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* Aermacchi Mb339 CD FOR FSX - May 2009 *
* English version *
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file: M339CFSX.zip

This is a full package (aircraft panel and sound) and it is for FSX. There is also a specific version for FS2004.
To make this version of the aircraft i started modifying in some extent the exterior of my MB339PAN model , which i made some time ago in collaboration with Paolo Zamparo. Due to the completely different panel used in the 339-CD version I had to rebuild all the Virtual cockpit and panel. The Flight Dynamics files have been modified to make them more like the original aircraft.
This model features reflective skin and full animations.
Two Italian Air Force liveries are provided,


FOREWORD
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Aermacchi developed this model as an improvement of the original MB339-A PAN "Pattuglia acrobatica nazionale" the version currently used by the Frecce tricolori acrobatic team. The MB339-CD instead is currently used by the Italian Air Force advanced trainer school at Lecce.

IMPORTANT!
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You MUST also insert the enclosed 'GaugeSound.dll' in the Main Microsoft Flight Simulator X folder, otherwise you will experience an FS crash!!

The panel background is based on photographic material found on the net.
Included in this model there is also a Virtual Cockpit, with working essential flight instruments and animated flight controls. I tried to recreate to my best the real looking of the panel.

The model even if has been designed for Fs2004 seems to behave well with not manifest problems also with FSX sp2 and Accelerator, I cannot declare however that the same is also with the former version fsx sp1.


INSTALLATION
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Extract this file M339CFSX.zip into a temporary folder of your Hard Disk (for example C:\Temp). Make sure the "Use Folder names" BOX is checked in WINZIP. You'll find then a set of folders , some texts like this one, a picture of the model and the file GaugeSound.dll .

STEP 1- Copy/paste the contents of "effects" folder in the corresponding effects folder.
STEP 2- Copy/paste the contents of the "Sound" folder in the corresponding Sound folder of FSX.
Step 3- Copy/Paste the enclosed 'GaugeSound.dll' in your main Microsoft Flight Simulator X folder (if you don't have it yet).
Step 4- copy/paste folder "Aermacchi MB339 CD" into FSX SimObjects\Airplanes folder.
We think this should be the end of the installation procedure.

Note 1:
Loading the aircraft for the first time you will get an 'unknown author' message for each of our gauges.
Click 'YES' if you like our gauges or 'NO' if you don't. If you say 'NO' you will not have our instruments displayed on the panel, except the default ones.

Note 2:
You will get a second message asking you to "trust" the related gauge; if you "trust" it and say "Yes" when asked, you will never be asked again.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BOTH MESSAGES .



...Many happy landings!


TIPS
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You will find this plane listed in the Aircraft Manufacturer as "Aermacchi".

To open/close the canopy hood press [ SHIFT+E ]
To activate/deactivate the air brake panel press [ ù ]
To raise your seat in the VC cockpit press [ SHIFT-ENTER ] , in 2D view there a switch on the right side of the panel.
In the 2d panel the PFD screens and the engine MFD screen can be enlarged for a better and clear view by clicking on a spot on their center.

MAIUSC+1 open main panel window
MAIUSC+2 open GPS window
MAIUSC+3 open PFD enlarged window
MAIUSC+4 open radio stack window
MAIUSC+5 open compass window
MAIUSC+6 open engine MFD enlarged window
MAIUSC+7 OPEN the engine throttle panel windows

CREDITS
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The panel contains many gauges coming from different available freeware sources.
For this reason I want to tank the following authors:

Italo D'attomo and Giovanni Quai for having let me use the following gauges in my model:
files with names starting with ID_M346, ID_EFA, ID_DC8, ID_777.

the DSB team for gauges coming from their models,
F22 and S3,

Paolo Zamparo for gauges coming from the original MB339 PAN model,


Sound files are used with permission of Aaron R. Swindle.

A particular thanks goes to my friend Alfredo Lenzi who helped me with the test of the new panel and model.

Thank you for downloading this package, we hope you'll enjoy it.

DISCLAIMER
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THE PANEL HAS BEEN TESTED MANY TIMES TO ENSURE THE PROPER
OPERATION OF THIS SOFTWARE, AND ALL IS DONE TO AVOID ERRORS
IN THE CONFIGURATION OF THE PANEL.

WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL
OR ANY SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO THE FAILURE OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF
THE SOFTWARE. THERE IS NOT ANY WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FOR
ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.


LEGAL NOTICE

1. These files are for free use and enjoyment of individual hobby flightsimmers but
the copyright remains with me and any other persons who have contributed to the work.

2. The Panel files and gauges should not be altered and cannot be incorporated into other
shareware or freeware programs or published on any electronic or mechanical
media anywhere in the world without my written permission. This includes
CD's or other media offered free, whether as part of a commercial or non-commercial transaction.

3. REPAINTING. You may repaint this aircraft FOR YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE use
without seeking permission, but if you intend to upload the repainted aircraft to any
web site or bulletin board, including a Virtual Airline site, then contact me first for
permission. I reserve the right to check the files and documentation before publication.


Any comments and sugestions please write to:

Massimo Taccoli
maxtaccoli@maxtac.it

P.S. more free aircrafts from the same author may be found in www.maxtac.it web site.
May 2009