Description
Note: The FS20 file system is very fragile. Mods can interfere with each other very easily. Please double, triple check your community folder before posting. 99% of problems have been fixed simply by removing some other old mod. Please delete the whole DA40NGX folder before updating.
This mod aims to improve the default DA40 in as many aspects as possible.
Powerplant changes
FADEC – The FADEC controls manifold pressure, injected fuel quantity, and propeller speed according to the desired engine power preselected with the power lever. The RPM will follow the RPM set curve. (Further details in the included PDF)
Accurate engine performance regarding pressure altitude and temperature
Accurate fuel flows
More accurate Oil/Coolant temperature and pressure behavior
More realistic startup behavior
Fixed Fuel Pumps (no fuel flow increase)
Progressive Engine damage (disabled by default)
Added oil and fuel starvation when flying inverted.
Compatibility with WT G1000Nxi
Added systems and fuel page with functional fuel totalizer
Correct Engine and Ammeter indication behavior
CAS messages were added for Engine, Failures, and other systems.
Flight model
Cruise speeds and climb rates more closely match AFM numbers
Smoother less twitchy control compared to the default
Improved Cl table and stall characteristics
Increased adverse yaw
Added nose wheel steering (Can be removed)
Added rudder trim for those who like to hand-fly
More accurate sitting attitude and suspension (rear wheels clip slightly)
Systems
Increased Fuel capacity to 19.5 gal usable per side
Fuel transfer stops automatically
Fuel sloshes back and forth
ECU run-up
Functional windshield defrost (always on)
Simulated fuel/gearbox temperature
Improved autopilot PIDs with correct lateral and vertical limitations
Stat saving
Everything from fuel levels, flaps lights, switches, and frequencies are saved between flights. This can be enabled if desired (PDF)
Visuals
Improved Internal cockpit lighting and ambiance
Added white Navlight
Quad flash strobes
Prop Mod from Bilngualharp7
Other
The fuel totalizer can be reset using the ELT
Added Debugging CAS messages to help figure out mod compatibility
Author: mrtommymxr
How to install this mod (Full installation guide)
- Download the mod (ModsHost download guide).
- Find the Community folder on your computer
- Windows – C:/Users/[Computer Name]/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe/LocalCache/Packages/Community
- Steam – C:/Users/[Computer Name]/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.FlightDashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe/LocalCache/Packages/Community
- Copy the downloaded file to your Community folder like this: /Community/[MOD FOLDER]/[MOD FILES]
- Launch the game and enjoy your mod!
- Problems? Ask for help!
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