Golden Ages Simulations is proud to present our Brunner Winkle Bird package for FS2004.
Brunner Winkle Bird
Glendale, Queens, 1929
The Brunner Winkle Corporation was established in Glendale, Queens in 1928. The first type of plane the company produced was the Model A' Bird (seen here), which was powered by World War One surplus Curtiss OX-5 engines, and sold for $3150. At the end of 1929 Brunner Winkle introduced the Model B' Bird, with the more powerful Kinner B-5 engine. The Bird was unique in that it had a thick upper wing which allowed great control at low speeds and it also featured a radiator under the fuselage giving it the appearance of a Curtiss Hawk fighter. However, Brunner Winkle closed their doors in 1931 due to slow sales during the Depression. Nonetheless, during their short history the Bird was considered to be a fine airplane. In 1929 Elinor Smith set a new world endurance record in a Bird and in 1930 Charles Lindbergh purchased one to teach his wife to fly as he admired the Bird's flying qualities. Of the 220 Birds built, about 70 survive.
The Bird is designed to fly low and slow and has a remarkably short roll out before becoming airborne. This is because of its huge 34 ft high lift wing. The Bird's stalling speed is approximately 32 mph, but with a healthy headwind, you'll find that the plane practically levitates leaving the ground.
Taxi instructions: The Model A has no brakes. To taxi the rudder controls direction and the wheel skid braking force. When taxiing keep speed low and stick full back to keep skid in contact with the ground. The Model BK has limited braking and directional control may be accomplshed by use of rudder and differential braking.
Our models are designed to simulate the characteristics of the planes as close as is practical. The Model A is modeled after the Cradle of Aviation's Bird and the Model BK in the livery of the Spirit of Stormville was owned by the father of Gil Halpin who soloed in that plane at the age of 16. Gil was responsible for the flight dynamics on both craft. The Spirit of Stormville still flies today in Stamford Ct, USA giving rides to enthusiasts from around the world. The remaining BK liveries are fanciful, attempting to recreate the classic liveries of Golden Age Biplanes.
Locate the two folders: Brunner Winkle Model A and Brunner Winkle Model BK and copy each folder into your main FS9 aircraft directory.
The gauge files are MS FS2004 default gauges, with the exception of the f6f3.gau file which you will need to place in your main Gauge folder, and are included for your convenience. If you are unsure simply copy the entire contents of the Gauge folder to your main Gauge folder.
We could not have made this model without the help and guidance of Steve Meyers and wish to extend our thanks for his advice and support. The base model file was his Fleet 2, a fine aircraft.
We also wish to thank our beta testers, Roger and Tom from the Old Hanger Forum.
The pilot figure is David Eckerts freeware model and we thank him for maintaining his great website, supporting the hobby of modeling for FS9.
The sound file for the BK model is the great Kinner radial sound file created by Aaron R. Swindle, Skysong Soundworks.
WE also have been continuously inspired by the works of Bill Lyons, Tim Conrad, Milton Shupe, Rick Piper and others and thank them for creating an envrioment that encourages new model designers.
This model is designed to be offered as freeware this model may not be modified or redistributed without the express approval of Golden Age Simulations. Re-paints are allowed without prior approval. We only upload to AvSim, FlightSim, and SimOuthouse. If you have come by this model by any other means we can not validate its integrety.
It has been thoroughly tested on our computers and performs without problems. This package is installed at your own risk and Golden Age Simulations makes no guarantees regarding the performance of this package. Neither may Golden Age Simulations be held responsible for any damage to the users computer equipment.
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We welcome your comments regarding our aircraft as long as they are congenial and well intentioned.
Much time and effort has gone into this project and we hope that you find our package enjoyable. Golden Age Simulations is dedicated to recreating aircraft of the first Golden Age of Aviation.
We certainly welcome "Tips" and if you feel so inclined you may do so through PayPal use e-mail address plcorish@aol.com. Any recieved will be dedicated to developing a website to highlight our projects and post our files. As well as needed upgrades to our computers.
Copyright JUly 2005 by Golden Age Simulations
Paul Corish Spad54@aol.com
Gil Halpin Gilsgonewild3@aol.com
