» March 20, 2008 DBS Studio products such as Walk&Follow, VarView and ProfileRadar are now sold and supported at DBS own website
» November 18, 2006 DBS VarView version 2 released. Now compatible with FSX and costs only $29.95! All customers who purchased v.1 may freely upgrade to a new version.
» March 12, 2006 Flugsimulation.com released a review of Walk&Follow addon. Click here to read it in German.
» December 29, 2005 New BETA version of CockpitWalk module is available for download in our forum. This version has now a configurable middle button (to fix incompatibility with RealityXP) and should be fixing dissapearing menu problem.
» December 05, 2005 Walk & Follow Update 1.06 Released. Changed Alt Keyboard Shortcuts to Ctrl. New Goto Airport feature.
Realistic flight dynamics tested with real Tu-154M pilots
Realistic fuel distiribution system
User friendly cockpit with advanced features and english tool tips (resolution up to 1600x1200)
Advanced Autopilot
High resolution model optimized for exceptional FPS rate
Unique surround sound system
Tu-154M Features
Autopilot Features
Fully independent bank and pitch stabilization
Fully independent bank and pitch control with ability to specify values
Indicated airspeed and M value stabilization by pitch - M and V modes
Flight mode specified by course - 3K
Flight mode specified by VOR1 - A3I
Follow by course mode (NVU) with ability to choose automatic or manual transition to a waypoint
Automatic approach by ILS signals from NAV1 and NAV1 radio
RSBN (A3II mode) - VOR2 radial hold, ORBITA (clockwise and counter clockwise flight by circle of specified radius around beacon with indication when equal to specified radial), SRP (flight to a waypoint specified by distance and direction from beacon)
Realistic automatic throttle system
Automatic stabilization modes turn off when forced by controller (joystick), independent for bank and pitch.
Automatic throttle system deactivation when forced by manual throttle.
One button deactivation of all ABSU modes, includes automatic throttle system.
YXOD mode - Automatic "go around" mode when using automatic approach, turned on by setting throttle to "take off" mode.
ABSU power-assisted control. Fully integrated into aircraft hydraulic system.
Flight director mode works in all autopilot modes.
ABSU test on flight engineer panel.
Autopilot modes are in compliance with real aircraft modes as it possible to in MSFS.
Warning System
Realistic lights and sound warning of instruments and systems failures.
Co-pilot callouts on landing altitude, take off/landing speed, gear and flaps position.
GPWS system.
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI/PNP)
Multimode. HSI located at co-pilot panel in real aircraft.
Lights
Taxi, landing lights release/retraction.
Inflight signal lights.
Fuel Distribution System
6 fuel tanks as on real aircraft.
Automatic/manual control of consumption system.
Fuel quantity equalizer system.
Crossfeed fuel distribution system.
Fuel quantity gauges with test option.
Pump turn on/off and pump modes signaling system
Fuel distribution system in compliance with real aircraft system.
APU/Engines
Different start up procedures for on-ground and in-flight modes.
Full engine monitoring system.
In-Flight engine autorotation with ability to charge generators and hydro system's pumps.
Temperature dependant engine thrust.
Realistic APU fuel consumption.
Hydraulic pump on APU startup.
Air bleed system.
Electrical System
Main power supply sources: batteries, APU generator, engine generators, external airport power supply.
Airport on-ground independent power supply.
All electric circuits indicators: 27/36/115V
All main power supply source indicators
Realistic batteries behavior. Batteries state depends on the right commutation at electrical panel.
Hydraulic
Hydraulic system takes power from main engines or APU by default.
Ability to use electric pumps for pumped-hydroelectric storage.
Ability to use In-Flight engine autorotation power.
ABSU, rudder and flaps depend upon working hydraulic system.
Communication and Navigation
Independent COM1 and COM2 radio, can be turned on/off separately.
Independent NAV1 and NAV2. Realistic smooth distance changing. Metering system (nm/km) switching ability. Can be turned on/off separately.
Independent two channel ADF1 and ADF2 with ability to display data on RMI. Realistic frequencies. Can be turned on/off separately.
Additional Features
Fully controllable Horizontal Stabilizer (manual and automatic mode).
Realistic independent nose-wheel control.
Analog clocks with ability to synchronize with simulation time. Time acceleration from 1/256x to 128x.
Realistic AUASP.
Doppler radar, used for navigation system
Advanced sound system in Cockpit View and VirtualCockpit View modes.