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De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 ↗Simulator documentation

Q4XP · FlyJSim · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12

Synchronise the two flight-management units deliberately

FlyJSim documents a manual crossfill for routes and fuel data between the two UNS-1Ew units. The simulated heading mode also permits following vectors while retaining LNAV, with holding patterns entered through a graphical definition page.

Q4XP developer systems description · gathered September 2026

SourceQ4XP systems ↗FlyJSim
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De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 ↗Simulator documentation

Q4XP · FlyJSim · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12

Explore the cabin’s own controls

The flight-attendant panel controls cabin lighting and temperature. Passenger shades, overhead bins, tray tables and service doors are interactive, extending the aircraft beyond the pilots’ seats.

Q4XP developer feature description · gathered September 2026

SourceQ4XP systems ↗FlyJSim
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De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 ↗Simulator documentation

Q4XP · FlyJSim · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12

More than engines and a flight-management computer

FlyJSim lists geared control tabs, pitch and roll disconnects, a gust lock, hydraulic distribution and stall protection among the Q4XP's modelled systems. Its UNS-1Ew flight-management system and PW150A engine simulation sit within that wider aircraft model. The reviewed requirements specify X-Plane 12.09 or later, rather than every release of X-Plane 12.

Current product requirements retrieved 2026-09-10 · Flight Controls/Hydraulics; specifications

SourceQ4XP systems ↗FlyJSim
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De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 ↗Research-based aircraft background

De Havilland Dash 8 Q400

The Dash 8 entered service in 1984, developing regional-airline work around two turboprops rather than the Dash 7's four. The programme expanded through several fuselage lengths and engine developments. Later Q-series aircraft incorporated active cabin noise and vibration reduction.

The Q400 is a substantially larger and faster member of that family. FlyJSim's Q4XP focuses on this version, including its flight-management system and detailed controls. Its manual is therefore a more appropriate systems reference than a generic page about an early Dash 8-100.

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SourceDe Havilland Canada Dash 8 ↗Wikipedia contributors
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Diamond DA20 / DV20 ↗Simulator documentation

DV20 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024

The DV20’s Sim Update 2 revision

The May 2025 release notes identify iniBuilds’ DV20 package version 0.0.11. Its changes address engine-cover interaction, propeller animation, electrical indications and missing EFB takeoff/landing performance data. These describe that historical revision; they do not establish the currently installed package version.

Official MSFS 2024 SU2 notes · 1.4.20.0

SourceRelease Notes — Sim Update 2 [1.4.20.0] ↗Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Diamond DA20 / DV20 ↗Simulator documentation

Diamond DA20 / DV20 · Aerobask · X-Plane 12

A Continental Eclipse with a SkyView cockpit

Aerobask’s X-Plane 12 package represents the DA20-C1 with a 125 hp Continental IO-240. Its custom SkyView includes synthetic vision, touchscreen controls, autopilot and Navigraph charts. Instruments offer popup and separate-window views, with additional options for their presentation.

Gathered Aerobask page · DA20-C1; package revision not stated

SourceDA20-C1 Eclipse ↗Aerobask
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