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MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series 3. 3. 0 for MSFS2024. MSFS 2024 NATIVE.
The version for MSFS2020 is available here.
3. 3. 0 Version HIGHLIGHTS
- Redesigned instrument textures with higher resolution
- Refined virtual cockpit (VC) textures with greater detail
- New water dispenser
- Seats enhanced with added details
- Magazine racks have been added
- Safety information cards added
- Seat numbering has been added
- Passenger doors have been refined: 2D tex... MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series 3. 3. 0 for MSFS2024. MSFS 2024 NATIVE.
The version for MSFS2020 is available here.
3. 3. 0 Version HIGHLIGHTS
- Redesigned instrument textures with higher resolution
- Refined virtual cockpit (VC) textures with greater detail
- New water dispenser
- Seats enhanced with added details
- Magazine racks have been added
- Safety information cards added
- Seat numbering has been added
- Passenger doors have been refined: 2D textures replaced with 3D objects for the evacuation slides
- The rear door has been redesigned.
- Passenger cabin textures have been refined.
- Numerous details have been added to the passenger cabin.
- Overall, both the passenger cabin and the cockpit have been retouched, detailed, and improved.
- Logo lights have been added.
- Various adjustments have been made to the electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and fuel systems.
3. 2. 5 Version HIGHLIGHTS
-MSFS2024, exclusively due to its nature
-Adjusted engine settings
-Fixed issues detected in Career mode
-Adjusted weight and balance to prevent the aircraft from pitching up
-Adjusted EFB and templates
-Adjusted autopilot
-Fixed the blank screen on the weather radar
-Fuel cut-off levers are now disabled in cold and dark conditions
-Fixed the EFB checkbox between the GPS and weather radar
-Added a window and glass effects to the interior
-Fixed the rain direction
-Strobe lights on the DC-9-10
-The nose gear suspension has been adjusted
-Adjustments to various details and textures
3. 2 Version HIGHLIGHTS
-General rearrangement for the adoption and integration of new technologies
-Fixed and adjusted CAREER MODE (with SU2 it could generate erroneous behaviors or not be fully compatible)
-Features have been integrated into the walkaround and wear status, which are now native (chocks, engine covers, pitot covers, etc. )
-Revised exterior model and polishing of some sections to improve the fuselage lines.
-Fixed Some bleed through in some parts
-Beacon and navigation lights adjusted for increased visibility
-Various adjustments and tuning of parts and textures
-RMI needles and Knobs (fixed - their operation was reversed)
-Added GPS
-AUTOPILOT Heading Hold and Heading Bugs can be adjuted and/or activated by an assigned keys.
-DME switches adjusted.
-Fixed VOR LOC and AUX NAV (DOP) Autopilot modes
-The pitch behavior at low speed has been adjusted to reduce its sensitivity.
-Adjusted Ground control during the takeoff roll in a crosswind Yaw moment is less pronounced
-Fixed Upon landing, the nose descends more smoothly when the spoiler is deployed.
3. 1 Version HIGHLIGHTS
-Flight dynamics adjustment and refinement
-Completely revamped Autopilot fixing Pitch and Altitude Hold issues.
-Fixed engine performance and spool up.
-General adjustment of AP parameters.
-Fixed the APU Master Switch. Changes the way it interacts to prevent it from locking to On or Start.
-Added Battery switch sound
-Fixed Reversed animations, Parking brake, and Mach trim.
-Fixed Generator switch animations
-Fixed Thrust reverser animations.
-Fixed mouse cursors.
-Fixed DC-9-10 Leading edge fence missing.
-Added indications and fixes to AP servos switch animations.
-Some switches were adjusted to avoid having to reset.
-Fixed Taxi lights have 3 positions Off - Dim - Brt.
-Fixed Strobe lights.
-Added White aft navigation lights.
-Enabled cockpit windows.
-Fixed Fuel Management avoiding fuel depletion and consequently engine shutdown in cruise.
-Fixed Windshield wipers. Animations were recoded and redone for correct operation.
-Fixed Fuel temperature readings.
-Added Cockpit floor lights.
-Fixed Stall warning and Mach Trim sounds.
-Fixed Chocks MSFS2024
-Fixed Reverser Sounds and animations
-Some textures have been fine-tuned and corrected.
-Added Contrails and other effects.
-Amplified the effect of the rotating beacon.
-Fixed HSI 2 data corresponds to NAV 2.
-Fixed DME readings.
-Added windshield de-icing refined and now functional.
-Hydraulic system and position of the switches refined according to the starting position.
-The electrical system was fine tuned.
-Many other details have been fine-tuned.
4 new liveries
DC-9-10
•Swissair
•Northwest Airlines
DC-9-30
•Pacific Southwest
•AirTran
-AIRCRAFT
• State of the art replica of the aircraft.
• 2 Different models. DC-9 10 and DC-9 30.
-PASSENGERS
- DC-9 10
- DC-9 30.
-FREIGHTER
- DC-9 10
- DC-9 30.
• HIGH-DEF Physically Based Rendering (PBR) TEXTURES.
• MSFS 2024 Native Icing effects.
