Douglas DC2 update available

[robcap]

Dear customers.

Today, 31-12-2010, the "UIVER" Team published an update for the Douglas DC2 for FSX.

This update is free for existing customers of the Native FSX version. Just download the package again HERE (http://home.hccnet.nl/r.cappers/dc2/purchaseFSX.html), and re-install using your old key.

!!YOU DON'T HAVE TO PURCHASE AGAIN, JUST CLICK RE-INSTALL IN THE FLIGHT1 PURCHASE SCREEN!! (I don't mean to shout :kilroy:)

Features:

These are now the default liveries available:
http://home.hccnet.nl/r.cappers/dc2/uiver.jpg http://home.hccnet.nl/r.cappers/dc2/twa.jpg http://home.hccnet.nl/r.cappers/dc2/swiss.jpg
Modern Aviodrome Uiver,
TWA,
Swiss Air Lines (Neutrality Colours)

FSX, with it's numerous versions, and with all hardware available out there, is quite difficult to have working for everybody in a satisfactury way.
But now all issues reported by previous customers were fixed.

Exterior:
- Some small mapping issues fixed
- Some small 3D enhancements here and there
- Small update to the flightmodel

The power cart (external power) has some enhancements for FSX+Acceleration.
In order for it to work in FSX SP2, change the following in the electrical section in the aircraft.cfg

[electrical] // changed HN Nov 29 2010
max_battery_voltage = 24.0 // with FSX SP2 set = 28.2, with FSX Accel set = 24.0

Interior:
- 3D modelled gauges all around
- All gauge glass have a tooltext, those gauges with more needles have split glass, in order to have appropriate tooltips for all needles
- Middle clicking the OBS knob on the old VOR1/2 gauge, will toggle the VOR1/2.
- Some 3D enhancements here and there
- Some texture enhancements in VC and cabin (check the seatbelt sign :kilroy: )
- Modern Bendix radio: this now has by default COM1 and NAV2, and alternatively ADF1 and NAV1 (like already implemented in the old style radio)
You can now switch the COM1 to ADF1 (click the com1 text on the gauge face. to go to adf1, and click adf1 text to go back to com1)
And you can now switch the NAV2 to NAV1 (click the NAV2 text on the gauge face to go to NAV1, and click NAV1 text to go back to NAV2)
Now all avionics in the modern VC can be tuned as well, all with 3D buttons and visibility states.

That's it basically.
We hope you will use the update, and enjoy our Douglas DC2 even more!

New customers, you will all help the Aviodrome Museum, in keeping the Douglas DC2 in flying condition, for you to enjoy in the (European) airshow circuit in the New Year, 2011!

And remember, No DC3 without the DC2.

Best regards,

Rob Cappers, on behalf of the "UIVER" Team
and a Happy New Year to you all :salute:

[Dangerousdave26]

Dang Rob I have not even had a chance to smash up the one I just bought a month ago. :icon_lol:

[pbearsailor]

Even after all the truly great planes that have come out for FSX since your original DC-2 release, your DC-2 is still one of the very best that we have and far more immersive than most. Really looking forward to getting this update installed. Thanks Rob!!

cheers,
steve :wavey:

[Kiwikat]

Could somebody please post some screenshots of the new VC? :wavey:

[wilycoyote4]

Many thanks for the update, :running: downloading now, keep it flying :medals: :guinness: :icon29: :guinness:

[papab]

Thank you for the update!! :salute:

She looks and flys GREAT!!!


Happy New Year to you as well!!

Rick
Tampa, FL

[papab]

Could somebody please post some screenshots of the new VC? :wavey:

Here you go

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[SADT]

I'll get mine up very soon! :)

For those who have not purchased this addon, the 3-D gauges are the icing on the cake!

[Kiwikat]

Here you go

Thanks! I think I'll grab one come monday. I saw the beautiful TWA one at Airventure this year. It'd be cool to have her in the sim. The DC-3 that was recently released just ain't doin it for me, maybe I'll have better luck with this... :jump:

[SADT]

The DC-3 that was recently released just ain't doin it for me, maybe I'll have better luck with this... :jump:

Trust me Kiwikat, You will!

My logbook is populated with 3 A/C: Accu-sim B-17, A2A Spitfire (Soon to be accu-simmed) and the Uiver Dc-2 3-D update :)

[CG_1976]

Hum, wonder how i can get that VC in my Buffalo DC-2 like papab?

[SADT]

Hum, wonder how i can get that VC in my Buffalo DC-2 like papab?


All old repaints work. I tested a Buffalo one myself a couple of weeks ago :)

[SADT]

Here are some screenshots of the updated DC-2 - The reason why there are so many Eastern screenshots is because I like that livery, and there was a beautiful sunset that day in FSX.

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3821/fsx2010122819012885.png

http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/1619/fsx2010122819043588.png

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/1167/fsx2010122819391473.png

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/3395/fsx2010122819442614.png

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/8800/fsx2010123013320415.png

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/20/fsx2010123013325868.png

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/4480/fsx2010123013463784.png

As much as the Aviodrome pilots would not approve of that last screenshot :icon_lol: , it is my little tribute to those who are part of the restoration and running of this magnificent bird. If you havent already purchased this, please reconsider, as ALL profit goes to the Uiver foundation. I'll try and post some more later tonight.

[Kiwikat]

Does the RXP GNS430W fit in that spot on the panel with no problems?

[SADT]

TBH I am not sure, the a GPS430 is a GPS430, so maybe it will fit. I'm sure Rob or one of the other beat testers can fill you in. :salute:

BTW - All of my screenshots are done in a vanilla FSX - so what you see is what you get. No snake oil here ;)

[Bomber_12th]

I finally got around to purchasing the DC-2 today - it's been on my mind for quite some time, and this update definitely pushed me over the fence.

