February 10, 20242 yr AFAIK the DA42 has nosewheel steering although the angle of travel is limited. Just downloaded this model and I'm really pleased with the graphics , handling and nosewheel steering. Seems good value but I've barely scratched the surface yet.
February 10, 20242 yr Picked it up. A really nice, high quality model so far. A very welcome release out of the box and I'm excited to see what COWS will bring us next. If I'm picky, I would have liked the TDI version to have the KAP140, rather than both the TDI and -VI versions both having the GFC700. (I don't think the GFC700 was available at any point in the TDI's lifespan). Spent 20 mins on the ground, testing and playing with things and about to take off to test the flight dynamics and flight handling characteristics. Edited February 10, 20242 yr by JYW Bill 😎FS2024 • Currently in 'GA mode' : A2A Comanche 2024 & Aerostar • Black Square C208, Bonanzas, Barons, TBM850, Dukes • COWS DA40 & DA42 • FSW Legacy, C24R Sierra & C414 • Echo Falco F8L • FFX HJET, Visionjet and P180 2024 • Got Friends A32 Vixxen • FSReborn Sirius TL3000, Sting S4 and Piper M500 • Flyboy Rans S6S • Skyward DA50RG • SWS Zenith CH701, RV-8, RV-10, RV-14, PC12 • Milviz C310R • Air Foil Labs Bristell B23 TrackIR • BeyondATC • PMS GTN Payware • RealTurb • Axis & Ohs • FS Realistic Pro9800X3D • RTX 3080 • 64GB DDR5-6000NPPL licence holder in the UK
February 10, 20242 yr First impressions, it is STUNNING! I think one of the highest quality, modern GA aircraft released for the sim to date. Exquisite details, like the safety wire on the emergency horizon G1000 looks stunning. Perfect glass texturing and mild, realistic smudges/dirt Does she want to go flying, or what?! Sounds = stunning Performance = no noticeable performance hit Modeling = stunning Texturing = stunning FDE = amazing! Yes, this is a WINNER and I'm yet to find any bugs. Edited February 10, 20242 yr by JYW Bill 😎FS2024 • Currently in 'GA mode' : A2A Comanche 2024 & Aerostar • Black Square C208, Bonanzas, Barons, TBM850, Dukes • COWS DA40 & DA42 • FSW Legacy, C24R Sierra & C414 • Echo Falco F8L • FFX HJET, Visionjet and P180 2024 • Got Friends A32 Vixxen • FSReborn Sirius TL3000, Sting S4 and Piper M500 • Flyboy Rans S6S • Skyward DA50RG • SWS Zenith CH701, RV-8, RV-10, RV-14, PC12 • Milviz C310R • Air Foil Labs Bristell B23 TrackIR • BeyondATC • PMS GTN Payware • RealTurb • Axis & Ohs • FS Realistic Pro9800X3D • RTX 3080 • 64GB DDR5-6000NPPL licence holder in the UK
February 10, 20242 yr 39 minutes ago, JYW said: Sounds = stunning Performance = no noticeable performance hit Modeling = stunning Texturing = stunning FDE = amazing! Yes, this is a WINNER and I'm yet to find any bugs Agree on all points. Bought it last night and already have more than a few hours with it under my belt. If it at all intrigues you, buy it. I don’t believe you will be disappointed. -B
February 10, 20242 yr 5 minutes ago, bendead said: Is it only available through Orbx? Join us in welcoming the COWS team and their amazing new DA-42 aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, now available exclusively on Orbx!COWS release the DA-42 for Microsoft Flight Simulator! - Partner Previews and Announcements - Orbx Community and Support Forums (orbxdirect.com)
February 10, 20242 yr Hopefully one day they'll model the engine page. Are there any plans to do a DA40? Ron Hamilton "95% is half the truth, but most of it is lies, but if you read half of what is written, you'll be okay." __ Honey Boo Boo's Mom
February 10, 20242 yr 18 minutes ago, fakeflyer737 said: Hopefully one day they'll model the engine page. Are there any plans to do a DA40? Yes, the DA40-180 XLS will be their next in line.
