In the 1930s the launch of the DC-2 caused something of a stir not only winning prestigious air races but also operating the original red-eye service overnight from New York to Los Angeles.Now you can travel back the age of elegance and style and take the controls of this legendary aircraft. This outstanding simulation has been a labour of love for its creators, who have worked closely with The Aviodrome Museum in Holland who operated one of the only two DC-2s still flying today. Choose to fly with two different cockpit layouts in one of the three external models PLUS 39 beautiful historic liveries of airlines from around the world. This boxed edition contains printed manual, with everything you need to get yourself airborne with checklists and reference data all included.Feature Summary Highly detailed flight model, based on actual data and information provided by the Aviodrome DC2 Crew. Highly detailed 3D virtual cockpit (VC) Photoreal textures for interior and exterior, taken from the real plane in the Aviodrome Full bumpmap and specular textures Realistic Fuel System First Officer can take the plane (autopilot) Photoreal custom XML gauge set for all gauges Realistic cold engine startup, require use of boost pumps and primer Two highly detailed cockpits (modern / 50s style) Modern cockpit avionics by Simflyer, as used in the Aviodrome DC2 Garmin GNS 430W GPS, Garmin GMA 340 Audiopanel, and Bendix KX 165A Radio 50's style avionics inlude NAV1/NAV2 COM1/ADF and transponder External power when power cart activated Hydraulic shut off valveofr a realistic emergency hydraulics system
Manufacturer's Description
In the 1930s the launch of the DC-2 caused something of a stir – not only winning prestigious air races but also operating the original ‘red-eye’ service overnight from New York to Los Angeles.
Now you can travel back the age of elegance and style and take the controls of this legendary aircraft.
This outstanding simulation has been a labour of love for its creators, who have worked closely with The Aviodrome Museum in Holland who operated one of the only two DC-2s still flying today.
Choose to fly with two different cockpit layouts in one of the three external models – PLUS 39 beautiful historic liveries of airlines from around the world.
This boxed edition contains printed manual, with everything you need to get yourself airborne – with checklists and reference data all included.
