About This File
Features engine, flight dynamics, ground handling and camera improvements.
Fully compatible with all third-party liveries.
Fully compatible with the Got Friends 40th Anniversary Expansion: https://www.got-friends.com/collections/freeware/products/40th-anniversary-expansion
Includes Wheels, Bush Wheels and Amphibian versions.
Simply drag and drop the "tiger's dhc2 mod" folder into your Community folder.
Engine improvements:
Manifold pressure needle stops at 40" at sea level.
Throttle and rpm can be set according to the settings for climb, cruise, descent and landing as stated in the included extracts from the POH.
Plane no longer creeps forward at idle (see Ground Handling below).
Fuel economy adjusted to achieve full range.
Flight Dynamics improvements:
Weight and Balance adjusted for improved autopilot control.
Less twitchy pitch and roll responses.
Increased lift for improved short take-off, and handling at low speeds.
Cruise speed of approx. 135mph at 5,000ft, 120mph at 10,000ft (wheels version).
Amphibian version cruise speed is around 10mph slower than the wheels version.
Ground Handling improvements:
Crosswind ground handling improved up to 10kts wind speed.
Prop idle rpm improved to prevent creeping forward at idle.
Brakes adjusted to prevent a forward roll while braking on rollout or taxiing.
Cockpit Camera improvements:
Pilot's view adjusted to include the GPS units on the right of the panel.
Engine Controls view (Ctrl+5) adjusted for a clearer view of the Manifold Pressure and RPM gauges.
Version 1.2 update:
Crosswind ground handling improved:
Crosswind has no effect below 15kts taxi speed and only reaches full effect at 60kts on take-off.
