The Epic LT / Dynasty package comes in three versions: Flight Simulator FS2004 version as well as Flight Simulator X and Prepare3D. The FSX version is a 'pure' FSX model package featuring DDS texture technologies, enabling the virtual pilot to fly in DirectX 10 mode.
The package features a 2D panel and a number of animations and visibility condition parts, such as luggage and tie-down mode features. The sound package also features a nice 'turbine' soundmix in the cabin sound mode, as well as new hydraulics and servo sounds.
The airfile of the Epic LT / Dynasty is quite polished and well tuned, having been given input by the Chief test pilot and VP of sales at Epic Aircraft Corporation, Mr. Peter Stiles. His direction also helped in the tuning of the PT6-67A Turbine output characteristics, such as temperatures, torque values, prop RPM, etc.
The Garmin glass panel system that feature 2 PFD's and a center MFD full screen GPS, feature a new 'easy to manage' feature where one will not require to navigate the system through various menu's. This enables a new Garmin system user to become aquainted with the system first. Later, the Epic virtual pilot can purchase a more elaborate system from sim groups such as MindStar so that the panel system traning can be more thorough and 'extreme'.
Package Features
The Epic LT package presently features the following
Both FS2004 and FSX 'pure' models and textures for both simulators
Fully animated control surfaces
Fully animated prop blades with full feather capabilities
Garmin G900X glass panel system with a TruTrak AutoPilot. The Garmin system features;
Maximize Full View PopUp
Pilots PFD Mini GPS Window in the LH Screen
Engine Popup
Fuel Management Popup
Chronometer
Zoomable full screen MFD GPS
Direct To flight programming
Lockable Altitude as well as Preselect Altitude. Same for Heading
On Screen Simplicity clickable area's such as frequencies, heading, CRS, Transponder
Rear lit illumination of the instrumentation and Garmin gauge panel system.
Popup rear cabin table when landing gear is retracted.
Smooth cabin modelling
High resolution textures for extreme detail of interior, panel, and fuselage
Animated pilot and copilot that feature 'roaming sight'
Customised sound package with focus to turbine sounds, hydraulics, and servos
High realism airfiles that create a realistic Epic LT 'feel', derived from feedback from actual Epic LT pilots.
10 Different paint schemes, some featuring different interior textures which match the exterior themes.
A popup panel that 'manages' features such as wheel chauks, co-pilot, luggage, etc.
Hideable control Yokes allow better access to switches panel (click wood trim at bast of Yokes)
Optional 'Wide Screen' panel, easily adaptable into your favorite paint schemes, included.
High detail, 'screenshot' based Manual, shows you how to work the various functions in the Epic Dynasty, including Direct-To flights, Autopilot management, and the basics of Garmin 'glass panel' systems.
This plane is a little miss understood. The interior looks just like the real interior. It’s not a cheap design by the developers but an accurate rendition of the actual aircraft. So while it may seem like a poor effort based simply on a glance it’s a realistic presentation. The Dynasty has an overall simple, sleek (minimalist if you like) and uncluttered design and layout.
The plane is a joy to fly. Fast! Really fast for a prop driven aircraft and even rivals light jets.
My only complaint is that like at least one other of the Lionheart developers products has a super annoying loading bug. An error of unknown file pathway for certain audio files occurs and requires having to click “OK” no less than 200 times on the error message box before the plane loads and can be flown. When it finishes loading everything looks and sounds just fine, so I’ve no idea what the problem is. I have the same problem with their Epic Victory light jet. Reinstalling made no change. For that annoyance I knock off1 star. Otherwise this is a very nice product that matches up to the real thing (short of having real world experience) very nicely.
Die Anzeigen sind im 2D und 3D Cockpit sehr gut lesbar und die Maschine fliegt sich hervorragend. Auch bei Zusatzszenerien, trotz "normalem PC", keine Bildverluste oder Aussetzer im Landeanflug. Gut gemacht und den Preis wert. Lob an den/die Entwickler.
hasta ahora esty entrando en la onda de los de los turbo elice y me a costado un poco volarlo ya que estoy acostumbrado a los monomotores y este avion es real mente rapido y todo le funciona lo cual es fantastico por el precio es exelente avion para empesar
Preis-Leistung ist absolut top. Erstklassiges Außenmodell und ebenso das Glascockpit. Auch für schwächere FSX PC's gut geeignet, die FS9 Version benötigt einiges mehr an Ressourcen. Im FSX kaum FPS Einbrüche. Für 19.-- gibts nichts besseres.
great plane!
the detail is amazing, but it costs some fps =(
reacts very direct when flying, engine reaction is quite slow (compared to BE350) you can even see the blades turning depending on your setting
made me buy the viking too =)
Im sorry butI am so disappointed with this product.
The VC and cabin textures are basic with many free ware aircraft exceeding this standard. there is no glazing texture so its like flying an open cockpit.
The external model also disappoints. as you change the view you find that some of the underarrage fairings are so thin that they disappear.
I wish i could get my money back.
GJ
Version 1.5. A very nice external model and virtual cockpit. In my opinion, I found the flight dynamics a little on the wild side. The aircraft felt twitchy and a little too sensitive to pitch changes. I suspect the Take Off marker on the trim display on the MFD is in the wrong place as I constantly needed to trim up a LOT, after take off, even when abserving correct weights, etc. (The take off marker is nose down whereas most aircraft require some nose up trim. This maybe correct but I suspect too much nose down trim is being requested by the marker). I also found this aircraft hard on frame rates and quite stuttery and jumpy in FSX, whereas no other addon aircraft are exhibiting this in my FSX installation. In my opinion, this add on is striving to be of Eaglesoft quality but does not yet achieve this in it's current state. Still, the other reviews below are highly appraising of the product so each to their own.
Just a follow-up to my first review. Lionheart Creations has just released build 1.5.
Excellent work and a nice finish to a solid performer. Some finetuning to the Turbo Sound file, a little more on the FDE and a few small fixes to the overall package.
The shockwave lights add a great touch to the visual effects of the aircraft.
The PFD and the MFD in both the 2d and vc panels are first rate.
All I can say is WOW! What a bird! The realism is great and the vc and glass cockpit are amazing! One of the best turboprop models I have ever seen! Awsome!