• MSFS 2024 Native 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
• Floor Lights, 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 sun screens
• 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 sounds
-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-9-10
PASSENGER
•Transworld
•Finnair
•Continental
•Ozark
•British Middland
FREIGHTER
•USAJET
•AMERISTAR
•KALITTA
DC-9-30
PASSENGER
•Alitalia
•Aeromexico
•KLM
•Usair
•Eastern Airlines
•Ansett
FREIGHTER
•DHL
•Everts Air Cargo
•TSM Airlines
Fslabs A321 Cfm Sound
- 2 Variants of wind turbulence, one slightly less noisy as insulation is installed on some aircraft
- 4 variants of blower ventilation system sounds
- 4 variants of contactors
- 2 variants of fuel pumps
- Flap turbulence
- Landing lights turbulence
- Spoilers turbulence
- General turbulence sounds (panels shaking)
- APU start, stop, run – outside, inside, hums, exhaust
- Cabin ambient
- Boarding sounds, cabin crew sounds, deboarding sounds – passengers and no passe... - 2 Variants of wind turbulence, one slightly less noisy as insulation is installed on some aircraft
- 4 variants of blower ventilation system sounds
- 4 variants of contactors
- 2 variants of fuel pumps
- Flap turbulence
- Landing lights turbulence
- Spoilers turbulence
- General turbulence sounds (panels shaking)
- APU start, stop, run – outside, inside, hums, exhaust
- Cabin ambient
- Boarding sounds, cabin crew sounds, deboarding sounds – passengers and no passengers depending on presence, toilet
- Electric sounds – hum, contactors
- All ground sounds – lights bump, panel shake – all random depending on actual condition
- Tarmac sounds – bumps, shakes
- Gear whir, gear rotation, gear spin in the air and on the ground
- 20 variants of nose and main gear touchdown sounds depending on landing hardness
- Hydraulic – B, Y, G, PTU sounds – hydraulic pitch variation depending on demand
- Packs – interior, exterior, pack turbine spin, intake, outflow
- Blower test
- Wiper start, stop, run at different speeds
- Flap lever sounds
- Gear lever sounds
- Gear doors opening and closing thuds and hydraulic sound of closure and opening
- Thrust quadrant – each gate sound, reverse gates
- Fixed volume of multiple switches, knobs, selectors
- MCDU keys – real volume
- ISIS
- Autopilot disconnect and connect
- Parking brake
- Brake fans
- Ground rolling, rattle
- All sorts of wind sounds – outside and inside
CFM56 sounds
- Total of 343 sound samples that build the IAE from scratch – all outside and inside in 360 degrees with proper cones
- Each element of engine sounds depending on state and outside conditions
- Core
- Exhaust
- Fan
- Startup and shutdown
- Vibration that reacts to physics – some vibration on the ground, more vibration once the gear leaves the ground
- Jet blast that penetrates the gear doors – if they close, it moves out
- Ground effect of the engine
- Speed, altitude, and Mach speed effects on engine sounds – they sound different at any speed and condition
- Pitch and volume of each 10% of N1 are scientifically and musically designed with correct formulas to present the most realistic engine sound ever created for this type
- 10 years of work on each CFM and IAE type – improved every year
- Every seat on the plane makes the engine sound different
- You can hear outside engines if doors or windows are open
- Shaking panels from engine vibrations
- Rush, air effects
- Hiss effects
And much more! Better to experience one type for yourself than just read about it! ;)
Copilot For Fenix A320
Pilot job in a modern airliner involves two people. As you are a simpilot, you need someone who can listen to you, execute your command, read checklists, fly with you. You can get this with CoPilot addon by SkyCatsLab.
Main Features:
Based on real Airbus A320 SOP
Use advanced 3D copilot model
Can recognize and execute voice commands
Can speak with you
Can execute normal procedures
Can read checklists
Can understand flight parameters and situation
Try Before Bu... Pilot job in a modern airliner involves two people. As you are a simpilot, you need someone who can listen to you, execute your command, read checklists, fly with you. You can get this with CoPilot addon by SkyCatsLab.
Main Features:
Based on real Airbus A320 SOP
Use advanced 3D copilot model
Can recognize and execute voice commands
Can speak with you
Can execute normal procedures
Can read checklists
Can understand flight parameters and situation
Try Before Buy - Download COPILOT addon right now from http://skycatslab. com/download/cpl320/MSFS_CPL_P738. zip - install and test it with your sim. You may decide to activate it later. No registration need for now.
RJ Professional
Following on from their hugely popular 146 Professional for MSFS, Just Flight's in-house development team has created a high fidelity simulation of Britain’s last airliner, the RJ Professional.
RJ Professional brings you four variants of the RJ family: the RJ70, RJ85, RJ100 and the proposed RJ100 QT Freighter variant. Each variant is fully custom-coded and created using comprehensive, hands-on research with a real world aircraft, RJ-100 SE-RJI. Over 25 high quality liveries represent the... Following on from their hugely popular 146 Professional for MSFS, Just Flight's in-house development team has created a high fidelity simulation of Britain’s last airliner, the RJ Professional.
RJ Professional brings you four variants of the RJ family: the RJ70, RJ85, RJ100 and the proposed RJ100 QT Freighter variant. Each variant is fully custom-coded and created using comprehensive, hands-on research with a real world aircraft, RJ-100 SE-RJI. Over 25 high quality liveries represent the vast number of RJ operators from all around the world.
The RJ was developed in the 1980s and 1990s and first took to the air in 1992. The main goal of the RJ was to succeed the 146 regional jets, many of which were still flying in their original analogue cockpit configurations and without sophisticated autopilot or navigation systems. This, along with newer and more modern regional jets from other manufacturers, meant that it was beginning to prove difficult for airlines to operate the 146 in the modern-day aviation environment and a new aircraft was required.
The results of those efforts was the RJ, a glass cockpit airliner equipped with an EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System), PED (Primary Engine Display), FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control) and FMS (Flight Management System) - a generational leap in capability from the 146.
Other avionics improvements include a fully automatic pressurisation system, digitally displayed COM/NAV/ADF radio, an autothrottle, a TRP (Thrust Rating Panel) allowing you to set V-speeds on the EFIS displays as well as select different engine power modes and a much more advanced autopilot, with LNAV and CAT3 autoland capabilities. The aircraft was also fitted with an FMS as standard, which in our simulation comes in the form of a fully custom-coded GNLU-910A.
Amongst all of these more advanced features, the RJ and the 146 both share the same type rating; there are, therefore, a lot of similarities in the operating philosophies between the two aircraft. A true mix of retro and modern and a really quirky aircraft to study and to fly!
See the Detailed Description below for full details of all the aircraft features!
The following PDF manuals are included with the aircraft software and you can also download them here: Operations Manual / EFB Manual /GNLU-910A FMS Manual
What are the differences between the 146 Professional and the RJ Professional? See all the details here!
VARIANTS
Four variants of the RJ are included:
- RJ70
- RJ85
- RJ100
- RJ100 QT Freighter for cargo operations
MODEL
- Accurately modelled using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft (RJ100 SE-RJI)
- Custom-modelled ground equipment (GPU, chocks)
- Optional equipment correctly configured for each livery (HF antennas, VHF3 antenna, tail skid)
- Highly detailed passenger cabin and galleys customised for each RJ variant, with fully simulated forward and rear galley controls
- Numerous animations, including trailing edge flap surfaces, wing-mounted lift spoilers and tail-mounted airbrakes, all cockpit, passenger, service and cargo doors, integral airstairs, windscreen wipers, distinctive retractable tricycle landing gear, and more
- Physically Based Rendering (PBR) materials produce realistic metallic, plastic and glass surfaces
- 4K and 8K textures used throughout the product to produce the highest possible texture clarity
- Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft, with decals used for high-resolution text
- MSFS ground services support (marshaller, fuel truck etc. )
- Full support for MSFS visual icing effects
COCKPIT
- Captain and First Officer positions are modelled with hundreds of functional switches, knobs and controls. Even the pilot and observer seats, cup holders and sun visors are functional!
