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Virtualcol Dash-8 series released

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SeanTK

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There are packs for FSX, and for FS2004. Comes with the 100, 200, 300, and 400. A large array of liveries.
The addon itself definately isn't the most refined, but that's their target audience. With that being said, it does appear to be a bit of an improvement compared to some of their other models (in my opinion). I only installed the 100, 200, and 300, and only have taken the 100 up briefly. A few graphical unpleasantries yes, but I've wanted a 100 model for quite a while, and this'll do for now.

http://secure.simmarket.com/virtualcol-dash-8-series-x-fsx-p3d.phtml

A couple screenshots from me:

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Been waiting for the Dash 8 series for years so picked the model up myself immediately and I'm quite impressed. I've always been a huge fan of the regional prop and this is certainty a huge step up from their previous offerings.

The model itself is very accurate and the VC is smart, graphical unpleasantries as mentioned above but all in all a good package.
 
I'm not expecting a Majestic Dash 8 (or want one) so have been looking forward to this for a while. Wish I could fly it. The zip file was corrupt and got a 404 warning trying to re-download.

Update: Issue resolved
 
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The Model looks quite good from what I can see from the screenshots ;)

speedbrakes texturing look bit strange for my feeling

any system depth?

best regards,
thomas
 
Txmmy83 said:
The Model looks quite good from what I can see from the screenshots ;)

speedbrakes texturing look bit strange for my feeling

any system depth?

best regards,
thomas
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The addon is designed for those looking for a simpler, frame-rate-friendly experience, so the systems are essentially equivalent to FSX default aircraft, though a number of items, switches, etc are still simulated in the cockpit, so you'll still have plenty of items to operate during a flight. This is far from the Majestic Dash-8 or anything like that, but for roughly US$20, and keeping in mind Virtualcol's target market, it's fairly nice.
Also, I have seen some real operators with the colored (red/black) speed brakes, but I'm not sure how prevalent it is.
 
149 included repaints...

I know that's across 4 different versions, but still!!

I'm seriously considering picking this up for those times when I want to fly something bigger than GA, but don't have the time for the Majestic or the NGX.
 
Looks to be a step above Abacus quality. I'd love to get their F27 but i think i'll wait for the JF bird.
 
A bit more on the FMC since people are asking. I still need to use it more, but it does look like you can freely create and fully edit an active flight plan using it, which does go beyond default GPS capability. I don't think you can store any flight plans, but again, you can modify an active one fully.
Beyond showing an active flight plan and some info on your waypoints, the functionality is rather limited though.
 
SeanTK said:
A bit more on the FMC since people are asking. I still need to use it more, but it does look like you can freely create and fully edit an active flight plan using it, which does go beyond default GPS capability. I don't think you can store any flight plans, but again, you can modify an active one fully.
Beyond showing an active flight plan and some info on your waypoints, the functionality is rather limited though.
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Thanks for the update.
I have this yes/no relationship with FMC. On one hand I want them to be simple and easy to use with the capacity to import fsx flightplans. On the other hand, I want all possibilities. Yes, I know its like a little child. :untroubled:

I dont know. I will wait and maybe pick it up on a sale. I have their latest release, the Saab and its not bad and its a P3d product.
We have very few turboprop liners in p3d.
 
I bought it and I am really fine with it

20$ is in todays FS world cheap(unless promotion)

But main reason for buying and not considering Majestic Q400 is that VCOL has a 2 D panel and more important uses cab.files for gauges rather then build in in VC or dll's

Why?

Because with this I can modernize and upgrade Milton's Dash 7 ( and other DH's like GONZO ) with better higher res gauges ( and make based on their cab the Eng 3&4 gauges by myself )

so is a strange reason but still my reason

Roland
 
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