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The [[FlightGear]] version is a working DHC8-300Q model, although lacking some instruments, most importantly the VSI. | The [[FlightGear]] version is a working DHC8-300Q model, although lacking some instruments, most importantly the VSI. | ||
==Version Tested== | |||
Aircraft from Flight Gear version 2.6 download page | |||
Works with Flight Gear 1.9.1 | |||
==Flying the Dash 8== | |||
The aircraft starts up in Flight Gear with its engines started and running. The parking brakes have to be released with SHIFT-B and power increased, upon which the aircraft quickly gathers speed. Rotation is made at around 100 kt. | |||
The aircraft is very stable but responds well to roll and pitch inputs: aileron and elevator. Setting the autopilot and throttling back the engines results in a fast cruise speed of above 200 kt. | |||
The Dash-8 can fly very slowly in landing configuration, as I found out when trying to land in a hurry. Although not recommended, 60 degree banked turns are possible at medium weight, and flying as slow as 80 kt, landing roll is quite short. | |||
The exterior model is a bit squarish, however the liveries provided, particularly the Jazz and British Airways liveries make the model quite attractive. | |||
Instrumentation is very basic as listed below, and I had to add the VSI manually in order to fly the plane reasonably safely. | |||
Once instruments are added and the cockpit enhanced, it should be a favorite. | |||
==Instruments Included== | |||
Air Speed Indicator (ASI) | |||
Artificial Horizon | |||
Altimeter | |||
Clock | |||
Engine Instruments | |||
==Instruments that need to be added== | |||
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) | |||
VOR | |||
HSI | |||
== External link == | == External link == | ||