Developer Just Flight has released its next FSX/Prepar3D aircraft. The Robin DR400 is a piston-engine aircraft can cruise at a smooth 130kts for several hours making it a great aircraft for sightseeing and training. Still in production in France, the aircraft can also be kitted out for a range of IFR operations, all of which Just Flight has included in their product.
The product itself features 4K texturing, with PBR materials for users on P3Dv4.4+. The model also includes numerous animations, realistic-looking wings, fuselage and also ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs. As usual, Just Flight have worked extensively on the cockpit with detailed 3D modelling and texture work. In terms of aerodynamics, the team worked with a team of pilots who tested the aircraft to ensure that it is well represented within the simulator. Finally, there is a custom sound suite for an authentic experience.
As a thank you to the community, Just Flight has released the Robin DR400 for a special price of just £9.99. Just Flight are making it clear that this reduced price is not a reflection of quality (they’re saying quite the opposite).
MODEL
- Accurately modelled Robin DR400-180 Regent, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
- Numerous animations including sliding canopy, luggage door and engine exhaust
- Realistic modelling and texturing of the distinctive cranked wings
- Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
- 4096×4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
- Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
- PBR materials (requires P3D v4.4 or later)
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 fuel and RPM gauge needle ‘wobble’
- Dimmable instrument lighting (P3D v4+ only)
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Interactive checklists for every stage of flight, including engine start
- 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’
- Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit:
– GMA 340 audio selector
– GNS 430 GPS unit
– KY 97 COM 2 radio with frequency database
– KN 64 DME which can display information from NAV 1 or its own inbuilt receiver (NAV 3)
– GTX 330 transponder with flight timers, altitude information and monitoring
– KR 85 ADF with ADF/ANT/BFO modes
– S-TEC 55 autopilot with lateral hold modes (HDG, NAV, APR, REV) and vertical modes (ALT, VS) - 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)
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
- Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers for isolating instruments and systems
- Custom-coded fuel system with realistic reserve to main tank fuel transfer and automatic fuel selector option
- 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
The DR400 is supplied in the following ten paint schemes:
- G-BEUP (UK)
- G-CETB (UK)
- N74922 (USA)
- ZK-TZB (New Zealand)
- D-EFMD (Germany)
- C-LGET (Canada)
- F-GPAP (France)
- PH-EHW (Netherlands)
- VH-KMB (Australia)
- OE-DSE (Austria)
OTHER FEATURES
- Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from pilots
- Authentic sound set recorded from a real DR400 with custom sounds for cockpit controls, canopy, wind noise and more
- Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
- PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
