Der klassische Zweistrahler mit seiner charakteristischen Tür unter dem Leitwerk ist jüngst von Sky Simulations als Version 2 für FSX und P3D veröffentlicht worden.Für 35.70€ (bzw. 21.42€ für Besitzer der Vorversion) ist die DC-9 im simMarket erhältlich. Die Vorversion der McDonnel Douglas MD-80 und MD-90-Reihen, sowie der Boeing 717 startete 1965 zum Erstflug. Besonders im nordamerikanischen Raum fand die “kleine” McDonnel mit T-Leitwerk besonderen Anklang. Sky Simulations liefert neben der Urvariante, der DC-9-10, auch die Versionen 21, 30, 41 und 51 in einem Paket. Außerdem verspricht der Entwickler ein komplett funktionsfähiges VC mit diversen Animationen und Funktionen. Weitere Features lassen sich auf der folgenden Highlight-Liste nachlesen.

VERSION 2 HIGHLIGHTS

TOTALLY REDESIGNED VIRTUAL COCKPIT
ENHANCED 3D INSTRUMENTS
VC NEW LIGHTNING EFFECTS
NEW FULLY ENHANCED COCKPIT TEXTURES
NEW WINGS
NEW DYNAMIC FLEXIBLE WINGS
NEW LANDING GEARS
NEW HORIZONTAL STABILIZER
NEW CABIN ENTRY AND CABIN DOORS
REDESIGNED CARGO BAYS
SYSTEMS UPDATED AND REFINED
ENHANCED ENGINE SOUNDS
EXTENSIVE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR NEW DETAILS
UPDATED GROUND CREW for Optimal performance

-AIRCRAFT
State of the art replica of the aircraft.
This package covers the entirely DC-9 family, Five based different models: DC-9: 10, 21, 30, 41 and 51
Fully Native models to Flight Simulator.
Bump and Specular maps
NEW! DYNAMIC FLEXIBLE WINGS
Dynamic Shine.
Perfectly simulated loss of hydraulic pressure. (Elevators, spoilers, landing gear and flaps will be lost without hydraulic pressure)
Main Door, service door, cargo door, forward stairs, rear stairs (except 10 version) and cockpit windows accurately modeled and animated.
Horizontal stabilizer movement based on real aircraft system logic and real data.
Fully operational 3 positions landing lights. (retracted, extended off and extended on)
Aileron and Elevator actuated by aerodynamic movement of the control tab.
Every detail of the aircraft is accurate modeled, and are no part of the textures without affecting the frame rates.
Ground power receptacle and front stairs visible.
3D modeled and/or animated FAN BLADES, PITOTs, Static probe, Static ports
Moving whipers (2 Speeds)
Accurately modeled and Animated thurst reversers.

-GROUND MODE
Ground Support
GPU and Air Starter unit (accurately modeled) interacts with the aircraft systems
Animated Ground personnel.
Catering Truck, Belt Loader, Baggage Train.

-MAITENANCE MODE
Engines, LG Doors, Wx Radar

-FLIGHT DYNAMICS
Flight Dynamics tested by real airline pilots and in many real world comparisions.
The flight dynamics are based also in the senzation in many hours on the real flight simulator.
The wing airfoil profile is based completely in the Douglas wing airfoil DSMA-357/433 -A
Totally reliable on flight manuals, performance and climb.
Perfectly simulated weight and Balance in accordance with the weight and Balance Manual
Hi Definition Photoreal 32Bit Textures.

-VIRTUAL COCKPIT

Totally new Virtual cockpit!!
NEW! 3d Instruments
NEW! VC NEW LIGHTNING EFFECTS
NEW! NEW FULLY ENHANCED COCKPIT TEXTURES
NEW! Cockpit Flood Lightning

Virtual cockpit fully functional and animated.
Nearly every knob and switch is operational, you can perform a complete flight within the VC.
Two different layouts available in accordance with the type of the aircraft.
Two Colors available: The Original Aqua-Blue and Grey.
Fully Detailed and clickeable with endless details, features and effects.
Moving whipers (2 speeds)
Accurately modelled and animated captain and First Officer windows and it’s mechanisms.
Animated Flight deck door.
Every switch, handle,screw, bolt or Knob is modelled in 3D.
Animated Main/Service exit doors and front stairs.
Reflecting-transparent windows.
Clickable and movable Sunshine screens.
Hundreds of animation almost every part of the VC that could move, will do!!!

-SOUNDS
NEW!Updated and enhanced Engine Sounds
Full Engine sound package recorded during engine run test, outside and inside of the aicraft.
Fully Digitalized sound enviroment

-PANEL
Two different panel layouts available in accordance with the type of the aircraft.
Two Colors available: The Original Aqua-Blue and Grey.(Pinkish version will be available shortly )
CAPTAIN and First Officer Panels
Fully operational Pedestal.
Fully operational Overhead Panel

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS UPDATED !!!!

-AIR CONDITIONING AND PRESSURIZATION
Full simulated air conditioning system
Cockpit and Cabin temperature control.
Full simulated Pressurization system.
AUTO and Manual Mode

-FUEL

Fully operational fuel system
Booster Fuel Pumps
Crossfeed valve

-COMMUNICATIONS
2 NAV Radios
2 VHF Radios
1 or 2 ADF Depending of the model.
S Mode Transponder

-ELECTRICAL
Full simulated Electrical, AC and DC systems
Full Operational APU and Ground power unit
CSD, APU and Engine Instruments for monitoring

-HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Full simulated hydraulic system
Interacts directly with airplane control surfaces and its components.Depending with the existing pressure.
Hydraulic Pumps and Instruments

-FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
Attitude Deviation Indicator (ADI)
Altimeter
Radio Altimeter
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)
Airspeed/Mach Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator

-POWER PLANT
Complete set of engine intruments
EPR RAT with manual selectable bugs

-PNEUMATICc
Full simulated Pneumatic system.
Pneumatic indicators and Crossfeed Handles.
Fully operational and interactive Pneumatic External Unit (air Starter)

-ICE PROTECTION
Engine, Airfoil, Tail and Windows anti ice systems

-FIRE PROTECTION
Fire detection system
Fire loops
Fire Handles
Warning sounds

-AUTOPILOT
Accurately simulated SPERRY SP-50A AFCS.
Flight mode annunciator
Altitude Alert

-MISCELLANEOUS
GPWS, warning and Caution sounds
Virtual Copilot Sounds
Take off configuration warnings and sounds.

Flight operations manual
step by step tutorial manual.