- A truly 3D cockpit environment right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Accurately modelled CRT, LCD and LED displays
- Custom-coded GNLU-910A FMS
- Aircraft state system which will automatically save the aircraft state whenever a flight is saved and reload it whenever that flight is loaded
- Aircraft configuration system which allows you to choose between 'Cold & Dark', ‘Turnaround’ or 'Ready for Take-off'
- Many features have been added to help with usability such as the ability to hide the control yokes for a better view of the instruments and pre-set camera views for the overhead panel, centre pedestal and jump seat, hidden clickspot for setting all altimeters to standard and controlling all four N1 and TGT bugs, and automatic ground idle selection
- Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
- Fully compatible with MSFS VR mode
- EFB tablet with a plethora of features including boarding simulation, failures menu and interactive checklists, as well as SimBrief and Navigraph support
- Fully interactable and customisable paper charts and checklists
LIVERIES
The RJ comes with a variety of liveries representing the aircraft's numerous operators from all around the world:
RJ70
- Alitalia Express (EI-CPJ)
- Business Express Airlines (N832BE)
- Euro Manx (EI-CPJ)
- ETPS (QQ102)
- Formula One Management (M-STRY)
- QinetiQ (G-ETPK)
- SAS (SE-DJY)
RJ85
- Air France (EI-RJB)
- Airlink South Africa (ZS-TCO)
- Blue1 (OH-SAO)
- Braathens (SE-DJO)
- Brussels Airlines (OO-DJX)
- CityJet (EI-RJO)
- Crossair (HB-IXH)
- Lufthansa (D-AVRB)
- Northwest Airlink (N525XJ)
- Northwest Jet Airlink (N519XJ)
- Sabena (OO-DJK)
RJ100
- Aegean (SX-DVC)
- Atlantic Airways (OY-RCC)
- British Airways (G-BXAS)
- Brussels Airlines (OO-DWH)
- British Airways – Colum (G-BZAU)
- Cello Aviation (G-ILLR)
- Cobham (VH-NJQ)
- Jota Aviation (G-JOTS)
- Malmo Aviation – Swedish Football (SE-DSU)
- North Cariboo Air (C-FSUA)
- Summit Air (C-FXRJ)
- Swiss (HB-IXT)
- Swiss - Zurich Airport Shopping Paradise (HB-IYS)
RJ100 QT
- DHL (D-ABFA) - Fictional
- Fedex (N366FE) - Fictional
- Prototype (G-RJQT) – Semi Fictional
- TNT (OO-TAL) - Fictional
A PSD Paint Kit is also available to download, allowing for the creation of custom livery and cabin textures.
SYSTEMS
RJ Professional features fully custom-coded aircraft systems with a high degree of complexity and depth, including:
Air-conditioning and pressurisation system
- Automatic and manual pressurisation modes with control of outflow valves, barometric and cabin rate settings, indications and cabin altitude warnings
- Cabin altitude and differential values based on real-world data
- Automatic and manual flight deck and cabin temperature control – takes account of ambient temperature, the amount of direct sunlight hitting the aircraft, air supply from the engines and/or APU, fresh or recirculated air and even whether the doors are open!
- Simulated FLT DECK AIR functionality, which when enabled, diverts all air flow from PACK 1 to the cockpit
APU
- Realistic APU start and shutdown procedures, and bleed air and electrical power supply
- RPM, TGT and fuel burn values based on real-world data
Auto-flight system
- Autopilot and flight director system with multiple modes:
- Pitch - ALT HLD, APP, LVL CHG and V/S
- Roll - HDG SEL, LVAV (FMS) and VOR LOC
- Autothrottle
- Flight director SYNC mode for manual changes of pitch in IAS and VS modes
- Fully functional mode annunciations, engagement and disengagement criteria (including roll and pitch rate cut-out and stall cut-out) and integration with EFIS PFD and ND
- Simulated CAT 3 Autoland capability
- Custom-coded GNLU-910A FMS
Communication system
- Dual VHF COMM, NAV and ADF radios, with 8. 33kHz spacing support
- Cockpit voice recorder test and indication systems
- Functioning audio selector, with options to adjust the volume of ATC communications and pilot/cabin crew interactions
- PA chimes and cockpit/cabin interaction
Doors and stairs
- Animations panel for controlling passenger and service doors, and lower cargo doors
- Deployable airstairs, powered by the Yellow hydraulic system
- Optionally fitted Airstairs Accumulator via an option on the EFB, when fitted, this stores hydraulic pressure in an accumulator allowing up to two full retractions of the airstairs without the Yellow hydraulic system being pressurised
- Optionally fitted Airstairs Lights via an option on the EFB, controllable via a STAIR RETRACTION switch in the forward galley
- Doors and airstairs can be controlled manually via their respective handles and levers in the cabin, or via buttons on the EFB
Electrical system
- Independent engine, APU and external power (AC and DC) sources
- Generator and TRU loading, and automatic load switching
- Standby generator and inverter power sources for non-normal procedures
- Independent AC channels, including normal, essential and emergency busbars, and bus-tie facilities
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
The aircraft is equipped with a tablet EFB for controlling various aircraft options and payloads, including:
- Set fuel quantity in individual tanks (including total fuel weight, automatically split between tanks)
- Set payloads in passenger cabin and cargo holds (including Zero Fuel Weight)
- Control the pilot and cabin announcements
- Quickly select aircraft states (Ready for Take-off, Turnaround and Cold-and-Dark)
- Toggle ground power unit (GPU) and chocks
- Monitor CG position and automatically set take-off trim based on CG
- Aircraft configuration menu with many options, including altimeter sync, traditional/TCAS VSI, state saving, cabin lighting, model customisation options and much more
The EFB can also be used for flight planning and monitoring:
- Import your SimBrief flight and view a summary or scrollable full OFP
- Monitor your position in real time using a map view with tracking, zoom and pan options
- Support for Navigraph Airport Charts and Navigraph En Route Charts (requires an active Navigraph subscription)
- Use a notepad for making notes during the flight, particularly useful for noting down clearances and taxi instructions
FDE and effects
- Realistic and accurate performance in the air and on the ground, using unique flight models for all variants based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from real-world RJ pilots and engineers
- Custom effects for enhanced immersion, including engine, APU and GPU exhaust haze
- Complete exterior lights package as seen on the real RJ, including landing, wing, runway, logo and taxi lights that illuminate objects and the ground, for ease of operation during the hours of darkness
Fire protection system
- Engine, APU and fuselage fire detection and warning systems
- Engine fire extinguishing system
- Fully simulated test functionality
Flight controls
- Servo-tab simulation – the position of elevator and aileron surfaces is dependent on servo-tab control inputs and airflow over the surface
- Iconic tail-mounted airbrakes, roll and lift spoilers with independent hydraulic sources, realistic deployment times and custom AC and PTU pump sounds
- Flight control disconnect and yoke control lock functionality
- Accurately simulated flap system with hydraulic and electrical power sources, baulk override, fault testing and iconic howl when deployed in the air
- Stall identification and warning systems, including stick shaker and pusher, and inhibit mode
- Simulated configuration warning system
- Flap Trim Compensation (FTC) system
Flight Management System
- Custom-coded GNLU-910A FMS for lateral navigation (LNAV) and vertical navigation (VNAV)
- Fully simulated IDENT, RTE, LEGS, HOLD, PROG, FIX, DEPARR, VNAV CLB, VNAV CRZ and VNAV DES pages, and many more!
- Autopilot-coupled LNAV including integration with the EFIS PFD and ND
- Ability to manually input flight plans or import them automatically via Company Route integration
- SID and STAR support
- Holding pattern support
- Navigation and performance monitoring, including ETA and fuel estimations
- Simulated VNAV approach functionality, this provides an advisory VNAV (AVNAV) vertical deviation indicator for non-precision approaches when within the terminal area of the arrival airport
- Top of Climb and Top of Descent calculations integrated with the EFIS ND
Fuel system
- Realistic fuel load and burn based on real-world data
- Simulated electrical normal and hydraulic standby fuel pumps, centre and wing tanks with feed tanks for each engine, and LP and HP fuel cocks
- Fully functional centre-to-wing fuel transfer, cross-feed and common-feed valves
- Auxiliary fuel tanks fitted (can be toggled via the EFB) to provide additional range - great for bizjet operations
Hydraulic system
- Independent yellow and green hydraulic systems with realistic pressure, quantity and supply to other systems
- Simulated AC and DC driven back-up pumps and power transfer unit (PTU)
- Functional standby generator for supplying AC and DC electrical power in non-normal situations
- Simulated depleting brake pressure over time when hydraulic supply is removed or the emergency brake system is used
- Simulated airbrake deployment over time when hydraulic supply is removed and the airbrake locks fail
Ice and rain protection system
- Ice detection and accumulation simulation, anti-icing and de-icing functionality for exterior surfaces, warning systems for in-flight monitoring
- Simulation of separate inner and outer wing anti-icing, and windscreen overheating
Indicating and recording systems
- A vast array of annunciators, including accurately simulated Central Warning Panel (CWP) and Master Warning System (MWS) with amber and red cautions, audible warnings and ground testing for all systems
- Simulated Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR), Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Quick Access Recorder (QAR) functionality and ground tests
- Aircraft clock with all modes simulated
Landing gear
- Normal and emergency gear extension, including gear down-lock override
- Gear configuration indication and warning systems
- Simulated brake accumulators supplied via the hydraulic power sources (yellow or green), anti-skid and brake temperature indicator with cooling down periods that are affected by ambient temperature, brake usage and brake fans
- Captain and First Officer tillers for realistic nose-wheel steering
- An EFB option toggles between realistic nose wheel steering using tillers or a more compatible nose-wheel steering with rudder pedals
Lighting
- Independent lighting controls for Captain and First Officer
- Dimmable integral lighting for each panel
- Dimmable dynamic flood and storm lighting for a highly immersive and customisable night environment (more than 10 individual light sources, including entry, lap, sill and flight kit)
- Freely moveable lap and sill lighting
- Dimmable brightness of EFIS PFD, EFIS ND and FMS displays
- LCD and LED displays vary brightness automatically based on ambient lighting conditions
- Accurately simulated exterior lighting, including wing, logo and runway exit lights, and taxi/landing and navigation lights with different intensities
- Realistic passenger cabin lighting for forward and rear galleys, side wall lighting and ceiling lighting, including bright/dim controls
- Simulated emergency lighting in cockpit and cabin
Navigation systems
- Dual Inertial Reference System (IRS) with realistic alignment times that vary based on the aircraft’s latitude. Alignment can be as quick as 2. 5 minutes at the equator, or up to 15 minutes at far north/south latitudes. A fast alignment option is included.
- Independent EFIS PFDs, EFIS NDs and FMSs for both Captain and First Officer
- Mode Control Panel (MCP) housing autopilot mode buttons, mode adjustment knobs, and target values displayed in LCD windows
- Dual RMI/DBI navigation instruments, fed by two VHF NAV and ADF radios, including DME hold function
- FMS/EFIS source selector for LNAV 1, LNAV 2 or split navigation via the EFIS PFD, ND and auto-flight system
- Fully functioning test modes on navigation instruments (e. g. EFIS PFD, EFIS ND, FLT TEST ANNUNS, DME)
- Transponder with TCAS (integrated with the TCAS traffic display) and simulated TCAS test
- Custom-coded EGPWS with modes 1-6, steep approach mode, flap warning override and test functionality
Oxygen system
- Flight crew and passenger oxygen systems with valve and mask deployment controls
Passenger cabins
- Highly detailed and fully interactable passenger cabins for each of the RJ variants
- Unique RJ cabin features include a curved aft cabin where seat layout reduces from a 3+3 to a 2+2 configuration for the last few rows, window blanks and smaller overhead bins in the centre of the cabin
- Extensive simulation of the cabin environment, including fully animated and interactable cabin doors and airstairs, lighting controls, cabin call panels and even a functional coffee maker and circuit breakers
- Ground service electrical bus simulation
- Independent lighting controls for galleys, ceiling, side wall, toilet and worktop, including bright/dim controls
- AUTO CABIN CREW option on the EFB that, when enabled, simulates the cabin crew performing their duties during the flight, including responding to cabin call chime, playing cabin music during passenger boarding and after landing, and performing passenger announcements
- Fully simulated music player with play, pause, skip, shuffle, repeat and volume functions
- Potable water that depletes throughout the flight and varies depending on coffee maker usage
Pneumatic system
- Realistic bleed air demand from engines and APU, and pneumatic supply to air-conditioning and ice protection systems
Power plant
- Fully custom-coded FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)
- N1, N2, EGT, oil pressures and temperatures will all differ subtly between engines
- Fully simulated Primary Engine Display (PED), including engine indications, fuel flow and fuel quantity in KGS and LBS, overspeed/overtemperature warnings and manual override controls for N1 % RPM bugs
- Accurately simulated Thrust Rating Panel (TRP) with TOGA (MAXimum or REDUced), MCT (Maximum Continuous Thrust) and CLB (MAXimum or NORMal) modes. Takes account of engine bleed air requirements, e. g. for air conditioning and ice protection systems.
