you pull the circuit breaker for the copilot PFD to also save FPS? I will be flying in VR.

@jress9967 2 жыл бұрын

Mark I would appreciate your Honeycomb Yoke settings please. Thanks for your very informative videos.

@mikecoffee100 Жыл бұрын

WOW The Wheeled version update 1.3 etc just got it today from the MSFS on Oct 28 2022 is Woow

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Loving it.

@carltonbirds 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, and aircraft, a thumbs up from me and sub.

@Part_121 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year SHFS! Nice Kodiak video!! It has become my favorite aircraft as well. I do have one question though. You didn't include a co-pilot in your flight, but I'm curious if you've used a co-pilot on other Kodiak flights? If so, did they show up in the outside view? My co-pilot does not show up in any view, even though I have one selected in the main sim settings and I fill out their weight on the weight and balance screen. Makes me wonder if it's tied to the specific model of Kodiak I've been using. So far I've only used the mixed cargo/passenger version with Tundra tires. I may have to switch to one of the others and see what happens.

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

Looked on the forum, yeah seems the developers are aware of the issue.

@mikecoffee100 Жыл бұрын

with the latest update from Jan 05 2023 try this flight again and WOOOOOW The Kodiak I must say it will make it harder to fly the others in my hanger if you know what I mean

@737sst 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this nice video. I wondered if you should have turned on the position and strobe lights before starting the engine?

@otterspocket2826 2 жыл бұрын

Are you confusing strobe lights with the rotating beacon? Strobes are typically only turned on as you enter the runway, and off as you leave it, much like the landing lights - their high intensity can be very disorientating to other aircraft if used on the ground. As for position/nav lights, it seems to come down to personal preferrence. I was taught beacon before starting (as soon as you switch the battery on actually) and nav lights before taxying, but a lot of people put both on together.

@737sst 2 жыл бұрын

@@otterspocket2826 Yes, my bad. I meant the beacon. Maybe there is a difference between airliners and GA. And maybe personal preferences play a part as well. Thank you for correcting.

@WestermansTajikistan Жыл бұрын

A bit off topic but how did you turn off the labels that usually pop up when you hover over a button? Also, great video and this is a great A/C.

@nluengov 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, the plane looks awesome!. I want this plane for Xbox! :(

@mikecoffee100 2 жыл бұрын

just a quick note , with the Kodiak update must be mindfull of start up twice the ITT went mad for me and some realy loud noise happened.

@06L 2 жыл бұрын

I am using it with the PMS50 GTN 750 Premium. Almost heaven !!!

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

I have to try that 👍

@06L 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS It is not as complete as the Reality XP GTN 750 for X-Plane, but you can try the free version of PMS50! Happy new year !

@clearedtoland72 2 жыл бұрын

Great video for a great plane! Quick question, you said you had taxi lights set for your alpha yoke. Are you using in game controls or something like spad.next? I cannot get them to work

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

I am using the default configurations.

@clearedtoland72 2 жыл бұрын

@SimHanger Flight Simulation thanks for the reply. I ended up getting to work except landing lights because of the 3 position switch. Great video and great channel.

@hardware1197 Жыл бұрын

Love flying this plane and your tutorial on the throttles, condition levers and pitch were so helpful.....What's the LED hud thing in the center post of the windshield, and - When I have the sim HUD info on at full throttle I can only get about 83% engine power....is that normal?

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

That is your AOA indicator (angle-of-attack). Used for take off and landing…when the arrow goes red your close to stall. Engine power will depend on the condition lever position…should be high for flight, plus your altitude.

@yams900 2 жыл бұрын

Seems I might just have to buy this aircraft, I’m weak for Turbo Props

@SKYWAY_SSR Жыл бұрын

Hi Captain! Great videos as always, thank you. Any chance you can help with an XBOX Kodiak / Velocity One config guide? I am struggling with the quadrant levels in particular, condition, Prop and Throttle. Thanks in hopeful advance.

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

On my list sir!

@ivorevans1795 Жыл бұрын

Great video. A big thumbs up from Zambia! Can you share or point to info on how your rudder pedals are set up? Have thrustmaster myself and find them to be quite jittery even after setting quite a bit of a dead zone. Any tips there greatly appreciated esp on a plane whose flight model will demand good rudder input.

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

This may help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrF1kpmDzpO8po0.html

@ivorevans1795 Жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS many thanks indeed!

