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Robin DR400/100 Cadet · Just Flight · Just Flight · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11
The publisher describes functional circuit breakers linked to X-Plane’s failure system, alongside selectable panel states and interactive flight checklists.
X-Plane 12 Regent cockpit features
Robin DR400/100 Cadet · Just Flight · Just Flight · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11
An optional automatic tank-switching setting persists between sessions. The product also documents auxiliary-tank transfer controls and an EFB weight-and-balance interface.
X-Plane 12 Regent systems and EFB features
Robin DR400/100 Cadet · Aerobask · X-Plane 12
The X-Plane 12 product is the DR401 CDI 155 with a Centurion diesel and Laminar Research G1000. Its airframe and powerplant differ from the stock MSFS DR400/100 Cadet.
Aerobask official DR401 product page
Robin DR400/100 Cadet · Aerobask · X-Plane 12
Aerobask specifically includes a simulated FADEC test and preheating, along with VR manipulators. The feature list does not establish undocumented controls or simulator interfaces.
Aerobask DR401 feature list
Robin DR400/100 Cadet · SimCoders · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
REP saves switch and lever states. The developer says battery discharge and temperature calculations also account for time while the simulator is closed.
SimCoders REP for Just Flight DR400; X-Plane 12 support from v4.7.0
Robin DR400/100 Cadet · SimCoders · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
The documented engine preheater continues its simulation while X-Plane is closed, allowing its effect to depend on elapsed time before the next flight.
REP preheater and persistent-state description
Robin DR400/100 Cadet · SimCoders · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
The hangar covers engine, electrical, brake and tyre maintenance, including oil choice and battery charging. Damage and related features can be disabled through the package’s options.
REP maintenance and optional-damage features
The wooden DR400 has a side-by-side cabin under a large canopy and outer wing panels angled upward. French flying clubs have used it widely for instruction and personal flying.
Engines and roles vary across the family, including towing versions. The DR400/100 Cadet is a lower-powered development; photographs and specifications of larger-engined Robins describe those versions.
Aircraft / family
Dave Unwin · 12 September 2018
Christian Briand · web publication 5 December 2022; early conversion-prototype account
Thomas Borchert · 1 October 2012
Robinson R22 Beta II · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
Laminar’s manual identifies a governor switch with an orange GOV indication when disabled, plus a separate overhead rotor brake. The illustrated controls distinguish engine-speed management from stopping the unpowered rotor after shutdown. The nearby landing-light switch operates the pair of lights in the nose.
Gathered Laminar manual · PDF pp.18–20
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