- Realistic engine start procedures with external, APU or cross-start sources, including accurate EGT behaviour
- Take-off and landing speed card which automatically displays reference speeds depending on current aircraft weight
Sounds
- MSFS-native (Wwise) sound package taking full advantage of MSFS’ capabilities
- Studio quality Lycoming ALF-507 engine noise recorded from the real aircraft
- Over 450 flight deck sound effects recorded from the real aircraft
- Detailed equipment audio such as the avionics fans, APU, brake fans, electrical circuits, hydraulic equipment and many more
- Distinctive flap retraction/extension airflow ‘howling’ sound
- Detailed physics-based effects on engine and wind noise
- Accurately positioned 3D sound sources (best enjoyed in VR!)
- Custom crash and scraping effects
- Cabin audio for chimes, airstairs and doors, and even a functional coffee maker that brews coffee!
- Fully functional music player with seven music tracks as standard and the ability to import custom music tracks
OTHER FEATURES
- Extemsive Operations Manual with flight tutorial, systems guide, procedures, limitations and handling notes
- EFB manual with detailed information on all EFB features
- GNLU-910A FMS Operations Manual with dedicated tutorial flight
- Multiple interior and exterior camera presets, including wing views
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PSD Paint Kit available so you can create your own livery and cabin textures
- MSFS interactive checklist support (manual and Automatic/Co-pilot modes)
- Interactive paper charts and checklists in the cabin, with options to import custom documents
- EFB option to toggle the units of measurement used throughout the cockpit between KGS and LBS
- Support for numerous control assignments for compatibility with controllers and hardware
- GSX compatible; aircraft profiles included for each RJ variant
Global Landings: Islands of the World On Sale
Embark on a new journey around the Islands of the World in this thrilling pack that will put your landing skills to the test. You will get to discover every part of this diverse region and experience an array of landscapes, environments and cities.
In Global Landings: Islands of the World, you will assume the role of pilot in command as you take on 80 varied approaches and landings across the continent. Put yourself in the role of the commander in both tough and easy weather scenarios be... Embark on a new journey around the Islands of the World in this thrilling pack that will put your landing skills to the test. You will get to discover every part of this diverse region and experience an array of landscapes, environments and cities.
In Global Landings: Islands of the World, you will assume the role of pilot in command as you take on 80 varied approaches and landings across the continent. Put yourself in the role of the commander in both tough and easy weather scenarios before then taking on the same approach but in a whole new aircraft.
Experience fun and a sense of completion in the product that changes on a daily basis. Thanks to the power of live weather, each challenge will change based on real-world conditions.
With Global Landings: Islands of the World, you will see areas like Fiji, Maldives, Mauritius, Hawaii, and Tahiti. An assortment of aircraft awaits you as you make your way through this remarkable part of the world including the Boeing 747, the King Air 350, the Airbus A320 and the Bonanza G36.
With scores provided following each landing, you will be able to earn top bragging points amongst your friends as you become the ultimate champion with Global Landings: Islands of the World.
Can you cope with anything thrown at you? Are you able to fly any aircraft in any weather? Take to the skies to test your skills and find out what you can do with Global Landings: Islands of the World! Your new adventure awaits! What are you waiting for?
Features:
- 80 different possible landings split across various weather scenarios and aircraft types
- Airports that are spread across the whole world giving you a flavour of everything Islands of the World has to offer
- Live weather challenges offer a unique landing each time
- Choose from easy or hard weather scenarios to test your skills
- Get scored after each successful landing to see where you can improve
- Fly into each airport with multiple aircraft for a varied experience
- Experience fun and a sense of completion with great replayability
- Earn a top score to get the ultimate bragging rights
The Jetstar
Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis (personal jet) has arrived!
The Jetstar was the very first business jet and started life as a tender for a United States Air Force requirement. The tender was eventually dropped due to budget, however the Jetstar was repurposed for the business sector as the very first, purpose built business jet.
Originally designed to use two Bristol Siddeley Orpheus engines, due to supply issues these were replaced with a pair of twin Pratt & Whitney JT12s for a total of... Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis (personal jet) has arrived!
The Jetstar was the very first business jet and started life as a tender for a United States Air Force requirement. The tender was eventually dropped due to budget, however the Jetstar was repurposed for the business sector as the very first, purpose built business jet.
Originally designed to use two Bristol Siddeley Orpheus engines, due to supply issues these were replaced with a pair of twin Pratt & Whitney JT12s for a total of four engines, each pushing 3300lbs thrust. This configuration allowed the Jetstar to cruise upwards to 40,000' at a speed of 0. 8 Mach.
We have chosen to bring to life this first version of the JetStar as it was the airframe that blazed a trial for a whole sector of aviation, the Business Jet.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR (2020)
Features:
- Full native flight model, 3D assets, sounds, 4K textures, PBR, everything!
Goes without saying right?
- Custom XPDR Instrument
- Fully interactive cockpit
- Complete Fuel System Management for all 6 tanks
- Autopilot
-OK You kind of expect that in a jet but this is a first for us!
- Support for GTN750 from PMS50 and TDSSIM
-The first time it actually makes sense for us to include one of these fancy touchscreen devices in our planes.
- Custom AutoStart code that follows correct start procedure of 3, 4, 2, 1.
- Overhead Panel Fully Interactable
- Ability to switch between PMS & TDS GTN750. Defaults to PMS only.
- Custom CIVA INS Instrument (initial version with full entry and heading bug control)
- Custom ADF Instrument
- External 3D Model
- External 3D Textures
- Left Side Panel
- Right Side Panel
- Paint Kit
- Liveries (Elvis IS coming!)
- Sounds
- Flight Model (almost there!)
- Full Checklist for all stages of flight (Only a couple stages missing now)
Documentation: JetStar Manual
ChangeLog:
- 0. 8. 0 - Early Access Release!
- 0. 8. 1 - HOTFIX: Electrics, DME1,2 and Com2 now turn on correctly.
- 0. 8. 2 - Initial PMS50 GTN750 Support, Reviewed cameras
- 0. 8. 3 - Adjustments to Fuel Flow and Horizontal Stabilizer
- 0. 8. 4 - Flight Model adjustments to Cl, TDS GTNXi Integration
- 0. 8. 5 - Adjusted braking power down as too powerful. Fixed FINAL. FLT file, engines should remain on and with fuel if you only select an arrival for your flight.
- 0. 9. 0 - Custom Auto-Start. Much better instrument Cameras for the Checklist which now is complete up to T/O. PMS50 GTN750 set as default instrument.
- 0. 9. 5 - Checklists have been added with cameras and autocompletion.
