Virtualcol Dash-8 series

[SeanTK]

Now released:
http://secure.simmarket.com/virtualcol- ... -p3d.phtml

Not the most refined addon out there, but their market seems to be for those that are happy with lower-end renditions. With that being said, it's not bad, and seems to be an improvement on prior efforts.
Comes with the 100, 200, 300, and 400. Only installed the first three, and have only taken the 100 up so far. Definately some graphical niggles, but overall I'm still happy with it. Comes with a lot of liveries too.

[Charl]

I'm impressed by Virtualcol: basic but "honest".
ANZ Link livery too, I'll be able to put the whole plane into my next Real vs Sim photoshoot out of NZPP!

[Ian Warren]

Arr the ole "Real V Sim"

[SeanTK]

Have been using it a bit more within the past few minutes, and I'm actually fairly happy with it overall. The VC is nice enough for me, and there's more simulated on it than I initially expected. Also, the sheer number of liveries is fantastic, covering a very wide array of countries. I noticed an Air New Zealand Link Q300 is included, as well as a Vincent Q100, for the Kiwis, as well as multiple Aussie liveries spanning a few different airlines, and numerous others as well.

[Charl]

Yes the modelling around the cockpit is a little lumpy, and taxiing can be somewhat "nodding dog"
But the VC is surprisingly good.
Best to extract to a dummy folder from the .exe (as always) since it wants to put some textures in the main texture folder (in FS9 anyway).





I'm actually getting used to the fern/Koru overkill on these planes, nothing if not distinctive.

[johnkiwi]

Looks ok, does it have a programmable FMC? Interested in a few more of your thoughts, good and bad...

[Ian Warren]

Since the bulk off the paint is done, wonder how it would go with some off Terry's "Dash8Captain" photo's put onto , that would give it some real Zing!

[omitchell]

Not a bad price either

[Charl]

Well I got the last Vcol plane (SAAB as I recall) at a sale price of 10 bucks which was pretty reasonable I thought.
This time, the Greenback is a little stronger so NZD28.

I wouldn't know a Dash8 FMC from a barcode reader, but this one has plenty of buttons you click, also in VC, and things do seem to pop up.

[omitchell]

I wouldn't know a Dash8 FMC from a barcode reader, but this one has plenty of buttons you click, also in VC, and things do seem to pop up.

I like buttons

[Wildbillkelso]

Well I got the last Vcol plane (SAAB as I recall) at a sale price of 10 bucks which was pretty reasonable I thought.

Did the same a while ago with their Fokker 50.
Although I've been warned, I thought I'd give it a go - back then not knowing there'll be a F-27 coming up.

Well, to be polite:
This piece of *beeeeep* took its first hop straight to the scrap yard...

Cheers,
Markus.

[Ian Warren]

Well, to be polite:
This piece of *beeeeep* took its first hop straight to the scrap yard...

This piece of *beeeeep* I really like that! , I can name two other groups that require that *beeeeep*, had they been freeware , fine - but to not reply or want any input , I back anybody and compare , done a little design myself your understand the ins and the outs but when get dictated to and shut the door .. that's when they get the double *beeeeep**beeeeep*

[omitchell]

Do what I did, merged it with the Majestic cockpit. Now I have a -100, -200, -300 and -400 with a sweet interior

[Ian Warren]

Do what I did, merged it with the Majestic cockpit. Now I have a -100, -200, -300 and -400 with a sweet interior

I thought it was a FS9 and FSX combined obviously its a true FSX in the package.

[captsl4]

thought id pick this up being on sale atm on FSS

but when started to install got a message "One or more files are write protected. Do you want to overwrite them anyway”

does anyone who installed this get that message or know what this means or is it safe to proceed

[Ian Warren]

"One or more files are write protected. Do you want to overwrite them anyway”

I don't own a Virtualcol aircraft , these new companies have a few glitch's with install's ... personally I would say you would be fine with the install, It is strange its looking to 'Overwrite" a file , maybe it uses the default Das8 or least parts of it .. only thing I can think off for this remark.

[captsl4]

ok thx Ian

[Ian Warren]

A thought , you could always send Sean a note , very regular if you are not sure.

[Dash8captain]

Sorry to drag up an old thread but does anyone know if the virtualcol dash 8 will work in p3d v4?

[dbcunnz]

It should work OK I don't have it but I do have the Virtualcol Fokker 50, Virtualcol ATR 72 and the Virtualcol Saab 340 all working in P3D v4

Here are some of the oldies that I have working in P3D v4 viewtopic.php?f=9&t=27251