Douglas DC-3 v2 Release Announcement!

[Cameron]

Greetings, fellow aviators!

We're beyond thrilled to announce that on September 7th, 2023, we will be launching the Leading Edge Simulations DC-3 v2. This is an all-new aircraft compared to v1, and truly expands on the fidelity of the systems compared to v1. A perfect blend of history's elegance and modern simulation marvel, this aircraft is a testament to the golden age of aviation, now meticulously crafted for your virtual skies!

Special Upgrade Offer for Our Loyal v1 Customers: To show our gratitude, all v1 customers will receive a 35% discount on the new DC-3 v2. This discount will be valid for 60 days from release, so be sure to get in on the offer before that time is up. We value your continued support and want to ensure you enjoy the evolution of this classic beauty.

From its intricate 3D details, authentic systems and the duality of classic and modern variants, the Leading Edge Simulations DC-3 v2 promises an unparalleled experience. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting out, this iconic bird offers something for everyone.
 

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So, mark your calendars for September 7th, and prepare to traverse the virtual skies like never before. History awaits!

Be sure to check out the new product page for the Leading Edge Simulations Douglas DC-3 v2!

Blue skies and safe landings,

X-Aviation

[Erny_Module]

Wow! As soon as the clock ticks over, I'm there! Today was a pretty shabby day to be honest, but this announcement has turned it around! Thanks Team LES - can't wait to see what you've come up with - expect screenshots!

Tick tock... like being 8 years old and waiting for Christmas!

[dr_nerdrage]

Woohoo! Looking forward to this one. Thank you for the v1 discount 

[Aglos]

Will it have support for rxp 750 ?

[Ernest]

I would like to know this also. If it doesn’t I don’t want it.

[Cameron]

13 hours ago, Aglos said:

Will it have support for rxp 750 ?

The product supports the RXP 430 or 650, not the 750 at this time.

[Burning Bridges]

how many people have purchased the 430/650 vs 750?

[Pils]

1 hour ago, Burning Bridges said:

how many people have purchased the 430/650 vs 750?

Only RealityXP could tell you that. Regardless, I assume it comes down to what'll fit on the existing instrument panel without major remodeling.

[stavka]

Thanks about this DC3, it looks amazing and i will buy it tmw when available.

Can we have access to a paintkit for it?

Thank You!!!

Edited September 6, 2023 by stavka

[ilias.tselios]

12 hours ago, stavka said:

Thanks about this DC3, it looks amazing and i will buy it tmw when available.

Can we have access to a paintkit for it?

Thank You!!!

Paintkit will be available soon after release. But due the special livery/airframe concept, please read the online manual.

https://airfightergr.github.io/les_dc3_docs/liveries/

[ilias.tselios]

Re: GTN750

The unit does not fit within the current layout, as @Pils pointed out, so we added support only for the 650.

We might be able to add the 750 in a future update.

Edited September 7, 2023 by airfighter

[Aglos]

Ok we would appreciate it very much

6 hours ago, airfighter said:

Re: GTN750

The unit does not fit within the current layout, as @Pils pointed out, so we added support only for the 650.

We might be able to add the 750 in a future update.

 

[Furax84]

Hello, I am spamming the purchase page because I can't wait to present this little gem to my French subscribers

[Erny_Module]

24 minutes ago, Furax84 said:

Hello, I am spamming the purchase page because I can't wait to present this little gem to my French subscribers

Same here... but I don't have any subscribers - I just want it! 

[Print744]

Most people that have the RXP750 also have the RXP650, I'm pretty sure I got them both in the same package. If you can use the 750 then it's not a difficult adjustment to the 650.
I'm curious, other than being XP12 compatible, what are the significant improvements from v1? Is there a changelog?

[Cameron]

1 minute ago, Print744 said:

I'm curious, other than being XP12 compatible, what are the significant improvements from v1? Is there a changelog?

It is an entirely new product. There is no shared 3D or code from the previous version.

[Print744]

2 minutes ago, Cameron said:

It is an entirely new product. There is no shared 3D or code from the previous version.

Wow. I'd have at least started with the 3D modelling from v1 and improved it as necessary, but I'm lazy. 

[J.K.]

Any plans for an Apple Silicon version?

3 hours ago, Cameron said:

There is no shared 3D or code from the previous version.

 

[Cameron]

2 hours ago, J.K. said:

Any plans for an Apple Silicon version?

 

Absolutely! It's coming, I promise.

[Matchstick]

15 minutes ago, Cameron said:

Absolutely! It's coming, I promise.

Can we also read into that that there's an official ARM friendly Gizmo release coming soon ?
(The DC-3 doesn't seem to work with the experimental Gizmo64 23+ version that's been used to allow Apple Silicon support with some other X-Aviation planes)

[Cameron]

15 minutes ago, Matchstick said:

Can we also read into that that there's an official ARM friendly Gizmo release coming soon ?

We are actively working towards full ARM compatibility for all the products we offer. We're in a transition phase at the moment, and there's a significant amount of code re-factoring underway. Please stay tuned for our official announcements regarding the ARM-friendly stuff!

As a side note, there's a lot of incentive for this. Goran, myself, Coop, and Tom are all on Apple ARM chips. This won't get left behind.  

[Capetonian]

Firstly, congratulations on the release of the DC-3.   We need some good DC-3/C-47's in X-plane (and other sims). 

At the moment I am at work (sitting here on a support job so hidden in a corner with my laptop) and I can't take it out for a test flight but that did not stop me from loading it up for a few screenshots and a chance to view the visual model.  Unfortunately there are some glaring inaccuracies that were apparent on my initial 'walk-around' of the aircraft.  

The first thing I noticed was the gap between the rudder and the vertical stabilizer. On the real aircraft a gap is only really noticeable when the rudder is fully deflected to either side. Secondly the stairs look rather silly, there is no proper loading door only a passenger door and the door is too small which means the stairs are too short and a separate ladder / step unit is necessary for the virtual passengers to even be able to reach the stairs. I have also uploaded 2 images of Comair Daks to illustrate this (Images by Peter Wonfor and Alistair Bor). I feel that there is a slight discrepancy in the shape of the nose but I cannot pinpoint exactly what it is. I will need to get some screenshots of the various Daks in flight to be able to compare the shape between the models.

 

I am really looking forward to taking this Dak up for a flight when I get home tonight or later on in the weekend.  

 

 

Edited September 8, 2023 by Capetonian
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[Capetonian]

Well, after the first flight I can only say that I am far from impressed:

The door is incorrect, 

The windows are incorrectly placed. 

The gaps between the stab and the rudder are ginormous. 

The ailerons look off

The nose is slightly off

The parking does not seem to work when mapped to hardware, I had to click on the red knob in the cockpit to release it. 

After take off, I eased the throttles back and tried to trim the aircraft to maintain a shallow climb but that did not go too well as the aircraft continued to try and roll to the right.  

Both the visual and flight model seem to be a lot 'worse' than the VSKYLABS DC-3.  I am sorry to say this but in my opinion this is not worth the €48,- that I paid for it and would do well as a decent freeware model. 

 

I cannot agree with the statement: "From its intricate 3D details, authentic systems and the duality of classic and modern variants, the Leading Edge Simulations DC-3 v2 promises an unparalleled experience. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting out, this iconic bird offers something for everyone."

 

BUT: Before I decide to entirely scrap it, I will check the model once again with a clean install of X-Plane 12 and freshly calibrated controls.   For now I am disappointed and feel that I have wasted my money! 

 

 

 

[Howard]

Where is the manual for the product?

[Pils]

Just now, Howard said:

Where is the manual for the product?

https://airfightergr.github.io/les_dc3_docs/