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Aircraft and configuration
The Dash 7 has four turboprops, retractable landing gear and hydraulically operated multi-segment wing flaps. Its primary pitch and roll controls use cables with geared and spring tabs. Hydraulic systems operate the roll spoilers and rudder.
de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
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The Dash 7 has four turboprops, retractable landing gear and hydraulically operated multi-segment wing flaps. Its primary pitch and roll controls use cables with geared and spring tabs. Hydraulic systems operate the roll spoilers and rudder.
History & design
From bush aircraft to regional transport
De Havilland Canada describes the 1960s as a transition from military aircraft sales toward commuter and regional airlines. The Dash 7 followed that shift, extending a company lineage established by aircraft such as the Beaver, Otter and Caribou.
De Havilland Canada · De Havilland Canada company history ↗Manufacturer chronology: 1960s–1970s
The Downsview prototype
Developed with Canadian government funding, the Dash 7 prototype was unveiled at Downsview in 1975. It first flew on 27 March that year, shortly before the manufacturer marked its fiftieth anniversary in 1978.
De Havilland Canada · De Havilland Canada company history ↗Manufacturer chronology: 1960s–1970s
Systems & details
Controls and equipment
The operating manual describes pitch trim and a trim tab on the right aileron.
Two panel configurations
PILOT'S offers steam-gauge and GPS panels for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
Choosing a navigation fit
PILOT’S includes an original analogue-instrument version of the Dash 7 as well as support for TDS GTNXi, PMS50 GTN and GNS 530 navigation integrations. These choices change the cockpit’s navigation equipment while retaining the four-engine regional aircraft as their basis. The product listing identifies quick-start documentation and describes the represented aircraft’s short-field role. Navigation integrations are add-on configuration options; they do not establish that every real Dash 7 carried the same panel.
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Manuals & resources
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Aircraft systems
Controls and equipmentde Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
The operating manual describes pitch trim and a trim tab on the right aileron.
Aircraft operating manual · section 8.14, flight controls
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Two panel configurationsde Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
PILOT'S offers steam-gauge and GPS panels for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
Dash 7 product · included panels
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Aircraft documentation
de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 — aircraft documentationPT Pelita Air Service · Aircraft operating manual · section 8.14, flight controlsSimulator documentation
de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7 — simulator documentationPILOT'S · Dash 7 product · included panelsAircraft history
De Havilland Canada company historyDe Havilland Canada · Manufacturer chronology: 1960s–1970sBuilt-in force-feedback profiles
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Catalogue programme-20261011-v3 · 3 profile choices
PILOT'S Dash 7 GPS panel
PILOT'S · Free and Pro · Revision 2 · Inherited starting point
MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
A four-turboprop transport with geared control tabs and hydraulic wing flaps.
PILOT'S Dash 7 steam gauges
PILOT'S · Free and Pro · Revision 2 · Inherited starting point
MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
A four-turboprop transport with geared control tabs and hydraulic wing flaps.
de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Dash 7
Free and Pro · Revision 1 · Partial review
MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024 · X-Plane 12
A four-turboprop transport with geared control tabs and hydraulic wing flaps.
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