PILOT'S - Dash 7 MSFS

This iconic 4 engine turboprop with STOL capability is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator, it is built after the de Havilland Dash 7 turboprop aircraft.

Perhaps one of the most graceful 4 engine turboprops built. The de Havilland Canada DHC-7, popularly known as the Dash 7, is a turboprop-powered regional airliner with short take-off and landing (STOL) performance. It first flew in 1975 and remained in production until 1988 when the parent company, de Havilland Canada, was purchased by Boeing in 1986 and later sold to Bombardier. In 2006 Bombardier sold the type certificate for the aircraft design to Victoria-based manufacturer Viking Air.

• First flight: March 27, 1975
• Introduction: February 3, 1978
• Produced: 1975–1988
• Number built: 113
• Developed into De Havilland Canada Dash 8

Features:

• Developed from the ground-up for MSFS
• Full support to integrate the TDS GTNXi, PMS50 GTN and GNS 530 GPS units into the cockpit
• Original steam gauge variant also included
• Authentic and realistic gauges
• Custom Sound Package
• Authentic colour matching and simulated original materials
• 4k Textures
• Livery Air Greenland included
• Livery Air Tindi included
• Livery Berjaya Air included
• Livery Brymon Airways included
• Livery Continental included
• Livery Tyrolean Airways included
• Livery Pan Am included
• Livery Trans World Express included
• Livery Maersk included
• Quick Start Manuals (POH in the works)
• Just to name a few. Many more!

• Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or 2024
• OS: Windows 7 and up (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel i5 2.8 GHz | AMD (Intel i7 or higher recommended)
• System memory: 8 GB RAM (more memory highly recommended)
• Video memory: 4 GB VRAM ( 8+ GB highly recommended)
• Active Internet connection

Version 1.7.8:

• Major flight model revision using Dash 7 AOM and published aircraft data for substantially improved aerodynamic and operational authenticity.
• Revised wing aerodynamic geometry, including corrected wing camber and thickness characteristics for a more representative Dash 7 STOL wing.
• Revised horizontal stabilizer geometry to more closely match published aircraft dimensions.
• Corrected fuselage dimensions using published Dash 7 dimensional data.
• Corrected elevator travel limits to published aircraft specifications.
• Revised positive and negative structural G limits, including flap-extended limits, to match documented Dash 7 operating limitations.
• Completely revised aircraft empty-weight center of gravity using AOM-derived weight and balance data.
• Repositioned pilot, copilot, passenger and baggage loading stations using documented Dash 7 loading arms for more authentic weight-and-balance behavior.
• Revised fuel tank longitudinal positions to more accurately reproduce the documented aircraft fuel moment and center-of-gravity characteristics.
• Completely redesigned fuel transfer system for authentic tank-to-tank fuel transfer operation.
• Implemented all 12 valid fuel transfer routes between the four individual Dash 7 fuel tanks.
• Corrected physical fuel tank mapping and dedicated engine-to-tank fuel feed assignments.
• Fuel transfer controls now provide clearly identified FROM TANK and TO TANK selections corresponding to the aircraft's physical tank arrangement.
• Revised fuel transfer control logic for deterministic routing and protection against invalid transfer configurations.
• Fuel transfer operation is now fully independent of the four engine fuel feed selectors, preventing transfer commands from interfering with normal engine fuel supply.
• Revised fuel transfer pump logic and electrical circuit assignments for more reliable and consistent system operation.
• Revised auxiliary fuel pump electrical circuit assignments to better reflect left- and right-side electrical distribution.
• Implemented functional FUEL XFR annunciator logic to provide positive cockpit indication whenever fuel transfer is selected.
• Revised fuel pump annunciator logic to provide appropriate indication during fuel transfer operation.
• Improved fuel transfer switch tooltips with clear physical tank identification for LEFT TIP, LEFT MAIN, RIGHT MAIN and RIGHT TIP tanks.
• Numerous underlying fuel system, electrical and ModelBehavior logic refinements for improved reliability, consistency and operational realism.

Version 1.7.2:

• Revised flap dynamics for improved STOL handling
• Performance enhancements and fixes to eliminate FPS degradation on certain surface conditions
• Landing effects now use individual wheel nodes

Version 1.6.8:

• Revised all exterior and interior LOD models for improved FPS performance

Version 1.6.5:

• Recompile with new SDK to cater for SU15

Version 1.6.4:

• Revised autopilot ALT | ARM | CAP | HOLD code to make the transition from arm to capture and hold more reliable and robust
• Fixed autopilot IAS mode not turning off when ALT is captured
• Revised AP heading hold code

Version 1.6.2:

• Flight model and engine performance adjustments to improve aircraft handling during climb, cruise, and descent
• Revised flaps for improved handling during approach
• Revisions to flight model STOL, climb and cruise performance
• Changes to engine data
• Changes to flight model data
• Fixed fuel gauge bug, will now always show correct lbs values
• Modifications to T5 code and gauge indicators
• Fixed animation of autopilot altitude selection wheel
• Fixed autopilot disconnect sound not being audible when pressing Z key
• Hydraulic reservoir fluid levels adjusted
• Barber Pole values revised and custom code implemented
• Modifications to various engine data indicators
• Revised hydraulic level gauge code

Version 1.5.0:

• Performance alignment to more closely match real world STOL peformance
• Numerous flight model changes and improvements
• Various changes and improvements to engine data
• Changes to aircraft data
• New external aircraft FX effects
• Fixed jittering right foot of Copilot
• Fixed livery menu aircraft data info
• Added new ambient cockpit sound
• Added new cockpit warning sounds