Description

Note that there maybe a folder named something like “dash8-q400_CVT_” generated inside the Community Mods Folder after installing the DHC8 and started the game for the first time. In case for any updates with this aircraft, delete the mentioned folder to make sure the changes to be applied.

For Making The DHC8 Really Appear In AI Traffic And Report The Aircraft Model Correctly During Conversation With ATC, Replace The [GENERAL] Part The Aircraft.cfg Of The DHC8 (default Path Is “Dash8-Q400SimObjectsAIRPLANESDash8”, NOT The Aircraft.cfg Of The Livery) To The Following:
atc_type = “TT:ATCCOM.ATC_NAME DEHAVILLAND.0.text”
atc_model = “TT:ATCCOM.AC_MODEL DH8D.0.text”
editable = 1 ;
performance = 70-78 Pax Regional AirlinernLength: 107 ftnWing Span: 93 ftnHt: 24 ft-7 innWeight:32,836 lb EmptynMax T/O Weight:63,000 lbnPower: 2 x 2,140 SHP P&W 150A TurboshaftsnMax Cruise: 414 Kts TASnStall Speed 120 KtsnCeiling: 25,000 ftnRange: 1,567 Naut Miles (max)with std fuel load. ;
category = airplane ;
icao_type_designator = “DH8D” ;

icao_manufacturer = “De Havilland Canada” ;
icao_model = “DHC-8” ;
icao_engine_type = “Turboprop/Turboshaft” ;
icao_engine_count = 2 ;
icao_wtc = “L” ;
icao_generic = 1 ;

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Author: kychungdotcom

How to install this mod (Full installation guide)

Download the mod (ModsHost download guide).
Find the Community folder on your computer
- Windows – C:/Users/[Computer Name]/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe/LocalCache/Packages/Community
- Steam – C:/Users/[Computer Name]/AppData/Local/Packages/Microsoft.FlightDashboard_8wekyb3d8bbwe/LocalCache/Packages/Community
Copy the downloaded file to your Community folder like this: /Community/[MOD FOLDER]/[MOD FILES]
Launch the game and enjoy your mod!
Problems? Ask for help!