@Fryns 2 жыл бұрын

As usual a great review....but, pleeese, pleeese, when showing this beautifully rendered plane from outside using the showcase cam....turn the zoom factor up to app 80% so the proportions are not totally distorted. I know in the external wiev zoom is the only way of moving back and forth, but in showcase cam you have both zoom and translation. The zoom is just like choosing the right lens for your DSLR. Just a gripe I have ....

@dash8dave476 2 жыл бұрын

It would help if the toolbar worked in vr thx for the vid happy new year.

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

Hit ctrl 0 to activate the toolbar . Fix in the beta, part of end of jan update.

@dash8dave476 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS Thank you.

@Dejmon0283 2 жыл бұрын

When can we expect the amphibian version?

@sueddiesac 2 жыл бұрын

How do you move from cockpit to cabin and open the doors on xbox. I tried showcase mode and tried to click open the rear door. It turned blue but won't do anything? Thanks for your great tutorials.

@goalski134 2 жыл бұрын

well this is all truly amazing. one question i’ve got and apologies if you addressed this and i missed it. does it take advantage of the checklist function within the sim? cheers. happy new year, keep up the great work

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

No it doesn’t, but it does point/highlight to the action required to help you along.

@Part_121 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS I'm not sure I understand your answer to this one. I have rarely used the in-sim checklist feature in MSFS 2020 because I mostly flew the 172 and have real-world checklists for that. However, when I got the Kodiak, I had to find something to get me started so I used the In-sim checklist that came with the plane. I can scroll through the many items and check them off as I go and, as you mentioned, the sim points out the items in the cockpit to help familiarize you with their location. So what functions are missing in the Kodiak in-sim checklist? (as I mentioned, I'm not exactly familiar with all the possibilities with regard to the built-in MSFS 2020 checklist feature.)

@WhiteHawk77 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s another answer as someone who is fed up with devs either not using the in sim checklist system at all or not bothering to use it to its fullest potential. With this particular plane, which is a good plane but unfortunately the checklist is a mess. At least it’s there, but many items do not have a camera setup, many items do not have highlights, and many items do not recognise what state the item is in and respond accordingly with the Evaluation option that reads out each one. It also has other issues like a couple of things having placeholder text. It’s the one area that really needs a lot of work. Fortunately though it’s not a super complex plane, Quest went for a streamlined and low workload setup so after a few flights it’s pretty easy with a normal PDF checklist.

@goalski134 2 жыл бұрын

@@WhiteHawk77 thanks for this fantastic reply. i think the checklist system is game is amazing and it is terrible how underutilized it’s been by both asobo/microsoft and 3rd party devs.

@WhiteHawk77 2 жыл бұрын

@@goalski134 no problem. I hate a fair few design decisions Asobo have made with this sim, but the checklist system isn’t one of them, they got that right, but then so few use it. In fact I’m not sure any addon plane does completely for every item, not the ones I’ve got anyway, so that sucks as one of major frustrations is knowing where things are and what things are in a new plane. But I do highly recommend picking this plane up regardless of the state of the checklist right now, as I said the cockpit isn’t as busy as some other planes, just a few flights on my New Zealand end to end tour and I’m pretty comfortable with it now.

@kentbergstrom3020 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a storm blowing inside the cockpit, or is it a fan that sounds so loud?

@obriets 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s just open the window……oops! Generators off before engine off, BTW. You sold me. I’m buying Okavango.

@EricDevoe 2 жыл бұрын

Looks lovely, the only thing keeping me from buying it is that glass cockpit. I know it is accurate to the type, but just not my thing. I ended up buying the MilViz PC-6 in the hopes that the "steam gauge" version will be released soon. BTW, thanks for your video on mapping the Bravo - I was able to use it on the PC-6 and it works perfectly

@otterspocket2826 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of glass cockpits, or turboprops for that matter, but I've barely flown anything else since I bought this.

@EricDevoe 2 жыл бұрын

@@otterspocket2826 That was the last push I needed. You've convinced me to add it to my hanger. But if my spouse asks me about it , I'm blaming you :)

@Part_121 2 жыл бұрын

@@EricDevoe I fell into the same camp as you in that I only liked flying steam gauges. Just before the Kodiak came out I started trying out the Cessna 208 (Caravan) with the G1000NXi mod. I have slowly come to love using the NXi modded G1000 whereas I did not like using the Asobo version. Then came the Kodiak and I haven't looked at my trusty steam gauge 172 since. 🙂

@otterspocket2826 2 жыл бұрын

@@EricDevoe - You won't regret it - but I might if you grass me up to her 😄

@Iffy350 11 ай бұрын

I wish the stick shaker were a little louder. It’s hard to hear over the engine.