The PMS50 instrument is now natively integrated, meaning will work even if you don't have the PMS50 installed. This makes the instrument available for XBox users.
Fuel Flow has been adjusted.
- 0. 9. 6 - Exterior Texture Revamp
- 0. 9. 7 - TOOLTIPS FOR EVERYONE! Cockpit interactions polish with tooltips added to everything interactable.
Initial setup of Fire Extinguisher levers (not animated), need to simulate a fire to test if it actually does anything but it IS using all of the correct SIMVARS and EVENTIDS
PMS50 GTN750 is now standalone integrated into the JetStar and you can swap between that and the TDS 750 with a knob on the Pilots Left Lighting Panel
Includes tweaks to the flight model
- 0. 9. 8 - Fix for CIVA INS. Now working as expected, all modes supported.
- 0. 9. 9 - Adjustments to checklist for electrics
Correct instrument from ITT to EGT
- 1. 0. 0 - Digital instruments visibility restored.
ADF Screen positions adjusted
- 1. 0. 1 - Corrected thumbails and hanger setup as per request from MS.
Fixed Main Bus Knob on Overhead AC panel.
- 1. 0. 2 - Engines aren't so THIRSTY now :) with Fuel Flow MUCH closer to spec.
AFCS Eng switch had a faulty wire. Works now!
Fixed the wibbley wobbly timey wimey clocks. They now read the time acurately as a fixed constant rather than a "concept"
- 1. 0. 3 - RADIO and APP buttons on AFCS
Nav1 Slave switch underneath Pilots DME
CDI GS Needle corrected animation code
Low Ambient Start cover interaction
Start C&D confirmed OK
Switches below Co-Pilot DME
- 1. 0. 4 - Removed the full integration of the PMS50 GTN750 from the PC Version, now requires the PMS50 Plugin to be downloaded from their site.
PMS50 GTN750 for XBOX remains fully integrated.
- 1. 0. 5 - Adjusted the AFCS Buttons to better resemble the real instrument.
Fixed Hdg, Pitch and Apr control options for the AFCS. They now work as expected.
Also adjusted Engine EPR to be back in spec.
- 1. 0. 6 - CIVA INS Instrument Auto Heading navigation fixed and now will stay within 0. 1Nm of desired flight path with approach angles matching drift angle.
Fw 190 A-8
The Butcher Bird. The Würger.
A true icon of aerial warfare; respected by allies and feared by enemies. The Fw 190 A-8 represents the pinnacle of German radial engine fighter design and stands as one of the most formidable aircraft of World War II. Dreaded by many, the Fw 190 proved the be the ultimate nemesis to Spitfire Mk V; dominating the skies over Germany as a fighter while also proving itself invaluable as an interceptor, earning a fearsome reputation amongst Allied bomber crews.
... The Butcher Bird. The Würger.
A true icon of aerial warfare; respected by allies and feared by enemies. The Fw 190 A-8 represents the pinnacle of German radial engine fighter design and stands as one of the most formidable aircraft of World War II. Dreaded by many, the Fw 190 proved the be the ultimate nemesis to Spitfire Mk V; dominating the skies over Germany as a fighter while also proving itself invaluable as an interceptor, earning a fearsome reputation amongst Allied bomber crews.
Known for its exceptional performance, heavy armament, and robust construction, the Fw 190 was a force to be reckoned with in any engagement. Step into the cockpit of this legendary warbird; meticulously recreated with our most detailed and authentic simulation to date. Countless hours have been invested by our team over a 2-year period, developing new simulation techniques to truly capture the unique characteristics of this remarkable aircraft.
Features:
• Stunningly detailed, AAA quality 3D artwork with 14 historically accurate liveries included.
• Experience one of the most detailed soundscapes available for MSFS – feel the distinctive roar of the BMW 801 D-2 radial engine from all angles with TWELVE unique engine captures – 6 external, 4 cockpit and 2 propeller layers. Experience true immersion with all new sound dynamics, including engine torque response, dynamic propeller sound simulations, realistic airflow sound modelling (which includes blade wind, propwash, airflow over control surfaces and more) as well as realistic airframe and foley sound layers.
• Hear the Würger scream past with our cutting-edge FlyingIron Atmospheric Sound Propagation Model, developed with full dynamic modulation for true flyby & distant sound authenticity. Our propagation model recreates this sound by modelling ground reflections, delayed soundwaves, atmospheric propagation effects on sound frequency, doppler shifting and much more. No flyby recordings are used at all; distance & flyby sounds have been authentically modelled based on real sound physics to ensure the Würger sounds incredible from all angles, all the time.
• Unparalleled flight model authenticity – developed through extensive collaboration with Fw 190 pilots, BMW 801 experts, and technicians to create a truly realistic model of the airframe and engine dynamics. The flight and engine models have undergone rigorous testing by a team of experts to validate performance and behaviour. Our custom-coded additions extend realism beyond the base simulator's capabilities.
• Faithful recreation of the Fw 190's complex systems – powered by our custom codebase to ensure each aspect of system simulation is accurately reproduced and future-proof against Sim updates. This includes detailed modelling of fuel, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as emergency procedures.
• Advanced electrical modelling captures every detail of the electrical system, from wiring paths and circuity, down to electrical draw of individual light bulbs. Electrical failures and circuit breakers are fully functional and integrated.
• Custom ground handling physics and landing gear models developed specifically for the Fw 190, capturing its unique characteristics.
• Breathtaking UV cockpit lighting - each light is individually designed, casting real ambient light for an immersive night flying experience.
• Achieve true immersion with dynamic cockpit vibrations, animated gauges, a functional Revi 16B gunsight, and much more!
• Full integration of the FlyingIron Pilot's Tablet – featuring UX enhancements such as Autopilot, various aircraft options, realism settings, data monitoring, weight & balance calculations, and more. All tablet settings are saved and persistent for your convenience.
Climb into the cockpit of one of history's most iconic fighters and experience the thrill of flying the Fw 190 A-8 anywhere in the world!
Note: The Fw 190 A-8 will receive a free upgrade to MSFS2024.
Downloads:
- Manual
- Paintkit
Detroit & Windsor City Pack
Crafted with love by a Detroit native of 25+ years, this pack brings Detroit and Windsor to life with hundreds of handmade buildings, boats, and monuments, immersive night lighting, animations, and ground texture improvements.
- 200+ handcrafted city buildings
- 15 highly detailed monuments including the famous Spirit of Detroit
- 3 highly detailed stadiums with animated night lighting - Comerica Park, Little Caesar's Arena, and Ford Field
- 25+ blocks of custom street and side... Crafted with love by a Detroit native of 25+ years, this pack brings Detroit and Windsor to life with hundreds of handmade buildings, boats, and monuments, immersive night lighting, animations, and ground texture improvements.
