@@stephenbull2026 yes it is. Brilliant idea by PMDG. Having that assistance makes the airplane as easy to fly as a 172. It would be hard to fly without him.
I really like how the pilot view gives you some depth perception even in 2d, looks very pleasing. But overall I have enjoyed the handling during takeoff and approach, heavy but gives some time to coordinate the control inputs. Getting more fond of this plane than I actually expected!
That was a great review; I appreciated your professional pilot opinion when working within the constraints of a flight sim. You touched on the small details that really aren't molded in most add-ons or other simulators. As a fellow pilot; thanks for pointing out the more real world aspects of flight that PMDG intergraded into this module.
Fantastic review! Quick and to the point but while covering everything. The production of the video is also top notch! Can't wait to get to fly this thing!
Thank you. That review was done on 4 hours of sleep. I maybe flew it too long last night. It was all a blur. I’m flying it tonight at some point. It’s a wonderful airplane.
Just skip the default aircraft and go to the DC6. It has checklist to follow and a POH. Jump in feet first. Sit in the cockpit and learn the areas where each system sits vs learning each switch location. Go fly around and practice turns, climbs, and descents. It goes like a big 172. You can do it.
Flying Fabio is fabulous ! Finally a successful flight with DC6, from start to the end :) Because this Old Lady doesn't like to be pushed too hard, I ignored ATC and descended much earlier, gave me extra time for getting the altitude right later on + the speed. If you can't operate the laps, check hydraulic lever, make sure it's on. Approach works fine, VLOC GPS VLOC to wake it up, when you have ILS signal. I turned off AP earlier and landed manually, checking ILS needle. Not the best landing but I'm happy ! Good luck !
@@thecorporatepilotdad Very time consuming, but fun :) Feel slightly guilty not doing “useful stuff”, I’ll catch up later with the chores, more fun to keep flying :)
The best thing I like about the aircraft? The feeling after getting 4 engines started, and landing it. Did a livestream yesterday, trying to describe why I think it’s the new bench mark aircraft for msfs2020.
You nailed it. It's definitely a benchmark and I'm seeing people say the DC-6 isn't for them. It's an airplane and it's so functional at a great price. It is an absolute dream to fly on a trip and NOT USING GPS!
@@thecorporatepilotdad it’s the best value for money so far, 2 massive planes, 99% function, the virtual engineer is a amazing system, granted not everyone is into the big multi engine stuff. This will make other devs sit up and take notice. All other plane releases will have a dc-6 sized stick ready to hit them for comparisons. Flying this live on my stream yesterday was the most nervous I have been flying a sim plane in a long while. So much to learn but the engineer fills in the gaps so easily. I am planing a test of the damage systems at some point see what it takes to buckle a few engines lol
@@845SiM The damage test will be cool to see. Livestreams can be nerve wracking. I mess stuff up on mine all the time but if I make a mistake it gets fixed and I tell people.
This is my first PMDG product and I’m very impressed. Its very high fidelity but has great usability, thanks to AFE, realism options and great documentation. The wiper issue is a sim problem, that needs fixing , water renders on the inside of the window btw.
That was brought to my attention. It’s in the description. You’re right though. The airplane is a work of art. I’m very impressed as well. This is the new standard which is good for the community.
It baffled you, me, and a whole lot of other people on the initial flight. These rare classics are great to have in MSFS. If you like historic aviation check out Arrow Across America for MSFS.
Thanks for sharing. I've been into MSFS for many, many years. I'm always leery about purchasing add-ons within the first year,. I think this will be a first for this version of Flight Sim. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to more of your content. Cheers.
This airplane does not disappoint. I will eventually have more content on this aircraft and slowly making videos showing maneuvers and procedures a person would go through getting a private pilots license in GA aircraft.
Fantastic review for a fantastic aircraft! The attention to detail is frankly inspirational especially for other devs 🤣, from the shaky ladder to the sound of the brakes on landing! It looks like a blast and is very tempting, just how would you say performance in terms of stuff like FPS and stutters is? Awesome video once again!
The FPS was slower initially but I was screen recording, running Navigraph and Premiere all at once. I didn’t notice slower frame rate last night or today.
