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SCDS Yak-40 version 2 status update

Posted on Aug 17 2005 12:38:52 PM by webmaster (6655 views)
Add-ons developers news Suprunov Computer Design Studio (SCDS) is updating status of their Yakovlev-40 project. New screenshots of fully redesigned Yak-40 version 2 were uploaded to "SCREENSHOTS" section of the Yak-40 web-site: http://www.east-intel.com/yak40/index_e.htm

Since version 2 the package includes fully functional copilots office and also full screen center pedestal and overhead views in 2D mode. Model features 4 highly realistic versions of cockpit lighting (daylight, red spotlights, white floodlight and mixed - i.e. both red and white lights switched on).

New logics include hydraulics, electrical systems failures and emergency procedures with all backup/emergency swithces and controls operational.

Configurator tool as a very demanded option developed for the new version of the package which permits to configure the cockpit as "export" version with all black shields and texts on panels in English language (see the details here: http://forums.simflight.com/viewtopic.php?t=41592)

There are some high-res (1280) close-up Yak-40 cockpit instrumentation renderings uploaded to Yak-40 web-site also (which were prepared for new aircraft manuals) and can be used for close familiarization with Russian aircraft gauges.

The team opened new office in Tyumen (Western Siberia) and some photos from new location can be viewed here: http://forums.simflight.com/viewtopic.php?t=41589