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* Lockheed - Martin *
* CC-130H Hercules *
* Canadian Armed Forces *
* #130332 *
* ( 1303321.zip ) *
* For FS2000 Only *
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CC-130 in the "H" Model series from Lockheed Martin Aerospace,
Canadian Armed Forces, 435 Sqd. 17 Wing Winnipeg, MAN
Reg.ID: 130332
NOTAM: This aircraft has a loading ramp ...Use the "/" Spoiler key to open or close.
AF99/AA Design and Artwork by: Barry Blaisdell
Internet: barrywb@snet.net
Web Site: http://www.flightsimnetwork.com/premaircraft/
Repaint to 130332: Dan Port
Internet: cbuds@home.com
Web Site: http://members.home.net/cbuds/
Technical Advisor for repaint: Bob Irvine
Technical Advisor: Dave Gillespie - USCG
The special knee board REF file and checklist was created by
David Gillespie.
Internet: daveg1@gci.net
Aircraft test flown and approved by Tony Cortes, Lieutenant,
USCG - HC130 Pilot and Dave Gillespie, both based at Kodiak,
Alaska.
Special Thanks to Jens Borgstroem (Duckling Air) for creating
the Flight Dynamics for this Aircraft, checking, writing and
reformatting various files, compiling this package and much more.
Visit Duckling Air, the Virtual Airline in Denmark:
http://www.danbbs.dk/~jbdk/duckling/ and
http://www.Duckling-Air.dk/
NOTAM: This aircraft is in FS2000 Format !
The FS2000 Standard Edition Patch #2B Program Should be installed.
OR
The FS2000 Professional Edition Patch #2B Program Should be installed.
These *needed* PATCH files are available from microsoft.com and
SurClaro plus other Flightsim sites on the Net.
In FS2000 you can set input for control to less sensitive for more
realistic handling and feel !
But with Jens Borgstroem's new FS2K air file included in this zip, you
should start with controls set to 'middle' (= default setting ).
To install:
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UnZip to your FS2000\AIRCRAFT Folder using WinZip or similar program
making sure the "INCLUDE SUBFOLDERS" Box is checked.
!! Panel and sound are set for *default* = B737 panel and sound !!
Then add your favorite turboprop sound files and panel and go flying.
I can recommend a complete set of sounds named:
fa2ksnd.zip ( for FS2000) by Mike Hambly which can be found at Flightsim .com
These are recordings from an actual C-130
Also you can add the sounds of the C-130 APU with the file 130HQAPU which
can be found at:
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Maze/1190/
This aircraft was created by Barry Blaisdell using AF99 by Abacus Software
and consists of a.o. 16 point round fuselage and 3D parts,
animated control surfaces, moving flaps, animated props and landing gear
- all added using "Aircraft Animator".
It also operating Landing and taxi Lights, special night lighting on
fuselage and .. and ..
Furthermore: Operational Nav Lights and Strobes.
Operational Cargo ramp ( air brake / spoiler key ) and
4 bladed Props shown at engines off.
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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
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MAKE SURE YOU READ THE FILE NAMED, HC130_POH, IN THE [Doc] FOLDER. THERE IS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION THERE IN REGARDS TO OPERATION OF THIS MODEL.
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Spec's from, Lockheed Martin, and Canadian Armed Forces
Manufacturer: Lockheed
Length: 29.79 m
Wingspan: 40.41 m
Height: 11.73 m
Weight: 70,000 kg
Power: Four Allison T-56-A-7/15 engines
Speed: 556 km/h
Ceiling: 10,770 m
Range: 3,960 to 9,790 km
Load: 17,320 kg or 92 passengers
Crew: 2 pilots, 1 navigator, 1 flight engineer, and 1 loadmaster
Troops: up to 90
Paratroops: 64
Litters: 74 plus two attendants
Year(s) procured: 1960 to 1991
Quantity in CF: 32
Location(s): 14 Wing Greenwood, N.S. 8 Wing Trenton, Ont. 17 Wing, Winnipeg, Man.
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Interesting facts: The back of this rear-loader opens wide enough to accommodate
a big, yellow road grader.
Legal Stuff
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1. These files are for free use and enjoyment of all MSFS fans and can be
distributed free of charge to any BBS, Site or FTP aso. provided all files
that come with it are present in their original form and no money is made
with it and as long no money is envolved as to general membership or
participation of the site, BBS, FTP aso.
2. It's an act of piracy to *repaint* or in any way *rework* or use the MDL file
( incl. reverse engineering ) or any parts of this plane without my permission.
Please contact me for Permisson
Barry Blaisdell Internet: barrywb@snet.net
3. The in this package included Flight Dynamics created by Jens Borgstroem is *his*
property, covered by copyright too - so *no* use of the air file without *his*
permission is allowed either.
4. Neither of us are in any way responsable for anything that happens to you or your
equipment as a result of using these files which are presented "as is".
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ALL FILES ARE Copyrighted 2000 by the individual authors.
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Enjoy flying, Canadian Armed Forces 130332
Jan, 2001
Dan Port
Cranbrook, BC, Canada
Original document by;
Barry Blaisdell
Premier Aircraft Design
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Included special INFO, manuals asf. ( find in the folder ' 1706_Docs '):
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1)
I point you to the included POH, Pilots Operation Hand Book, for the FSsimmer,
A comprehensive text file with lots of info and also instructions on how to
operate and fly this airplane, based upon a.o. test flights performed by
the author and real life Herc pilot, Tony Cortes, Lieutenant.
The POH, 'HC130_POH.txt' was compiled by Maintenance Technician First Class
(AMT1) David Gillespie, USCG at Kodiak Alaska.
2)
Also included please find a unique TEST FLIGHT REPORT created by real life
pilot, Tony Cortes, Lieutenant, USCG at Kodiak Alaska.
Name of that report is: PilotViev.txt
I am very proud and honored to present this report - when you have read it
I'm sure you'll understand why ! :o)
3)
This particular aircraft's history - well part of it, told by David Gillespie,
you will find in the separate file named: 1706info.txt, rather interesting
reading I might add.
4)
David Gillespie took it upon himself to write an 'essay': A day at the office,
you could call it - a typical day in the life of Herc HC-130H 1706 USCG.
Well, David's headline is 'To Answer The Call'.
Also very interesting - and included in this package in Rich Text Format (RTF)
and named: Answcal2.rtf
