step 1  file management 
prepare fresh/clean DHC-2 installation out of the box and rename folder to SMS DHC2 Beaver XP11 GNS530 or Immortal Beaver or whatever you like 
download 00_cockpit_3d.zip and copy to your Beaver's root folder   https://mega.nz/#!c8ZADCQa!dwdmOUXOY9EwRyFLLX9BOclezYC71icSKrWJkv0nHpI
download 01_root_objects.zip https://mega.nz/#!VpRgDQwZ!_bw8TGGBixA3MVuxQVDL0CLbDlv13iLxSZTQ9rXMWUs or 01_root_objects_by_FF.zip https://mega.nz/#!VtBE0IJJ!FDAQhtgb1UTn4-t9OCUzx0Cw-wGd_S3HoXYCOwL4FiY. and copy SMS_Beaver_xxxxxx_cockpit.obj with textures to root
download 03_plugins.zip https://mega.nz/#!N5ZiDSpQ!-krORv3A8RJ1I8fITAtq5YjlUDFpmjg5OYrYvvXWNqE  and unpack both folders to your DHC-2 plugin folder and overwrite if asked 
 - dreamengine folder contains brand new reworked and redesigned engine sounds and other cockpit elements like primer , gyro, fuel and wobble pump even quadrant levers 
 - xlua folder contains reworked Lua scripts with electricity and custom dataref needed for mod 
download 4_objects.zip https://mega.nz/#!ZkRxUQiR!0ftbuqF3Z3sfJTxTvJcYLQJQJQB8LbxotTEqzZCpEF8 + 05_instruments.zip https://mega.nz/#!hxolTCyC!lmM99yufSYphAUpoc19qhlgSMBUKSFjn2pU6u8oWZTY and unpack and overwrite all files into the root's objects folder 
download textures_IBA.zip https://mega.nz/#!B9YCxQSB!Ndmr8rXXrcPQaF1amIojI6DQOuZS4sr0XXZqyPrqZvc or textures_IBA_by_FF.zip https://mega.nz/#!RoAk3KqD!OM_K3VuYcCETL449cIDVm1LpLhNkc6jSCzU3-gENEGo and unpack and overwrite all files into the root's objects folder ..

step 2  planemaker 
open Planemaker - choose your DHC-2 folder with all files installed..and take for example SMS_Beaver_Regular.acf file or any other variants you want.
from the Menu choose STANDARD - Panel 3-D 
and set as 

save 

choose from MENU - STANDARDS and then SYSTEM and make changes as below on GENERAL 1 tab and then LIMIT 1 tab


Save changes 

choose from MENU - MISC OBJECTS and check settings and correct like on attached pictures .. remember you need to add instruments objects as they are not present on your list
(your list can be in different order but we use same files so look for your file and match settings ) 

 SAVE all 

I hope it looks just that scary but should work ... 

Additional
corrected wheels points of contact with the ground here (default are above the ground and needs to be corrected)

Good luck all with installation 

Cheers
FF

I just wanted to check about current compatibility / incompatibility or progress making this aircraft work in XP12.

I say currently because lasts post are a bit old already so I wonder if someone has made further progress.

Thanks!

I would like to share our SMS Beaver XP11 road map with you and we are looking forward to your comments and wishes. Also, all these additions will come with the SMS Beaver aircraft for free, without the need to buy extra modules.

SMS Beaver 1.3 Update (Released)

- Completely new native XP 11.50 experimental flight model for all versions. She flies like a dream with the Beaver soul. 🙂
- Prop Animation bug Fix/improvement
- Electrical System Generator/Battery bug fix
- Electrical Consumer improvement
- Fuel Indication Fix for Cold and Dark and Battery Off
- External Cargo: Canoe and Lumber Stack which you can add to the Floats and Amphibious version, via the Options menue

SMS Beaver 1.4 Update (March 2021)

