DA40-NGX Improvement Mod v0.10

DA40-NGX Improvement Mod v0.10

Note: The FS20 file system is very fragile. Mods can interfere with eachother very easily. Please double, tripple check your community folder before posting. 99% of problems have been fixed simply by removing some other old mod. Please delete the whole DA40NGX folder before updating.

This mod aims to improve the default DA40 in as many aspects as possible.

Key Features

Powerplant changes

FADEC – The FADEC controls manifold pressure, injected fuel quantity and propeller speed according to the desired engine power preselected with the power lever. The RPM will follow the RPM set curve. (Further details in the included PDF)

Accurate engine performance in relation to pressure altitude and temperature
Accurate fuel flows
More accurate Oil/Coolant temperature and pressure behaviour
More realistic startup behaviour
Fixed Fuel Pumps (no fuel flow increase)
Progressive Engine damage (disabled by default)
Added oil and fuel starvation when flying inverted.

Compatibility with WT G1000Nxi
Added systems and fuel page with funtional fuel totaliser
Correct Engine and Ammeter indication behaviour
CAS messages added for Engine, Failures and other systems.

Flightmodel
Cruise speeds and climb rates more closely match AFM numbers
Smoother less twitchy control compared to default
Improved Cl table and stall characteristics
Increased adverse yaw
Increased flap lift and drag
Added nose wheel steering (Can be removed)
Added rudder trim for those who like to hand fly
More accurate sitting attitude and suspension (rear wheels clip slightly)

Systems
Increased Fuel capacity to 19.5 gal usable per side
Fuel transfer stops automatically
Fuel sloshes back and forth
ECU run-up
Functional windshield defrost (always on)
Simulated fuel/gearbox temperature
Improved autopilot PIDs with correct lateral and vertical limitations

Statsaving
Everythring from fuel levels, flaps lights, switches, frequencies are saved between flights. This can be enabled if desired (PDF)

Visuals
Improved Internal cockpit lighting and ambience
Added white Navlight
Quad flash strobes
Prop Mod from Bilngualharp7

Other
Fuel totaliser can be reset using the ELT
Added Debugging CAS messages to help figuring out mod compatibility