You’re doing well in the air :) I might try today, yesterday just get used to cockpit, finding the controls for lights + programming my iPad (using Metagrid) for the views inside. I started the engines manually, they did start :)
Then read the 330 page manual. I want to print it. I love reading old manuals. Cool fact the SR71 Blackbird manual is free online. It’s declassified but still has lots of black marker covering certain pieces of information.
I will do that + I’ve got the original Operating Manuals as well, from 1957 (from memory) so plenty to dig into :) Going to learn slowly 🐌 no need to rush, you only crash :) I just checked, manuals are from 1951 :)
On your closeup of the tablet, is that an Easter egg of some sort, the "PMDG" text with date (in the glass -reversed as if printed on the outside of the glass)?
It took a second to find it but that is the part number on the window. I think it says Mar 62 23,000. Month and Year of manufacture and possible altitude limit on the window for pressurization? If that is the DC6A it has a limit of 21,900 and the B is 25,000.
That gust lock had me completely messed up until I figured out what it was. Couldn't get off the ground but once I moved that thing, ta da!!! ;) I'll say that this is one amazing plane. Is beautiful and with the help of the AFE, it's not all that difficult to fly. Now, the CTDs I'm getting though are very frustrating (seems to be multiplayer related but I've still getting them with mp turned off - known issue that's being addressed so for now, I'm holding off on more flights with it). I am by no means disappointed with my purchase. It's well worth the cost (figured it was going to be over $70 so $55 to me is a bargain!).
Sorry your are having CTDs. The gust lock got me too. @TheFlyingFabio helped me with that one. I made sure to put it in the video because others would have the same problems possibly. It is a beautiful and well designed airplane.
@@thecorporatepilotdad all good thanks :) won’t see this on it anytime soon though, I’d have too much studying to do what with 3 more engines and a lot more switches than I am used to 🤣
@@thecorporatepilotdad very true! No I haven’t got it yet. I love the aircraft but, a bit like the A2A Connie that I have in P3D, I doubt I would fly it much really. Very tempted though, especially after watching your video.
@@Dreamsofwings Do it. You will not regret it. The more you fly it the more you'll love it which will make you want to fly it more. That airplane is majestic.
Awesome aircraft ✈️ ! I’ve had two successful flights (including landing) in a row :) It might feel overwhelming to learn, not as hard as you’d think. Main thing, don’t push Old Lady too hard, nice a gentle, easy and slow movements. You slow down by using drag, not much throttle use, set and forget :)
That was me last night. 4 hours of sleep and then I made this video today. I haven't slowed down yet. Time to fly mine again in the next hour. It's like jumping in a time machine.
Thank you. Right now I’m working on a series showing maneuvers and topics a private pilot would go through getting their license … all the stuff I used to teach.
Great review! For the GPS though, leaving GPS on is not necessarily unrealistic, when you pretend to be the pilot of Everts Air XD🤣. Also sad to see the windshield wiper is not working, just like others. I've posted a question for it in this month's Dev Q&A streaming question collection, hopefully it can be picked up and got answered...
Did you notice, there’s two tutorial flights included, a PLN + FLT file (two flights) complete with PDF documentation ! It’s amazing how much work and thoughts the developers have put into this. I’m going to wake up my baby, load Tutorial flight #1, while reading the instructions from my iPad Pro13” :)
@@thecorporatepilotdad Tutorials highly recommended ! I didn’t feel “at home” in DC3 for some time, started to go better after 1/2 hour. Made some silly mistakes, like turning off Engine 3. Think I pressed that red button for auto feathering. Anyway, managed to start engine mid air :) Got out of course, need to learn Gyro and various modes, worked my way back on course. Unfortunately I crashed at landing :( Revenge today ! It’s very different to fly, but enjoying it !
@@yams900 one thing I found is when flying an airway and passing an airway or changeover point along the airway the AP won’t follow the new course. Solution: go from LOC to Gyro and back to LOC.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Hey, I remember reading that in the PDF attached to the tutorial flight. Got so caught up in resolving stuff in the cockpit, so I forgot that completely :( So much stuff going on ! I flew back manually and flicked the switch right way. Just a disappointing landing but I’ll try again soon :)
@@thecorporatepilotdad I’m going to document everything about DC6, what worked and what didn’t. Maybe create a database ? If this happened, do this to fix it :)
The arrow keys on my keyboard. Left and right will move left or right. Up down moves height. Right click the mouse and change the view angle then left right arrow. Imagine walking through a small tunnel and you can only walk sideways.