- Completely new pbr cockpit and cabin textures from the texture wizard Franz Falckenhaus
- Custom Commands for the whole SMS Beaver cockpit and support menues
- Plugin code port to SASL 3. Not so much visible for you guys, but it will give a lot of improvements for the development workflow and will enable new modern context windows. We want to move away from "cartoony" looking popup windows. Also these new windows support VR much better. (completed)
- Cabin 3D Cargo. Visible based on cabin configuration.
- Introduction of SkunkCrafts Updater
- Potential bug fixes

SMS Beaver 1.5 Update (June 2021)

- New pbr external textures from the texture wizard Franz Falckenhaus
- Introduction of GNS530
- Potential bug fixes

SMS Beaver 1.6 Update (deferred to the SMS XPBeaver)

- System Simulations, including wear and tear and failures
- Persistent aircraft, where you start a new flight with the cockpit settings and aircraft condition from the previous flight
- Beaver maintenance and walk around mode (potentially)
- New P&W R-985 engine simulation, including wear and tear and failures
- Potential bug fixes

Information on the future SMS XPBeaver will be shared in another new thread, once we have started on it. 

      just a couple of mounts ago I made the acquaintance of the gorgeous SMS DHC 2 Beaver, and that was love at first sight.

I am running it into X-Plane 11 and everything is going well. I know that previous version were made initially for X-plane 10 if I am not wrong. Now my question is: Where can I find a version for X-plane 10 ? Since I have X-plane 10 installed in a less performing pc, I would like to have this marvelous jewel in my collection of vintage aircrafts. Everytime I try to load the last version into X-plane 10, it return a message that the file is corrupted or it is not for x-plane 10. I attach one pic of this message, but it occures even if I try to load the other version of the aircraft. Is there anybody that could help me?  Many thanks in advance

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Unfortunately, many good aircraft are produced without the necessary settings in the menu.

I like this aircraft, but i don't like use the mouse during a flight, and  so i wrote lua script. 

May be it will be pleasure for people like me. 

Put this DHC2.7z script into  "FlyWithLua/Scripts" and enjoy=)

Is there some kind of protection built into this plane that would interfere with librain? I've tried removing the plugins that come with it, buit that didn't affect anything. I would love to do librain for it.

In this thread I would like to share future liveries, either created by SoulMade Simulations or by you. So if you have created a livery, please share it in this thread.

I know a few of you are waiting for that white empty livery and it is coming soon.

The first livery I want to share is from Clipper Aviation "D-FLEN". It will be included in the next update package as well, as two more. 

In order to avoid double posting, you can check it out D-FLEN here.

From your .acf file, go to STANDARD, then CONTROL GEOMETRY.  As you can see in the red area, flap 1 and flap 2 are not only of differing types, but their coefficients of lift, drag, and mass are drastically different.  Which means when you deploy flaps, even when well below the white arc, you gonna crash...

When you change the values to the same values (whether or not they're correct), the aircraft handle much better.

I did some pattern work this afternoon at KLIT rwy 22r, and even with a bit of a crosswind, the aircraft is very docile on approach.  80mph final, 65 over the numbers at full flap, and chop the throttle for a nice(ish) three-pointer.

Hope this helps.

Log.txt

Location of sound files + plugins.zip

Thanks

XPBaz

DreamEngine: 2.0 build 0316
DreamEngine: Openal failed to initialize.
Failed: /home/pc/X-Plane 11/Aircraft/Laminar Research/SMS DHC2 Beaver/plugins/dreamengine/lin.xpl. (The plugin refused to start by returning 0 from XPluginStart.)

A new machine with a new install of the latest current versions of everything.

I can hear environmental noises such as wind and wheels rolling, but absolutely NO engine sound.

What am I missing?

Any help is welcomed.  Thanks

The critical (last) line in X-Plane Logfile is:

DreamEngine: 2.0 build 0316 --=={This application has crashed because of the plugin: dreamengine/win.xpl}==--

(where dreamengine is indeed a plugin in the DHC-2 folder)

I googled for an hour trying to find a solution, without success. X-Plane runs well with other aircraft, the problem only occurs with the Beaver. 

I also tried disabling Vulcan, results are the same

Anyone have any idea please?
 

