This is a full package (aircraft and panel) for FSX/FS 2004.
(PLEASE READ NOTES AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE BEFORE INSTALLING ON FSX)
DO NOT INSTALL THIS FILE ON FSX IF YOU DON'T FEEL SURE ABOUT NOTES 1 AND 2
HISTORY
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This is a complete remake for FSX of my CR32 biplane (Jan 2006 for FS 9) featuring a new (photographic) panel, model, two textures, minipanel and virtual cockpit.
The Fiat CR 32 was characterised by its elegance and superb manoeuvrability . During the years before the ''world war II'' was flown in the "Squadriglia Folle" italian aerobatic team . The pilots loved this plane and credited it as the best designed by Ing. Celestino Rosatelli. It was also flown at the beginning of the "W.W.II." , but soon, outperformed by modern monoplanes, was dismissed. The camouflage texture of the model represented here, is the one displayed in ''Vigna Di Valle'' Italian Air Force Museum, painted with the spanish colors of the ''escuadrilla cucaracha'' where it was used in real air and ground attack combats. The other is painted as appeared in 1935 advanced military pilots aerobatic training.
The CR32 really carried two airspeed indicators.
IMPORTANT!
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You MUST insert the enclosed 'GougeSound.dll' in the Main(FS 2004/FSX) folder , or you likely will experience a FS crash!!
THIS IS A FREEWARE ONLY!
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FOREWORD
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The model : it features the usual animations, such as flight controls, spinning wheels, pilot scannig the sky etc.
The textures and panel have been created entirely from photos taken by myself during a visit at the museum .
Some special gauges have been created by Capt. Italo D'Attomo, while the others are default FS gauges.
The Virtual Cockpit is now more detailed , with working essential gauges and animated flight controls.
INSTALLATION
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Unzip this file into your flight simulator X/9/ airplanes/aircraft folder and you will find a FIAT CR 32-Ter folder with the usual subfolders, and a 'GougeSound.dll', then operate as follows:
Step 1-Copy/Paste the 'GougeSound.dll' in your MAIN flight simulator X or 9 folder (if you don't have it yet).
Step 2-Copy/Paste the two encluded 'fx_smoke_r' and 'fx_smoke_ w' into your main flight simulator X or 9 effects folder (if you don't have it yet).
This should be the end of the installation procedure.
TIPS
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The 'CR32' engine levers acted opposite (full thrust was backwards).
The 'CR32' did not carry autopilot, anyway one is available in basic functions using 'Z' key.
FS2004 users will find this plane listed in the Aircraft Manufacturer as "FIAT AVIAZIONE".
To operate the Glycol radiator cowls, please use the keys for the 'Cowl Flaps', (check the your quick reference key commands).
Please do not hesitate to use elevator trim very often as required to fly the plane hands-off.
Flying on virtual cockpit you can move the eyepoint as required for better vision (check your eyepoint keyboard on FS options\controls\assignements for the keys required to move the 'eyepoint of view' (left/right/up/down/back or forward).
For Camera definitions (FSX only), please use ''A'' key to cycle views within a category and 'S' to change category (check the quick reference key commands).
CREDITS
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I deeply thank:
Capt. Italo D'Attomo, for creating the special gauges.
The "Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare" in Vigna di Valle /Bracciano /Roma /Italy, where i could shot a few photos.
DISCLAIMER
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THE PANEL AND MODEL HAVE BEEN TESTED MANY TIMES TO ENSURE THE PROPER OPERATION OF THIS SOFTWARE, AND ALL IS DONE TO AVOID ERRORS.
I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR ANY SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO THE FAILURE OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE. THERE IS NOT ANY WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FOR ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
THIS FILE IS FREEWARE: NOT TO BE SOLD!
Giovanni Quai
Comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
giovanni.quai@tin.it
I grant permission for repainting purposes only. Please DO NOT upload the entire airplane...upload your own work only.
NOTE:
I installed succesfully this model on FS2004, FSX Deluxe Edition and FSX Gold plus Acceleration simply following the above installation procedure.
NOTE 1: Loading the aircraft for the first time on FSX you will get an 'unknown author' message for each ( 14 ) gauge.Click 'YES' if you like the gauges or 'NO' if you don't. If you say 'NO' you will not have the instruments displayed on the panel, except the default ones.
NOTE 2: You will get a second message asking you to "trust" the related gauge; if you click "Yes" when asked, you will never be asked again.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BOTH MESSAGES
Note 3: If you want to see a different panel, copy or aliase a panel of a single engine prop. of your choice: in this case, the VC will not be shown correctly.
You might also create a panel by removing our gauges and installing your preferred.
Note 4: Installing & using this package is at your own risk.
Note 5: FSX-Settings\Display\Graphics; selecting ''Light_Bloom'' check box, in the global options window, might not be compatible with our model and the selected plane may not appear.