Hey ! How’s your DC-6 going ? My confidence is growing, feel more relaxed inside the cockpit, without getting panic attacks 😱 Found out, don’t use more than 20° flaps until just about to land, too much drag. I had 50° way too early, you’ll get 80 knots and plane about to stall. I’m getting better doing good approaches and locking in ILS signal. Sometimes still do silly mistakes and plane ends up doing U turn of 180°. Did you buy original Operation Manuals ? In section 3-22C there’s useful information I’m going to steady, how to capture ILS, when to turn what switch :) Anyway, Happy Flying ! Ronnie
I finally got home after a week and was able to play it last night and today. Started on a video on how to fly airways, ILS approaches, and basic AP info but it is doubtful it will be done before the end of the week with my schedule. I did not buy the manual but use the POH that came with the airplane. Full flaps can be used on an ILS. Trick. Practice flying a set speed on final (maybe 100-120 knots) with full flaps and know what power setting (BMEP with props full forward) will give you that particular speed. Set full flaps and then adjust power to get that setting. It will give the desired speed almost every time.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Thanks for quick reply. Feel sorry for you, unable to fly DC6 for a long time. I can’t even wait until next day :) Slowly started with the fuel management, just main alt, I’ll do xfeed later. Original manual covers a lot more in details, which is fun digging into as well. Thx for your tips, much appreciated ! Looking forward to your next tutorial. Break into small chunks, otherwise you’ll be sitting there for weeks, trying to cover everything :)
How is the performance compared to others? I heard bad things about it and in the video it sometimes looks like you could count the fps by hand even thought being in the middle of nowhere.
It runs great unless zooming in quickly it can stutter briefly. There are slow frame rates in the video but that's because I slowed the video down with the editing software to be able to squeeze in all I wanted to say.
I can say that in the two brief flights I had with it, it was fine for my standards. I have an R5-2600, RX580 and 16GB DDR4 3200. With default aircraft, on high settings at 1080P my system usually does about 27fps on the ground in the cockpit, and then increases as I take off, from about 2000ft upwards my frames are usually mid to high 30's with default aircraft and they increase a bit the higher I go. With the DC-6 I was getting the same FPS on the ground, which I wasn't expecting to be the case. however, I did notice that in the air I dropped about 5 to 7 fps, so in flight I was only able to get 30 to 32 fps in the cockpit view. I'm happy with that for such a complex aircraft. I haven't gone above 5000ft with her yet, so maybe higher up I'll win a few more back.
It did slow my FPS down but only the first day when I was running other programs. If FPS gets slow it’s very temporary usually when changing views around in the cockpit to look at the other side of the panel.
@@Retrohertz I did notice there FPS drop the first time I flew it but there were programs running in the background. It was not noticeable on my PC with just Microsoft Flight Simulator running.
I’ve got a old 1050 TI gpu and am able to fly this plane fine. Though i didn’t look at the numbers i don’t really notice a performance drop between this and the turbo arrow i normally fly. Maybe they greatly improved performance, i’ve just had the dc6 for 2 weeks now
No. Pilot, Co-Pilot, and FE station I believe. If I remember correctly this airplane did not carry a flight engineer in the beginning and the 3rd crew member was added.
How’s your DC3 going…sorry, DC6 ? No wonder I’ve unable to land as planned, because throttle not supported on my Logitech F710 wireless gamepad 🎮 Many others have same issue, PMDG working on it. Meanwhile use keyboard F1-F4. I made a small template, fits around those function keys ⌨️ it’s a gaming keyboard, assigned green for increase, red for decrease :)
Mine has been sitting in its digital hangar for a few days. Hopefully I will get time to fly it this weekend. Last night I started reading the poh that came with it. Have you had any trouble getting the reverse lever to come up after landing?
@@thecorporatepilotdad Hello my friend! Slowly getting hang of it. Almost successful landing tonight :) Challenge is to slow down in time, while descending. I started way too late, ended in a big rush…way too much speed, got messy…was aiming for ~ 110 knots when landing, I had something like 150…landing gear broke :( Adjusting throttle from keyboard, while waiting for PMDG to fix gamepad config. Gets tricky with AP with ILS, GPS/VLOC….plane easy to lose track…anyway, might be better with manual landing…follow ILS, no AP better. Need to count quick in head, when to start decent. Anyway, slowly getting there. DC3 an Old Lady, nice and slow works best :) Good luck !
