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Aerosoft Do-27

Posted: 29 Sep 2006, 20:10
by mgchristy
Not really my cup of tea, but it looks to be really well done. From the spec list, it seems to have some really neat functionality, too.

http://secure.simmarket.com/product_inf ... ts_id=2057

Some of the more interesting features:
-The glass of the vertical speed indicator may be broken.
-Avionics may be damaged if avionics master switch is not turned off during engine start and engine shut down.
-Engine must be primed.
-Engine prime can lead to have too much fuel in the starter system.
-Engine starter can get overheated and damaged.
-Cowl Flap produces drag according to its setting.
-Engine treatment influences oil consumption.
-Engine and gear can get damaged by:
High RPM
Low RPM
Fast RPM changes
Low Manifold pressure
Long engine starts
Low oil level
Fires
High temperatures
Low RPM during descent
Negative Propeller Thrust

-If Engine gets worn it loses power.
-Propeller can get damaged
-Warm weather can cause air bubbles in the fuel system, making the engine stutter. The fuel pump solves this problem.
-If engine is not serviced periodically, engine start will get more and more difficult.
Fast changes on engine settings lead to damages.
-Oil temperature influences operability of propeller pitch.
-Windows get dirty.
-If you forgot to remove the pitot cover before flight, airspeed indicator will not work, and the cover can only be removed on ground.

Skydiver Dropping:
-Skydiver can be loaded on ground (non-optical), will open the door in flight for leaving the plane. Skydiver Flights will be counted and scored.

Do27

Posted: 30 Sep 2006, 18:15
by Quax the crashpilot
Really a nice little classic bird. But I've learned one thing: Don't look only at features described, look at all the things, that are left out.

Means:
No word about system requirements
(many features, low frame rates?)
No word about smooth gauges in vc... :think:

I really like this one, but I'll wait for some ('independent') reviews

Regards

Thomas / Quax the Crashpilot

Posted: 01 Oct 2006, 19:20
by hinch
i've got a review copy in the mail so i'll let ye all know :wink:

Posted: 02 Oct 2006, 16:38
by Trev Clark
Dear old Mathius must have been really delighted to see that nice freeware example released, last month :lol: :lol: :lol:
Looks nice, but there stuff usually hits the frame rates of anything but top line PC's.