Sky Simulations has released its DC-9 aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Included with the product is two different variants of the DC-9. This includes the DC-9-10 and the DC-9-30 (both passenger and freighter versions). It comes complete with dynamic wings along with animated models of things like the fan blades, wipers, and all control services. Furthermore, there is a high-definition virtual cockpit, complete with 3D instruments, flood lighting effects, and “hundreds” of animations.
The team say that the flight dynamics are based on real-world data and have been verified by pilots of the aircraft type. It also comes with a complete sound package, a simulated pressurisation system, and accurate fuel burn. You can also import SimBrief flight plans, control door operations, and adjust various settings right within the aircraft itself.
You can buy your copy from SIMMARKET for around €49.00 (excluding taxes). The aircraft is compatible with both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
Edit 23-Jan-2024 @ 17:20z: Just Flight has since removed the product from sale.
Features
AIRCRAFT
- State-of-the-art replica of the aircraft
- Two different models: DC-9-10 and DC-9-30 Passenger & Freighter
- HIGH-DEF Physically Based Rendering (PBR) TEXTURES
- MSFS 2020/2024 native icing effects
- MSFS 2020/2024 native decals
- DYNAMIC FLEXIBLE WINGS
- Main door, service door, cargo door, forward/rear stairs and cockpit windows accurately modelled and animated
- Horizontal stabilizer movement, based on real aircraft system’s logic and real data
- Three-position landing lights (retracted, extended off and extended on)
- Aileron and elevator actuated by aerodynamic movement of the control tab
- Every detail of the aircraft is accurately modelled
- 3D modelled and animated thrust reverser, wipers, FAN BLADES, PITOTs, static probe, static ports
- Operational wipers (four positions: PARK-OFF-SLOW-FAST)
- Ground support equipment air start
VIRTUAL COCKPIT
- PRECISELY DESIGNED VIRTUAL COCKPIT
- HIGH-DEF COCKPIT TEXTURES
- 3D instruments
- Highly detailed and fully operational virtual Cockpit
- Integral Lights
- Three different FLOOD LIGHT EFFECTS
- Floors light, briefcase, map and dome lights
- Virtual cockpit fully functional and animated
- Every knob, switch, handle, bolt and knob is modelled in 3D
- Fully modelled passenger cabin and/or cargo hold
- Cabin lights with respective controls
- Captain’s and First Officer’s windows, accurately modelled and animated with their mechanisms.
- Animated main/service exit doors and cargo bay doors
- Movable sun screens
- Transparent and reflective windows
- Fully detailed and clickable with endless details, features and effects
- Hundreds of animations – almost every part of the VC that can move will move
FLIGHT DYNAMICS
- Flight dynamics tested by real airline pilots and performance based on many real-world comparisons and manuals
- Fully reliable in flight, performance and climb manuals
- Perfectly simulated weight and Balance according to the weight and balance manual.
SOUNDS
- Enhanced engine sounds
- The sound package is fully native MSFS, taking full advantage of all new features
- Complete engine sound package, recorded during engine run test, outside and inside the aircraft
- GPWS, warning and caution sounds
- Take-off configuration and warnings sounds
HIGH FIDELITY AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
Air conditioning and pressurisation
- Fully simulated air conditioning system
- Cockpit and cabin temperature control
- Fully simulated pressurisation system
APU
- Fully operational APU
- Realistic start and shutdown procedures.
Fuel
- Fully operational fuel system
- Realistic scheduling of fuel load and fuel consumption
Electrical
- Fully simulated electrical system, AC and DC systems
- Multiple power sources (Engines, GPU or APU)
- Operational ground power
Hydraulic system
- Fully simulated hydraulic system
- Two engine-driven hydraulic and one auxiliary pump
- Electric back-up system
- Direct interaction with aircraft control surfaces and components as a function of the existing pressure
Ice protection
- Fully operational ice system
Fire protection
- Fully operational fire system
Autoflight
- Multiple autopilot modes
- Pitch Hold, Vertical Speed, IAS Hold and MACH Hold
- Turn knob, VOR LOC, HDG Hold, DOP (Auxiliary Navigation), ILS and MAN G/S
MISCELLANEOUS
- Flight operations manual
- Checklist PDF
- Speeds PDF
- Multiple indoor and outdoor camera presets
- MSFS native and interactive Checklist.
PAPERWORK
As it was at the time, there was no EFB, so it was reproduced in paperwork format and consists of:
- Flight Plan (compatible with SimBrief)
- Weight and Balance
- Door control
- Settings
