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    DA40-NGX Improvement Mod - Image 1

    Description

    If you love this modded DA40, then you will love the DA40s I made with COWS.

    Link to the active discussion on FS forums

    MODDING IN FS24 IS NOT POSSIBLE!!!!!!
    THE FS24 VERSION IS A PORT OF THE FS20 DA40!!!!!
     

    Features

    Powerplant changes

    • FADEC with propeller set curve and other ECU functions 
    • Accurate engine performance in relation to pressure altitude and temperature
    • Accurate fuel flows
    • More accurate Oil/Coolant temperature and pressure behaviour
    • More realistic startup behaviour 
    • Fixed Fuel Pumps (no fuel flow increase)
    • Added oil and fuel starvation when flying inverted.

    Flightmodel 

    • Cruise speeds and climb rates more closely match AFM numbers
    • Smoother less twitchy control compared to default
    • Improved Cl table and stall characteristics
    • Increased adverse yaw 
    • Increased flap lift and drag
    • Added nose wheel steering (Can be removed)
    • Added rudder trim for those who like to hand fly
    • More accurate sitting attitude and suspension (rear wheels clip slightly)

    Systems

    • Increased Fuel capacity to 19.5 gal usable per side
    • Fuel transfer stops automatically 
    • Fuel sloshes back and forth 
    • ECU run-up
    • Functional windshield defrost (always on)
    • Simulated fuel/gearbox temperature
    • Improved autopilot PIDs with correct lateral and vertical limitations

    Visuals

    • Improved Internal cockpit lighting and ambience
    • Added white Navlight
    • Quad flash strobes
    • Prop Mod from Bilngualharp7

     

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    jdiercks

    over 1 year ago

    How to know if I have the working mod?
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    Henkerhaus

    1 day ago

    Very nice enhancement.
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    Henkerhaus

    1 day ago

    Hi, I flew this aircraft in MSFS 2024 SU6 (1.8.14.0). This was the first time that I have flown this aircraft in MSFS 2024. The aircraft was loaded with a 200 lb pilot and co-pilot, and 2 - 150 lb rear passengers, no baggage, 50% fuel. (essentially max gross weight).

    The POH says that the min stall speed is 60 KIAS, the green arc starts at 66 KIAS, and Vy is 72 KIAS.

    The stall horn started going off at 74 KIAS during climb (flaps up) as I was pitching for Vy and stopped around 76 KIAS. The plane also stalled during the flare on landing at 69 KIAS (Full flaps), at 6 ft altitude, resulting in a fairly hard landing. (According to TouchdownFX). I don't know if this is something that you could address with this mod.

    (FYI. I first tried out flying the new Asobo stock 2024 DA40NG but quickly discovered that it had numerous issues and was essentially unflyable. This version is way better!)
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    Henkerhaus

    about 3 hours ago

    You can disregard this issue. I was able to resolve it on my own.

    I increased the 'StallDef_StartRatio' parameter in the flight_model.cfg file from 1.00 to 1.15,
    and I increased a value in the 'lift_coef_aoa_table' from 0.185:1.4 to 0.185:1.6.

    With these two changes the stall warning doesn't sound until 69 KIAS or below.
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    GuiSantos

    6 days ago

    Great mod, the plane is fantastic, and feels realistic. There is one suggestion though. The fuel claculator only "remembers" the amount of fuel when you load it in the menu screen of the game. Also, the add fuel and reset fuel funcions of the g1000nxi are not working, so if you need to change the fuel amount in flight, there is no way of changing it in the calculator of the g1000. Thanks for the mod!
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    cylot77

    9 days ago

    so this will not at all work on the TDI versoin right?
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    mrtommymxrAuthor

    9 days ago

    does it look like the TDI version?
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    Vatzeque

    9 months ago

    I have MSFS 2024. Download the mod put in the community folder I can use it in free flight. But can I swap original DA-40 NG with NGX? So that in career mode I could use the improved version?
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    crysis3108

    12 months ago

    Hello, I was flying with this mod without any issues until a few days ago. After the latest FS2020 update, it stopped working, the FADEC no longer functions, and I get the message shown in the attached image on the PFD. This is the only mod in my Community folder, and the FAQ mentioned doesn’t help. Any ideas on how to fix it?
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    TOMI23

    12 months ago

    Hello, I noticed, that screens are black during night flight on MSFS2020, during day it works normal - maybe some issue
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    MagisterNavis

    over 1 year ago

    Hei. I noticed that speeds like Vy are different in airplane (90 KIAS) and AFM flight manual (72 KIAS). Is there a way to correct plane display, maybe in a config file or so? Thanks!
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    DarthSenate615

    about 1 year ago

    I fly this aircraft in real life, and these V speeds are displayed the same in the real aircraft as they are in this mod. You have to change them manually, however, I never do it, real or sim.
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    MagisterNavis

    about 1 year ago

    Thank you DarthSenate615
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    deetee

    over 1 year ago

    Hi and thank you for this great mod. Just a small issue in that I am unable to 'Send to Avionics' from the MSFS 2024 EFB . The G1000 on default planes works fine in this respect.
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    DutchyFlyer

    over 1 year ago

    I was doing some research before flying the DA40, since I'm rather new at msfs2020. I noticed this mod and decided to download it, so after my first flight I will react again. The pictures I saw on this site are very nice and the promise a lot.
    Thanks anyway for creating this mod
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    SRGFLY999

    over 1 year ago

    Hello, could you make changes to the G1000 AUX page?

    It is necessary to enable the GPS CDI graph to change the scale of the System CDI.

    Will it be possible to change the scale of 2.00 nautical miles to 0.30 nautical miles or make it possible to change this parameter yourself?

    Thanks!
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    jetpilot82

    over 1 year ago

    The new version (0.12.0) ist not working (FS2020), last working for me, 0.10.
    The engine runs rough, and quits after about 1 minute of flight. In Eicas the message "Incompatible System" appears.
    any idea?
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    pv11fcpipeman

    over 1 year ago

    Hello there! Any idea why my G1000s are black?
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    HarpoFox

    over 1 year ago

    Superb! Thank you!
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    DA40-NGX Improvement Mod

    The DA40-NGX Improvement Mod enhances the default DA40 aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator by refining various systems and flight dynamics. Key updates include improved engine performance with FADEC functionality, detailed flight model adjustments, and comprehensive system improvements, such as increased fuel capacity and realistic startup behavior. The mod also offers compatibility with the WT G1000Nxi, enhanced cockpit visuals, and features for enhanced realism, including customizable settings for pilot preferences.

    Downloads88K
    VersionV0.13
    File Size437.07 MB
    Published5 years ago
    Updated1 year ago
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    AffiliationDiamond DA40
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