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FS2002 Convair CV-340 Button Nose
a "FREEWARE" file
Version 2 5/2003
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Unzip the file "Unzip into main FS folder.zip" into your main FS2002 folder using the "stored folders" option of your unzip program. If you are asked to overwrite files say no. Detailed installation instructions below.
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Built and painted by Greg Pepper and Tom Gibson, tgibson@sunstroke.sdsu.edu
Many textures based on photos provided by Steve Mathis.
Panel by Greg Pepper, panel bitmap by Alan Jennings, gauge bitmaps by Alan Jennings and Greg Pepper, gauges by Greg Pepper and Tom Gibson.
Flight dynamics by FSAviator (true FS2002 flight model with dynamics derived from actual flight manual information), correct within 3% of the real flying characteristics - see Reference file (F10). This FDE is not designed for AI use - it will not work. Download AI propliners at http://www.calclassic.com/.
Beta tested by Steve Mathis (CV-240 pilot), Tom Gibson, Alan Jennings, and Greg Pepper.
VERSION 2 FEATURES:
1. Virtual Cockpit complete with wing views.
If you use my CV-340 Panel, you may press Ctrl-Shift-1 and Ctrl-Shift-3 to view the wings from the cockpit, and Ctrl-Shift-7 and Ctrl-Shift-9 to view from the passenger cabin. Updated panel.cfg file included, place into your 340panel folder in FS's AIRCRAFT folder.
2. The front cockpit windows have been shortened for higher accuracy.
3. Minor cracks fixed in VC and underside of right wing.
4. Specular shine added.
FS2002 FEATURES:
AIRCRAFT
1. Virtual Cockpit
2. Prop reverse (throttle to idle, click reverse lever, allow plane to slow down, throttle to idle to go back to forward thrust)
3. The passenger door will open and airstairs will extend when you press Shift-E. Press Shift-E again to close the door for flight.
4. The working cowl flaps are opened by Ctrl-Shift-V, and closed by Ctrl-Shift-C (both in increments).
5. The plane is complete with reflective and night textures (turn on lights with L key, then turn Landing Lights off and on with Ctrl-L).
6. The landing gear has working compression struts, and retracts as seen in vintage video.
7. The landing lights light the ground properly, and must be extended before use (press the L key, and then press Shift-W). There is a separate taxi light on the nose strut (turns off with the rest of the lights using the L key, or use the switch on the panel).
8. The prop blades actually rotate when you change the pitch or feather them; to feather the prop select engine by E1 or E2, then press and hold Ctrl-F2. Press M--- and Ctrl-Shift-F1 to shut down the ignition and mixture. Then press E2 or E1 so you can operate the other engine.
9. Contrails whenever you want them (press the I key)
10. FS2002 style nav, landing, and beacon lights (press the L key)
11. FS2002 style visual effects, including touchdown smoke
12. Working NAV2 radio
This plane also features animated landing gear, Fowler flaps, ailerons, elevators, and rudder.
REALISTIC ENGINE START
To start the engines realistically and individually, do this:
1. Go to Options/Controls/Assignments and set the 4 starters to
Ctrl-1 through Ctrl-4 (or other keys of your choice).
2. Go to spot view (Shift-S)
3. Press E2 to select engine #2.
4. Tap the Ctrl-2 key just enough to keep the prop moving slowly.
5. Wait for 6 prop blades to pass by.
6. Quickly press M+++: engine 2 will start.
7. Press E1 to select engine #1.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 to start engine #1.
9. Press E12 to get control of both engines back.
10. Normal start sequence is 2-1.
CHECKLISTS
Included are Before Starting Engines, Starting Engines, Engine Run-up, Before Takeoff, Takeoff Data (V speeds), Climb, Cruise, Before Landing, and After Landing.
Also included is FSAviator's Reference file, with speed limits and climb/cruise powers, among lots of other info.
PANEL:
Please download the CV-340 panel from www.calclassic.com. Otherwise you must edit the panel.cfg file to have a panel.
SOUND:
Please download the Prop Sounds from www.calclassic.com. Otherwise you must edit the sound.cfg file to have sound.
FLIGHT DYNAMICS
Press F10 to bring up the checklist and FSAviator's Reference file.
Installation:
1. Use an unzipper that keeps stored folders intact. Unzip the file "Unzip this to the main FS2002 folder.zip" into your main FS2002 folder (the one with FS2002.exe in it).
2. Refer to the Docs folder found inside the FS2002/AIRCRAFT/CV340xxx/DOCS folder (where xxx are the
initials of the plane's airline) for details on the panel, etc.
3. If you want a smokey engine start, read the fx_engstrtreadme.txt file (improved! Now has a shorter duration and doesn't include the flames (causes VC flashing).
Convair, which is a contraction of Consoldated-Vultee Aircraft, was located in San Diego, California, and produced the B-24 Liberator and the B-36 Peacemaker, among other famous planes. The Convair-Liner project started with the CV-110 prototype,
but American convinced Convair to alter it into the CV-240. Convair wanted American's order for 50 aircraft, and took a large loss on the order which CR Smith eventually allowed to be reduced to allow Convair to sell the planes at a profit. Other US operators included Western, Pan Am, Continental, and Northeast. After the aborted negotiations with TWA and Eastern for a "Super 240", Convair realized that airlines were not going to accept their current offering, and
in response to a United inquiry, developed a plane very similar to the cancelled Super 240, and called it the CV-340. United took 55, and more US orders came from Braniff, Continental, Delta, Northeast, and National. The CV-340 earned an enviable reputation for reliability and profitability, and was also popular in South America. The final piston-powered development of the Convair-Liner was the CV-440 Metropolitan, which was 5 mph faster and quieter than the CV-340. Although a fine aircraft, most sales were made overseas, and especially in Europe. In the US, Continental, National, Braniff, Delta, and Eastern all had small fleets.
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Now the legal stuff:
COPYRIGHT 2003 BY TOM GIBSON, GREG PEPPER, ALAN JENNINGS, FSAVIATOR, AND STEVE MATHIS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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THIS AIRPLANE IS THE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR, AND CANNOT BE RE-SOLD OR PACKAGED WITH ANY PRODUCT FOR SALE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE AUTHORS. THIS INCLUDES "FREE" CD COMPILATIONS WITH A CHARGE OF ANY KIND. THIS IS FREEWARE!!
YOU MAY NOT UPLOAD THIS PLANE TO ANY OTHER SERVER, IT MUST REMAIN ON THE ORIGINAL SERVER.
THIS FILE ARCHIVE OR ANY REPAINTS MUST NOT BE UPLOADED TO A SITE OR LOCATION THAT CLAIMS ANY SORT OF COPYRIGHT ON THE FILE; COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR. UPLOADING OF THIS FILE TO SUCH A SITE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE PERMISSION OF THE AUTHORS TO VIOLATE THESE TERMS BY THAT SITE.
THIS FILE ARCHIVE MUST REMAIN INTACT; YOU MAY NOT REMOVE OR UPLOAD PARTS OF THIS ARCHIVE. THIS ENTIRE TEXT FILE MUST BE INCLUDED IN ANY DISTRIBUTION.
THE AUTHORS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF USING THESE PRODUCTS. YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF USE.