What a great aircraft - first flight, with medium fuel loads, and no passenger weight, I was able to perform a perfect full-flap landing with a touchdown speed at just 42-43 kts (48-49 mph) - amazing! And I can't wait to do it again!

Having seen the Clay Lacy "TWA" Douglas DC-2 in person, it is great to be able to fly such a well-done rendition in FSX.

[SADT]

I know John!

The landing abilities of this aircraft are incredible! :icon_lol: She also handles so sweetly!

[robcap]

I finally got around to purchasing the DC-2 today - it's been on my mind for quite some time, and this update definitely pushed me over the fence.
Having seen the Clay Lacy "TWA" Douglas DC-2 in person, it is great to be able to fly such a well-done rendition in FSX.
Even after all the truly great planes that have come out for FSX since your original DC-2 release, your DC-2 is still one of the very best that we have and far more immersive than most.Thanks, all of you, for your compliments!

Hum, wonder how i can get that VC in my Buffalo DC-2 like papab?As you probably know, you can put any FSX VC into any FSX extrerior model, by editing the model.cfg. If you need more help, I can explain further.

Does the RXP GNS430W fit in that spot on the panel with no problems?I cannot tell you, since I don't own those gauges. The 3D knobs we have, work with the implemented SimFlyer gauges. Also the modern Bendix KX 165A radio works together with the SF gauges, so I'm not sure all our coding is compatible with RXP stuff. On the other hand, the SF gauges do the job quite well:)

Cheers, Rob

[nio]

Thank you very much for the updated aircraft.It is much appreciated.

best

nio

:salute:

[italoc]

Thank you for this DC2 Update

Italo

[Ferry_vO]

Glad you all like her! Rob & co. did an excellent with this latest update; it really just keeps getting better! :salute:

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DC-2/fsscr041.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DC-2/fsscr042.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DC-2/fsscr052.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DC-2/fsscr060.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Ferror/DC-2/fsscr062.jpg

[big-mike]

Thank you very much for the update!
A really great aircraft.
Michael

[Francois]

Ga hem installeren als we weer thuis zijn!

[Kiwikat]

I can't even taxi this thing to the runway... :banghead:

Is there a cfg edit I can make so the tailwheel turns with the rudder, "easy" steering? I don't have two throttles and the differential braking just isn't working.


EDIT: I guess I found the commented out line in the CFG. Should've looked there before posting... :redface:

She works like a charm now! Looks and flies very nicely as well!

EDIT 2: Just finished my first flight with her and I gotta say she doesn't disappoint. This is definitely one of the best "budget friendly" addons for FSX!

[SADT]

The perfect crosswind trainer! ;)

[robcap]

She works like a charm now! Looks and flies very nicely as well!
EDIT 2: Just finished my first flight with her and I gotta say she doesn't disappoint. This is definitely one of the best "budget friendly" addons for FSX!Good to hear, so, did you try the RXP GNS430 yet?
R.

[Kiwikat]

Good to hear, so, did you try the RXP GNS430 yet?
R.

Nope! Too busy flying hops with her on the SOH Kiwikat World Adventure server (http://www.sim-outhouse.net:8183/)! :jump:

She is the perfect aircraft for hopping about FTX Australia. :ernae:

[Tim-HH]

A few more pictures :)

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Greetings
Tim

[robcap]

Nice pics Tim
Francois, are you home yet?

Cheers, Rob

[robcap]

At the risk of overbumping this:kilroy:

To remind you of other features:

The Uiver has full system simulations.
The engines can be abused, and in that case will fail or catch fire.
You can do a full, by the book, cold and dark start-up, with working external power supply, fuelpumps, priming, flooding carburetors, etc. Forget one step, and you must try again. (or use ctrl-e, if you're lazy)
Props can be fully feathered, and you can see the prop governers move. Air start of the enigines is possible too.
Fuel system is completely modelled
Switching tanks is tricky, don't forget to flick on your fuel pumps, or the engines will stall due to lack of fuel pressure. Don't forget to flick off your fuel pumps in time, or the coils will overheat, and they stop working.
We have a working manual hydraulics system, with manual pump, in case your hydraulic pumps fail.
You can do wheels up landing. The props will bend, but the plane will not crash. (as with the real plane, that's why the wheels stick out a bit)
At night, you can see if you're flying rich or lean, by the color of the exhaust flames.
It all comes with 3 external models, plenty free repaints, 3 VC's (1 with modern avionics, 2 completely steam gauges, all fluidly animated and all gauges modelled in 3D) and a fully modelled interior, including loo ,and virtually anything that can be clicked , switched or moved in the real plane is animated and functional in our model.

You can download the manual from our site for free, on www.dc2-fs.com (http://www.dc2-fs.com), and see what we have to offer.
You will not be dissapointed

New customers, you will all help the Aviodrome Museum, in keeping the Douglas DC2 in flying condition, for you to enjoy in the (European) airshow circuit in the New Year, 2011!

Cheers, Rob

[robcap]

Does the RXP GNS430W fit in that spot on the panel with no problems?
I found this in another forum:


How easy is this?

//gauge01=..\panel\DC2_SFGNSSX!GNS430_1, 0,103,498,209
gauge01=rxpGNS!GNS430, 0,103,498,209

And, there you go!pic (click for big): 29459

So it seems to be possible.

Cheers, Rob

[SADT]

Thats great, I might have to consider buying the RXP gauge set. :salute: