This manual lists the aircraft specifications and clearly describes the cockpit, instruments and external lighting. Designed to demonstrate new techniques in tactical divebombing, the plane was excellent at demonstrating highspeed aerobatics and precision flying. Welcome to just flight the spirit of flight simulation. Probably closest to being a replacement to the fabled dc3, the fokker f27 friendship, including the fairchild built f27 and fh227 were built in greater numbers than any other western built turboprop airliner. I went to the internet, downloaded an ancient dc3 flight operations manual that had been written in the 1950s for long defunct canadian cargo airline, and began reading to teach myself something about the airplane in which i was about to put my trust to carry us over the north atlantic.
Although this was his first time in the left seat of any dc3, he handled the craft with smoothness and finesse, like this flight was one that he had thought a lot about. Dc3 operations manual limitations dc3 training dc3. Fokker f27 friendship the holy grail for aircraft manufacturers post ww2 was the replacement for the dc 3, and fokker came the closest with the f27 friendship. The dc3 was always the aircraft that manufacturers wanted to replace with something better and more modern but the dc3 performed so well that a viable replacement wasnt easy to produce hence the saying, the only aircraft to replace a dc3 is another dc3. Operations manual expansion for flight simulator x. I will not fly my model unless it is identified with my down slightly and land just the same as you would with instructions to start your engines. Douglas c47 dakota nos 1 to 6 douglas designed and built the dc 1 airliner in response to a specification issued by twa airlines. The detailed vc features 3d instruments and a comprehensive avionics suite which includes a gns 430 and a realistic, easytouse autopilot with pitch and bank hold.
Dc3 operations manual covering flight controls and trim. That reminds there was a very good tv series about a small startup airline in england just after world war 2 using ex military dc 3s and the owner was in bits when the air inspector came to certificate his first aircraft as a piece of equipment ie the supercharger was out of use. This expansion pack features additional aircraft for just flights dc3 legends of flight addon required seven classic dc3 airliner liveries, three c47 aircraft, the battle of britain memorial flight dakota pegasus and the spooky ac47 gunship. Legends of flight expansion pack for fsx by just flight. You can also view the operating manual page which explains different flight maneuvers. Sep 29, 2011 douglas dc 3 dakota owners workshop manual. If this is your choice, all you really need to do is cover your. As a result, it takes as few as five days of training for 777 pilots to qualify as 787 pilots. Just flight s hs 748 for fsx and p3d brings you the series 2a variant of this mediumsized turboprop airliner in 16 liveries. Additional aircraft for the download or boxed edition of the just flight dc3 legends of flight addon fly seven classic dc3 airliner liveries, three c47 aircraft, the battle of britain memorial flight dakota pegasus and the spooky ac47 gunship. We are sure you are eager to build and fly your dc 3 just as we were eager to build and fly our prototypes.
Using the raf battle of britain memorial flights za947 as its centerpiece, douglas dc3 dakota manual describes the dakotas rugged anatomy and examines its operation from the viewpoints of its owners, aircrew and engineers. This opening picture attests to my notwellhidden love affair with the dc3. Welcome to this navigation tutorial devoted to flight simulator enthusiasts. I have an australian national airways flight engineers manual for the dc6 and dc6b from 1956. It comes with seven classic dc3 airline liveries, as well as three of the popular c47 brand of aircraft. Although this is a model of a famous civilian transport, the douglas dc3, you can easily build your model as the c47 military version. Douglas dc3 aircraft operations manual 1946 this original 1946 aircraft operations manual includes detailed systems diagrams, photos, performance charts, procedures etc. The sole example first flew in 1933, and was soon followed by the larger and more powerful dc2. In flight, the dc 6b feels more stable than the dc 3 and less subject to turbulence effects, due to increased mass. Douglas dc 3 aircraft operations manual 1946 this original 1946 aircraft operations manual includes detailed systems diagrams, photos, performance charts, procedures etc. Fokker f27 friendship the holy grail for aircraft manufacturers post ww2 was the replacement for the dc3, and fokker came the closest with the f27 friendship. If you are used to start flight simulator with running engines and avionics ready for takeoff.
There are fully translated german editions of the manual included which can you can download from the just flight website if you need them. Jul 04, 2015 in the electronic flight bag efb, you can find aircraft checklists for almost every phase of the flight in the fight manual index page. Hawk t1a advanced trainer just flight forum page 1. New aeroplane heaven dc 3 dakota and c47 skytrain addons for p3d. A scheduled task is added to windows task scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times the schedule varies depending on the version.
In flight, the dc6b feels more stable than the dc3 and less subject to turbulence effects, due to increased mass. Here is just a sampling of some of the airspeed limitations listed in the pdf document. The dc10 began its flying career in 1971 and soon proved that three engines were better than two or four. How do i redownload a previously purchased product. Mar 05, 2012 hey guys, i have the just flight dc3 which i really enjoy flying, except for one very big issue, the vc. Dc3legends of flight 6 aircraft in this simulation please note that the following section also includes those aircraft which are not included in this simulation but in just flight s dc3 legends of flight expansion pack, which is available to buy separately. But he wanted to fly the dc3, and that is the only reason he was there.
Dec 31, 2015 just flight also includes detailed descriptions of each aircraft on the simulator aircraft selection screen which is also a very nice feature. The just flight dc3 pdf manual is well presented and most comprehensive mutleys hangar 910 what i do like about the dc3c47 cockpit is that what is modeled in 3d and looks superb from the throttles to the switches on the overhead panel. An insight into owning, flying, and maintaining the revolutionary american transport aircraft blackah, paul on. In the electronic flight bag efb, you can find aircraft checklists for almost every phase of the flight in the fight manual index page. Douglas dc3 c47 demonstration flight just to give an impression of the dc3 models basic flight characteristics, i recorded an unskillful but still informative demo flight. All good premium aircraft products include some static ground features and i love the just flight process for displaying and hiding these objects. As ive said already, takeoff and landing in normal conditions, is reasonably straightforward. This expansion pack also gives you the ability to tow the waco glider. Dc3legends of flight6 aircraft in this simulation please note that the following section also includes those aircraft which are not included in this simulation but in just flights dc3 legends of flight expansion pack, which is available to buy separately. Manufacturers operating instructions for the douglas dc 3, dated 1942, approx 1 pages. Download dc3 manual flight controls pdf the moveable surfaces on the airplane consist of two ailerons, the right aileron trim tab, two elevators, two elevator trim tabs, the rudder, the rudder trim tab, and the wing flaps. Dc9 classic aom table of contents dc9 classic aircraft operating manual coolsky, 2012.
The aircraft which are only available in the expansion pack are marked accordingly. This cd contains two flight manuals and one maintenance manual for the douglas dc 3 series. Just flight dc3 expansion pack is a program developed by just flight. I just purchased a top flight red box bearcat plans from fred in a tube. As a just flight customer you can obtain free technical support for any just flight or just trains product. The hs 748 propliner for fsx and p3d from just flight includes the series 2a variant in sixteen liveries. For support specifically on the steam version of the addon please contact dovetail games.
This aircraft showed that air travel could be comfortable, safe, reliable and fast and 156 were built. The dc3 was always the aircraft that manufacturers wanted to replace with something better and more modern but the dc3 performed so well that a viable replacement wasnt easy to produce. Reviewer michael hayward enjoyed flying this classic british prop airliner and found the just flight version. I found the handling of the just flight model to be quite manageable as long as manoeuvres were made relatively smoothly. Flight simulator navigation what a beautiful sighta dc3 coming in for a landing. This cd contains two flight manuals and one maintenance manual for the douglas dc3 series. It simply does not have the realism that so many planes these days seem to diplay. Vso stall in landing configuration 56 kts vso stall clean 64 kts. It also explains realistic procedures such as walkarounds, engine starts, gear operation and propeller control. View and download top flite douglas dc3 user manual online. July, 1977 edition this manual is always to be carried on. Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on realworld performance and handling data.
After installing your download product, click on the windows start button on the bottom left of your desktop and select programs just flight. A s w 20 flight manual now these abovementioned coherencies should not confound the asw 20pilot nor make him give up because it is too complicated. Just flight dc3 vc ms fsx fsxse forum the avsim community. The sole example first flew in 1933, and was soon followed by the larger and more powerful dc 2.
There is a very simple method of estimating the correct flight attitude. Take it easy with the great planes dc 3 ep arf for the first a flight plan greatly reduces the chances of crashing your few flights, gradually getting acquainted with it as you gain model just because of poor planning and impulsive moves. The distinctive rollsroyce dart engines have been captured to give the utmost realism in full stereo along with switch click and knob effect sounds. Just flight dc3 legends of flight should i remove it. Just in case you feel looking into the efb which you could easily do in efb view anyway during runtime. Just flight dc3 legends of flight is a software program developed by just flight. The prototype first flew in 1955, and when production ended in 1987 it had become the most successful european turboprop transport with 586 examples built. Just flight provides a 25page pdf operational manual for its gulfhawk ii. There youll see an entry for the download product with one or more pdf manuals included. This manual is also available in pdf form in english, german, french, spanish, and italian.
The just flight vulcan is now ready to fly in xplane 11 package includes the b mk. Great planes douglas dc3 instruction manual pdf download. Steam edition has been designed by commercial level simulations and just flight to provide an aircraft that is great to look at and very straightforward to fly. This forum is in readonly mode for archive purposes, please use our new forum at. Youll see more dc3 pictures as you progress through this site, but not exclusively. Hey guys, i have the just flight dc3 which i really enjoy flying, except for one very big issue, the vc. It is a pretty hefty document but if there is any particular section that would be of help im happy to scan it. The detailed virtual cockpit features 3d instruments, a comprehensive avionics suite and an easytouse autopilot with pitch and bank hold. A nice 64 page manual is included with a detailed cockpit layout, features and a tutorial flight. The dc3 was always the aircraft that manufacturers wanted to replace with something better and more modern but the dc3 performed so well that a viable replacement wasnt easy to.
I am being told that my activation limit has been reached. Douglas dc 3 fsx manufactured by justflight the dc 3 was always the aircraft that manufacturers wanted to replace with something better and more modern but the dc 3 performed so well that a viable replacement wasnt easy to produce hence the saying, the only aircraft to replace a dc 3 is another dc 3. Manufacturers operating instructions for the douglas dc3, dated 1942, approx 1 pages. A layered paint kit that allows you to make your own paint jobs and styles for both the dc 3 and the c47 models that are available within the package.
Dc10 collection hd 10 to 40 for flight simulator x. The gulfhawk ii for fsxp3d from just flight was created at the end of the biplane era. Review fokker 27 by just flight for fsxp3d aircraft. User manual page 5 dc9 classic user manual coolsky, 2012. The flap has been designed such that the change in angle of attack produced by flap deflection just. Dc3 operations manual limitations dc3 training dc3 dc3.
Although this is a model of a famous civilian transport, the douglas dc 3, you can easily build your model as the c47 military version. In 1935 douglas produced an enlarged dc 2 named the dc 3. If you need a specific manual, just ask in a post and im sure someone will post it here. Douglas dc3 fsx fsx aircraft airliners fsx addons by. Airlines were hesitant to place firm orders until a decision to launch the project was made. Pdf manual im gradually getting used to pdf manuals i confess that i still prefer an old style printed version which, i understand is available with the boxed product. The animation of the main moving parts of the aircraft has been extremely well executed. This new expansion package brings a raft of new features to the original dc3 legends of flight addon, giving you more help than ever before to really get involved in the world of the dc3 aircraft. That reminds there was a very good tv series about a small startup airline in england just after world war 2 using ex military dc3s and the owner was in bits when the air inspector came to certificate his first aircraft as a piece of equipment ie the supercharger was out of use. We are sure you are eager to build and fly your dc3 just as we were eager to build and fly our prototypes. Yes we believe that a comprehensive manual is a necessary feature of any addon. Start all programs developer name product name manual.
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