Carenado 208 Cargomaster?

[Merlin59]

Does anybody know if the payload file in the download section for the 208 cargomaster works well with the Carenado version of this plane? It says it's to be used with the Feelthere version but I know often that doesn't matter. I'd like to use this plane as a cargo only hauler and own the passenger version for people as well. Thanks in advance, as always!

[Joeflyer]

I haven't tried the cargo only payload model yet but have used the pax version for quite some time. I have not run into any issues using the Feelthere version. I noticed the cargo only version uses max cargo load of 2,000 lbs, which is about average that we see on our C208s in the real world. In our operations, Pod A (first pod) and zone 6 (rear most zone inside the cargo area) use known weights of no more than 200 lbs each. It's too bad there isn't a payload model that depicts this weight restriction.

[Merlin59]

I was hoping you would answer and would have used the payload model. It seems to me that it allows for more cargo weight than it should. But I may be wrong. In Air Hauler when you enter the plane it has a much lower payload capacity but I don't remember the exact load. I saw your C208 Driver tag and figured if anybody knew it might be you. I wish I could get the hang of doing my own payload models but let's just say that's a work in progress. Thanks for the answer though. One quick question. Which payload model do you use for the 208 and by chance is it the Carenado model?

[Joeflyer]

Yes, it's the Carenado C208EX and I mentioned that I use the Feelthere payload model, but I do have 1 or 2 other payload models that I switch to from time to time. Got them all in the More Downloads section.

[Merlin59]

Thanks I appreciate it. Now off to fly!