- 200+ handcrafted city buildings
- 15 highly detailed monuments including the famous Spirit of Detroit
- 3 highly detailed stadiums with animated night lighting - Comerica Park, Little Caesar's Arena, and Ford Field
- 25+ blocks of custom street and sidewalk textures to remove baked shadows from satellite data
- Animations that bring the city to life. . .
- "The People Mover" transit system with three real world train variants
- Lights (based on real world sequences) on Little Caesar's Arena, Ford Field, Comerica Park, the RenCen, the historic Penobscot Building and more
- American and Canadian flags
- 16 marinas with custom boats and photogrammetry and water cleanup
- Gordie Howe international bridge and MacArthur Bridge (to Belle Isle) with photogrammetry and water cleanup
- High quality PBR textures
- Performance optimized with multiple LODs for maximum details and frame rates - tested on a wide range of systems, VR and non VR, with no frame rate impact
New construction
Included in Detroit & Windsor City Pack but NOT default MSFS:
- Gordie Howe International Bridge
- Little Caesar's Arena
- Little Caesar's World Headquarters
- Huntington Tower
- Hudson's Detroit
- Hudson's Tower
- Mike Ilitch School of Business
- Boston Consulting Group Offices
- Trinity Health Garage
- UWM Garage
- The Residences Water Square
- Joe Luis Arena Demolition*
- Kaws "Waiting" statue in Campus Martius
- The Monroe Street Midway
- The "Detroit sign"
Aa-5b Tiger
The AA-5B Tiger is an American all-metal, four-seat, light aircraft - first produced in 1974 - used for touring and training.
The Tiger was the outcome of the same redesign work on the AA-5 Traveler that resulted in the 150 HP Cheetah, and it was originally little more than the same aircraft with a Lycoming O-360-A4K 180 HP engine, resulting in a 139 KNOT cruise speed. The gross weight was increased from 2,200 LBS (998 KG) to 2,400 LBS (1,089 KG) on the Tiger.
The highly successful Tiger... The AA-5B Tiger is an American all-metal, four-seat, light aircraft - first produced in 1974 - used for touring and training.
The Tiger was the outcome of the same redesign work on the AA-5 Traveler that resulted in the 150 HP Cheetah, and it was originally little more than the same aircraft with a Lycoming O-360-A4K 180 HP engine, resulting in a 139 KNOT cruise speed. The gross weight was increased from 2,200 LBS (998 KG) to 2,400 LBS (1,089 KG) on the Tiger.
The highly successful Tiger design went out of production in 1979 after 1323 aircraft had been delivered.
FEATURES
- 8 Liveries
- Custom Flight Dynamics
- Openable Doors
- Free-Caster Nose Wheel
- High Detail 3D Model
- Mixture of 4K and 8K Textures
- Full PBR Materials
- MSFS Volumetric Lights
- Dynamic Registration
- Customization Options
- Authentic Wwise sound package
CUSTOMIZATION (TABLET)
- 3 Panel Colors
- Hide/Show Wheel Fairings
- Metallic or Painted Prop. Cone
- Optional Instrument Needle Vibrations
- Optional Panel Vibrations
- WT-GNS530 Integration
- PMS-GTN750 Integration
- TDS-GTN750Xi Pro Integration
- Save State For Customizable Options
- Two instrumentation options (Tablet):
- HSI (VOR1), 1 CDI (VOR2) and ADF
- HI, 2 CDI (VOR1/2) and no ADF
INSTRUMENTS
- Altimeter
- M803 Clock
- Attitude Indicator
- Airspeed Indicator (MPH and Knots)
- Turn And Slip Indicator
- Vertical Speed Indicator
- HSI VOR-1
- CDI VOR-2
- Heading Indicator
- CDI VOR-1
- Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
- Magnetic Compass
- Suction Gauge
- Tachometer
- Ampere Meter
- Oil Temperature
- Oil Pressure
- Fuel Pressure
- Fuel Quantity Indicator
- Carburetor Temp. Indicator
- Cylinder Head Temperature
NAVCOM
- KMA-28 Audio Panel
- NARCO ADF-140
- KFC-150 Autopilot
- KX-155 TSO NAVCOM
- KT-76A Transponder
- WT-GNS530
- PMS-GTN750
- TDS-GTN750Xi
SAFETY ELEMENTS
- Control Lock Pin
- Wheel Chocks
- Tie-Downs
- Pitot Cover
- Engine Intake Cover
NOTES
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It is recommended to load fuel and weight using only the Tablet.
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Not tested for Virtual Reality (VR)
Piper Twin Comanche
New in versuin 1. 1
For version 1. 1, we ordered sound from the company SimAcoustics (https://www. simacoustics. com/). Their specialist Mike made an excellent sound for Twin. All sound files from the engine for the sound of fans and toggle switches are taken from the original aircraft. The sound of the engines is modeled especially accurately and volumetrically. Sound is the main part of the update and if sound used to be a weak point of Twin, now it is a strong point.
It is also... New in versuin 1. 1
For version 1. 1, we ordered sound from the company SimAcoustics (https://www. simacoustics. com/). Their specialist Mike made an excellent sound for Twin. All sound files from the engine for the sound of fans and toggle switches are taken from the original aircraft. The sound of the engines is modeled especially accurately and volumetrically. Sound is the main part of the update and if sound used to be a weak point of Twin, now it is a strong point.
It is also possible to change the configuration of the Garmin or TDS navigation system without overloading the aircraft.
Control is carried out from the configuration folder-menu, which is accessible by clicking on the folder border on top of the glareshield.
DOWNLOAD full infro about new in version 1. 1 here
https://docs. google. com/document/d/1MRQxavetBrvR9EoOGFWhx-nF1coavQ4Faa0wPBSvbxA
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VFlyteair have been producing aircraft for X-Plane for many years. We have strived to ensure a high standard of flight model, always produced with rigorous testing by our team of real-world pilot/owners, plus a variety of features including avionics options to suit different users. Time and again we have been pleased to receive positive feedback from customers who appreciate the attention to detail and accuracy of our products.
In more recent times, as the company has evolved, and in response to customer wishes, we have started looking at bringing our fleet to the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.
As a result, we are proud to announce the release of our first product for MSFS - The PA30 Twin Comanche. After more than a year of work, we have completely redeveloped the Twin Comanche, taking the existing 3D model and producing new textures and modelling to suit the high-fidelity lighting and graphic options possible with MSFS. The cabin and panel have likewise been reworked.
