Between the two models, you get a total of 36 different liveries, representing airlines from around the world.

New products are coming out faster than one can keep up with all of them Since I began writing reviews of sim products, I Felt like a virgin Flying for the very first time Ouch, that was a bad pun Sorry bout that Madonna The PMDG (Precision Manuals Design Group) product line is one of those firsts for me.

Once again, I walked away with a smile Aerosoft has released the PMDG Express 1900C D in a boxed version, and Im surprised they were able to get this product in such a small box Literally, of course The reason I say this is that you get quite the bang for your buck in this package With 36 liveries that are very artfully done, split between the two models.

This works great if youre having frame rate problems, as you might with the more complex aircraft.

I was able to leave some of my settings remarkably high on my system, and still have fairly smooth operation.

Back in the 60s, Beech didnt want to miss out on the rapidly growing commuter air market, so they began development on what was, at that time, their largest production aircraft, named the Beech Model 99 Airliner.

The 99 had the same basic configuration as that of the Beech Queen Air from the late 50s, but the 99 had a lengthened fuselage to accommodate a crew of two and up to 15 passengers.

At the time the Commuter C99 development was announced, Beech, also put out a few details of an upcoming pressurized version of the C99, designated Commuter 1900.

Initial development of the 1900 was put on hold for a while while certification of the C99 was being completed.

The first Commuter 1900 prototype took to the skies in September of 1982.

The Beechcraft 1900 is a twin-engine civilian airplane manufactured by Raytheon.

It is typically used in regional airline, corporate and freight operations.

In typical airline configuration, the Beechcraft 1900 seats 19 passengers in the cabin, with a two-pilot crew in the cockpit.

Four variants of the 1900 came to pass, with the latest being the 1900C and the 1900D Models.

This higher cabin configuration is what gives the 1900D its distinctive forehead.

The 1900s are powered by two Pratt and Whitney Canada PT6 A-67D turboprop engines, with the power plants of the D Model slightly larger.

These engines were chosen for their reliability and fuel economy as compared to a jet engine.

The 1900 cruises at 260 knots (about 300 mph), and is certified up to 35,000 feet.

The speeds of the 1900 during take-off, approach and landing are right in the same ball park as jets of comparable size.

There is of course the trade off for the props, and thats a bit more noise and vibration, but most regional airlines choose the 1900 for its economy of operations on trips of no more than 300 miles or so.

To keep the operating expenses down even further, the limit of 19 passengers is the cutoff point for the requirement of not having to have a flight attendant present.

During the course of 1900C production a wet wing was introduced increasing fuel capacity by 927 liters (204Imp gal245US gal), while military transport, maritime patrol and electronic surveillance versions were also offered.

Production switched to the improved model in 1991, with first deliveries (to Mesa Air) that November.

The paint jobs these folks have done are very pleasing to the eye and great in a screenshot Wear and tear shows on some of the models, with exhaust stains that look very real.

B1900D Fuel Capacity