Meet Douglas DC-3
The DC-3 developed from Douglas's earlier DC-2 and sleeper-transport work. Its low-wing metal airframe, retractable main gear and two radial engines became a familiar sight on airline routes. Military derivatives expanded the design's influence during the Second World War.
Civilian survivors have carried passengers and freight with a wide range of later equipment. In simulation, a vintage cockpit with a Sperry system and a modernised navigation installation are different interpretations of that long life. Their manuals explain which period and equipment the virtual aircraft represents.
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Systems, equipment and documentation for each developer’s aircraft.
DC-3
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Edition / package Standard
Choose a period or modernised cockpit
The DC-3 guide describes trim tabs and hydraulically operated auxiliary systems. It also offers a vintage Sperry installation or a modern GNS/autopilot configuration. Those choices represent different cockpit equipment, making the selected version important when looking up navigation or automation controls.
Microsoft / aircraft developers · DC-3 Operations Manual ↗Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.5-6,10
DC-3
Microsoft Flight Simulator
Edition / package Standard
Choose a period or modernised cockpit
The DC-3 guide describes trim tabs and hydraulically operated auxiliary systems. It also offers a vintage Sperry installation or a modern GNS/autopilot configuration. Those choices represent different cockpit equipment, making the selected version important when looking up navigation or automation controls.
Microsoft / aircraft developers · DC-3 Operations Manual ↗Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.5-6,10
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Douglas DC-3Wikipedia contributors · Research background · Wikipedia revision 1373845698 · retrieved 2026-09-12Resource
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