You know I have had this plane for a long time....and I hardly ever fly it because it never starts.  I actually disabled the code in the last version just so I could fly it.  I know that's stupid..but so is a simulator plane that won't start.  You can't use the "start engines" menu command.  You can't even start on approach because the motor conks out because it didn't go through the official SMS startup procedure.  And if you are not successful with a startup it won't let me try again...I actually have to reload a different plane then reload this one to reset it.  Also, my saitek switches don't work and I have to use the mouse for everything.  I'm sorry...but this is a GAME...and if you can't START THE PLANE TO FLY IT then we wasted our money.  I had hoped they had improved some of this in this version but apparently not. 

Now I'm sure that there are those who have the startup down...but this is not a simple follow the checklist issue.  I have followed it but it won't start... and I have wasted an hour trying and trying.  OBVIOUSLY I missed something... didn't coun't enough blades or didn't pump the stupid choke enough times, or God help me, actually turned the magnetos on first BEFORE hitting the starter (like on the 40 other planes I have...yea yea..old radial engine).

SO... thanks for letting me rant.  I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been frustrated by what is an amazing plane.  However, SMS... if you are listening.... you need a simple start option or at least honor the XP "start the plane" menu option, and also deal with approach starts as well, and not penalize people who want to fly this lovely plane you sold us but don't want to play "twister" to try to get it running.

Thank you, and have a nice day.

anyone ??  i died 

de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver simulator C-FROB c/n 02 to scale from firewall to rear cargo bulk head 102″ L x 52″ W x 69″ H.  
Saitek yoke, rudder pedals and a modified throttle quadrant + 7 Saitek FIPs gauges.

cheers 
FF
 

Want to put a splash of chrome or bare/polished metal on it, but firstly there's no paintkit anywhere as far as I can see.

Second, why don't the NML pngs (or Norms, as you confusingly call them) add any chrome?  No matter what I do, they refuse to show as anything but white, even with HDR on.

Great plane, but let down by this.

Example would be like the HUD view that is in the CARENADO B1900D, King air C90, and Ka 200..

Also, I fly with a headset and the directional sound from the engine is really, really overdone - looking left I have no engine sound in the left ear at all. Hope this can be added to the list of fixes for the next version.

I am reading that some of you have issues controlling the SMS Beaver via your Hardware or Keyboard commands and also some of you don't like to use the mouse in the cockpit,

Due to your comments, I will create commands for SMS Beaver cockpit and I hope this is something most of you will like.

I guess that some of you have issues, because you use hardware switches or keyboard commands and expect the SMS Beaver to react in a certain way. Well, most of the systems have nothing to do with standard X-Plane behaviour and I did that on purpose. Also, there might be conflicts between the HW switches you use and the things you control via the mouse in the virtual cockpit. I don't really have this issue, but as it looks like, some of you have.

Therefore, I have to implement a solution. However, I am not going to support the "Start Engines Running" and "Prep Electrical System for Boarding" functionality which you can find in the "Flight" menu.

You could either start with the engines already running or use the proper cold and dark procedure. I don't get if someone would like to start cold and dark and then use "Start Engines Running" anyway. SMS will stick to a realistic startup procedure implementation.

Edit:

Could you please give me your most wanted commands, so that I can add them already for the next update.
I need to know what you would like to control in the SMS Beaver cockpit with the command. Do not refer to standard commands, as our Beaver is using a lot of custom things. Just tell me what you would like to be able to control. 😉 Also it would be helpful if you tell me which commands you need.

For example:

Water Rudder - Toggle
Water Rudder - Up
Water Rudder - Down

Pete

Any suggestions to start properly the aircraft? In the video below all my operations

Start up video

Works on floats, amphibian and tire, just drop the files into the main objects folder.

I am sure I am making a mistake somewhere but can't get the radios (comms nor nav) to work.

Have turned on battery, alternator, radios switches under the six-pack, and the clicked over the comm off/on//test switch to 'on', as well as the nav switch.  The transponder appears to work for me.  Am at an altitude where I should receive the stations - verified with default 172.

Anyone have thoughts?

Log.txt