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C-17 Globemaster III · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The manual labels the EFB fuel page as a visual display. The payload page separately shows aircraft weights and a centre-of-gravity diagram alongside load selection.
C-17 manual · PDF p.73
C-17 Globemaster III · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Hydraulic and electrical power are required for cargo-door and ramp operation. The guide marks the chute/rail, aerial-delivery, ramp-blowdown and smoke-detection panels as inactive in this version.
C-17 manual · PDF p.74; page visually checked
C-17 Globemaster III · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The overhead standby radio is inactive. The guide also distinguishes animated intercom and microphone-selection modules from functioning radio controls.
C-17 manual · PDF p.50; archived version, not a current package test
C-17 Globemaster III · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Miltech's C-17 guide describes fly-by-wire stabilisation and trim, selectable autopilot modes and stall-test controls. It explicitly marks VNAV, TURB and several other controls as unsupported in that version.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,8,45,58
McDonnell Douglas developed the C-17 for the US Air Force, with its first flight in 1991. Four turbofans, a high wing and a rear cargo ramp support the heavy-transport role. Its landing gear and high-lift design also address operations from relatively constrained airfields.
The Globemaster III can move very large equipment while retaining a modern two-pilot flight deck. The Miltech manual describes the simulator's flight-control and autopilot features, including functions that were not implemented in the documented version.
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Senior Airman Dennis Sloan · 13 September 2013
27 February 2004 · Bill Buckingham and crew interviewed
Master Sgt. Leisa Grant interviews Paul Eberhart · 28 August 2013
CH47D Chinook · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Microsoft’s release notes removed passenger and flightseeing specialisations and recorded fixes for cargo and construction checks. These are changes documented for version 1.6.32.0.
MSFS 2024 Sim Update 4 · CH-47D subsection
CH47D Chinook · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
The same update added saved-flight collective values to address immediate descent when loading or skipping into flight. It also revised the GNS530 connection to the HSI and corrected altimeter issues.
MSFS 2024 Sim Update 4 · CH-47D subsection
Boeing CH-47D Chinook · X-Trident · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
The X-Trident listing includes external loads, cargo dropping, animated ground crew and a custom fuel truck. Load configurations can be saved and recalled, giving the package activities beyond transporting passengers.
X-Plane.org developer listing · captured September 2026
Boeing CH-47D Chinook · X-Trident · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
The documented AFCS supports both self-centring and non-centring joysticks. The package also lists a four-axis autopilot and VOR, TACAN, ADF and GPS navigation, with custom control panels.
X-Trident listing · developer-described behaviour
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