A flyable Douglas DC3 Rousseau Aviation aircraft Startup. Reskin by Papou with permission.
The DC3 aircraft and Dakota variants were probably the most versatile transport aircraft of their time. It had a top speed of 237 mph (381 kph) and an all up weight of 11400 kg.
The aircraft initially has the engines stopped. Use the B key to start or stop the engines or the Aircraft Engine Start rule in AI. It tilts and banks realistically, does not have an operating interior, but does have various exterior views based on an invisible interior, use the [ and ] keys from the interior view.
The aircraft has a number of animations that can be operated by keyboard keys, or the Aircraft Action Trigger, kuid:76656:24050, when placed on track and set to the correct number:
- to start engines, press the B key or use trigger setting 2. An engine start rule is also available for AI;
- welcome aboard cabin anouncement - use the H key, or trigger setting 2;
- flare the aircraft for takeoff or landing, V key or trigger setting 3;
- tyre smoke on landing, use trigger setting 4;
- set speed to zero (after landing, to stop aircraft), trigger setting 9;
- set speed to 40% of maximum speed, for landing approach, trigger setting 14.
The aircraft will load passengers and general goods at suitable airports.