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Which DC3 (FSX) - DanielW - 11-01-2012

Which DC3 are you guys using for Jean Battens footsteps?

I only have the Basler at the moment, I surprise I could use it but flying this with a turboprop is not going to be the same..

Re: Which DC3 (FSX) - zfly2sky - 11-01-2012

I'm using the default DC3 that's tweeked with a modern Auto
Pilot in FS9 to keep me from adjusting the controls all the time.
Mark Ricards, that authored this event said in the announcement
to,..."fly a Douglas DC-3 or some similar vintage aircraft." I
tried to find the actual aircraft she flew (Percival Gull) but
couldn't find it anywhere on line.

Re: Which DC3 (FSX) - AS380 Mark Richards - 11-01-2012

I too tried to find a Percival Gull, without success.

I'm flying this one: http://www.pcaviator.com.au/store/DC-3- ... JFDC3.html

Mark

Re: Which DC3 (FSX) - DanielW - 11-01-2012

Looks like a good discount too. My in-laws are coming for a month so I'm not sure how much manual flying time I'll get in.

I'll probably try to fly it in Dec

Re: Which DC3 (FSX) - DanielW - 11-02-2012

AS380 Mark Richards Wrote:I too tried to find a Percival Gull, without success.

I'm flying this one: http://www.pcaviator.com.au/store/DC-3- ... JFDC3.html

Mark

I got it, I like it actually it's pretty good. The manual's not very detailed though, should I be worried if cylinder head temp is at 150? My cowl flaps are open, but I think it was that hot from wrong mixture. It has gone back down now.

Also how are you managing the mixture with no EGT or fuel flow gauges? Do you cruise in auto-lean and climb in auto-rich?

And how do you select the right Aux fuel tank? I can cycle through all fuel tanks except right aux for some reason. Is there any transfer or crossfeed in a DC-3?

I'm using the Sperry Gyro right now, it works really well! It's probably easier to use than the real thing but it's good to have.

thanks

Re: Which DC3 (FSX) - Neil B - 11-02-2012

I'm using the MAAM-Sim offering, tweaked to run in FSX, with a modern avionics package. Flys by the numbers and still looks quite nice given its age. Seen here arriving in Amman, Jordan at the end of leg 4.

[Image: jb_Amman.jpg]

Re: Which DC3 (FSX) - as176andre - 11-17-2012

Hi,

MAAM Sim DC3 is quite nice I'm using it in FSX