Los Angeles Class Attack Submarine
Version 1 for Release
Freeware by Richard Hogen
www.speakeasy.org/~rhogen/arrestorcables.htm

FEATURES:
-- "Periscope view" 2D panel using only default gauges (no VC)
-- Vehicle submerges (tied to Flaps control)
-- Periscope raises/lowers (tied to Spoiler control)
Note: Neither of these animations affect your "view", only the visual model.
-- Very stable holding a heading, even when varying the power setting - try it at extreme sim rates (128x)
-- Very stable in pitch, even at extreme sim rates (128x)
-- Extremely long-legged to simulate nuclear power
-- Lights, plus a "search light" (actually a landing light - did you know that with the control key pressed and numlock turned on your keypad arrow keys will rotate your landing light? - left, right, up and down, perfect for search lights) SEE SCREENSHOT
-- Autothrottle is available via the usual control+R keystroke toggle, but it won't work well at low speeds. There are no other autopilot functions.

Use the GPS ground speed indicator for speed.

You will get good at using rudder and rudder trim, but don't expect this behemoth to turn on a dime.

SUGGESTED USAGE:
-- As a "rescue" vessel for Navy SEALs missions, placed in an expected area ahead of time
-- For WW2-style harbor hunting games
-- Long-range travel is achievable at extreme sim rates. Since she'll hold a heading very well, you can control her at 32x or 64x without difficulties.


KNOWN ISSUE (i.e. please don't report this as a bug):
-- FS2002 modeling of amphibian aircraft is the entire basis behind ship models like this one, and as such there are fundamental difficulties to overcome and live with. There is a wibbly-wobbly friction regime when speed is less than 10 knots. I've done all I can to minimize this behavior while still allowing low speed maneuvering (12-15 knots) and getting the desired top speed out of her. If attempting to drive slowly, bear in mind that the water in FS2002 varies. Water that's shallower or closer to shore seems to be "stickier" than deep ocean water. At slow speeds, attention to power setting is critical to avoiding the "friction zone" just below 10 knots that will slow you down quickly.

See PICS folder for some screenshots.

Richard Hogen
rhogen@speakeasy.net

Copyright (c) 2003 Richard Hogen. All Rights Reserved.