– Flight Model:
– Loosened up flight model. (damping values and reactivity at speed have been reduced)
– Added deep stall flutter
– Decreased nose wheel steering angle. (previous turning radius can still be achieved with differential braking)
– Improved feathering in flight model
– Brakes:
– Reduced max braking force
– Added wheel drag (No more 40-knot idle taxi)
– Brake fade simulation. (Brakes will lose effectiveness and stick when hot)
– Removed leftover SU15 gear parameters
– Systems:
– Added automatic localizer back course switching
– Alternate static simulation on standby instruments. (Make sure all windows are closed)
– Corrected middle fuel tank chamber position
– Added Emergency battery
– Reduced chances of Filter icing
– Powerplant:
– New engine compression simulation: Individual piston compression, blow-by, crankcase pressure, and combustion simulation
– Improved cooling system with heat soak and hysteresis. (Temp. changes are delayed as heat transfer occurs between components)
– Added airframe shake during start-up, shutdown, ECU swaps, under-boost situations, and severe engine damage.
– New turbo simulation
– New fuel pressure simulation. (VI)
– Slowed oil de-priming
– New fuel priming system in the background
– Reduced max RPM to avoid speed warnings. (~2280 RPM)
– Tweaked engine damage model. (Added piston warm-up for initial 2 min warm-up phase)
– Starter performance reacts to system voltage
– Other:
– Wing flex Simulation. (Frequency and amplitude will differ depending on aircraft weight and fuel load in wings)
– A/C now spawns with empty aux tanks and 20gal in the mains
– Fuel flow Avar now shows values and G1000 FOD will now work (Values will deviate)
– Pax and payloads are now state-saved
– Bug fixes
– Corrected style of EIS
– Advisory color warnings to EIS gauges
– Added radio frequency identifier
– Added Checklists with correct typos
– added toggle for pilot’s visibility
– Custom Engine Page (NEW):
– Custom fuel totalizer, color warnings, and reaction to sensor failures.
– Quick settings for Engine damage, state saving failures, and realistic parking brake in the EIS menu.
– Sound:
– Added turbo whistle
– Fixes
– Failures (NEW):
– Over 190 failures, all states saved.
– 3 modes, Norm: (5% chance/hr), High: (100% chance/hr), Chaos: (1 failure every 30 seconds, only active above 30 knots)
– Emergency reset in case of g1000 failure: Electric and Engine masters off and hold double ECU test button for 10 seconds, (until short beep)
– Visual (NEW):
– Added Wingflex
– New Inboard Wing Walk Area
– Added Flap Hinges
– Added Aileron Hinges
– Added Landing Gear Door Hinges
– Added Airplane Jack Point
– Added Gascolator Panels
– Added Fuel Ventilation Panels
– Added Drain Valves
– Added Gearbox Oil Panels
– Added Composite Debris Protection Panel
– Added More Screws Model-Wide
– Added Visible Turbo Charger
– Added Bug Splatter Model-Wide
– Added Visible Push Rods to TDI Model
– New Thielert Engine Model
– New MT Propellor Model
– New Propellor Cone Model
– New Fuel Cap Model
– New Austro Engine Model
– New Wingtip Model
– New Molded Flap Fairings
– New Molded Aileron Fairings
– New Canopy Rubber Seal
– Smoothed Canopy Lines
– Smoothed LED Housing
– Smoothed Landing Gear Door Housing
– Smoothed Wing Model
– New Reworked Textures Model-Wide
– Added Debris Nicks and Dents Model-Wide
– Added Composite Debris Protection Leading Edge Panel
– Added Gearbox Oil Smudges
– Added New TKS Material
– Added Leading Edge Debris
– Added Jet Fuel Stains
– Added Nacelle and Panel Cracking/Fatigue
– Added Propellor Cone Scratching
– Added Propellor Edge Wear
– Modified Placards
– High-Resolution Light Textures
– New Ice Light Model
– New Landing Light Model
– New LED Housing Model
– New Light-Based AO Baking Technique
– Increased UV Size for Engine Mappings
– Increased UV Size for Wing Mappings
– New LED Glow Emissive
– Fixed Aileron Fairing AO
– Braking Animation
– New Placards
– Smoothed Panel Lines
– Added Fuel Cooler Panel (TDI)
– Added Fuel Access Panel
– Added Fuel Drain Cutouts
– Added Fuel Panels Under Wings
– Added Alternate Static Functionality
This package includes both DA42-VI and DA42-TDI variants.
Visual Model:
The DA42 Series sets our benchmark of a high-fidelity visual model. Recreated through thousands of reference photos and scans from a local DA42, every bolt is accounted for during the production of the 3D and texturing. Combined with the power of MSFS’ rendering engine, the plane looks gorgeous at every angle.
• Light-baked photorealistic reflections and ray-traced shadows & lighting textures
• Faithful exterior model matched with hundreds of pictures at various angles
• Intricate Interior model featuring moderate and heavy wear
• The interior features two options of black panel/standard grey furnishings
• Subtle and photorealistic photo-overlays for incredible lifelike textures
• All placards sourced and positioned from Diamond maintenance manuals
• Exterior features realistic moderate to heavy dirt/wear, matching reference DA42
• Fibreglass scratching
• TKS leaks
Flight Model:
Tried and tested directly by DA42 students and flight instructors, the flight model faithfully replicates the performance of the real aircraft in all stages of flight, including single-engine manoeuvres, and engine performance. You’ll feel like flying a real DA42 straight from the computer.
• Accurate Performance and handling with over 1500 hours of testing from DA42 pilots, students, and instructors
• Custom flight control animations showing respective trim forces and variable elevator backstop
• Tiny bump when dropping the gear and deceleration on the touchdown
• Airframe shake during ground power runs
Systems:
Crafted for unparalleled immersion, the DA42 Series’ cockpit comes equipped with a suite of custom systems that covers all of the aircraft’s functions across the board – you’d feel right at home the moment you load the aircraft in the simulator.
• Accurate electrical system with circuit breakers and custom alternator voltage simulation
• Custom standby flight instrumentation
• Deice system with weight and functional stall heat
• Custom gear hydraulic system simulation with state saving and gravity emergency extension
• Custom lighting that warms up and responds to system voltage
• Custom Yaw damper and multiple fixes to native Asobo systems
• Engine damage, state saving, and random failures (to come later)
Sounds:
The DA42 Series delivers a head-filling sonic experience to your ears. With audio sourced from various real-world training activities, hear the impressive dynamic sounds of the engine, wind, and ground roll commanding your attention. Then listen to the effect of the sounds based on propellor pitch, fuel flow, and speeds from the decisions you make in the cockpit.
• Developed from the creator of sounds for FBW A32NX, FlightFX vision jet and other projects.
• Sound simulation follows systems, e.g. hydraulic actuator
• Dynamic engine, wind, and ground roll sounds
• Engine sounds differ depending on prop pitch, fuel flow, and speed
• Dynamic wind sounds, howling sounds in slips and drag noises with gear and flaps
• Sounds sourced from first-party sources, local DA42
• Headset simulation
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