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De Havilland Canada CL-415 ↗Simulator documentation

CL-415 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020

The original MSFS 2020 release

Microsoft’s September 2024 announcement offered the CL-415 for immediate use in MSFS 2020 as an MSFS 2024 preorder bonus. That dated entitlement does not establish a current standalone purchase option.

2024-09-19 · release and package scope

De Havilland Canada CL-415 ↗Research-based aircraft background

De Havilland Canada CL-415

The CL-415 developed from Canadair's piston-engined CL-215. Turboprops and updated equipment retained the flying-boat layout: a boat hull, high wing and retractable landing gear. It was designed for aerial firefighting, with other utility and rescue roles also possible.

The simulator combines the aircraft's systems with water collection, release and firefighting mission tools. The later DHC-515 is a separate development.

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SourceCanadair CL-415 ↗Wikipedia contributors

DHC-2 Beaver · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024

The Beaver’s anniversary-edition arrival

The Beaver joined Microsoft Flight Simulator in the November 2022 40th Anniversary Edition, delivered as a free update to existing players. It appeared among the historical aircraft celebrating the series. This establishes its MSFS 2020 arrival; the separately linked edition inventory documents its later MSFS 2024 inclusion.

Official Sim Update 11 release notes · November 2022

DHC-2 Beaver · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020

The Beaver’s anniversary-edition arrival

The Beaver joined Microsoft Flight Simulator in the November 2022 40th Anniversary Edition, delivered as a free update to existing players. It appeared among the historical aircraft celebrating the series. This establishes its MSFS 2020 arrival; the separately linked edition inventory documents its later MSFS 2024 inclusion.

Official Sim Update 11 release notes · November 2022

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver · Thranda · Thranda · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11

Choose the equipment and build a panel

Thranda’s X-Plane 12 Beaver offers conventional and tundra tyres, skis, straight floats and amphibious floats, with a canoe option for water operations. Its DGS panel editor lets users move instruments, save layouts and switch between presets. Loading controls include passenger weights, the optional belly tank and a balance chart.

Gathered designated store listing · XP12 version 1.0, October 2023

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver · Thranda · Thranda · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11

A radial engine with visible startup feedback

The package includes a radial-engine visualisation, primer and preheat feedback, and selectable simplified engine operation. The manually pumped flaps, direction valve, wobble pump and ratcheting carburettor-heat lever are among the documented cockpit features.

Thranda’s designated store · X-Plane 12 package

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver · SimCoders · X-Plane 12

An aircraft whose condition carries between sessions

SimCoders’ REP adds persistent temperatures, switch positions, battery condition and maintenance needs to Thranda’s X-Plane 12 Beaver. Its hangar interface covers the engine, electrical system and landing gear. An optional economy mode attaches virtual earnings and costs to flying, fuel and repairs. The page explicitly excludes the older XP11 Beaver.

SimCoders product page · X-Plane 12 compatibility; dynamic version field was unresolved

De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver · SimCoders · X-Plane 12

Explore the engine and inspect the aircraft

REP describes a replacement engine model with selectable conventional or pressure carburettors, oil-system detail, priming and a booster coil. Its interactive walkaround includes surfaces, tyres, tie-downs and pitot checks. The kneeboard and maintenance tools are also available in VR, with optional in-flight tips.

SimCoders’ documented feature scope; no real-world training or fidelity guarantee inferred