Model, Textures and Flight dynamics By David Friswell.
Wheels & Spoiler textures by Garry J Smith (See link to Garry's website for more Macchi 326H Textures at the bottom of this page).
Panel & sounds aliased to the FS2004 Learjet 45.
Short History:
87 Aermacchi 326H's were ordered for the RAAF and 10 for the RAN. The first 20 aircraft were assembled in Australia using Aermacchi Componants, and the remainder locally built from a high content of Australian components, by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC). The first Macchi flew in Australia in April 1967 and served the RAAF with distinction until the year 2000 when they were phased out of service to make way for the BAe Hawk Mk 127.
THE MODEL:
The model has been designed using FSDS v2.24 (by ABACUS) and thus, the model is fully compatible with FS2004.
The model features full animation, reflective textures and as accurate as I can get, flight dynamics fully tuned & optimised for FS2004/FS9.
At the time of writing, I have NOT completed a DVC (virtual cockpit) for this model, this will occur at a later date & is simply due to time constraints of the author. A DVC will be done for this model when I can get the time to make an accurate panel etc at my own convenience.
The flight dynamics for this model have been created with the 1% airfile spreadsheets, v2.82.104 as the basis & modified to suit FS2004/FS9 A Century of Flight. The model does conform to the specifications listed below, but note that I have not tested the Maximum range. Also worth noting is that the all up weight of this FS model is for 2 crew & full internal fuel. Thus, it is a lot lighter than the maximum certified weight, of which takes into account of external stores.
REPAINTING THIS MODEL:
Please respect & obey the notes as outlined in the file included in this archive: "A NOTE FOR REPAINTERS.TXT". This file outlines the basic "repaint policy" for this model, please follow the guidelines as set out there.
If you whish to repackage this model, you NEED PERMISSION. If you repackage & post the repack on a website without my permission, I will demand that it be removed until such time that my permission is granted. I DO CHECK.
IF you whish to make an airfile/aircraft.cfg for another MB326 variant, you may do so as long as the above (pt 2) is noted or it may be released as a SEPARATE FILE REQUIRING this original package to be downloaded 1st. In saying this a simple edit of the engine parameters & posting of such modifications are not allowed. All such modifications must be your own work & NOT TO USE my FDE as a basis without permission. This means that if you whish to convert the FDE in this package to be a GB or a K (i.e. MB326GB or MB326K etc) & whish to post such modifications on the internet --> ASK. Alternatively, if you start from scratch & the FDE is entirely your own work by all means please post it on the internet (please send me a copy too) as a separate file as a replacement FDE for this model. If your not sure as to what I am on about here --> ASK!!!!!!! :)
Aermacchi MB326H Specifications:
TYPE: Two-seat basic and applied trainer
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Italy
ENGINE: Rolls-Royce Viper 11 Mk.22-11 turbojet of 2,500 lb. thrust.
DIMENSIONS:
SPAN: 34 ft 8 in / 10.57 m.
LENGTH: 35 ft 0 in / 10.67 m.
HEIGHT: 12 ft 2 in / 3.71 m.
PERFORMANCE:
MAX. SPEED (Clean) ; 435 kts / 806 kph
INITIAL CLIMB: 4,500 ft / 1,370 m. per min.
MAX. RANGE: 816 nm / 1,512 km.
SERVICE CEILING: 44,000 ft / 13,411 m.
CREW: 2
ARMAMENT: Normally none, but some were fitted with a mini-gun pod under each wing.
WEIGHTS:
EMPTY WEIGHT: 4,930 lb / 2,236 kg
MAX. LOADED: 9,480 lb / 4,300 kg
LOADED (Clean): 7,347 lb / 3,333 kg.
CREW: 2
RAAF SERVICE: 1967 to 2000
RAN Service: 1967 to 1983 (approx).
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Here are several screenshots of the model as it appears in this package. Note there are differences in this visual model and that of the real aircraft. The aircraft depicted here is of A7-047, this aircraft was used by the RAAF's chief of Air Staff for a short period of time as his personal liaison aircraft in which to visit various RAAF units accorss Australia
INSTALLATION:
To install the MB326H in FS2004 I recommend you do the following:
1. Extract the contents of this archive to a Temporary folder (for e.g. C:\Temp\).
2. You will then see in the C:\Temp\Aermacchi MB326H\ folder : a Model, Panel, Sound and Texture folders along with the Airfile, and this file youre now reading.
