I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the following designers,
without whom this concept would never have gotten off the (virtual) ground:
- Rob Barendregt (rc.barendregt@planet.nl) for the Grizzly control gauge and
its integration with numerous effects files (e.g., sonic boom, afterburner &
wingtip vortices).
- Dean Reimer (dean@aerialfoundry.com) for the CF-18A file which was used as
a basis for the Grizzly's airfile.
- Bryan Betts (slipmattone@earthlink.net) for the main sound files, which
were adopted from his YF-23.
- Nick Needham for the sonic boom effect.
- Jan Rosenberg for the creation of special effects/sounds associated with
the control gauge feature.
- Martin Wright for DXTBmp (texture editor) and MDLMat (part properties
editor).
- Special thanks to the gangs at Free Flight Design Forum and Simviation
Forum, for their invaluable assistance.
Model was created using Abacus' FSDS3 and the panel using FS Panel Studio
for FSX.
In case this is your first encounter with the Grizzly, some brief notes are included here to get you acquainted. The aircraft is a conceptual design, created by myself, as a result of my lifelong interest in aviation. I (as well as many other Canadians) will not forget the CF-105 Arrow that never had a chance to prove itself, and in some ways this is my ficticious attempt to bring that sense of "what-if" leading-edge industry back to Canada where it belongs! While the same could be said for the Bombardier regionals CRJ & Dash-8, which of course are modern, tangible examples of Canadian aerospace successes, the story of the Avro Arrow goes beyond it's impact on industry and technology alone, and was a huge disappointment in it's time. For those who are unfamiliar with the Arrow, I would recommend looking up any articles you may come across, as it makes for a very interesting read. Anyway, back to the Grizzly...it's unique design was chosen to optimize it's air-to-air performance while ensuring systems are as simple and rugged as possible. It is intended as a dedicated air-to-air fighter, and makes no pretention of having air-to-ground capability, particularly with it's large wing area and relatively low weight. Projected specifications are outlined below:
TYPE
Single-seat counterair fighter
DIMENSIONS
Length: 20.00 m (65 ft 7 in)
Span: 14.00 m (45 ft 11 in)
Height: 5.00 m (16 ft 5 in)
WEIGHTS
Empty: 9 000 kg (19,840 lb)
Combat: 16 000 kg (35,270 lb)
Max T/O: 20 000 kg (44,090 lb)
Max Fuel: 9 000 kg (19,840 lb)
Typical Fuel load (counterair): 50%
ENGINES
(2) low-bypass turbofans
Military, each: 9 000 kg (19,840 lb)
Max Afterburning, each: 12 000 kg (26,450 lb)
G-Loadings: +14/-5 (instantaneous not sustained loadings)
ARMAMENT
(1) internal 20 mm cannon/750 rounds
Counterair: (4) ASRAAM
(6) AMRAAM
Alternate: 4 500 kg (9,920 lb) external stores
PERFORMANCE
V Max, High: Mach 2.50 (2 625 km/h [1,650 mph])
V Cruise, High: Mach 1.75 (1 840 km/h [1,155 mph])
V Max, Low: Mach 1.25 (1 530 km/h [950 mph])
Combat Ceiling: 20 000 m (65,700 ft)
Combat Range: 1 575 km (990 mi)
Model features:
- Virtual cockpit with clickable buttons. Many cockpit controls may be accessed via mouseclick, including throttles, parking brake, lightswitches, alternator/battery/pitot heat, flaps, spoilers, gear and trim. Note: I have been unable to find a satisfactory fix for the engine starters; these are really intended for visual purposes only, and will turn over when using default FS enginestart assignments.
- All gauges are default FS9/FSX items, renamed so as to not over-write existing default gauges, and with minor cosmetic modifications. Must be viewed at hi-res setting, as many of the lo-res bitmaps ave been removed or remain unedited from default. Some gauges are unique to each version of FS and cannot be interchanged, hence the inclusion of unique folders for FS9 & FSX. Certain items (such as the Lear45 PFD in the FS9 version) cannot be modified so will display some anomalies, such as the needles turning far beyond their normal locations. This is not overly apparent unless you look for it.
- Despite having no custom working radar screens, FSX Deluxe has it's own functional radar, and which has been linked to the Grizzly via pop-up windows that are accessed by buttons on the top-right corner of the VC panel. The FSX radar gauge is not included as it is available only with FSX Deluxe - simply copying the radar.cab gauge (found within FSX Deluxe gauges folder) into the aircraft's panel folder will enable this feature to work.
- Functional warning lights, including Overspeed, VGearHigh, Stall, and Fuel Low. I've also included Engine Warning lights based on N2 values that, if left unattended, will change to Engine Fire lights, although the aircraft won't crash beyond that point (as I haven't found a way to make the sim reset once those lights appear!).
- Sonic boom appears at Mach 1.0, with visual and audio effects.
- Wingtip vortices appear automatically beyond 5.0 G's and below 20,000 Feet (FSX employs the sim-default vortices in lieu).
- Working afterburner, appears when throttle is applied beyond 70%.
- Animated features: fully operational flying surfaces, airbrakes and opening canopy (the latter accessed using Shift+O). Engine compressor faces rotate and are visible when engines are shut down. Pilot limbs move according to control input.
- Reflective highlights on metallic and glass parts, as well as built-in sheen on the aircraft itself, achieved by adjusting the specular values in the model.
Have fun flying and a sincere thanks for your interest in this aircraft.
THIS FOLDER, AND ALL FILES CONTAINED WITHIN, REMAIN FREEWARE. Redistribution for profit is strictly forbidden. Anyone wishing to modify or utilize any portion of these, for the purposes of re-distribution, must obtain my permission beforehand (excepting repaints). Furthermore, original files which have been credited to their respective designers remain the property of said individuals, and any copyrights must be respected.
"CF-220 Grizzly" copyright Brian Sturton
May 2007
Contact: sgt_caribou@hotmail.com OR bsturton@telusplanet.net
