This model is designed for both versions of FS2000 ( see more further below ) !
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/
Lynden Air Cargo paint by Bob May
email: bob@wem162.worldonline.co.uk
Checklist and C-130h_ref files were created by David Gillespie.
Internet: daveg1@gci.net
Special Thanks to Jens Borgstroem (Duckling Air) for creating
the Flight Dynamics for this aircraft.
Visit Duckling Air, the Virtual Airline in Denmark:
http://www.danbbs.dk/~jbdk/duckling/ and
http://www.Duckling-Air.dk/
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NOTAM: This aircraft is in FS2000 Format
Please be sure to have the patch for this version installed.
The FS2000 Standard Edition Patch #2B Program Should be installed.
OR
The FS2000 Professional Edition Patch #2B Program Should be installed.
These 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 !
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To install: 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* = BigJet4 panel and
B737_400 sound to keep the file size small and so reduce download time.
Add your favorite turboprop sound files and panel if you wish.
I can recommend a complete set of sounds named:
fa2ksnd.zip ( forFS98,CFS& FS2000) by Mike Hambly which can be found at
Flightsim .com
These are recordings from an actual C-130
I can also recommend the C130 Panel by Dave Giles.
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Included special INFO, manuals asf. ( find in the folder ' 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)
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This aircraft was created by me using AF99 by Abacus Software
and consists of a.o. 16 point round fuselage and 3D parts,
animated control surfaces, moving flaps and landing gear.
It also has Moving Props and operating Landing Lights Added
using "Aircraft Animator".
Furthermore: Operational Nav Lights and Strobes.
Operational Cargo ramp ( air brake / spoiler key ) and
4 bladed Props shown at engines off.
Spec's from HC-130H Flight Manual, Lockheed Martin, and Janes Books
and other sources...
Manufacturer: Lockheed-Martin, Marrietta, Georgia, USA
Type : Medium range freighter
L100-30 Specifications:
Powerplant:
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L-100-30 - Four 3362kW (4508shp) Allison 501D22A turboprops
driving four blade constant speed propellers.
Performance:
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L-100-30 - Max cruising speed 571km/h (308kt). Range with max
payload 2472km (1334nm), range with no payload 8950km
(4830nm). L-100J - Max cruising speed approx 663km/h (358kt).
Range with max payload and reserves 3701km (1998nm)
( External tanks fitted under wings ).
! This version has NO external tanks fitted !
Capacity:
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L-100-30 - Flightcrew of three or four. Max payload of 23,158kg
(51,054lb) comprising pallets or containers.
Production:
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Approximately 40 civil L-100s are in commercial service.
History:
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Lockheed's L-100 freighters are the civil equivalents of the
venerable military C130 Hercules, and have proven to be of
immense utility, particularly in undeveloped countries.
Lockheed initiated design of the Hercules in response to a
1951 US Air Force requirement for a turboprop powered freighter.
This resulted in the C130 Hercules, which first flew in prototype
form on August 23 1954.
The USAF ordered the C130 into series production in September 1952,
and since that time 2200 have been built.
The C130's appeal to freight operators led Lockheed to develop a
civil version. The first commercial versions were based on the C130E
model, and a demilitarised demonstrator first flew in April 1964.
This initial civil development, the Model 382, was awarded civil
certification in February 1965. This model was soon followed up by
the 382B, or the L-100, which introduced an improved freight handling
system.
Sales of these initial versions were slow, leading Lockheed to develop
the 2.54m (8ft 4in) stretched L-100-20 (Model 382E), which offered
better freight capacity and operating economics.
The L-100-20 was certificated in October 1968, but was soon followed
by the even longer L-100-30.
The -30 was 2.03m (6ft 8in) longer than the 20, first flew in August
1970, and was delivered from December that year.
Most civil Hercules sales have been of the L-100-30 variant.
The L-100J is a commercial derivative of the new generation C130J
Hercules II. Improvements include new Allison AE 2100 advanced turboprop
engines driving six blade props, two crew EFIS flightdeck and significantly
lower maintenance and operating costs.
The C130J first flew on April 5 1996, while US FAA certification was awarded
in September 1998.
The L-100J is based on the stretched fuselage C-130J-30.
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 involved 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 2001 by the individual authors.
