ilias.tselios Posted March 9, 2023 Report Posted March 9, 2023 Dear Captains, Has been a long time since the last update, but we have been working continuously, especially the last months. We are now at the point, that this might be the last developer's update before release. X-Plane 12 As you already know, a lot of things happened the last year; the biggest one, the release of X-Plane 12. We were participating in X-Plane 12 alpha testing, from day one, and while we were proving feedback to Laminar, we also testing DC-3's compatibility, and how we will react to this change. Initially, without knowing XP12 release date, we were planning to release for XP11. But around Autumn, with the X-Plane 12 beta out, it was obvious we had to support X-Plane 12 as well. In those testing days, we were continuously switching between X-Plane versions, to be sure that things work right for both simulators. But, with the new stuff X-Plane 12 brought, it was obviously that we cannot have a common aircraft for both versions. Even we tried to have a version with only what works in both version, but that was going to be a half-baked product, so was no go. Also we took a decision (read below), that would have made parallel development impossible. Given the extension of our development roadmap, we were sure that DC-3 release will happen after the official X-Plane 12 release. So, we decided to move forward and support only X-Plane 12. Introducing DC-3, Modern aircraft version! While all the above was going on, brainstorming together with our beta testers, we decided to create a second aircraft with more modern avionics. While the, the now named, DC-3 Classic gives you all the vibes of the 1940's technology, it was going to be hard, if not impossible to perform flights specially in online networks. Also, the newer, "Modern" aircraft is more accessible to more pilots, having instrumentation that is very well known, widely used. Of course, that does not mean, just drop a few instrument (idk... like G1000s ) and call it a day. Everything designed and developed to work as per manuals. Here what is new: Pilots' Stations:1. Pilot's HSI: Bendix/King KI-525A. 2. Pilot's RMI: Bendix/King KNI-582 Dual Pointer RMI. 3. 2 Course Indicators, one for each pilot. 4. 2 independent KDI-572 DME indicators, one for each pilot. Radio Stack:1. Bendix/King KAP-140 Autopilot - Two Axis with Altitude Preselect. 2. X-Plane's GNS 530, with support for RealityXP's 530, which also provides controls for COM1/NAV1. 3. Bendix/King KX-165A VHF COM/NAV transceiver, for COM2 and NAV2 tuning. 4. Bendix/King KT-73 Transponder. 5. 2 Bendix/King KR-87 Silver Crown ADF systems. All radios and autopilot are fully simulated and perform all normal operations, as described in their manuals. For the rest of the systems, they were updated were needed, and adapted to operate with the new aircraft. The maintenance and airframe systems, are also apply to the Modern aircraft as well. Conclusion We are reaching the final stretch of this development road, and will be very happy to provide you 2 aircraft, the Classic for the vintage aircraft enthusiasts, and the Modern, which is more capable, in terms of IFR operations. Time for a couple screenshot of the new aircraft, right? (of course still WIP!) 8 Quote
daemotron Posted March 9, 2023 Report Posted March 9, 2023 Thank you Ilias, this is great news indeed! I'd have been a happy customer of the classic alone, but I love a good retrofit, so that second model is the icing on the cake for me. I'm really looking forward to flying its wings off. 1 Quote
Raúl Aubele Posted March 9, 2023 Report Posted March 9, 2023 (edited) Outstanding job Ilias, can't wait!!! Also would be great an integration with the REALSIMGEAR G500 and G5 from the Torquesim guys in the virtual cockpit of the LES modern avionics DC3 variant, would be really awesome!!! Edited March 9, 2023 by Raúl Aubele 1 Quote
ilias.tselios Posted June 25, 2023 Author Report Posted June 25, 2023 15 hours ago, dcthreepainter said: Any new News? We are very close... 4 Quote
Raúl Aubele Posted July 15, 2023 Report Posted July 15, 2023 when will be available the second wip twitch video? can´t wait Quote
ilias.tselios Posted July 15, 2023 Author Report Posted July 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Raúl Aubele said: when will be available the second wip twitch video? can´t wait There is a possibility, next week, to do a couple streams myself, to give more in-depth info about DC3. 3 Quote
Erny_Module Posted July 30, 2023 Report Posted July 30, 2023 Can't wait to get my paws on this one! I saw the existing version on X-Aviation, and haven't been able to decide whether to get it or not, as it was a) quite old and b) not made for XP12, but the flight deck was easily the best I've seen (I have 'the others'!). Just watched the Twitch preview video from Capitan Crash, and this is an immediate Day One Purchase! So happy to discover that it's been updated to XP12, and close to release. It's my birthday on 23rd August.... what are the chances I'll be giving myself a present? :-) I doubt I'll be flying anything else once I have it - outstanding work Team LES! 1 Quote
ilias.tselios Posted July 31, 2023 Author Report Posted July 31, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Erny_Module said: Just watched the Twitch preview video from Capitan Crash, and this is an immediate Day One Purchase! So happy to discover that it's been updated to XP12, and close to release. It's my birthday on 23rd August.... what are the chances I'll be giving myself a present? :-) I doubt I'll be flying anything else once I have it - outstanding work Team LES! You probably be able to get your self a present! I've made a stream myself, but with the modern aircraft, and you can watch it here: Edited July 31, 2023 by airfighter 2 Quote
Erny_Module Posted July 31, 2023 Report Posted July 31, 2023 Excellent video! Your English is absolutely fine BTW - all clearly explained, and glad you left the parking brake incident in - we've all done it! Anyway, the more I see the more I want it! Quote
ilias.tselios Posted July 31, 2023 Author Report Posted July 31, 2023 43 minutes ago, Erny_Module said: Excellent video! Your English is absolutely fine BTW - all clearly explained, and glad you left the parking brake incident in - we've all done it! Anyway, the more I see the more I want it! Thanks! Probably do another one tomorrow, if kids allow me! 2 Quote
Erny_Module Posted August 27, 2023 Report Posted August 27, 2023 It's gone a bit quiet over at the DC-3 factory... any news on progress? Got a fistful of cash here with you name on it! Quote
ilias.tselios Posted August 27, 2023 Author Report Posted August 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Erny_Module said: It's gone a bit quiet over at the DC-3 factory... any news on progress? Got a fistful of cash here with you name on it! What I can say at this point is that testing has been concluded and we are heading for the final preparations for release. So you'll not keep that money much longer! 2 Quote
Erny_Module Posted August 27, 2023 Report Posted August 27, 2023 4 hours ago, airfighter said: What I can say at this point is that testing has been concluded and we are heading for the final preparations for release. So you'll not keep that money much longer! Fantastic! Don't wrap it - I'll fly it home! 1 1 Quote
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