Dornier Do 27 / CASA C127 - Released

[Cutlass172]

simMarket: DORNIER DO27 / CASA C127 MSFS2020

Now available from Simmarket. The dev previously made the very solid/nice HA200/220 (simMarket: HISPANO AVIACIÓN HA-200 / HA-220 MSFS)

No insight into how it is but their prior product was good. Not sure if it’s coming to the marketplace as I’m not sure if they’re signed up for it.

[Editer]

Ooooh, I’d gotten out of the habit of checking SimMarket since their plane releases for FS2024 had really quieted.

This one’s quite reasonable at 15 Euros. Tempting… Love me some analog cockpit STOL planes.

Oooh, these guys did the HA-200. That one is nice. It’s only FS2020, but they mention 2024 features pending future implementation. (They never updated the HA-200, but it was pretty solid.)

[CpMoustache]

Very interesting! I’m tempted

[Stardrifter2232]

I’ll be super straight to the point: It’s rough around the edges, but boy do I like it. No one part of it is perfect, there’s some wonk for sure, but it’s one of those addons that just “clicks” and when it does, the price tag evaporates. I’m sure others will be more critical, there are some small bugs in FS2024, some “I just learned how to make cylinders in blender” modeling in spots, but I don’t know… I’m charmed.

[Editer]

There are some videos on their YouTube page if you’re interested in seeing more…

Aviacion Española

@Stardrifter2232, did you find any documentation? I bought it but haven’t had time to fly it yet. The Simmarket page says there’s a manual, but didn’t see any PDFs in the any of the aircraft folders.

[Stardrifter2232]

I have not found a manual.

I did find however that the starter circuit breaker logic is reversed on most if not all variants, so if you or anyone else runs into any issues starting C&D, that might be it.

[Editer]

I emailed the support hotmail address and got a manual a few minutes ago!

Also, the configuration notebook isn’t in English, so I ran it through a translator:

EXTERIOR

Only on the ground and with brakes engaged
Visibility controls for exterior accessories:

• Chocks (Calzos)
• Tie-downs / Anchors (Anclajes)
• Pitot tube cover (Protector del tubo Pitot)
• Engine cowling (Capo del motor)
• Lower engine panel (Panel inferior del motor)

INTERIOR

Only on the ground and with brakes engaged
Visibility controls for interior accessories:

• Front row of seats (Fila delantera de asientos)
• Back row of seats (Fila trasera de asientos)
• Cargo (Carga)
• Passenger (Pasajero)

STATUS / ESTADO

Attention! Check the oil level before starting the engine.

• Oil level (Nivel de aceite)
• Clean windshield (Limpiar parabrisas)

Oil Level Detail Box:

• Excessive oil level (Nivel de aceite excesivo)
• Buttons: [Refill oil / Rellenar aceite] [Drain oil / Vaciar aceite]

[Editer]

Been flying it for the last couple of hours. Modeling is really nice overall; the rivets are bit Lindberg models, but otherwise it looks great.

Quick look at things I like:

• Good audio
• Nice vibrations in the cockpit and instrument needles. Feels real, without being overdone.
• Four models: Base, skis, tundra/STOL, and floats
• Important: Flight modeling feels good! Good period STOL performance, overall handling feels realistic.
• Engine damage modeling seems well done. I abused it and paid for it after ignoring the blinking warning light.
• Lots of liveries, especially the base model. Both civilian and multiple air forces (Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Portugal, etc.)
• Nice notebook for configuring ground accessories and passengers/cargo (see translation in previous message).
• SimMarket, so no Marketplace encryption to deal with if you want to tweak, make liveries, etc.
• Price is nice.

Really minor Issues:

• When I first loaded it in FS2024, the doors were all missing. Thought it was because I was in the STOL/bush version. Once I put them back with the release switches, they stayed.
• The manual was accidentally omitted. I emailed the support email and had it from the dev in just a couple of hours. I imagine this will get fixed quickly.

I could definitely ask for a few minor tweaks, such as better-than-default float spray effects. But overall, for 15 Euros, this is a really, really nice package. And it’s really fun and interesting to fly.

(Took the doors off to lighten it up for STOL competition. It’s COLD up here!)

[Theflyinglad]

Got this little beauty today. Few small bugs as mentioned. Some of the gauges are a bit blurry and the external view is offset wrong but a really nice aircraft. Well worth the €15!

[simbowales]

Just downloaded her and I have noticed a few problems with her , the most obvious being no joystick or rudder movement in cockpit view. Once off the ground she does fly lovely but no views of any control surfaces reacting to input in external view.

Also the download files for both 2020 and 2024 seem to be the same file apart from the 2024 file saying it`s MSFS2024 compatible.

Any one else had these problems ?

[Editer]

The manual is now up in the SimMarket downloads for purchasers.

@simbowales, you need to remove the big yellow control lock from behind the stick.

The repeated downloads are just how SimMarket does things. There’s only a 2020 version, but they provide a second set of copies for 2024 users since it’s compatible with both.

[simbowales]

What a stunning little bird ! Really enjoy flying her , thanks to all involved.

[MichaelEleven7]

Oh, i always liked the Do 27. Thx a lot for the heads up. Might get her anytime soon.

[rafikst]

What about Marketplace version?

[WasserKreis5]

Controls can be locked. Unlock prior taxi

[Crimguy]

Thank you devs! I’ve been requesting it on the wishlist thread for 2 years…

[RedRonny59]

I was waiting since FSX-times for a Do 27.

And I like the many animations this bird has to offer.

But I have one question: can anybody see the passengers in the backrows of the plane?

[kaha300d]

I thought I wouldn’t buy a 2020 native aircraft anymore. But this one I had to get. And I love it!

[Editer]

@RedRonny59

But I have one question: can anybody see the passengers in the backrows of the plane?

Nope. You can enable the copilot, but even adding weight for passengers, they don’t show up.

[DGJ622]

Picked this up yesterday ……its very nice to fly.

You get a lot of variations / schemes for your money and works well in 24