SWS/Pilots DHC-7 Update

[Tom Clayton]

The long-awaited V2 is still in the works, but in the meantime, they've released 1.7.8 with a boatload of updates:

ChangeLog v1.78

All Models -
• Major flight model revision using Dash 7 AOM and published aircraft data for substantially improved aerodynamic and operational authenticity.
• Revised wing aerodynamic geometry, including corrected wing camber and thickness characteristics for a more representative Dash 7 STOL wing.
• Revised horizontal stabilizer geometry to more closely match published aircraft dimensions.
• Corrected fuselage dimensions using published Dash 7 dimensional data.
• Corrected elevator travel limits to published aircraft specifications.
• Revised positive and negative structural G limits, including flap-extended limits, to match documented Dash 7 operating limitations.
• Completely revised aircraft empty-weight center of gravity using AOM-derived weight and balance data.
• Repositioned pilot, copilot, passenger and baggage loading stations using documented Dash 7 loading arms for more authentic weight-and-balance behavior.
• Revised fuel tank longitudinal positions to more accurately reproduce the documented aircraft fuel moment and center-of-gravity characteristics.
• Completely redesigned fuel transfer system for authentic tank-to-tank fuel transfer operation.
• Implemented all 12 valid fuel transfer routes between the four individual Dash 7 fuel tanks.
• Corrected physical fuel tank mapping and dedicated engine-to-tank fuel feed assignments.
• Fuel transfer controls now provide clearly identified FROM TANK and TO TANK selections corresponding to the aircraft’s physical tank arrangement.
• Revised fuel transfer control logic for deterministic routing and protection against invalid transfer configurations.
• Fuel transfer operation is now fully independent of the four engine fuel feed selectors, preventing transfer commands from interfering with normal engine fuel supply.
• Revised fuel transfer pump logic and electrical circuit assignments for more reliable and consistent system operation.
• Revised auxiliary fuel pump electrical circuit assignments to better reflect left- and right-side electrical distribution.
• Implemented functional FUEL XFR annunciator logic to provide positive cockpit indication whenever fuel transfer is selected.
• Revised fuel pump annunciator logic to provide appropriate indication during fuel transfer operation.
• Improved fuel transfer switch tooltips with clear physical tank identification for LEFT TIP, LEFT MAIN, RIGHT MAIN and RIGHT TIP tanks.
• Numerous underlying fuel system, electrical and ModelBehavior logic refinements for improved reliability, consistency and operational realism.

 

[Tom Clayton]

I do have one minor issue that has nothing to do with the update. The Pan Am livery has a backward flag on the left side. I fixed my copy. If anyone wants a copy of the corrected texture file, shoot me a PM and I'll send it.

If anyone knows how to package it as a separate addon, then I could upload it.