News! - Beech Model 18 updated by STMA

[Stephen]

News! - Beech Model 18 updated by STMA

The classic Beech 18 was created by Heinz Dziurowitz, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Goodbye and Fly High : The passing of Heinz Dziurowitz.

Most of Heinz's work has been distributed around like minded developers to keep his work alive and current, One of the best is the excellent Beechcraft 18 that X-PlaneReviews reviewed here earlier in 2015. Aircraft Review : Beechcraft 18 by Heinz Dzuirowitz.

This aircraft has been transferred into the capable hands of STMA or Shade Tree Micro Aviation, and STMA have done an update on the aircraft.

Noted STMA notes are:

New Features and improvements:

"We pulled the Beech 18 into our STMA Hangar and Repair Shop and stripped them down to their basic components and rebuilt them using the Federal Aviation AdministrationType Certificate Data Sheet (FAA TCDS) and flight manual for the Beechcraft D18S as our guide."

• More custom gauges, many with Data Ref driven components
• Sun-visor added, just click on the sun-visor to toggle for use.
• Interior glass now employs textures that will enhance realism
• New 3D toggle and rocker switches for more immersive experience
• New higher resolution liveries
• Includes paint kit in PSD format
• New INN and OUT engine sounds
• New cabin interior with added animation
• Improved 3D bump maps.

Our rebuilding efforts yielded performance and other benefits:

• Improved 3D modeling of the airframe, cockpit, and cabin.
• Realistic fuel system.
• Realistic ignition system.
• Realistic elevator, aileron, and rudder trim systems.
• GNS 530 bezel with fully functioning 3D controls without having to use the pop-up.
• A fully functioning 3D ADF which models a real world unit.
• A modern Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) replaces the DG to compliment the GPS
• Other Instrument panel improvements which more accurately reflect the features of the D18S instrument panel.

 

The v10 Beechcraft 18 by STMA (Heinz Dzuirowitz) is now available from the New X-Plane.Org Store here :

Beech 18 Package

And is priced at only US$20.95

As this Aircraft is now being developed by STMA and is now noted on their X-Plane.OrgStore listing and not Mr Dzuirowitz's

Note: Owners of Heinz's Beech 18 should send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] to receive a discount code and will be able to purchase this new updated model for only $10.95.

Stephen Dutton

Updated 20th November 2015

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