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/images/notams/notams19/vsky0502/vsky0502.jpgExciting news! The VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain Flying Lab Projectversion v2.8.01 was officially released! New version v2.8.01 has set the foundations for future update toversion v3.0. The VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain FLB is now representing acomprehensive C-47/DC-3 simulation, beefed up with exciting newfeatures and systems. Project main pages at theVSKYLABS web site. /images/notams/notams19/vsky0502/vskylabs-1.jpgFeature HighlightsThe project is 'VR Ready' for use with X-Plane 11.20+: VRfunctionality is a part of the project aspects which are constantlyunder evaluation and development for reaching higher level ofimmersion as the VR features and possibilities are growing.Highly accurate performance and handling simulation of theDC-3/C-47, along with a full set of traditional/old school navigationand autopilot systems.Workhorse for DC-3/C-47 pilot skills: Experience authentic flightperformance and handling practices (takeoff, landing, single engineoperations, flight planning, long range flights and old schoolnavigation). It is a perfect platform to recreate and fly historicroutes using authentic performance.Unique look and feel: There is nothing to hide - the VSKYLABSDC-3/C-47 is a mixture of a simplified yet very engaging design.Systems - All the relevant systems are being simulated, includinga fully featured cockpit, equipped with the C-47 authentic cockpitlayout and VFR/IFR instruments. /images/notams/notams19/vsky0502/vskylabs-2.jpgHere are some of the more unique included systems: Highly defined engines/propellers systems with an authenticfeathering system. Superb two and single engine performance.Two speed Supercharger blowers - based on the PW-1830-90C enginesmodel, equipped with lo/hi blowers. The high blower configuration isallowing high altitude cruise.Oxygen system - including crew dilution/regulator, pressureindicator and functional flow-indicator ("Blinker"). Do not forget toenable hypoxia in X-Plane's general settings menu.Fire Extinguisher system - including fire indication system. Thefire extinguisher control panel is located behind the hinged cover onthe cockpit floor, between the pilot/co-pilot's seats.Damage simulation - engines are sensitive to rapidspool-up. Engine abusement will result in severe damage to theengine/engine fire. Stressing the airframe will result also in severedamage, following a visual representation of the damages, includingprop-strike visualization and loss of control surfaces both visuallyand within the flight dynamics model.Interconnected fire, cockpit smoke and ventilation setup.Engines/propeller systems - designed with fully featured, functioningand authentic propeller feathering system, for highly realistic singleengine simulation.Sperry Autopilot - Old school autopilot is configured.Anti-Icing/De-Ice systems, including icing and rain visualization.Skis - Animated, incorporated in the flight dynamics model.Aircraft Performance: Aircraft performance and handling qualitieswere designed and tested in a "Research level" approach and wentthrough a validation process of more than 300 hours (up until now) offlight testing and evaluation by real-world C-47/DC-3pilot...stretching X-Plane to its limits.Systems - easy to operate by beginners: All relevant systems aresimulated but with the focus on getting the "Flying Lab" airbornewithout the need to go through a long "ground school". /images/notams/notams19/vsky0502/vskylabs-3.jpgStill under development: Although "all systems are go!", theinitial release version was only the beginning-point of the long-termdevelopment plan for the package, which will include continuous workand refinements on the Flight Dynamics Model, systems, andadding/improving 3D modeling qualities. Source