The Duchess is a four-seater, twin-engine T-tail aircraft equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear, and two 180hp four-cylinder engines fitted with constant-speed propellers. Its IFR-capable avionics suite, excellent handling characteristics and counter-rotating propellers make it an ideal aircraft for multi-engine flight training, and the perfect step up from single-engine aircraft such as the PA28. A cruise speed of 155 knots, a range of 780 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 20,000ft also make it a very capable touring aircraft.
The Duchess is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. In addition to our UK research aircraft, G-BZRT and G-GCCL, this package features liveries from the USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany.
Model
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Accurately modelled Duchess, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
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Numerous animations including passenger and baggage doors, storm window, sun visors and engine exhausts
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Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
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HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
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Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
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Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft
Cockpit
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A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
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Authentic RPM gauge needle ‘wobble’
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Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
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Interactive engine start checklist
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Interactive checklists for every stage of flight
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Panel state system which will automatically save the panel state whenever a flight is saved and reload the panel state whenever that flight is loaded
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Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off'
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Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:
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KMA 28 audio selector unit
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GNS 430 COM/NAV 1 radio and GPS
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KX 165 COM/NAV 2 radio with 32 channel saving compatibility
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KR 87 ADF receiver
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KT 76A transponder unit
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WX-8 Stormscope
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Century IV autopilot
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HSI and ADF gauges
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KDI DME indicator with HOLD functionality
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Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction
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Flight1 GTN and GNS integration in the virtual cockpit (Flight1 GTN/GNS sold separately)
Aircraft systems
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Custom-coded systems:
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Engine management
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Electrical system (battery, alternators, functional circuit breakers)
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Fuel system (fuel pumps, selectors, crossfeed)
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Hydraulic/landing gear system (including emergency extension)
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Century IV autopilot
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Environmental (cabin heating/ventilation controls)
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Failures including spark plug fouling, limited battery life, vapour lock and more
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Refill menu for quick and easy refilling of fuel and oil, and recharging of the battery
Liveries
The Duchess comes with eleven paint schemes:
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G-BZRT (UK)
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G-GCCL (UK)
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G-BNYO (UK)
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G-WACJ (UK)
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N671R (USA)
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D-GIGY (Germany)
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F-GCLJ (France)
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C-GTYG (Canada)
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VH-HKI (Australia)
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EC-INC (Spain)
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ZK-JED (New Zealand)
Other features
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Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, and input from Duchess pilots
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Authentic sound set
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Custom sounds for switches, doors, controls, wind noise and more
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Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
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PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
System Requirements:
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Prepar3D v1-v5 or Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, Gold or Steam Edition required)
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2.0GHz or any Dual Core
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2GB RAM
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1GB graphics card
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Windows 10 / 8 / 7 /Vista / XP (32-bit or 64-bit)
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2GB hard drive space
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