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Shorts Brothers
SD3-30-200
Thai Airways
Reg ID: HS-TSC

SD3COM22.ZIP
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This package for FS2002 PRO ONLY but ...................

FS2002 STD Users can download the SD3 PRO Panel from
the http://flightsimnetwork.com/premaircraft web site
to use with this plane.

Thai Airways livery of the 1980s . At this time Thai Airways was the domestic carrier
of Thailand with an own livery until it merged with Thai International in 1988

All new Ver 6 Design & Original Artwork by Barry Blaisdell.
email: barrywb@snet.net
Thai Airways livery & night textures by Rolf Annen, Switzerland


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NOTAM: This Aircraft is in FS2002 Format

The landing light switch is operated by the CTRL-L Key

Cargo Door is operated by the "/" Spoiler Key

For all the Key Commands ..Go to the kneepad
in the Aircraft Pulldown of FS2002.
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INSTALLATION
To install: UnZip to your FS2002\AIRCRAFT Folder using
WinZip or similar program making sure the paths option
(Use Folder Names) is turned on.

To operate the Steerable Nosewheel use your RUDDER Controls.
To operate the Rear Ramp use the spoiler key.

**** SD3-60 PRO PANEL NOW AVAILABLE****

To use my SD3 Pro Panel & Sounds with this aircraft
you have to download my sd3ac22.zip (Air Cargo Carriers) file
from my web site...Click on the FS2002 Panels Button.
Web Site: http://www.flightsimnetwork.com/premaircraft/
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Spec's from Jane's "All the Worlds Aircraft" Book

Shorts SD3-30 Specifications:
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Wing: span 74 ft 8 in (22.76 m); aspect ratio 12.2; area 453.00 sq ft (42.08 m2)

Fuselage and tail: length 58 ft 01Ú2 in (17.69 m); height 16 ft 3 in (4.95 m); tailplane
span 18 ft 73Ú4 in (5.68 m)

Powerplant: two Pratt & Whitney Canada T101-CP-100 (PT6A-45R) turboprops each
rated at 1,198 shp (893 kW)

Weights: empty equipped 14,727 lb (6680 kg); maximum take-off 25,500 lb (11566 kg)
Fuel and load: internal fuel 4,480 lb (2032 kg); external fuel none; maximum payload
7,100 lb (3221 kg)

Speed: maximum cruising speed at 10,000 ft (3050 m) at 21,000 lb (9526 kg) 190 kt
(218 mph; 352 km/h); economical cruising speed at 10,000 ft (3050 m) at 21,000 lb
(9526 kg) 157 kt (181 mph; 291 km/h)

Range: 669 nm (770 miles; 1239 km) with 5,000-lb (2268-kg) payload or 195 nm (225
miles; 362 km) with 7,000-lb (3,175-kg) payload

Performance: maximum rate of climb at sea level 1,180 ft (360 m) per minute; service
ceiling 20,000 ft (6095 m); take-off distance 1,840 ft (561 m) at maximum take-off
weight; take-off distance to 50 ft (15 m) 2,610 ft (796 m) at maximum take-off weight;
landing distance from 50 ft (15 m) 1,900 ft (579 m) at maximum landing weight.



August, 2002

Barry Blaisdell
email: barrywb@snet.net


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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 files 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.

Barry Blaisdell - August 2002

Contact me by email at: barrywb@snet.net