This is an analogue panel version of the Twin Comanche, which includes support for the TDSSim GTN750 (separate purchase required). We will be looking to bring the glass panel options present in our XP12 Twin Comanche as a future upgrade. The instrument panel reflects the original 1960’s setup with the Century IIB autopilot. For those used to more modern systems, it’s a challenge, but a good one!
We are especially grateful to Frank Brunot, our new team member, a pilot with years of experience and owner of a Twin Comanche, who has provided a massive amount of time and input to help us refine the flight model - no small task with a completely new development platform! Thanks also to Igor Kirilove who continues to produce incredible work from his home in Kyiv, sometimes running off car batteries to continue working through power outages.
The Twin Comanche was first produced in 1961. It is a twin-engine four or six-seater successor to the Piper Apache. Featuring tip tanks, retractable gear and the safety of two engines, plus a cruise speed of 165kts at a very reasonable fuel burn, and a cruise ceiling of 18,000ft, the Twin Comanche has been a popular cross country option for many years.
As mentioned, our phase 2, now we have our first product to the release stage, will be to work on bringing the high-quality glass cockpit options in our X-Plane models to MSFS. We are also actively discussing which will be our next model to bring over to this exciting new platform.
The vFlyteAir Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche is equipped with a general aviation panel, featuring all common instruments, switches and avionics typical for a real PA-30
We also include a variant of the aircraft featuring out-of-the-box support for the the Garmin GTN simulation GTNxi Pro by TDS Software. In this variant, the default GNS530, the radio, and the transponder are replaced by a GTN750 (top) and a GTN650 (bottom). Make sure to select the TDS variant of the aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator if you want to use the GTNxi. The TDS GTNxi Pro is sold separately by TDS Software, refer to tdssim. com/tdsgtnxi for details.
The majority of the modelling and programming was done by long-time vFlyteAir developer Igor Kyrylov. He has not only X-Plane experience, like the rest of us, but is also familiar with the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform for many years. Therefore, Igor was in charge of leading the vFlyteAir Twin Comanche project for MSFS 2020. Igor, his wife and his little son live in Kyiv, Ukraine. Igor’s country and home town are under massive attack by Russian forces since early 2022, when work on the vFlyteAir PA-30 for MSFS started. Under very hard conditions, with constant power outages and the imminent danger of falling victim to the attackers who constantly attack civilian buildings, Igor finished this model nearly all by himself. Team and beta testers provided valuable feedback on the real aircraft (special thanks to Frank Brunot in this regard), on bugs, or wrote this user manual, but in the end, the Twinkie is more than anything else Igor’s plane. While during daytime Igor supports his country’s defence efforts by various activities, in the evening and during nights, Igor never stopped to finish this project, often under very hard and, up to 2022, unimaginable conditions, for example relying on modified car batteries to power his development computer. It is not an overstatement when we say that this project helped Igor and his family to stay focused or, as Igor would say, to “keep going”, and to not forget that there was a life before the war, and that there will be a life after the war again. Flight simulation can bring us the joy of freedom to our homes. From the comfort of our chairs we can travel to other countries and, like a bird, enjoy the views from above. This works especially well using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020’s very realistic graphics. When you fly the beautiful and reliable Twin Comanche in MSFS 2020, consider paying Ukraine a virtual visit, to remind yourself that Ukraine is not some distant war zone from the evening news, but a close European country with real, living people. Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport (ICAO code UKBB) is just a few hours away from the other European capitals. The Twinkie can carry you there.
Models
Accurately modelled PA-30 Twin, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Numerous animations including passenger door, baggage door, cockpit storm window, sun visors
4096x4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials with real-time environment reflections for superb quality and realism
Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft surfaces
Ground services support (marshaller)
Full support for MSFS visual icing effects
Cockpit
A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
Dimmable instrument, radio and dome lighting, with separate control circuits
Simulated electrical systems: For example, the generator power in the Steam gauge model depends on RPM. You can try this by switching off the battery master while the engine is running and then observe the ammeter change when you switch on or off various devices. In addition, many fuses (on the breaker panels) are working. Helpful instrumentation: The airspeed indicator (IAS, in mph and knots) is adjustable for altitude and outside air temperature, resulting in additional display of true airspeed (TAS). The radar altimeter with adjustable minimum altitude provides assistance when flying near the ground. If you have installed the TDS GTNxi Pro (sold separately), we offer a panel variant using the Garmin GTN750 and GTN650 (instead of the default radio stack which consists of Garmin GNS530 GPS, Bendix/King KX 155 radios, and Garmin GTX330 transponder). Century IIB autopilot: The classic Century IIB autopilot includes helpful roll and heading modes to ease your piloting work. Detailed cockpit and panel lights: Pilot and co-pilot floods lights illuminate the cabin, while adjustable instrument and panel lights always provide perfect visibility in all weather conditions and times of day. Visual effects: We modelled smoke during engine start, as well as ice building up on the cabin windows in icing conditions. Emergency gear lever: Mounted in the bottom of the cabin, behind a removable panel, an
Yoke-mounted flight timer/clock
Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
Sounds
The Twin feature a MSFS-native (Wwise) sound package taking full advantage of the new capabilities. Every little detail has been faithfully recreated based on high fidelity recordings from real life PA-30.
Liveries
Lots of liveries for your choosing: We include 26 different liveries you can select in Flight Simulator, including the livery of Frank’s real N8848Y
vFlyteAir (Default)
N918Y (USA)
N64YB (USA)
D-GIRL (Germany)
G-LARE (UK)
E31-2 (Eritrea)
N8326Y (USA)
I-NASA (Italy)
C-GGRS (Canada)
N7581Y (USA)
N494NJ (USA)
SE-EOK (Sweden)
VH-BBZ (Australia)
C-FINY (Canada)
D-GMWA (Germany)
G-AZAB (UK)
OH-PAR (Finland)
N7EY (USA)
ZS-KIR (South Africa)
N230MJ (USA)
C-FUSF (Canada)
I-SOGA (Italy)
LY-PTC (Lithuania)
N7690Y (USA)
N8596Y (USA)
N8848Y (USA)
Blank (Using Dynamic Registration Number) best option for custom liveries)
A PSD Paint Kit is included so you can create your own paint schemes.
Flight dynamics
The Twin feature realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from the Twin pilots.
Manual
DOWNLOAD MANUAL
The Manuals are provided as part of the product installation and can be found under your windows start menu > All Programs > vFlyteAir Simulations.
You can alternatively download before purchase here
https://drive. google. com/file/d/1u67u0VA1Ye2CW9ZribK_zxVeJwue_eQS