3. Copy the Aermacchi MB326H folder to the AIRCRAFT folder of FS2004, start the game and go flying.
4. Alternatively, you can extract this archive straight into the FS9\AIRCRAFT folder.
5. To select this aircraft, you will see it under the Manufacturers name of Aermacchi in the Select Aircraft Menu of FS2004.
6. The sounds for this aircraft are aliased to the Lear 45. Please feel free to find and install any separate sound package for this aircraft if you so desire.
7. The Panel for this aircraft are aliased to the Lear 45 Please feel free to find and install any separate sound package for this aircraft if you so desire.
KNOWN ISSUES AND BUGS:
There are known issues with this model, these are explained as best I can:
There are differences between the real MB326H Flight Characteristics and this model.
A small area near the tail where the fuselage textures wrap around to the top cause some stretching of the textures.
CREDITS:
First & Foremost to Garry J Smith for the Wheel & spoiler textures, but mostly for his generosity of adding all the panel lines to my very basic texturing skills!!!! Garry has kindly done some REALLY good repaints for this model and are available at Garry's website --> See link at the bottom of this document.
Pilot Model by: Mikko Maliniemi.
David Brice from DSB design for allowing me to use the pilot textures for this release - please checkout the link to DSB Design at the bottom of this document (The DSB Eurofighter is one highly recommended aircraft to have in your hangar).
www.avhistory.org // www.mudpond.us for providing the 1% spreadsheets & its associated support forums!
To all those who participate in the www.aussim.com forums, thank you for all the encouragement, it is appreciated.
Finally to Brad Disher for Hosting and Running www.aussim.com.
NOTE:
1. This aircraft is fully compatible with FS2004.
2. Please Feel free to repaint this aircraft as you wish. However, repaints MUST be stand alone textures. See "A NOTE FOR REPAINTERS.TXT" for further information.
3. This Readme file must accompany any repaints - in its TEXT format, if you don't expect an email from me!.
4. The panel included in this package is aliased to the Lear 45.
5. This aircraft package is not meant to be artistically brilliant, but to give a faithful as possible rendition of what it is like to fly this aircraft whilst being frame rate friendly!!
6. This archive is set to extract ..\Aermacchi MB326H\ by default.
7. This archive is STRICLY FREEWARE ONLY. NO COMMERCIAL GAIN BY ANYONE IS ACCEPTABLE. This aircraft or its repaints is NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES be uploaded and or displayed on or www.mondalori.com or ANY of its associated subsidiaries. If it is, or available on any website offering this archive in return for money, any appropriate legal action will be undertaken using appropriate Australian, United States and International copyright laws. In addition, if this archive is discovered as such, I will sue for labour costs involved in constructing this aircraft, at nearly 12 months in construction and testing this cost IS CONSIDERABLE.
8. The author of this package is in no way liable for any damage it may cause from incorrect use (however unlikely that it may be).
9. If for whatever reason you dont like this aircraft, delete it and fly something else DO NOT BOTHER TO TELL ME.
10. Questions(& constructive) Comments, bug reports etc can be made to the Email address listed below.
11. WEBMASTERS PLEASE NOTE:
This Aircraft package MUST only appear/be uploaded to the following:
If you are NOT a webmaster of the above list and this aircraft is uploaded to your website you MUST contact me & ask for PERMISSION to display this package.
12. Any email asking when or why a DVC is to be included will be respectfully ignored.
13. Any or all requests for the author to do repaints & to build a new model etc will also be respectfully ignored. Please note, I do this as a hobby and thus, I build models that I WANT. At NO stage will I build an aircraft (or other add-on) for others, so please do not ask.
14. If you choose to use this model in FS2002, you do so at your own risk. I CANNOT guarantee compatibility, nor stability nor that the model may display correctly. Although it should work in FS2002 without problems, no support of any kind will be entered into for you use of this aircraft in FS2002.
Other FSDS2 Aircraft Available:
Pilatus PC9/A :
Pilatus PC9/A FAC Variant:
Raytheon T-6 Texan II:
Pilatus PC9M :
Piper PA-28's (only at www.aussim.com)
Coming Soon:
www.aussim.com
David Friswell.
August 31st 2003
NOTE: AT THE TIME OF WRITING THIS DOCUMENT THE EMAIL ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THE BLASTER & SOBIG.F VIRI. AS A RESULT MANY EMAILS HAVE NOT GOTTEN THROUGH DUE TO ME TAKING THE ADDRESS OFFLINE. IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT, PLEASE USE THE FORUMS AT www.aussim.com.