@@thecorporatepilotdad No experience yet of reverse lever..tell you later, if/when I land successfully :) Read some users said issue with throttle lock, unable to move throttles. There’s a tiny lever close to propeller adjustment, need make sure it’s not locked position
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What is your favorite feature about the PMDG DC-6?
I love having flight engineer chatting away and helping out. Such a cool and very useful feature. Hope other developers take note.
@@stephenbull2026 yes it is. Brilliant idea by PMDG. Having that assistance makes the airplane as easy to fly as a 172. It would be hard to fly without him.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Plus I love his accent...Sounds South African to me. 😁
@@stephenbull2026 no matter where he’s from he does a bang up job!
I really like how the pilot view gives you some depth perception even in 2d, looks very pleasing. But overall I have enjoyed the handling during takeoff and approach, heavy but gives some time to coordinate the control inputs. Getting more fond of this plane than I actually expected!
That was a great review; I appreciated your professional pilot opinion when working within the constraints of a flight sim. You touched on the small details that really aren't molded in most add-ons or other simulators. As a fellow pilot; thanks for pointing out the more real world aspects of flight that PMDG intergraded into this module.
You’re welcome. I don’t comment on textures and try to focus technical aspects of an airplane when I do a review.
Fantastic review! Quick and to the point but while covering everything. The production of the video is also top notch!
Can't wait to get to fly this thing!
Thank you. That review was done on 4 hours of sleep. I maybe flew it too long last night. It was all a blur. I’m flying it tonight at some point. It’s a wonderful airplane.
This thing looks awesome! Great review!
It’s incredible. The level of detail is amazing. I can’t wait to fly it but the thought of looking at my computer makes me want to toss my cookies.
What the dog doing? 🐕😳
@@euchreairgaming you mean from the live stream? I saw that dog yesterday. It was very exciting.
It sounds and looks absolutely fantastic - this may be my first purchase on MSFS 2020 once I've mastered the default prop aircraft
Just skip the default aircraft and go to the DC6. It has checklist to follow and a POH. Jump in feet first. Sit in the cockpit and learn the areas where each system sits vs learning each switch location. Go fly around and practice turns, climbs, and descents. It goes like a big 172. You can do it.
@@thecorporatepilotdad I love the 172 so I will - thanks again for another great upload
Flying Fabio is fabulous ! Finally a successful flight with DC6, from start to the end :) Because this Old Lady doesn't like to be pushed too hard, I ignored ATC and descended much earlier, gave me extra time for getting the altitude right later on + the speed. If you can't operate the laps, check hydraulic lever, make sure it's on. Approach works fine, VLOC GPS VLOC to wake it up, when you have ILS signal. I turned off AP earlier and landed manually, checking ILS needle. Not the best landing but I'm happy ! Good luck !
Awesome. His live streams were helpful. I want to do some basic videos with the DC6 but won’t be able to fit at least a week.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Very time consuming, but fun :) Feel slightly guilty not doing “useful stuff”, I’ll catch up later with the chores, more fun to keep flying :)
The best thing I like about the aircraft? The feeling after getting 4 engines started, and landing it. Did a livestream yesterday, trying to describe why I think it’s the new bench mark aircraft for msfs2020.
You nailed it. It's definitely a benchmark and I'm seeing people say the DC-6 isn't for them. It's an airplane and it's so functional at a great price. It is an absolute dream to fly on a trip and NOT USING GPS!
@@thecorporatepilotdad it’s the best value for money so far, 2 massive planes, 99% function, the virtual engineer is a amazing system, granted not everyone is into the big multi engine stuff. This will make other devs sit up and take notice. All other plane releases will have a dc-6 sized stick ready to hit them for comparisons. Flying this live on my stream yesterday was the most nervous I have been flying a sim plane in a long while. So much to learn but the engineer fills in the gaps so easily. I am planing a test of the damage systems at some point see what it takes to buckle a few engines lol
@@845SiM The damage test will be cool to see. Livestreams can be nerve wracking. I mess stuff up on mine all the time but if I make a mistake it gets fixed and I tell people.
