Improvement mod for the Aeroplane Heaven DC-3 included with any version of MSFS.
This project aims to provide a more realistic experience when flying the legendary Douglas DC-3 in MSFS.
Current improvements (work in progress) :
- reworked flight and engine model
- replaced windshield windows detail map, and main instrument panel with more accurate and high res textures
- custom auto-rich/lean mixture system
- default camera position adjusted to a more usable position for most setups
- instrument views reworked with five more added for a total of ten (list available under notes at the bottom of this page)
- fuel consumption adjusted to fit real-world numbers
- custom engine start-up logic
- manual supercharger control
- carb heat indications fixed
- oil temperature and pressure reworked
- openable cockpit door
- cold&dark and quick start switches replaced with Avionics Master and Beacon Light switches.
- heading select enabled for the retrofitted versions
- auxiliary tank fix
- improved start-up smoke effects
- cockpit quick-views fix
- adds a heat blur effect to the engine exhaust
- fuel booster pump sound events corrected
- internal cockpit lighting rework
- initial external lights rework (credit to @Delta2k5)
- PR, DE, JP, ES, and IT localization fixes (by LincolnCFCruz, St54Kevin, cubna4, nataliacd1972 )
- ... plus some minor tweaks and fixes with more to come in the future.
Installation :
Copy or extract the content of the archive to your community folder.
Drop by the Duckworks discord for further assistance, and bug or testing reports. If you wish to have a version with a specific feature removed, also feel free to ask on discord, where you can also grab more previous releases.
*Notes:
To be able to use the auto/sperry pilot you need to put the engine pump selector (blue lever) in the forward position.
Custom instrument views:
1 - Pilot Panel
2 - Middle Panel
3 - Copilot Panel
4 - Pedestal
5 - Under Pedestal
6 - Overhead
7 - Sperry Pilot / GPS console
8 - Cowlings / Hydr Pressure
9 - Hydraulic Levers
10- Cabin
Custom local variables:
Throttle axis
DUCKWORKS_THROTTLE1_SET
DUCKWORKS_THROTTLE2_SET
Mixture axis
DUCKWORKS_MIXTURE1_SET
DUCKWORKS_MIXTURE2_SET
Parking brake
DUCKWORKS_PARKING_BRAKE_SET
If you have rudder pedals and split throttles and would like to try realistic ground handling / free-castering tailwheel optional modification visit us on discord.
11 hours ago
Aeitrium
I'm enjoying the mod. In AAO "Observe Variables in Simulator", I'm seeing (L😀uckworks_Switch_Primer_1, Number) constantly changing between 0 and 1. Do you have thoughts on what may be the cause?
Note: (L😀uckworks_Switch_Primer_2, Number) is stable.
Thanks, Kent
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kwmcb
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Dillon0916
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Shropman
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Shropman
With mixture levers to Idle/Cutoff, the No. 2 engine shuts down as it should, but No. 1 re-starts immediately after shutting down and continues to do so no matter how many times I try. I have noticed that, if I try to switch No. 1 magneto to" OFF " it just springs back to "BOTH". Can you help?
Regards,
Peter
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michelip87
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PilotBroom27805
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browarek
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jetflyer99
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siggileelewis
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KatanaDV20
Yesterday i'm testing the new DC-3 in two versions: Classic and Retrofit (with new autopilot).
But in both versions i can't use my Logitech Multipanel-Autopilot. When i try to activate it's going everytime offline.
In the origin DC-3 and other planes i have no trouble.
Do you know the solution?
2 months ago
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DVance
It's my first time that i use this DC-3 mod in MSFS.
So i want to know, which plane/delivery i have to use for getting your DC-3 version?
i have the enhanced version already.
or can i use any delivery for getting your DC-3?
thank you for your help!
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DVance
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captainslow747
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