The PILOT’S Dash 7 is a MSFS addon, built after the de Havilland Dash 7 turboprop aircraft.
Perhaps one of the most graceful 4 engine turboprops built. The de Havilland Canada DHC-7, popularly known as the Dash 7, is a turboprop-powered regional airliner with short take-off and landing (STOL) performance. It first flew in 1975 and remained in production until 1988 when the parent company, de Havilland Canada, was purchased by Boeing in 1986 and later sold to Bombardier. In 2006 Bombardier sold the type certificate for the aircraft design to Victoria-based manufacturer Viking Air.
First flight March 27, 1975
Introduction February 3, 1978
Produced 1975–1988
Number built 113
Developed into De Havilland Canada Dash 8
MAIN FEATURES
.) Developed from the ground-up for MSFS
.) Full support to integrate the TDS GTNXi, PMS50 GTN and GNS 530 GPS units into the cockpit
.) Original steam gauge variant also included
.) Authentic and realistic gauges
.) Custom Sound Package
.) Authentic colour matching and simulated original materials
.) 4k Textures
.) Livery Air Greenland included
.) Livery Air Tindi included
.) Livery Berjaya Air included
.) Livery Brymon Airways included
.) Livery Continental included
.) Livery Tyrolean Airways included
.) Livery Pan Am included
.) Livery Trans World Express included
.) Livery Maersk included
.) Quick Start Manuals (POH in the works)
.) Just to name a few. Many more!
Requirements
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
.) Installed and functional MSFS/MSFS2024 PC version (MS Store and Steam)
.) Windows 10 and up (64-bit)
.) CPU – Intel i5 2.8 GHz / AMD (Intel i7 or Higher Recommended)
.) 8 GB RAM (System Memory) / more Memory Highly Recommended)
.) 4 GB VRAM (Video Memory / 8+ GB Highly Recommended)
.) Active Internet connection
Its a very good plane but why i gave only 3 stars. I have some bugs with this palne. If i want start direct from a runnway the planes drives at 80 knots on the left side very hard and than i crash. I tried some things but i cant solve the problem. The next problem is that cant use the coms. I get the message i should activate the battery the get power on the radio... but i have power on. I hope this will be solved soon.
The Dash 7 has long been a favourite of mine, so glad that there is a very decent version for MSFS now too. The aircraft is great fun to fly and the handling feels realistic, the Dash 7 is able to take-off and land on a very short runway, making it extremely versatile.
The passenger door at the back does actually open contrary to a previous comment here, and you can actually see this on one of the product screenshots here too.
A very nice rendition that looks and flies very well. Only complaint I have is they skimped on extras. None of the doors open. I’ve searched and clicked everywhere and they just don’t open. No windows either. But you do get a seemingly accurate flight model and realistic cockpit with various options for some of the modern avionics options around. It feels like the big 4 engine beast that it is. It’s priced right so I say go for it. It’s the only Dash 7 option so why not.