MSFS De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 Package

A port-over conversion from FSX bringing a fully functional and detailed version of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 to Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release.

While the project is essentially a port-over, much modification work has been taken place to realize the new features of the new sim and enabled the aircraft model to work as accurately as possible.

The package includes over 11 liveries/repaints based on real-world airlines compatible and fully functional in FS2020 (as it's known in the community).

Liveries Included

• Base/White C-GKUK.
• ASky Airlines ET-AQD.
• Air Baltic YL-BBV (Old Livery).
• Flybe G-JEDI (Old Livery).
• Croatia Airlines 9A-CQB.
• Westjet Encore C-GENU.
• Qantas Link VH-QOU.
• Eurowings D-ABQT.
• Alaska Airlines N448QX.
• ANA Wings JA841A.
• Scandinavian Airlines LN-RDI.

Virtual Cockpit used

• MSFS default CJ4 by ASOBO.

Engine Sounds (flight deck environment & exterior sounds)

• MSFS default KingAir350 by ASOBO.

• ATC calls wrongly class the aircraft as "heavy"?
• Missing taxi light on the front center gear strut.
• VC is too far back relative to the exterior model.
• VC is obviously not an accurate representation of a Q400 flight deck.
• Engine sound is obviously not an accurate representation of a PW150A.

• Textures painted with Paint.net.
• Textures converted with MWGraphic's DXTBmp.
• Air file edited with Aircraft Airfile Manager (AAM).
• Model files edited using Model Converter X.
• Lights and Effects created with FXEditor.

Notes from the developer;

MSFS de Havilland Canada DHC8-Q400 Package V1. The "Dash 8" Q400 (Q for Quiet) was originally developed and built by Bombardier, but was sold in 2019 to Longview Aviation Capital, who re-instated the de Havilland Canada brand. Featuring 11 past and present liveries: White (C-GKUK), ASky Airlines (ET-AQD), Air Baltic (YL-BBV), Flybe (G-JEDI), Croatia Airlines (9A-CQB), Westjet Encore (C-GENU), Qantas Link (VH-QOU), Eurowings (D-ABQT), Alaska Airlines (N448QX), ANA Wings (JA841A) and Scandinavian Airlines (LN-RDI).

This aircraft is based on the superb DHC8-Q400 FSX model by Dreamwings, combined with the VC from the MSFS default CJ4 and the sound file from the MSFS default KingAir350. The MDL (model file) has been extensively modified to take full advantage of the new MSFS graphic engine. All textures are HD quality (2048x2048px) with alpha layers and reflections.

All textures are DDS DXT5. The new model features transparent windows which makes the interior cabin visible, and the new custom lights make the whole aircraft look fantastic at night. This quality conversion was created with great care and is not a just a compilation of old and new files. Each file contained within this package has been reworked, optimised for quality, size and performance.

This aircraft does not pretend to be "study level" by any means, it just looks good, was exciting to make, and it is great fun to fly. Enjoy!

Installation

Simply unzip/extract the archive downloaded and copy the dhc8_q400 folder into your MSFS community folder.

About The Developer

This package was developed and released by Philippe Marion.

If you have any questions, comments, suggestions about this package, please contact him directly at marionphilippe@hotmail.com

This package and repaint(s) are intended for FREEWARE use only. They may not be redistributed for profit.

Currently, the developer does not publish a public donation page.  If this changes, we will update to include it in this listing.

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