Just had a trial run, I can kill these engines very quickly without trying, number 1 has a mind of its damn own, it sneaks a nap every few minutes. 😂
This is my first PMDG product and I’m very impressed. Its very high fidelity but has great usability, thanks to AFE, realism options and great documentation. The wiper issue is a sim problem, that needs fixing , water renders on the inside of the window btw.
That was brought to my attention. It’s in the description. You’re right though. The airplane is a work of art. I’m very impressed as well. This is the new standard which is good for the community.
That Gust Lock, had me baffled. Amazing aircraft.
It baffled you, me, and a whole lot of other people on the initial flight. These rare classics are great to have in MSFS. If you like historic aviation check out Arrow Across America for MSFS.
Thanks for sharing. I've been into MSFS for many, many years. I'm always leery about purchasing add-ons within the first year,. I think this will be a first for this version of Flight Sim. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to more of your content. Cheers.
This airplane does not disappoint. I will eventually have more content on this aircraft and slowly making videos showing maneuvers and procedures a person would go through getting a private pilots license in GA aircraft.
Good work mate, really enjoyed your review !
Thank you. It took forever and there was so much more to talk about.
just an absolute stunning aircraft.
Absolutely is! I love flying and the sounds are great as well.
Fantastic review for a fantastic aircraft! The attention to detail is frankly inspirational especially for other devs 🤣, from the shaky ladder to the sound of the brakes on landing! It looks like a blast and is very tempting, just how would you say performance in terms of stuff like FPS and stutters is? Awesome video once again!
The FPS was slower initially but I was screen recording, running Navigraph and Premiere all at once. I didn’t notice slower frame rate last night or today.
Fantastic review.Thank you.
You're welcome.
You’re doing well in the air :) I might try today, yesterday just get used to cockpit, finding the controls for lights + programming my iPad (using Metagrid) for the views inside. I started the engines manually, they did start :)
Then read the 330 page manual. I want to print it. I love reading old manuals. Cool fact the SR71 Blackbird manual is free online. It’s declassified but still has lots of black marker covering certain pieces of information.
I will do that + I’ve got the original Operating Manuals as well, from 1957 (from memory) so plenty to dig into :) Going to learn slowly 🐌 no need to rush, you only crash :) I just checked, manuals are from 1951 :)
@@yams900 do you have an actual manual or an electronic manual?
@@thecorporatepilotdad It’s 3 x PDF files, so electronic. Bought somewhere online, $22 US roughly
@@yams900 I’d love to get my hands on an original. Aviation history is very fascinating.
On your closeup of the tablet, is that an Easter egg of some sort, the "PMDG" text with date (in the glass -reversed as if printed on the outside of the glass)?
It took a second to find it but that is the part number on the window. I think it says Mar 62 23,000. Month and Year of manufacture and possible altitude limit on the window for pressurization? If that is the DC6A it has a limit of 21,900 and the B is 25,000.
@8:30 you a beta tester of the PA-28-161 Warrior II?
I know nothing.
That gust lock had me completely messed up until I figured out what it was. Couldn't get off the ground but once I moved that thing, ta da!!! ;)
I'll say that this is one amazing plane. Is beautiful and with the help of the AFE, it's not all that difficult to fly. Now, the CTDs I'm getting though are very frustrating (seems to be multiplayer related but I've still getting them with mp turned off - known issue that's being addressed so for now, I'm holding off on more flights with it).
I am by no means disappointed with my purchase. It's well worth the cost (figured it was going to be over $70 so $55 to me is a bargain!).
Sorry your are having CTDs. The gust lock got me too. @TheFlyingFabio helped me with that one. I made sure to put it in the video because others would have the same problems possibly. It is a beautiful and well designed airplane.
@@thecorporatepilotdad the CTDs will get resolve. Good to know the gust lock didn't just trip me up. 😉
Great video, very interesting tour and insight into the aircraft.
Thank you @dreamsofwings. How are things going on your channel?
@@thecorporatepilotdad all good thanks :) won’t see this on it anytime soon though, I’d have too much studying to do what with 3 more engines and a lot more switches than I am used to 🤣
@@Dreamsofwings It's all the same but just 3 more of everything. You can do it! Did you get the DC6 for your own enjoyment?