February 10, 20242 yr Author 48 minutes ago, bendead said: Is it only available through Orbx? Quote Now available from Orbx, the COWS DA42 Series is priced at approximately $30.00 / €28.00. Besides the included liveries, an extra pack of 4 flight school liveries is also available. A Marketplace release is also expected soon. https://msfsaddons.com/2024/02/10/the-cows-diamond-da42-is-now-available-for-msfs/ 9950X3D - X870E Aorus Master- TUF 5090 OC - 64GB DDR5 - 1500W HXi - Titan 360 RX LCD - 9100 Pro x 2 - LG 45GX950A - HOTAS Warthog with Ava Base
February 10, 20242 yr Author Another video for the undecided - 9950X3D - X870E Aorus Master- TUF 5090 OC - 64GB DDR5 - 1500W HXi - Titan 360 RX LCD - 9100 Pro x 2 - LG 45GX950A - HOTAS Warthog with Ava Base
February 10, 20242 yr 1 hour ago, Reader said: Join us in welcoming the COWS team and their amazing new DA-42 aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, now available exclusively on Orbx! The FS Elite article stated that it would eventually come to the Marketplace, I assume after an "exclusive" waiting period. I will pick it up then as I have no desire to install Orbx Direct. MSFS 2024. Primary Planes: Black Square TBM850, Duke, Baron, Caravan; A2A Comanche; FSReborn Phenom; Fexix A321; PMDG 737-7, 777: Utilities: Active Sky (Passive Mode); BATC, FSLTL.
February 10, 20242 yr I took for a spin. A very nice AC indeed. Right in A2A quality ballpark (minus tablet) ! Life time flight sim enthusiast, current airplane owner 172P (past C182F). FAA CP/IR ASEL/AMEL, FI ASELMy System: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D , MSI X870 GAMING PLUS, 64G RAM, ASUS RTX5090, 4T SSDPut my hands on (pic/dual/given)7GCAA, 8KCAB, BE24, BE76, BE35-C33, BE35, C150, C152, C172B/N/P/R/SP, 182F, M20E,M20C, M20J, AT6(SNJ4), PA28-140,PA28-151, PA28-161,PA28-181,PA28RT-201,PA28R-180/201T, PA24-250, PA32-300R, PA44, AC114, YAK-18T, YAK-52, SR22
February 10, 20242 yr If you're sitting on the fence..... well, that can't be comfortable. But for me, this is the best addon aircraft I've bought for MSFS to date. It just does everything right. Just flew it IFR in IMC from EGNC Carlisle, in the far north west of England, to EGKB London Biggin Hill. Absolutely flawless. A tablet (for loading etc) would indeed be welcome. Worth every penny to me. Edited February 10, 20242 yr by JYW Bill 😎FS2024 • Currently in 'GA mode' : A2A Comanche 2024 & Aerostar • Black Square C208, Bonanzas, Barons, TBM850, Dukes • COWS DA40 & DA42 • FSW Legacy, C24R Sierra & C414 • Echo Falco F8L • FFX HJET, Visionjet and P180 2024 • Got Friends A32 Vixxen • FSReborn Sirius TL3000, Sting S4 and Piper M500 • Flyboy Rans S6S • Skyward DA50RG • SWS Zenith CH701, RV-8, RV-10, RV-14, PC12 • Milviz C310R • Air Foil Labs Bristell B23 TrackIR • BeyondATC • PMS GTN Payware • RealTurb • Axis & Ohs • FS Realistic Pro9800X3D • RTX 3080 • 64GB DDR5-6000NPPL licence holder in the UK
February 10, 20242 yr I subscribe, it feels and looks very nice. Did some spins with the TDI, VI next. I only find the taxi a bit too sensitive on my side. Valentin Rusu AMD Ryzen 9950X3D OC, Asus RTX 5090 OC, DDR5 64GB @6000MHz, Samsung 9100 NVMe for MSFS2024
February 10, 20242 yr 16 minutes ago, JYW said: If you're sitting on the fence..... well, that can't be comfortable. But for me, this is the best addon aircraft I've bought for MSFS to date. It just does everything right. Just flew it IFR in IMC from EGNC Carlisle, in the far north west of England, to EGKB London Biggin Hill. Absolutely flawless. A tablet (for loading etc) would indeed be welcome. Worth every penny to me. I am sitting on the fence so much its starting to hurt. What other addons planes do you own and enjoy. It might help put things in perspective. Ron MSFS 2024 -Too many airplanes to name. Too many airports to name.
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