@g4kfjve7kfj34 Жыл бұрын

Mark a very basic question from one of your followers , Regarding the audio clicking noise that occurs when adjusting the trim wheel and elevators , How does one obtain this sound ie is it settings in msfs or special to the Kodiack 100 ,Many thanks for any help

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

It’s not a config item and particular to certain aircraft that have an audible trim. Most aircraft don’t.

@g4kfjve7kfj34 Жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS Mark many thanks for a very quick reply another problem solved

@kenbarthSimAV8tor Жыл бұрын

I'm happy; and a reasonable $25 Cdn incl taxes eh! Gotta have floats flying aboot Canada :)

@lifeinrc9051 2 жыл бұрын

I love this plane, however, my MFD will not display the Topo map for some reason, if I uninstall the NXi Mod then the default G1000 Topo Map works fine. I Flight Sim on the Xbox Series X. Any suggestions?

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, seems there is an update incompatibility issue with the recent nxi

@theman1860 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if the Kodiak 100 fiki certified?

@AptosWatcher 2 жыл бұрын

How to you get the dedicated camera view of the complete MFD? I have been unable to do this, no matter how I turn the hat switch on my Logitech Flight yoke? Is there's a keyboard shortcut? I haven't found it yet. I like to enter flight plans in the G1000NXi. In other GA planes I do this in the MFD, with a dedicated camera view that allows me to turn knobs, push buttons, and so forth with my mouse. In other planes, the dedicated view in my 27-inch monitor is large enough to see everything clearly. But I can't get a dedicated view of the Kodiak's MFD that includes its knobs and buttons. So I have to enter flight plans in the PFD's FPL inset screen, which is difficult to see and manage.

@albertob8336 8 ай бұрын

I bought the Kodiak 100 in the game's marketplace. I don't know how to set up the configuration with seats. Only the cargo load appears. Can you help me please?

@SimHangerFS 8 ай бұрын

Select the appropriate model/config when selecting the aircraft. Some are cargo only. To add passengers add weight to sears such as 150ibs etc

@Shadow__133 Жыл бұрын

Will be returning this. Aircraft is broken, doesn't work for me due to a bug: 🐞 @08:43 No matter what temperature I select on the climate controller, the indicated and selected temperature display changes but I don't feel any change!

@SimHangerFS Жыл бұрын

Check you have the latest update. Just checked. Working for me.

@Shadow__133 Жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS Nothing here, measured my ambient temp and it doesn't change when I change the setting in the aircraft. Still balmy like hell. Tested with NXi and without. I got the latest version.

@darrenmills1235 2 жыл бұрын

Is it available on Xbox ? And if it is, does it have the passenger and cargo option ?

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

Coming to Xbox with all option sometime in February.

@darrenmills1235 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.... time to save up...lol

@micgrech 2 жыл бұрын

Just a couple of questions. I use Navigraph charts in VR. When I open charts and login and use my mouse to say lookup an airport code, I lose the ability to use my honeycomb controls.and lose control of the aircraft. Does anyone else find this issue? Also I have not been able to get the landing lights switch configured to the Alpha yoke. Can anyone share what light command they are using in MSFS to configure this switch to the alpha yoke? Is there anyway we can share the config profiles for the alpha and bravo for this aircraft? I use the HP Reverb G2. In the General Options menu under camera tab, there is a setting called "home cockpit mode" Should this be enabled when using the sim in VR? I appreciate your help. Thanks

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

I’m able to use Navigraph in vr and honeycomb TQ no problem. You do need to click back on the sim though. I will be doing a switch config guide soon on the channel.

@micgrech 2 жыл бұрын

@@SimHangerFS Thanks....will keep an eye out for it

@jetm0t0moto68 Жыл бұрын

0.23

@rafaelpretto 7 ай бұрын

If someone is watching this today, it's 50% off on black Friday

@ellonysman 2 жыл бұрын

Not for Xbox? 8( Not in Marketplace nor is JustFlight Piper Arrow 8(

@SimHangerFS 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, expect Feb 2022 unfortunately

@av8nz837 10 ай бұрын

I opened the window at alt and my kodiak exploded

@davidh7280 2 жыл бұрын

Bugs already reported already, well done! Nothing released is ever spot on. Buy something and await a bug fix. Choose which platform to by to get your bug fix.....tiresome?