@@thecorporatepilotdad very true! No I haven’t got it yet. I love the aircraft but, a bit like the A2A Connie that I have in P3D, I doubt I would fly it much really. Very tempted though, especially after watching your video.
@@Dreamsofwings Do it. You will not regret it. The more you fly it the more you'll love it which will make you want to fly it more. That airplane is majestic.
Awesome aircraft ✈️ ! I’ve had two successful flights (including landing) in a row :) It might feel overwhelming to learn, not as hard as you’d think. Main thing, don’t push Old Lady too hard, nice a gentle, easy and slow movements. You slow down by using drag, not much throttle use, set and forget :)
"if a Sherman Tank and a Cessna 172 can have a love child..." - I'm in!
It’s true! I wondered how long it would be before someone commented on that line.
Been flying this all night....Love it.
That was me last night. 4 hours of sleep and then I made this video today. I haven't slowed down yet. Time to fly mine again in the next hour. It's like jumping in a time machine.
First time on this chanel but l love
Thank you. Right now I’m working on a series showing maneuvers and topics a private pilot would go through getting their license … all the stuff I used to teach.
Great review! For the GPS though, leaving GPS on is not necessarily unrealistic, when you pretend to be the pilot of Everts Air XD🤣. Also sad to see the windshield wiper is not working, just like others. I've posted a question for it in this month's Dev Q&A streaming question collection, hopefully it can be picked up and got answered...
The windshield wiper is an Asobo problem and they know about it. I found that out after uploading my video.
Nice . I have a DC-6 & DC-4 landing in FSX over on my page. Not quite as nice but still cool.
Did you notice, there’s two tutorial flights included, a PLN + FLT file (two flights) complete with PDF documentation ! It’s amazing how much work and thoughts the developers have put into this. I’m going to wake up my baby, load Tutorial flight #1, while reading the instructions from my iPad Pro13” :)
I did see them but have not opened them yet. You'll be the expert in no time!
@@thecorporatepilotdad Tutorials highly recommended ! I didn’t feel “at home” in DC3 for some time, started to go better after 1/2 hour. Made some silly mistakes, like turning off Engine 3. Think I pressed that red button for auto feathering. Anyway, managed to start engine mid air :) Got out of course, need to learn Gyro and various modes, worked my way back on course. Unfortunately I crashed at landing :( Revenge today ! It’s very different to fly, but enjoying it !
@@yams900 one thing I found is when flying an airway and passing an airway or changeover point along the airway the AP won’t follow the new course. Solution: go from LOC to Gyro and back to LOC.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Hey, I remember reading that in the PDF attached to the tutorial flight. Got so caught up in resolving stuff in the cockpit, so I forgot that completely :( So much stuff going on ! I flew back manually and flicked the switch right way. Just a disappointing landing but I’ll try again soon :)
@@thecorporatepilotdad I’m going to document everything about DC6, what worked and what didn’t. Maybe create a database ? If this happened, do this to fix it :)
How are you moving around in the cockpit to see different views ? I use Track IR and wonder if I can get similar views
The arrow keys on my keyboard. Left and right will move left or right. Up down moves height. Right click the mouse and change the view angle then left right arrow. Imagine walking through a small tunnel and you can only walk sideways.
Hey ! How’s your DC-6 going ? My confidence is growing, feel more relaxed inside the cockpit, without getting panic attacks 😱 Found out, don’t use more than 20° flaps until just about to land, too much drag. I had 50° way too early, you’ll get 80 knots and plane about to stall. I’m getting better doing good approaches and locking in ILS signal. Sometimes still do silly mistakes and plane ends up doing U turn of 180°. Did you buy original Operation Manuals ? In section 3-22C there’s useful information I’m going to steady, how to capture ILS, when to turn what switch :) Anyway, Happy Flying ! Ronnie
I finally got home after a week and was able to play it last night and today. Started on a video on how to fly airways, ILS approaches, and basic AP info but it is doubtful it will be done before the end of the week with my schedule. I did not buy the manual but use the POH that came with the airplane. Full flaps can be used on an ILS. Trick. Practice flying a set speed on final (maybe 100-120 knots) with full flaps and know what power setting (BMEP with props full forward) will give you that particular speed. Set full flaps and then adjust power to get that setting. It will give the desired speed almost every time.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Thanks for quick reply. Feel sorry for you, unable to fly DC6 for a long time. I can’t even wait until next day :) Slowly started with the fuel management, just main alt, I’ll do xfeed later. Original manual covers a lot more in details, which is fun digging into as well. Thx for your tips, much appreciated ! Looking forward to your next tutorial. Break into small chunks, otherwise you’ll be sitting there for weeks, trying to cover everything :)
How is the performance compared to others? I heard bad things about it and in the video it sometimes looks like you could count the fps by hand even thought being in the middle of nowhere.
