FAQ
Hey everyone!
As there are many questions inbetween the comments, we have opened up the section “FAQ”. Below you can post your question as a “comment”. We will answer it here.
1. For which version of FS is the Do228 being designed?
At the moment we are in a stage of developmenet, where we can still decide weather we will design a FS9 version or directly move on to FSX.
As André and I both are still using FS9, we will most likely first create the FS9 version and then update it to run under FSX.
2. Which versions of the aircraft are going to be included?
We are planning to include the -100, -202, -202(k), -212 and different modifications, such as the one the German Navy is flying.
We will first release the -2xx Versions, then later add the other ones.
3. Is it going to be payware or freeware?
As the amount of work and money we have invested in this project is already huge, it’s going be payware most propably.
However, we have not found a publisher yet.
4. When is it going to be released?
We can’t give you a release date yet, as it’s very hard to guess when everything will be finished. We are constantly working on the project, as you can see on this site.
5. How far it is developed?
So far the -2xx external models are 90% finished, same goes for the textures. There are still some details to be done, such as antennas, pitot tubes etc.
The modelling and texturing of the VC is about 50% done. We have not yet started to work on the virtual cabin.
Work on the panel graphics are almost finished. After that, we’ll move on to gauge and FDE coding.
The sounds have the least priority at the moment. However, we are in contact with a Do228 operator, who is going to help us here. Also, we already have a professional sound engineer, who is going edit and cut the recording for us. In the end, you will have a high-end soundset for the DO228!
6. Is the livery of […] going to be included?
We will include the liveries of all major DO228 operators. Right now, we already have 24 repaints done. If your beloved Do228 is not included in the release, just send us an email with a few photos of it, we’ll paint it for you.
7. Will there be a paintkit released with the software?
We have already created a very detailed and easy to use paintkit. Of course it will be available for download, once the package is released.
July 5th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
Oh, THX A LOT,
THX.
that’s a great support.
Wow, It’s good to hear, that the -100 is designed too. i love the smaller version
July 5th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
She’s cute, isn’t she? I espacially like the -100 in the Businesswings livery. DLR is nice too.
July 27th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
Will there be a paintkit released with the software so we can create our own liveries??
August 8th, 2007 at 12:47 am
Hi Folks, i´m wondering that there are no news announced due the last weeks. Are you working really busy on this project so that you forget to post news on this website or isn´t the project still alive?
Keep on working guy´s!! I can´t wait no longer to fly the Dornier! Ev´ry night i´m dreamin´flying this amazing plane!!
Don´t forget to post news on this page.
Best regards, René
August 10th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Well, It’s the time of the year that most people go on vacation it wouldn’t surprise me that they are on vacation at the moment (like most other developers).
Gino
August 10th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Guys, I’m sorry for the late reply. I have been busy applying to airlines in Germany (sponsored ATPL / MPL) in the last weeks. I passed all tests and will be a flight student soon. Looking very much forward to flying Cessnas and Pipers!
I’m trying to organize some flights on the Dornier, so we can record the sounds. But it’s a little bit difficult as we have pretty strict rules and a lot of bureaucracy in Germany.
However, work still goes on (thanks to André) but there’s just not really much new stuff to show at the moment. We will post some new panel and livery pictures soon, though.
August 20th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
HALLELUJA! Someone has taken up the OSS Dornier project
You guy’s are awsome! Keep up the good work 
September 8th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
Any news about it’s current states or something in that direction?
Gino
September 11th, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Hi Guys!
I hope You are doing well?!
Whats new about this Project? Its allready a while ago since the last post.
I just saw a couple of days ago one of this pretty Planes in EDDW, which lighten up my desire again, to take a seat on the PIC-Chair…hehe
So (when) can I testfly the beauty?? >;O)
November 5th, 2007 at 2:41 am
Hello!
Loved the pics!
Are there any beta tests planned? How can I apply?
Keep the excelent work!
Best regards from Viseu, Portugal!!!
Ricardo.
November 20th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Hi Guys,
it’s a while ago since you both posted some news, so for now I just wanna know if there are some further news?! I launched my blog a few days ago, linked your Website and plan to write some survey about your awesome work. I assume that the Project still goes on. Hopefully you’ll reply to my little question. If I got more questions, I think I’ll contact you by this sheet.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:27 pm
I really hope it will be a freeware plane. Because I had for a ong time looking for a Dornier 228 with Air Caraibes paint. And now I find it! Fantastic!
March 30th, 2008 at 3:39 am
Hi Guys,
I have been following this project for a while, and I am wondering if there has been any progress on it? I am a huge DO-228 fan and I have yet to see any DO-228 that even comes close to it. I think your aircraft will make a nice stablemate to the DHC-6 Twin Otter that I fly (Virtually)in the caribbean right now! I would love to write a review of it for Avsim when it is released. Keep up the good work on this project, as you guys really have somthing special going here!
Mark
July 17th, 2008 at 1:21 am
plz …include fs9 in this project
thanks
August 9th, 2008 at 8:44 am
YOu guys deserve a pat on your back… It’s been quite a while for developments, but nevertheless I am looking forward to this project. I would not mind if this is going to be payware; your work speak for itself!
All the best in this project!
September 3rd, 2008 at 6:25 pm
Nice work guys =) I also hope that this would be freeware, VC it looks awsome! keep up the really good work, been wanting one of this in ages!
September 8th, 2008 at 7:34 am
Hi,
My name is Justin and I’m from Australia working in flight operations for an aviation company General Aviation Maintenance that restore and fly 5 DO228-202/k’s. If there is anythigng I can do to help you guys out just let me know.
We are shortly starting a project of building a Fixed Base Synthetic Trainer out of one of our old DO228 cockpits for training purposes and would very much like to use your Model in the simulator.
You can contact me directly at jwes1007@bigpond.net.au or through my company e-mail at operationscontrol@gamgroup.net.
If you would like to look at our aircraft on Airliners.net the rego’s are VH-VJD, VH-VJN, VH-VJE, VH-UJD and VH-YJD. We have also re-built and sold VH-ATZ to Airlines of Tasmania.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Justin.W
GAM operations
October 28th, 2008 at 10:55 am
>I’m trying to organize some flights on the Dornier, so we can record the >sounds. But it’s a little bit difficult as we have pretty strict rules and a lot >of bureaucracy in Germany.
iam a dornier 228 pilot and can arrange sound recordings.. if u need them let me know..