PMDG (Precision Manuals Development Group), known for their Prepar3D and FSX add-ons, has released their highly anticipated Douglas DC-6 aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This release follows numerous previews through PMDG’s YouTube Channel.
PMDG’s first add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator features the following:
- Numerous free liveries available via the PMDG Operations Center, which is included with your purchase
- Package includes both the DC-6A and DC-6B aircraft in multiple, historic variations
- Package includes full documentation describing the aircraft, its systems and operation, along with flight planning data
- Package includes a full tutorial, and free access to online video tutorials via youtube
- Automated Flight Engineer to assist with flying and learning the airplane
- Multiple optional configurations to vary the complexity of the simulation to suit the user’s tastes and preferences
- Compatible only with Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Compatible with either/both Microsoft Flight Simulator purchased in the Microsoft Store, or on Steam
- This product requires a live connection to the internet for installation.
- This simulation is for personal, entertainment use only and may not be used for training or currency
“With a range of 4,000nm the PMDG Douglas DC-6 can be used to re-enact both long and short-haul flights from the Golden Age of Civil Aviation. No corner of the globe is out of reach and you can choose to have your DC-6 flight deck equipped with GPS capability (or not!) to suit your flying tastes.”
“The PMDG DC-6 takes full advantage of the entire array of lighting models available within MSFS, with many new features planned as Asobo adds them to the MSFS simulator” the development team adds.
This is the groups first release for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with their 737NG being the next to release. For more information on the team’s 737 project, you can check out a previous article.
PMDG’s Douglas DC-6 can be purchased on the PMDG store for $59.99 which is reduced with the current sale to $54.99.