Just Flight has officially released the Beechcraft Model 76 Duchess for Aerofly FS2. The aircraft is a highly detailed and comprehensive representation of the real world type. According to Just Flight, the package includes “…nine paint schemes and boasts a fully functional IFR-capable avionics fit and Century IV autopilot….” Moreover, with respect to specific product features, “[t]he electrical, fuel, hydraulic and engine management systems are all custom-coded and among the other features are numerous accurate animations, HD textures throughout and authentic RPM gauge needle [wobble].”
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Please see below for a complete product features list.
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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
- 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
- A procedurally correct aircraft with cold & dark starts
- Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:
- KX 165 COM/NAV 2 radio
- KR 87 ADF receiver
- KT 76A transponder unit
- Century IV autopilot
- HSI and ADF gauges
- KDI DME indicator with HOLD functionality
CUSTOM-CODED AIRCRAFT 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)
PAINT SCHEMES
The Duchess is supplied in nine paint schemes:
- G-BZRT (UK)
- G-GCCL (UK)
- G-BNYO (UK)
- G-WACJ (UK)
- N671R (USA)
- D-GIGY (Germany)
- F-GCLJ (France)
- C-GTYG (Canada)
- EC-INC (Spain)
SOUNDS
Authentic sound set from Turbine Sound Studios.
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If you’d like to review the original release announcement, see the source post via Facebook. Alternatively, for more information or to purchase, visit the product sales page via Just Flight. As of the time of this writing, the aircraft is priced at $41.99 USD.
Please note, the aircraft is already available for FSX + Prepar3D and X-Plane 11.
*Images courtesy of Just Flight.