FS2002 Embraer EMB-120ER Brasilia
United Express operated by Skywest
Model and air file by Chuck Lamb. Repainted by Tony Radmilovich.
This model and air file were created to represent the EMB-120ER.
The EMB-120ER is a twin turboprop 30 passenger regional airliner, that has been a favorite of regional airlines for many years. This is fairly accurate representation of real life aircraft N290SW, which serves the western US.
This version uses gauges and sound files that are only found in the PRO version of FS2002, however, if you choose to do so, you may use different sounds and a different panel and use the plane in FS2002 Standard.
ABOUT THIS PLANE:
This plane has been optimized (to the best of my ability at this time) to fly as close to an EMB-120ER as I can make it. I have never flown an EMB-120ER, but I was able to duplicate published performance measures that I found in references.
The Virtual Cockpit does not feature working gauges at this time. Night lighting for virtual cockpit gauges in FS2002 is not currently possible with FSDS. My main focus was to get a visually pleasing aircraft as viewed from the outside and to create an air file that was realistic, so the interior of the aircraft is still rather crude.
ABOUT THE PANEL:
The gauge layout is similar in functionality to the real thing, but due to the limitation of views and space, I have taken some liberties in placing gauges.
Most gauges used in this panel are default Microsoft Gauges, however, there are a few gauges that are freeware.
Gauge Credits are as listed:
FSD Gauges: Left and Right Fuel gauges, fuel in each tank is measured in percent.
FPDA: Boeing Callout, adds a co-pilot calling height above ground during landings.
KNOWN ISSUES:
The Autobrake gauge shows a setting for Rejected Take Off RTO, this requires the autothrottle feature to work. This aircraft model does not have the autothrottle feature, so the RTO function will not work.
TESTING:
Testing was done on a medium speed computer with default scenery. The realistic settings were set at about 2/3 of full, where they seem to work the best for most aircraft.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE GUIDELINES:
There are three different aircraft.cfg files provided. Each has a different passenger loading.
No Pax Load Aircraft.cfg (Basic Operating Weight, No Passengers or Luggage)
Full Fuel Load Aircraft.cfg (Maximum Passengers allowed with full fuel load)
Full Pax Load Aircraft.cfg (Maximum allowed Passenger and Luggage weight). You must reduce the fuel load prior to take off or you will exceed MTOW.
To use one of these loadings, make a copy and rename the copy "aircraft.cfg" and move it to the proper directory.
To make your own load plan, Open the "aircraft.cfg" file using Notepad. This will allow you to manually edit the Weight and Balance Section without using FS EDIT.
Once you have the aircraft.cfg open, scroll down until you find the WEIGHT AND BALANCE section. You will see that the Maximum Take Off Weight is listed, as well as the empty weight of this aircraft. You will also see an entry that tells you how much you can load on the airplane to stay within limits. You, as the pilot, will have to decide how to load the aircraft, and take into consideration how much fuel to use, and the weight of the fuel. I have also noted how much weight you can load using a full fuel load.
Now, you will have 34 stations to load. You can add weight by changing the very first number after the station identification.....for example, you will see:
//Row 2
station_load.5= 0, 4.8,-2.5, 0 //Passenger Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
station_load.6= 0, 5.2, 0.9, 0 //Passenger Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
station_load.7= 0, 5.2, 2.5, 0 //Passenger Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
To add weight, change the "0" to your weight value. So to load a two passengers of 170 pounds each in that row, your entry would look like this:
//Row 2
station_load.5=170, 4.8,-2.5, 0 //Passenger Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
station_load.6= 0, 5.2, 0.9, 0 //Passenger Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
station_load.7=170, 5.2, 2.5, 0 //Passenger Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
Keep in mind that the heavier you load the plane, the more runway you will need to take off, and the harder it will be to get airborne.
Also remember to figure in the weight of the fuel. This plane can carry 882 gallons of fuel. There are 2 fuel tanks, mounted in the wings.
You can edit the weight and balance during flight, by editing the aircraft.cfg, and then saving it. Then use the "Select Aircraft" menu to re-select your aircraft.
You may want to make a back-up copy of the aircraft.cfg file before making any changes to it, just in case.
INSTALL:
To install this aircraft, extract into your main FS2002 folder, and everything should fall into place (use folder names on your zip utility).
SPECIAL THANKS:
Thanks to Jerry Buda for his references on the EMB-120.
Louis Sinclair for creating his FSDS Program
Mike Crosswaithe for creating SDL edit
Dave Eckart for his tutorials on using FSDS.
Felix and the others at the Freeflight Forum for their shared knowledge and support.
COPYRIGHT AND NOTICES:
This file may be uploaded to websites as long as it is offered FREE OF CHARGE to ALL. It is freeware, and may not be included with any compilation that makes any money. It is intended to be used for the entertainment purposes of flight simulation only.
MODEL, AIR FILE, PANEL, TEXTURES are all copyright Chuck Lamb and Tony Radmilovich and may not be used in other projects without permission.
Repainting of the textures is permitted provided no other modifications are made to the
I hope you enjoy flying this aircraft as much as I have enjoyed making it.
