The updated MD-80 is a accurate replica of the MD-88 variation featuring more advanced systems simulation .
The new version is compatible with X-Plane 11 beta and has lots of new features, including HOLD and PROGRESS MCDU pages and mousewheel support for X-Plane 10.51+
New additions include:
- All switches and knobs are animated
- New Custom sounds
- Precise flight model and fine tuned engine performance
- Developed with the advice and counseling from MD-80 licensed pilots
- Works great on all three platforms: Windows, Mac and Linux
Custom Flight Management System (FMS) and Automatic Flight
- Route, departures and arrivals procedures (SIDs and STARs)
- Custom LNAV and VNAV. Climb, cruise and descend management with altitude and speed restrictions. ARINC424 instructions support
- Save and load route to/from text file
- Performance management, with complete VNAV profile calculation, including T/C, T/D, and time, fuel and altitude predictions
- Takeoff and approach speed management
- Custom Navigation Display with curved transitions and MAG/TRU operation
- DFGC, Thrust Rating management (EPR modes) and Flight Mode Annunciator
- Aerosoft NavDataPro (2016) included (for updated database third party subscription is needed)
- DIRECT TO page
- LEGS page with RTE DATA page
- CLIMB page with CLB DIR function
- DESCENT page with SPEED/PATH, DES NOW and DES DIR modes
- Complete HOLD functionality with entry pattern calculation and Present POS
- PROGRESS pages with pilot selectable waypoint
- PERF page with BURN SCHED, WIND/TEMP corrections and calculated remaining fuel
Detailed simulation of systems
- WX/TCAS with TA/RA advisories
- Power plant: accurate PW-JT8D-219 model, Fuel Distribution, Heat and Quantity Indication, Automatic Reserve Thrust
- Electrical: Power Generating and Distribution, APU, Battery Charger, Emergency Power Supply
- Hydraulics: Rudder and Elevator HYD/MAN operation, GPS, Reversers and Brakes accumulators
- Air: Pneumatics, Air Conditioning and Distribution, Pressurization
- Slat/Flap controls with Dial-a-Flap control
- Takeoff Condition Computer
- Complete Engine Fire Detection and Extinguishing simulation.
- Simulated Tests: DFGC, Altitude, Engine Fire, APU Fire, GPWS, Windshear, Flight Recorder, Voice Recorder, TCAS, Brake Temp, Stall, Anti-Skid, LED/Annunciators.
Hyper-realistic visuals
- Highly detailed 3D cockpit, passenger cabin and exterior model
- Normal and specular maps for enhanced detail
- Thorough HD day and night textures
- Accurate animations, including wing flex animation
- All external and internal lights
Liveries:
- A set of ten ultra-high resolution liveries, including a paintkit
Custom sounds
- 3D sound engine with stereo and doppler effects
- High quality multi-layered engine sounds
- Wind and control surfaces sounds
- Cockpit ambient and custom alerts
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