READ ME file for the Sukhoi Su-31 aerobatic aircraft. This is version 1.0 by Don Halcom for the FS2002 PRO.
This is FREEWARE and that means you cannot sell it. You are free to use it and even give copies away but nothing else. If you like the files (gauges, etc.) and you want to use them elsewhere in your flight simulator feel free to do so. If you use them in one of your models for other FREEWARE distribution, it is considered common courtesy to obtain the permission of the original person who made the item you want to use and to cite them in your FREEWARE. This is what I do now.
CREDITS
Thanks to Microsoft for some of the gauges used in this model were the gauges that came with FS2002 PRO and should be in your FS2002/FS2004 simulator. These gauges are shown in the panel.cfg file and should be present on your computer or the plane will not fly correctly. The sound files are from the FS2002 Corsair. Hey, it's a radial too. I modified the Extra 300S air file with AirWrench (by Jerry Beckwith) to get the flight dynamics I wanted. In my opinion AirWrench is the greatest software you can get for flight dynamics. It can be purchased at www.mudpond.us/.
I did all of the gauges in the "SU-31.cab" file. As FREEWARE you are free to use them in any way you like except to make money.
Don Halcom
drdon.halcom@verizon.net
DESCRIPTION
SU-31 Specifications
Length 22.7 ft.
Height 9.1 ft.
Wingspan 27 ft.
Engine (Radial) 360+ hp 9 Cylinders
LG Track 8.0 ft.
Wheel Base 16.0 ft.
Empty Weight 1,650 lbs.
Max Load 770 lbs.
Max Take-off Weight 2,420 lbs.
Fuel, fuselage 129.3 lbs., 20.5 gals.
Fuel, wing 351.5 lbs., 55.8 gals.
Fuel, total 480.8 lbs, 76.3 gals.
Oil 11 liters aerobatic, 20 lbs.
Smoke 8.4 gals., 57 lbs.
G limits +12 -10
Spar factory test +- 23
Roll rate 400° sec.
Rate of climb 3,543 fpm
Cruise speed
High speed 185 mph
Long range 130 mph
Stall speed 66 mph
Vne 279 mph
Vmo 241 mph
Va 229 mph
Takeoff run @ sl minimum weight 363 ft.
This flight simulator model has a lot of moving parts including a canopy that opens. The exterior has reflective surfaces. This plane is made for fun, but you may crash a lot ----I do. Enjoy!
