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.

• 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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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.

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