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This project aims to provide a more realistic experience when flying the legendary Douglas DC-3 in MSFS.

Current Improvements (Work in Progress):

reworked flight and engine model
replaced windshield windows detail map, and main instrument panel with more accurate and high res textures
custom auto-rich/lean mixture system
default camera position adjusted to a more usable position for most setups
instrument views reworked with five more added for a total of ten (list available under notes at the bottom of this page)
fuel consumption adjusted to fit real-world numbers
custom engine start-up logic
manual supercharger control
carb heat indications fixed
oil temperature and pressure reworked
openable cockpit door
cold&dark and quick start switches replaced with Avionics Master and Beacon Light switches.
heading select enabled for the retrofitted versions
auxiliary tank fix
improved start-up smoke effects
cockpit quick-views fix
adds a heat blur effect to the engine exhaust
fuel booster pump sound events corrected
internal cockpit lighting rework
initial external lights rework (credit to @Delta2k5)
PR, DE, JP, ES, and IT localization fixes (by LincolnCFCruz, St54Kevin, cubna4, nataliacd1972 )

… plus some minor tweaks and fixes with more to come in the future.

Installation:
Copy or extract the content of the archive to your community folder.

*Notes:
To be able to use the auto/Sperry pilot you need to put the engine pump selector (blue lever) in the forward position.

Custom Instrument Views:
1 – Pilot Panel
2 – Middle Panel
3 – Copilot Panel
4 – Pedestal
5 – Under Pedestal
6 – Overhead
7 – Sperry Pilot / GPS console
8 – Cowlings / Hydr Pressure
9 – Hydraulic Levers
10- Cabin

Custom Local Variables:
Throttle axis
DUCKWORKS_THROTTLE1_SET
DUCKWORKS_THROTTLE2_SET

Mixture axis
DUCKWORKS_MIXTURE1_SET
DUCKWORKS_MIXTURE2_SET

Parking brake
DUCKWORKS_PARKING_BRAKE_SET

Author: Imenes

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!