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systems located in the overhead panel. These
have been modelled in detail. It took us
quite a while to get to grips with just starting
the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit), which on
the MD80 is a multi-stage process, with
the procedure being dependant on whether
ground power is available. This is in stark
contrast to the simple flick switch operation of
a Boeing or Airbus!
The unique design of the DC9 family is
held in high regard by the engineering
departments of many airlines, who view
it as a very reliable aircraft, even in the
toughest conditions. Furthermore, the unusual
placement of the engines, being positioned
at the rear of the fuselage and higher than the
under-wing engines favoured by many other
short-haul airliners, has helped ensure that
each engine can avoid the ingestion of slush,
snow and other environmental debris. This
rear positioning of the engines has also given
this family of aircraft the rare distinction of
being authorised for ‘powerback’ operations
at many airports. This means it can push away
from the gate using reverse thrust, without the
need for manual assistance. This capability is
fully modelled in the Flight 1 package, which
also has a menu of options for various forms
of pushback and powerback.
The aircraft can be flown from either 2D
panel views, or from a superbly detailed
virtual cockpit that is fully interactive. The
latter allows the aircraft to be flown entirely
in this view for maximum immersion and
works well with equipment such as TrackIR
or utilities such as Active Camera. For those
conscious of simulator performance the
aircraft can be loaded with 2D panels only.
The 2D panels are of a similar high quality to
the virtual cockpit and really seem to convey
the look and feel of the real MD80. The 2D
view also incorporates a panel-switching
device, which utilises drop-down icons,
allowing the ability to switch between, for
example, the main and overhead panels,
ONS and other ancillary screens and the
ability to access the throttle quadrant. We
were particularly pleased to see a landing
panel, giving excellent outside visibility and
the inclusion of a zoom panel that expands
the primary gauges and engine instruments,
making the aircraft a joy to fly in all phases
of flight.
Frame rates were excellent in both 2D and
VC views giving a very fluid simulation of
the aircraft. This fluidity carried through to
the flight dynamics, which were responsive
and performed close to the specifications
of the real aircraft. However, we did notice
that the aircraft felt slightly underpowered
at high altitudes, but the developer has
informed us that this will be addressed in a
forthcoming patch. As with flying the real
aircraft, the MD80 needs handling with care
and precision and perhaps is not as forgiving
as more recent aircraft. The aircraft can
‘bite’ you quickly if allowed to get below
the optimum power curve. Sounds of the
engines screaming and an electronic warning
voice, recreated from the real aircraft, quickly
highlight any poor piloting! It is not without
reason that pilots dubbed the MD80 “the Mad
Dog”!
External details
When it comes to the external modelling,
we find that the developers have produced
a convincing replica of the real MD80,
although it would be fair to say that it is
not quite as detailed as some recent airliner
releases, but it is certainly very close to the
cream of the crop. However, because of this
the aircraft manages to offer good frame rates.
These are very close to those of the default
FS2004 aircraft, which should please those
who are ‘performance-conscious’.
Liveries for Spanair, Scandinavian Airlines,
Continental, PSA, Alitalia and Spirit are
included in the base package at time of
purchase, but many other liveries are available
for free download and at the time of review.
Load and configuration editors have now
become something of a de-facto standard
for FS2004 airliners and the MD80 is no
exception. Rather than offer an external
program, the developers have supplied
an editor that is fully embedded into the
simulation and is available via the drop-down
panel switcher icons. This comprehensive
tool, referred to as the Super 80 ‘Despatch
Center’, provides the user with the ability to
load the aircraft with freight and passengers,
and even fuel the aircraft. Other screens offer
selections relating to aircraft, the configuration
　
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