Robin DR400 (P3D/FSX)

An Ideal Aircraft for Touring and Flight Training

Following on from their PA-28 series, C152 and Duchess Model 76, this highly detailed simulation of the Robin DR400-180 Regent has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life DR400, G-BEUP, based at Goodwood Aerodrome with SportAir.

The DR400 is a wooden monoplane, first flown in 1972 and still in production in France as the latest DR401. This four-seat, piston-engine aircraft is equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear, a 180 HP four-cylinder engine and a large forward-sliding canopy.

The aircraft features a distinctive cranked wing design and sliding canopy, giving it a unique appearance among GA aircraft and excellent cruise performance. It is fitted with an auxiliary fuel tank for a total capacity of 240 litres, providing great range.

The DR400’s excellent visibility, payload capabilities and 130-knot cruise speed make it an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training.

Moving into the cockpit, the aircraft features a comprehensive suite of IFR-capable avionics including a GMA 340 audio selector, GNS 430 GPS unit, KY 97 COM 2 radio, KN 64 DME, GTX 330 transponder, KR 85 ADF and S-TEC 55 autopilot.
 
The model takes advantage of the latest technologies such as PBR to produce stunning visual fidelity. The DR400 is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. The package features liveries from the UK, USA, Europe and Australia.

Model

• Accurately modelled Robin DR400-180 Regent, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
• Numerous animations including sliding canopy, luggage door and engine exhaust
• Realistic modelling and texturing of the distinctive cranked wings
• Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
• 4096x4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
• Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
• PBR materials (requires P3D v4.4 or later)

Cockpit

• 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
• Authentic fuel and RPM gauge needle ‘wobble’
• Dimmable instrument lighting (P3D v4+ only)
• Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
• Interactive checklists for every stage of flight, including engine start
• 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
• Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off'
• Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit:
  
  • GMA 340 audio selector
  • GNS 430 GPS unit
  • KY 97 COM 2 radio with frequency database
  • KN 64 DME which can display information from NAV 1 or its own inbuilt receiver (NAV 3)
  • GTX 330 transponder with flight timers, altitude information and monitoring
  • KR 85 ADF with ADF/ANT/BFO modes
  • S-TEC 55 autopilot with lateral hold modes (HDG, NAV, APR, REV) and vertical modes (ALT, VS)
• Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction
• Flight1 GTN and GNS integration in the virtual cockpit (Flight1 GTN/GNS sold separately)

Aircraft Systems

• Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers for isolating instruments and systems
• Custom-coded fuel system with realistic reserve to main tank fuel transfer and automatic fuel selector option
• Failures including spark plug fouling, limited battery life, vapour lock and more
• Refill menu for quick and easy refilling of fuel and oil, and recharging of the battery

Liveries

The DR400 is supplied in the following ten paint schemes:

• G-BEUP (UK)
• G-CETB (UK)
• N74922 (USA)
• ZK-TZB (New Zealand)
• D-EFMD (Germany)
• C-LGET (Canada)
• F-GPAP (France)
• PH-EHW (Netherlands)
• VH-KMB (Australia)
• OE-DSE (Austria)

Other Features

• Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from pilots
• Authentic sound set recorded from a real DR400 with custom sounds for cockpit controls, canopy, wind noise and more
• Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
• PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes

Requirements