It runs great unless zooming in quickly it can stutter briefly. There are slow frame rates in the video but that's because I slowed the video down with the editing software to be able to squeeze in all I wanted to say.
I can say that in the two brief flights I had with it, it was fine for my standards. I have an R5-2600, RX580 and 16GB DDR4 3200. With default aircraft, on high settings at 1080P my system usually does about 27fps on the ground in the cockpit, and then increases as I take off, from about 2000ft upwards my frames are usually mid to high 30's with default aircraft and they increase a bit the higher I go. With the DC-6 I was getting the same FPS on the ground, which I wasn't expecting to be the case. however, I did notice that in the air I dropped about 5 to 7 fps, so in flight I was only able to get 30 to 32 fps in the cockpit view. I'm happy with that for such a complex aircraft. I haven't gone above 5000ft with her yet, so maybe higher up I'll win a few more back.
Hello, how did you get your tooltips so small and accurate?
Which tool tips?
@@thecorporatepilotdad infobulles en francais .
I've heard its a real Performance hog, and you need a powerful rig to run it getting decent fps.
It did slow my FPS down but only the first day when I was running other programs. If FPS gets slow it’s very temporary usually when changing views around in the cockpit to look at the other side of the panel.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Another UA-camr mentioned there was a 20fps hit on average compared to the standard Cessna.
@@Retrohertz I did notice there FPS drop the first time I flew it but there were programs running in the background. It was not noticeable on my PC with just Microsoft Flight Simulator running.
I’ve got a old 1050 TI gpu and am able to fly this plane fine. Though i didn’t look at the numbers i don’t really notice a performance drop between this and the turbo arrow i normally fly. Maybe they greatly improved performance, i’ve just had the dc6 for 2 weeks now
Today’s plan, taxi & engine run / tuning
Then fly it. Howard Hughes only planned to taxi the Spruce Goose and he flew it.
Hi ! Is there a navigator's panel?
No. Pilot, Co-Pilot, and FE station I believe. If I remember correctly this airplane did not carry a flight engineer in the beginning and the 3rd crew member was added.
@@thecorporatepilotdad Thanks!
How’s your DC3 going…sorry, DC6 ? No wonder I’ve unable to land as planned, because throttle not supported on my Logitech F710 wireless gamepad 🎮 Many others have same issue, PMDG working on it. Meanwhile use keyboard F1-F4. I made a small template, fits around those function keys ⌨️ it’s a gaming keyboard, assigned green for increase, red for decrease :)
Mine has been sitting in its digital hangar for a few days. Hopefully I will get time to fly it this weekend. Last night I started reading the poh that came with it.
Have you had any trouble getting the reverse lever to come up after landing?
@@thecorporatepilotdad Hello my friend! Slowly getting hang of it. Almost successful landing tonight :) Challenge is to slow down in time, while descending. I started way too late, ended in a big rush…way too much speed, got messy…was aiming for ~ 110 knots when landing, I had something like 150…landing gear broke :( Adjusting throttle from keyboard, while waiting for PMDG to fix gamepad config. Gets tricky with AP with ILS, GPS/VLOC….plane easy to lose track…anyway, might be better with manual landing…follow ILS, no AP better. Need to count quick in head, when to start decent. Anyway, slowly getting there. DC3 an Old Lady, nice and slow works best :) Good luck !
@@thecorporatepilotdad No experience yet of reverse lever..tell you later, if/when I land successfully :) Read some users said issue with throttle lock, unable to move throttles. There’s a tiny lever close to propeller adjustment, need make sure it’s not locked position
@@yams900 I found that one by mistake a few times.
@@yams900 do you use a joystick or yoke or just the controller?
PMDG is the standard when it comes to “Heavies”, no one comes close…
You are right about that. They knocked it out of the park for sure. Can't wait to see what they have next.