FS2004/FSX Brewster Buffalo WW2 fighter
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The Brewster F2A (company Model 139 ) was an American fighter aircraft which saw limited service during World War II.It was all-metal, with flush-riveted, stressed aluminum construction, although control surfaces were still fabric-covered. The B-139 also featured split flaps, a hydraulically-operated retractable main undercarriage (and partially retractable tail wheel in the Navy models), and a streamlined framed canopy. However, the plane lacked self-sealing tanks and pilot armor. Fuel tankage was only 160 gallons, stored in the fuselage. Powered by an 950 hp (708 kW) single-row Wright R1820-22 Cyclone radial engine, it had an impressive initial climb rate of 2750 feet per minute and a top speed of 277.5 mph, later boosted to 304 mph at 16,000 feet.
In 1939, the F2A became the first monoplane fighter aircraft used by the US Navy. A later variant, the F2A-2, of which 43 were ordered by the U.S. Navy, included a more powerful Wright R-1820-40 Cyclone engine of 1,200 hp (895 kw), a better propeller, and integral flotation gear, but still lacked pilot armor and self-sealing fuel tanks. The increase in engine power was welcomed, but to some extent offset by the increased loaded weight (5,942 lb./2,701 kg) of the aircraft; while top speed was increased to a respectable 323 mph at 16,500 feet, initial climb rate dropped to 2,500 feet per minute. Both the F2A-1 and the F2A-2 variants of the Brewster were liked by early Navy and Marine pilots, including Pappy Boyington, who praised the good turning and maneuvering abilities of the aircraft.
In December 1941, it suffered severe losses with both British Commonwealth and Dutch air forces in South East Asia while facing the Japanese Navy A6M Zero and the Japanese Army's Oscar. It also saw action with US Marine Corps squadrons at the Battle of Midway. Frustrated with the Buffalo's poor maneuverability and speed compared to the Japanese Zero, the F2A was derided by U.S. Marine Corps pilots as a "flying coffin". However, during the Continuation War of 1941-1944, the Buffaloes operated by the Finnish Air Force proved capable of engaging and destroying most types of Soviet fighter aircraft operating against Finland at that time.
The Brewster Buffalo can hardly be described as an unsatisfactory aircraft. The early models were very manoeuvrable and had very pleasant handling characteristics. But, in 1941, after 5 years of service the Buffalo was already obsolete, while the later models were overweight and hence suffered in performance.

Installation:
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-Unzip "Brewster339" into a temporary file and move the "Brewster339" folder into the main Aircraft directory.
-Attention...the panel.cfg files are different for FSX and FS2004.
-For FSX,change the FSXpanel.cfg into panel.cfg and let it replace the first one.
For FS2004,change the FS9panel.cfg into panel.cfg and let it replace the first one.
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-Read instructions carefully , say YES...when asked if the gauges sources should be trusted. If you say no....some of the gauges are not going to work !
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-Leave the "instruments" map in your panel folder.
-Copy the effects and the 20can.wave into the Microsoft Games\Flight Simulator X\effects folder.
ATTENTION :
-For FS2004, change the FS9_Wing_Guns.fx into fx_Wing_Guns.
-For FSX change the FSX_Wing_Guns.fx into fx_Wing_Guns.

Flying the model
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This plane is a good flyer, non critical and a good aerobatic flying machine.Take off is a bit slow and you'll have to use the trims frequently.
-CTRL+E opens the canopy

TAKE-OFF :if you have manual rudder enabled, apply right rudder and brake when you hit the throttle .
Better apply throttle proportionaly and slowly at first.
1.Parking brake on, start engine, 25% flaps
2.Disengage parking brake
3.Hold enough rudder, brake to keep the aircraft straight
4.Take off at about 90 Knots, let speed build up, as the plane at first sinks back to the ground, wheels and flaps up at 100 Knots.
5.Approach at 35% flaps, wheels down at 100 Knots.
6.Touchdown at 70-80 Knots.

CREDITS
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Special thanks to :
-GMAX for the drawing program and Microsoft for their makmdls.mdk.
-Thanks to Thicko who kindly allowed me to convert his model.
-Thanks to Morten for the skins and Panel bitmap.

LEGAL:
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The project is released as freeware. You may modify it and repaint it. You may upload this file to another website as long as it is not for profit.
You need the written permission of the original authors to use any of these files for commercial purposes, otherwise a simple credit would be nice. Non commercial repaints-remakes are welcome but I would appreciate very much receiving a copy of your model.
This file should not cause any problems with your computer, but I accept no responsibility if you think it does.


Happy Landings!!

A.F.Scrub
December 2008
Email: af_scrubbypc@hotmail.com