DC-9 Series 21, 41 & 51
SKY SIMULATIONS - MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series 21, 41 and 51
3. 1. 0 Version HIGHLIGHTS
MODEL
REDESIGNED - the switch functionality to improve interaction and prevent issues for users in “LEGACY” mode
FIXED - OVERHEAD PANEL Backlighting
NEW - backlight effect to provide a more vintage look.
FIXED - Left OIL Pressure reading.
FIXED - CVR test function and new texture.
FIXED - SAT gauge readings.
FIXED - FUEL HEAT switch operation.
IMPROVED - Autopil... SKY SIMULATIONS - MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series 21, 41 and 51
3. 1. 0 Version HIGHLIGHTS
MODEL
REDESIGNED - the switch functionality to improve interaction and prevent issues for users in “LEGACY” mode
FIXED - OVERHEAD PANEL Backlighting
NEW - backlight effect to provide a more vintage look.
FIXED - Left OIL Pressure reading.
FIXED - CVR test function and new texture.
FIXED - SAT gauge readings.
FIXED - FUEL HEAT switch operation.
IMPROVED - Autopilot textures.
FIXED - TAIL DE ICE Light
AIR DATA PITOT SELECTOR works in both directions.
FLIGHT DYNAMICS
Optimized flight dynamics to improve takeoff and climb performance
ADJUSTED - engine power
ADJUSTED - flap drag
ADJUSTED - takeoff behavior to improve lateral slip on the runway in crosswinds
SYSTEMS
FIXED - DME readings disabled in “COLD” and “Dark” modes
FIXED - Electrical readings
FIXED - APU air on the ground
FIXED - Airflow on the ground
FIXED - Fuel levers in the “off” position in “COLD” and “Dark” modes
ADDED - FUEL HEATING SYSTEM
ADDED - Emergency power test function
FIXED - Oil quantity readings
SOUNDS
The volume of the landing gear sounds and some alarms was adjusted
FIXED - No sound from some switches
FIXED - Some GPWS warnings
FIXED - No sounds from the APU, battery, and air conditioning
ADDED - Landing gear warning test
-AIRCRAFT
• State of the art replica of the aircraft.
• 3 Different models. DC-9 21 DC-9 41 and DC-9 51.
-PASSENGERS
- DC-9 21
- DC-9 41
- DC-9 51.
• HIGH-DEF Physically Based Rendering (PBR) TEXTURES.
• MSFS 2024 Icing effects.
• MSFS 2024 Decals.
• DYNAMIC FLEXIBLE WINGS.
• Main Door, service door, cargo door, forward/rear stairs and cockpit windows accurately modeled and animated.
• Horizontal stabilizer movement, based on real aircraft system's logic and real data.
• 3 position landing lights. (retracted, extended off and extended on).
• Aileron and Elevator actuated by aerodynamic movement of the control tab.
• Every detail of the aircraft is accurately modeled.
• 3D modeled and animated Thrust Reverser, Wipers, FAN BLADES, PITOTs, Static probe, Static ports.
• Operational wipers (4 positions PARK-OFF-SLOW-FAST).
• Ground Support equipment Air Start.
• Career mode compatible.
-VIRTUAL COCKPIT
• PRECISELY DESIGNED VIRTUAL COCKPIT
• HIGH-DEF COCKPIT TEXTURES
• 3D Instruments
• Highly detailed and fully operational virtual Cockpit
• Integral Lights.
• 3 Different FLOOD LIGHTS EFFECTS
• Floors Light, BriefCase, Map and Dome Lights.
• Virtual cockpit fully functional and animated.
• Every knob, switch, handle, bolt and knob is modeled in 3D operational.
• Fully modeled passenger cabin and/or Cargo hold
• Cabin lights with respective control.
• Captain's and First Officer's windows, accurately modeled and animated with their mechanisms.
• Animated Main/Service exit doors and cargo bay doors.
• Movable sunscreens
• Transparent and Reflective windows.
• Fully Detailed and clickable with endless details, features and effects.
• Hundreds of animations, almost every part of the VC that can move, will move.
-FLIGHT DYNAMICS
• Flight Dynamics tested by real airline pilots and performance based on many real-world comparisons and Manuals.
• Fully reliable in flight, performance and climb manuals.
• Perfectly simulated weight and Balance according to the weight and balance manual.
-SOUNDS
• Enhanced Engine Sounds
• The sound package is fully native MSFS, taking full advantage of all new features
• Complete Engine sound package, recorded during engine run test, outside and inside the aircraft
• GPWS, warning and Caution sounds
• Takeoff configuration and warnings sound
-HIGH FIDELITY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
-AIR CONDITIONING AND PRESSURIZATION
• Fully simulated Air conditioning system.
• Cockpit and cabin temperature control.
• Fully simulated pressurization system.
-APU
• Fully Operational APU.
• Realistic start and shutdown procedures.
-FUEL
• Fully operational fuel system.
• Realistic scheduling of fuel load and fuel consumption.
-ELECTRICAL
• Fully simulated Electrical system, AC and DC systems.
• Multiple power sources (Engines, GPU or APU).
• Operational Ground power.
-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
• Fully simulated hydraulic system.
• Two engine driven hydraulic and one auxiliary pump.
• Electric back-up system.
• Direct interaction with aircraft control surfaces and components as a function of the existing pressure.
-ICE PROTECTION
• Fully operational fire system.
-FIRE PROTECTION
• Fully operational fire system.
-AUTOFLIGHT
• Multiple autopilot modes.
• Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, IAS Hold and MACH Hold.
• Turn Knob, VOR LOC, HDG Hold, DOP (Auxiliar Navigation), ILS and MAN G/S
-MISCELLANEOUS
• Flight operations manual.
• Checklist PDF.
• Speeds PDF.
• Multiple indoor and outdoor camera presets.
• MSFS native and interactive Checklist.
-PAPERWORK
As it was at the time, there was no EFB, so it was reproduced in paperwork format and consists of:
• Flight Plan (Compatible with simbrief)
• Weight and Balance.
• Door control.
• Settings.
-LIVERIES-
-DC-9-21-
•Scandinavian Airlines SAS
•Spirit Airlines
-DC-9-41-
•Northwest Airlines
•Scandinavian Airlines SAS
•Transworld
•TOA Domestic Airlines
-DC-9-51-
•Finnair
•Hawaiian
•Delta
•Swissair
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