This is a modification for the MSFS 2020 default Asobo Diamond DA40 NG aircraft and is primarily aimed at improving the aircraft flight model to make its overall performance more closely match the actual aircraft, providing a much closer experience to flying the real aircraft.  Multiple changes have been made to the flight model parameters, and the aircraft weight and balance, which are detailed in the included Change Log file found under the Documentation folder, along with a PDF copy of the actual Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).

This mod is easily installed by simply unzipping the download file and copying the mge-asobo-aircraft-da40ng  folder to the MSFS Community folder.  It will then replace the existing default Diamond DA40NG aircraft in the MSFS aircraft selection screen, and will also continue to utilize all of the existing available Liveries.  To uninstall the mod and return to using the MSFS default aircraft, simply remove it from the Community folder.

The Diamond DA40NG is a next generation single engine 4 passenger General Aviation light aircraft that offers some unique capabilities and very impressive performance when compared with other similar GA aircraft.  The high performance low drag aerodynamic design of the fuselage and wings, coupled with a unique 168 HP diesel engine that runs on much cleaner and less expensive Jet A fuel instead of 100LL Avgas, allows it to perform extremely well, and much more economically, when compared with other similar size aircraft.  Because it runs on Jet A fuel, the engine does not require either spark plugs or magnetos, which simplifies its operation and improves reliability,  and the other normally complex engine management tasks are controlled by a modern ECU, which completely eliminates the need for the Mixture and Prop controls.  All the pilot has to do is select the desired % power with the Throttle and the ECU takes care of the rest.

STEERING:

This mod uses Free Castering Steering by default to match the real aircraft.  To improve the realism and performance of your Toe Brake Pedals, I highly recommend changing the SENSITIVITY settings on the CONTROLS OPTIONS screen to the following...
⦁    Set "SENSITIVITY -" to 33%, 
⦁    Set "SENSITIVITY +" to -33%, 
⦁    Set "DEAD ZONE" to 0%, 
⦁    Set "NEUTRAL" to 60%, 
⦁    Set "EXTREMITY DEAD ZONE" to -1%.
This will make the performance of the brakes much closer to the real-world, where the braking force is applied very gradually at first and then increases as the pedal is pressed further down. This will improve the smoothness and realism of braking for all aircraft in MSFS, and it will also make differential brake steering much easier and more precise.

Microsoft Flight Simulator © Microsoft Corporation.  Asobo DA40 NG Realism Mod was created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.  

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Asobo Diamond DA40 NG Realism Mod

This mod enhances the flight model of the default Asobo Diamond DA40 NG in MSFS 2020, offering a more realistic flying experience. It includes changes to flight model parameters, weight, balance, and provides the actual Aircraft Flight Manual for reference. The Diamond DA40NG is a high-performance 4-passenger GA aircraft with unique features like a 168 HP diesel engine running on Jet A fuel, simplifying engine management tasks. The mod also improves Toe Brake Pedal sensitivity for a more authentic braking experience.

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