Following on from their award-winning PA-28R Arrow III, Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer and C152, this highly detailed simulation of the Duchess Model 76 has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with two real-life Duchess aircraft, G-BZRT and G-GCCL.
The Duchess is a four-seater, twin-engine T-tail aircraft equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear, and two 180hp four-cylinder engines fitted with constant-speed propellers. Its IFR-capable avionics suite, excellent handling characteristics and counter-rotating propellers make it an ideal aircraft for multi-engine flight training, and the perfect step up from single-engine aircraft such as the PA28. A cruise speed of 155 knots, a range of 780 nautical miles and a service ceiling of 20,000ft also make it a very capable touring aircraft.
The Duchess is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. In addition to our UK research aircraft, G-BZRT and G-GCCL, this package features liveries from the USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany.
Model
Accurately modelled Duchess, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Numerous animations including passenger and baggage doors, storm window, sun visors and engine exhausts
Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft
Cockpit
A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
Authentic RPM gauge needle ‘wobble’
Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
Interactive engine start checklist
Interactive checklists for every stage of flight
Panel state system which will automatically save the panel state whenever a flight is saved and reload the panel state whenever that flight is loaded
Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off'
Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:
- KMA 28 audio selector unit
- GNS 430 COM/NAV 1 radio and GPS
- KX 165 COM/NAV 2 radio with 32 channel saving compatibility
- KR 87 ADF receiver
- KT 76A transponder unit
- WX-8 Stormscope
- Century IV autopilot
- HSI and ADF gauges
- KDI DME indicator with HOLD functionality
Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction
Flight1 GTN and GNS integration in the virtual cockpit (Flight1 GTN/GNS sold separately)
Aircraft systems
Custom-coded systems:
- Engine management
- Electrical system (battery, alternators, functional circuit breakers)
- Fuel system (fuel pumps, selectors, crossfeed)
- Hydraulic/landing gear system (including emergency extension)
- Century IV autopilot
- Environmental (cabin heating/ventilation controls)
Failures including spark plug fouling, limited battery life, vapour lock and more
Refill menu for quick and easy refilling of fuel and oil, and recharging of the battery
Liveries
The Duchess comes with eleven paint schemes:
G-BZRT (UK)
G-GCCL (UK)
G-BNYO (UK)
G-WACJ (UK)
N671R (USA)
D-GIGY (Germany)
F-GCLJ (France)
C-GTYG (Canada)
VH-HKI (Australia)
EC-INC (Spain)
ZK-JED (New Zealand)
Other features
Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, and input from Duchess pilots
Authentic sound set
Custom sounds for switches, doors, controls, wind noise and more
Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
Wow! Absolutely amazing. I also have the much older “Flying Club” version and this is by far exceedingly better. Every little detail is carefully replicated all around this beautifully modeled aircraft. I’d put it up there with A2A like quality. I don’t know how I missed this over the years.
The livery selection is very good and includes some cool variations among them. There’s even a sleek black livery.
The flight model give me the impression of being as real as it can be. Plus you do need to fly within acceptable book parameters or you may find a failure pop up ending your flight or making it at least quite complicated.
If you’re still living in FSX land like me and not ready to give up on it then please consider this add on seriously. It’s really worth it.