This is a modification for the MSFS 2020 default Asobo Diamond DA40 TDI aircraft and is primarily aimed at improving the aircraft flight model to make its overall performance more closely match the actual aircraft, providing a much closer experience to flying the real aircraft. Multiple changes have been made to the flight model parameters, and the aircraft weight and balance, which are detailed in the included Change Log file found under the Documentation folder.
This mod is easily installed by simply unzipping the download file and copying the mge-asobo-aircraft-da40-tdi folder to the MSFS Community folder. It will then replace the existing default Diamond DA40 TDI aircraft in the MSFS aircraft selection screen, and will also continue to utilize all of the existing available Liveries. To uninstall the mod and return to using the MSFS default aircraft, simply remove it from the Community folder.
The Diamond DA40 TDI is a very stable and easy to fly 4 passenger General Aviation light aircraft that is excellent for flight training or just weekend pleasure flying. Its turbo charged diesel engine has a modern ECU which takes care of most engine management tasks like the Mixture and Prop pitch, making it very simple to operate while still having impressive low and high altitude performance, which allows it to operate from just about anywhere in the world. Its relatively slow speed and large wrap around obstruction free bubble canopy also make it ideal for taking in the amazing scenery that MSFS has to offer. This aircraft and this mod are only for the MSFS Deluxe Edition and Premium Deluxe Edition.
STEERING:
This mod uses Free Castering Steering by default to match the real aircraft. To improve the realism and performance of your Toe Brake Pedals, I highly recommend changing the SENSITIVITY settings on the CONTROLS OPTIONS screen to the following...
⦁ Set "SENSITIVITY -" to 33%,
⦁ Set "SENSITIVITY +" to -33%,
⦁ Set "DEAD ZONE" to 0%,
⦁ Set "NEUTRAL" to 60%,
⦁ Set "EXTREMITY DEAD ZONE" to -1%.
This will make the performance of the brakes much closer to the real-world, where the braking force is applied very gradually at first and then increases as the pedal is pressed further down. This will improve the smoothness and realism of braking for all aircraft in MSFS, and it will also make differential brake steering much easier and more precise.
Microsoft Flight Simulator © Microsoft Corporation. Asobo DA40 TDI Realism Mod was created under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using assets from Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it is not endorsed by or affiliated with Microsoft.
2 months ago
2 months ago
MGouge425
Crispy136
2 months ago
2 months ago
MGouge425
DROGE
5 months ago
MGouge425
Works perfectly.
Thanks for that.
1 years ago
Quassel89
Hello,
Thanks for your mod, it now flies more the way I remember when I flew it in real life and the new pilot viewpoint position is spot on.
Would you please consider adding CFD? My experience from the default C172 is that it adds even more to the feeling of realism of the flight, especially in bumpy weather.
2 years ago
Thanks... It's great to get some real world pilot feedback to confirm my assumptions about how it should fly!
2 years ago
MGouge425
Ohmsquare
for some reason the GNS 430 and the transponder is not turning on.
2 years ago
Is the AVIONICS MASTER switch on?
2 years ago
MGouge425
hvh9001
Tip of the Day: This is a relatively slow aircraft, and it can take a long time to reach a remote destination you want to explore, like a remote island. But, once you are on the correct course you can easily shorten the required flight time by just pressing [Y] to enter SLEW mode. Then press [8 (Up Arrow)] on the NUM PAD to move the aircraft location forward, and press [Y] again to exit SLEW mode and resume normal flight.
2 years ago
MGouge425
Tip of the Day: With the GNS430 in the default GPS tracking mode, the OBS/VOR gauge CDI needle will show your deviation from the GPS course, just like it does when tracking a VOR course.
2 years ago
MGouge425
To appreciate the amazing high-altitude performance of this aircraft I recommend a test flight from the highest airport in the U.S., Leadville, Colorado (KLXV) which has a field elevation of 9,934 ft.
2 years ago
Awesome, I love taking off from KLXV and flying over the pass to KASE. Finally this plane got some love!
2 years ago
aqxea2500
MGouge425
Thank you! I look forward to testing it. Aside from the G1000, this is the closest to the DA40 w/ Lycoming avgas engine I flew a few years ago.
2 years ago
tasev1