DC Designs are proud to announce their first piston-engined aircraft for MSFS - the PT-17 Stearman.
Fully native MSFS aircraft
The Stearman has been coded with Microsoft Flight Simulator native 'Model Behaviors' animations and built to MSFS specifications to prevent issues with future simulator upgrades.
Fully compliant with MSFS native materials, and makes use of the 'Modern' aerodynamics system
Custom recorded, high-definition WWise sounds from real-life Stearman PH-TOX, by Sim Acoustics
Optional crew configuration, with modern GA Asobo occupants or World War Two student and instructor
Fully compliant with Virtual Reality headsets
Cockpit
Truly 3D virtual cockpits featuring accurately modelled controls and detailed texturing using full PBR materials
Crew figures in the virtual cockpit are coded to disappear when you occupy their seats
Fully operational front and rear cockpit positions included
Variants
Six different liveries included, two vintage and four modern
Manual and paint kit
A full operations manual is included, along with a comprehensive paint kit
Requirements
Microsoft Flight Simulator (i.e. the 2020 Standard, Deluxe or Premium Deluxe edition of Flight Simulator - NOT FSX or any previous edition)
Great rendition of the plane price considered. There are some textures that are not the highest level but good where it counts. Fun to fly and see the view. Maybe feel a bit too forgiving at the gears... you can really slam her down. Although not a perfect model, the 5 stars if for my satisfaction with the product. Would buy again. Recommend, really can't go wrong.
A very nice aircraft, definitely a must have if you are interested by old planes and/or biplanes. Early reviews on YT noticed a too high roll rate and overall slightly too high maneuverability. These "issues" have been well corrected in the latest versions of the addon. Handling is now much more in phase in what you would expect from this kind of plane. Plus other nice updates on the 3d model and panel. Sounds are absolutely great too. Thumbs up for the people of DC Designs for their work on updates and listening to customers feedback.
With this superb biplane, it is the 1930s that return, with this period when the planes were produced which are still the joy of airshows today. In July 2019, I was able to appreciate this Stearman as a passenger, with some of the loopings :)
Absolutely stunning, for this price it’s a absolute bargain, looks fantastic and flies even better and the sounds are perfect, recommend this bird to anyone who’s even remotely interested in nostalgic aircraft
I bought this on the MSFS Marketplace and I consider it to be very well made.
Flies great and the sound is awesome. It comes with an integrated checklist (albeit not automatable, although starting the plane is simple enough, tbh) and even has historic pilot avatars and the regular ones from MSFS to choose from.
The plane is a lot of fun, no regrets to buy this.
It is also a total bargain.
I purchased the DC Design’s Stearman when it was first released on the Just Flight store. This is a real gem if you like historic aircraft. It handles nicely, looks great and is very reasonably priced. A really nice experience in VR too!