Himalayan Adventures | Episode 1 | First time in the Duke

Episode 1: Overview, Cockpit Preparation, and Departure
I'm happy to present the Himalayan Adventures series, where I test the limits of Black Square's newly released Dukes in challenging conditions. Can the Duke handle the high altitude of Jomson, Nepal, at 8976 ft (2736 m)?
As this was my first flight in the Duke, I'll certainly share my first impressions. Did I like it? Was I able to start the complex piston engines? Watch the video, and find out, you will!
I spend quite a bit of time going through the elaborate checklist, to do the engine start correctly. Still, I did struggle a little., as the engines are a bit finicky.
Topics:
Detailed preflight and engine start using the extensive checklist
Using pilot, instrument, and custom views
Installing the Duke - SU14 vs SU15
High-altitude takeoff
Using Active Sky historical weather
How to differentiate a duffel coat from a down jacket
Part 2 - following the deepest gorge in the world - the Kali Ghandaki valley to Pokhara.
- coming soon!
Get your best headset or hi-fi system ready to fully experience the impressive sound of the piston engines, as well as the chanting monks and rumbling bass of the Dungchen - the Tibetan long horn.
Addons:
Piston Duke by Black Square
Active Sky beta version 8888 by HiFi Simulations
Jomsom Airport VNJS flightsim.to/file/2359/jomsom...
Pokhara Domestic VNPK flightsim.to/file/59605/vnpk-...
Pokhara Intl VNPR flightsim.to/file/7047/pokhar...
Himalaya and Central Asia Mesh by Orbx
Navigraph Charts
REX AccuSeason Advanced Edition
Flight Recorder flightsim.to/file/8163/flight...
AutoFPS github.com/ResetXPDR/MSFS2020...
Graphics settings: SU15 beta | 4K 3820x2160 | DX12 FG | DLSS+DLAA | DLSS 3.7 in preset F | Ultra with shadows 6K | FPS RTSS-locked at 63 in front edge sync
Hardware: 12900KF @ 5.1GHz | RTX 4090 | 32GB DDR5
Music:
Escape to India | Philip Glass | Kundun - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Thank you!

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Awesome 🙌

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