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    Description

    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.

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    7 days ago

    Excellent work! Thank you for sharing it 😉
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    9 days ago

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    about 1 month ago

    Pas bon.
    Une fois installé, le simu se bloque environ à 50% du chargement.
    Dommage.

    7 days ago

    Totalement faux ! ... et probablement un problème de votre côté..il fonctionne très bien pour moi... Armand, peut-être suivre les instructions et s'assurer que vous avez les choses en mains avant de faire ce type de commentaire...

    7 days ago

    1. Quelle version de MsFs utilisez-vous : 2020 ou 2024 ?

    2. Avez-vous téléchargé la version appropriée (2 versions une ''Main version'' ou ''Older Version'') ?

    3. Où avez-vous installé le mod ? Avez-vous d’autres mods pour le DC-3 susceptibles d’entrer en conflit avec celui-ci (veuillez les désactiver) ?

    4-Utilisez vous le VR

    5- Avant de faire un commentaire aussi désobligeant sur un mod aussi bien conçu, veuillez prendre le temps d'aller sur DISCORD et de voir s'il existe des solutions à votre problème, qui semble n'affecter que vous pour le moment.

    about 2 months ago

    The physics are good, however, I find it quite strange that the autopilot can't maintain at least a certain degree of stability while keeping the aircraft from wobbling excessively.

    7 days ago

    Nothing to do with the mod... The "realistic" turbulence setting in MSFS 2024 is often too aggressive, causing violent yoke movements that force the autopilot to disengage.Solution: Go to Settings > Assistances > Realism and turn the turbulence setting down to "Medium" or lower.
    ImenesAuthor

    6 days ago

    Besides what the other commenter said, also make sure you uncage your gyro. A caged gyro can cause issues like you are describing.

    2 months ago

    Is there anyway you can add the functional windshield wiper behavior back to the DC3 in MSFS2024?

    3 months ago

    You should touch up the DC-4 from FlightReplicas, your DC-3 is amazing and it'd be great to see another historic propliner in FS2024!
    https://flightsim.to/file/97331/dc-4-skymaster-fsxp3d-conv-to-msfs

    3 months ago

    GPS screens are still pink have there been any fixes?
    ImenesAuthor

    3 months ago

    That sounds like a livery issue; it does not happen on the basic ones.

    3 months ago

    Did you DL the correct Version? Another use have the same issue. The latest Updates is for MSFS2024. For me it was the fix^^

    3 months ago

    :( Now Im confused. I load the version 0.44 and this one ist not working with the Garmin 530. When I load the old 0.33 all works fine mh. But when its the livery, how is it possible to fix that. I love this plane and Im happy that someone did a so great job on in. Thanks :)

    3 months ago

    Excellent addon! I do have a question though. I like to fly it in real time weather conditions in northern Alaska and Canada, sometimes in temperatures down to -40 C (living the Ice Pilot dream). It doesn't start at those temperatures (which is realistic). You would have to put diesel heaters on the engines in in real life to get them to start. In game I have to temporarily disable real time weather and turn up the temperature to start. Would it be possible to add a bit of code to the External Battery Cart switch that also warms the engine block and oil temperature to a point that they will start at colder temperatures, or maybe a seperate button all together like you have done with the Cold/Dark start and Quick start buttons?
    ImenesAuthor

    3 months ago

    Hey! Thanks for the kind words. That is actually a neat idea. I will look into it. I had engine covers and a heater modeled, but lost the ability to further modify the model. So it was never implemented, but your idea with attaching it to the cart is a good option to have.

    4 months ago

    Hello again. Excuse my stupidity, I've already solved the problem (which wasn't really an error). I downloaded version 0.4.4, which I assume is for MSFS2024, and then re-downloaded the (OLD) version, and now it's working correctly. Thanks for this great work. Until next time.
    ImenesAuthor

    4 months ago

    Yeah, it is meant for 24, but the underlying issue was probably the livery not playing well with the new sim.
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    Duckworks DC-3

    Enhance your experience with the Duckworks DC-3 improvement mod for the Aeroplane Heaven DC-3 in MSFS. This project offers various enhancements including a reworked flight model, improved textures, custom systems, and more for a realistic flying experience. Join the Duckworks Discord for support and updates on this ongoing project. Installation is simple - just copy the contents to your community folder and start exploring the updates.

    Downloads123K
    Version0.4.4
    File Size208.41 MB
    Published3 years ago
    Updated5 months ago

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    Simulator
    MSFS2020/24
    Sub-CategoryImprovement Mods
    Affiliation
    Douglas DC-3

    Version History

    This update only addresses critical compatibility with MSFS2024 and SU4. If you are using MSFS2020, you don't need to update.

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