Duchess Model 76 (FSX/P3D)

Just Flight's new twin-engined T-tail Duchess for P3D and FSX comes in eleven paint schemes and boasts a fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit which includes a WX-8 Stormscope and Century IV autopilot.
 
The Duchess is a four-seater, twin-engine T-tail aircraft equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear, and two 180hp four-cylinder engines fitted with constant-speed propellers. Its IFR-capable avionics suite, excellent handling characteristics and counter-rotating propellers make it an ideal aircraft for multi-engine flight training, and the perfect step up from single-engine aircraft such as the PA28. A cruise speed of 155 knots, a range of 780 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 20,000ft also make it a very capable touring aircraft.
 
The Duchess is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. In addition to our UK research aircraft, G-BZRT and G-GCCL, this package features liveries from the USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany.

Model:

• Accurately modelled Duchess, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
• Numerous animations including passenger and baggage doors, storm window, sun visors and engine exhausts
• Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
• HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
• Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
• Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft

Cockpit:

• A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
• Authentic RPM gauge needle ‘wobble’
• Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
• Interactive engine start checklist
• Interactive checklists for every stage of flight
• Panel state system which will automatically save the panel state whenever a flight is saved and reload the panel state whenever that flight is loaded
• Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off'
• Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction
• Flight1 GTN and GNS integration in the virtual cockpit (Flight1 GTN/GNS sold separately)
• Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:
  • KMA 28 audio selector unit
  • GNS 430 COM/NAV 1 radio and GPS
  • KX 165 COM/NAV 2 radio with 32 channel saving compatibility
  • KR 87 ADF receiver
  • KT 76A transponder unit
  • WX-8 Stormscope
  • Century IV autopilot
  • HSI and ADF gauges
  • KDI DME indicator with HOLD functionality

Aircraft systems:

• Custom-coded systems:
  • Engine management
  • Electrical system (battery, alternators, functional circuit breakers)
  • Fuel system (fuel pumps, selectors, crossfeed)
  • Hydraulic/landing gear system (including emergency extension)
  • Century IV autopilot
  • Environmental (cabin heating/ventilation controls)
• Failures including spark plug fouling, limited battery life, vapour lock and more
• Refill menu for quick and easy refilling of fuel and oil, and recharging of the battery

Liveries:

• G-BZRT (UK)
• G-GCCL (UK)
• G-BNYO (UK)
• G-WACJ (UK)
• N671R (USA)
• D-GIGY (Germany)
• F-GCLJ (France)
• C-GTYG (Canada)
• VH-HKI (Australia)
• EC-INC (Spain)
• ZK-JED (New Zealand)

Other features:

• Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, and input from Duchess pilots
• Authentic sound set
• Custom sounds for switches, doors, controls, wind noise and more
• Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
• PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes

Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, Gold), FSX: Steam Edition or Lockheed Martin Prepar3D V1-V5
Windows 10 / 11
2.0 GHz or any Dual Core
2 GB RAM
1 GB graphics card
2 GB hard drive space
Download-Size: 1 GB

Version 1.08:

• Various FDE improvements
• Improvements to exterior model materials
• New thumbnails added
• Australian livery engine cowling textures fixed
• Unique registration placards added for each livery
• Landing gear extension speed increased (VLE is now 140 knots)
• Autopilot fixes
• Throttles now default to idle position
• Circuit breaker animations fixed

Version 1.06:
Various improvements to the FDE, including:

• Softened reaction to prop pitch adjustments
• Asymmetric flight - yaw and roll now both in the correct sense
• Engine feathering - prop should stop much more quickly

Version 1.05:

• Propeller feathering animation – fixed
• Starboard propeller pitch angle – fixed
• Propeller textures updated to reduce weathering and shadowing
• Engine cowling texture fixed
• Cowl flaps are now controllable using 'Cowl flaps (open/close incrementally)' assignments