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FS2004 DOUGLAS DC-6B Super Cloudmaster
GMAX Version 2 5/2003
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Built and painted by Greg Pepper, Max, and Tom Gibson, tgibson@sunstroke.sdsu.edu
Flight dynamics by FSAviator (true FS2004 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/.
FS2004 FEATURES:
AIRCRAFT
1. Virtual Cockpit complete with wing and engine views. The VC has also been edited (by Max) to provide higher accuracy. To use the different views edit the plane's aircraft.cfg file by double clicking the file, and make the following changes to the Views section:
2. The front cockpit windows have been shortened for higher accuracy.
3. Prop reverse (throttle to idle, click reverse lever, allow plane to slow down, throttle to idle to go back to forward thrust)
4. There are no opening doors on this model.
5. The working cowl flaps are opened by Ctrl-Shift-V, and closed by Ctrl-Shift-C (both in increments) or use the cowl flaps switches.
6. 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). The ice light (upper fuselage) will turn on with the landing lights.
7. The landing gear has working compression struts, and retracts as seen in vintage video.
8. The landing lights light the ground properly, and must be extended before use (press the L key, and then press Shift-W).
9. 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.
10. Contrails whenever you want them (press the I key)
11. FS2004 style nav, landing, and beacon lights (press the L key)
12. FS2004 style visual effects, including touchdown smoke
13. Working NAV2 radio
This plane also features animated landing gear, 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:
Panel is included; see the HTML Panel manual in the panel's DOCS folder for details.
SOUND:
Prop Sounds included.
FLIGHT DYNAMICS, FUEL PLANNING, ETC.
Press F10 to bring up the checklist and FSAviator's Reference file.
1. Use an unzipper that keeps stored folders intact. Unzip the file "Unzip this to the main FS2004 folder.zip" into your main FS2004 folder (the one with FS2004.exe in it).
2. Refer to the Docs folder found inside the FS2004/AIRCRAFT/DC6Pnl6/DOCS folder 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).
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The DC-6 was developed as a faster, larger, and pressurized
version of the DC-4 which first flew in 1946. This popular
airliner was faster than TWA's new 049 Constellation, and
allowed one-stop transcontinental service in 10 hours. When
more powerful P&W R-2800 engines became available, Douglas
decided to stretch the DC-6 by over 4.5 feet to produce the
DC-6B. The first DC-6B flew in February, 1951, and the first
operator was American Air Lines. Production of the DC-6B
reached 288 by the close of the production line in November,
1958. Produced in parallel with the DC-7 series, many airlines
found the DC-6B to be preferable to the DC-7's. The DC-6A was
a very similar plane designed especially for freighter service.
The reason for this preference is due to the impressive
operating statistics of the DC-6B. It had the best operating
economics of any large piston airliner of it's time, and
passengers also appreciated it's quietness, smoothness, and
general comfort. Douglas sold more DC-6B's than any other
civil airliner in the DC-4 to DC-7C series, which indicates
it's popularity with the public and the airlines. The virtues
of the DC-6B have endeared it to many recent operators, and
several are still flying today.
NOTE: This plane and many other classic airliners can be
downloaded free from Tom Gibson's Classic Airliner WEB site at -
http://www.calclassic.com/
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Now the legal stuff:
COPYRIGHT 2003 BY TOM GIBSON AND HARRY FOLLAS, 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.
