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* Aermacchi MB 339A - April 2009 *
* Only for FS2004 *
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file: MT339A09.zip
This is the full package (aircraft panel and sound) and is only for fs2004.
To make this version of the plane I started changing my MB 339PAN model designed with FSDS v2.24, which I made in collaboration with Paul Zamparo few years ago. The original panel has been partially modified to remove only the part regarding the smoke colored for the PAN model. The model has been completely revised and, in particular in the virtual cabin.
This model has reflective surfaces and complete animations.
A set of six different textures are present in the package , five of them to produce the various colors that was painted this model during the operational use with the Italian Air Force and the sixth is a specimen for the aircraft used by the Argentina navy during the Falklands War.
A brief history
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The Aermacchi MB339 was designed by engineer Ermanno Bazzocchi as an advanced military trainer. For this purpose, the Mb339 entered service in August 1979 at the I.A.F. Scuola Volo Basico Iniziale Avanzato (SVBIA) of Lecce. Were so many its capabilities that foreign operators began using it also to attack tasks. The best-known example in this regard was offered by the Argentine Navy, whose MB 339AA armed with six guns in pod subalari were used to operating in 1982 against British forces in the Falklands War. Only one airplane of this type survived the conflict and returned to Argentina.
Below are listed the other operators who have used or still use this aircraft operationally:
* Argentina Navy, with 10 MB-339AA, no longer operational.
* Dubai Air Wing, with 7 MB-339A.
* Ghana Air Force, with 4 MB-339A.
* Royal Malaysian Air Force, with 13 MB-339AM, 8 of which survived.
* Nigerian Air Force operates with 12 MB-339AN.
* Peruvian aviation, with 10 MB-339AP.
The Italian Air Force received 107 MB-339A, of which 19 were adapted for the variant for the I.A.F. Aerobatic team "Frecce Tricolori".
IMPORTANT!
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You MUST also insert the enclosed 'GaugeSound.dll' in the Main FS2004 folder, otherwise you will experience an FS crash!!
INSTALLATION
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Unzip the MT339A09.zip file into a temporary folder of your Hard Disk (for example C:\Temp) you'll find then a set of folders , some texts like this one, a picture of the model and the file GaugeSound.dll .
Then operate as follows:
STEP 1 - Copy / paste the contents of the "effects" folder in the corresponding Effects folder of FS2004.
STEP 2 - Copy / paste the "mb339A-gauges" folder with all its contents in the Gauges folder of FS2004.
This gauges should not be moved from the folder, the panel.cfg is configured to find them in that folder. This way whenever you want to remove the full model you just need to delete the installed folder with the model and the mb339A-gauges folder with all of its contents.
STEP 3 - Copy / paste the contents of the "Sound" folder in the corresponding Sound folder of FS2004.
STEP 4 - Copy / paste the attached file 'GaugeSound.dll' in the root folder of FS2004 (if not already present).
STEP 5 - Copy / paste the "Aermacchi Mb339 A" folder in the Aircraft folder of FS2004.
At this point, the procedure is complete and you are ready to test fly the model.
...Many happy landings!
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES
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You can find this model listed under the "Aermacchi" manufacturer.
Commands
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To Open / Close transparent hood press [SHIFT + E]
To activate / deactivate the aerodynamic brake press [รน]
To raise or lower the point of view of the pilot in the cockpit Virtual press [SHIFT-ENTER].
with SHIFT +1 opens the main 2D panel
with SHIFT +2 opens the GPS window
with SHIFT +3 opens the Radar ( placed above the clock)
with SHIFT +4 opens the window with the fuel computer (placed where is the fuel gauge)
with SHIFT +5 opens the radio
with SHIFT +6 opens window Weather (above the ADI)
with SHIFT +7 opens the compass window (placed where is ADI backup)
with SHIFT +8 opens the Throttle window.
For the ignition of the engine you cannot use the CTRL + E classic sequence but need to use the procedure illustrated graphically in $ A HANDBOOK MB339 PAN Century.doc which is
in the $ READ_ME and here attached for convenience.
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POWER ON SEQUENCE:
1) Electrical Master On
2) Battery On
3) Fuel Pump On
4) Ignition On
(found on the lower left corner of the 2d Panel)
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CREDITS
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The $ READ_ME folder contains all the texts and documents for credits to the various authors of the gauges and the sounds that were in the original model 339 Mb Pan.
Apart from the differences in the name of the aircraft all documents are still valid.
Paolo Zamparo for the set of gauges from the original model MB339 PAN.
The set of sounds is used with the permission of Aaron R. Swindle.
A special thanks goes to my Alfredo Lenzi for helping to test the model with the new panel.
Thanks for downloading my creation. I hope you can enjoy as I enjoyed doing this in.
DISCLAIMER
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THE PANEL HAS BEEN TESTED MANY TIMES TO ENSURE THE PROPER
OPERATION OF THIS SOFTWARE, AND ALL IS DONE TO AVOID ERRORS
IN THE CONFIGURATION OF THE PANEL.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL
OR ANY SYSTEM DAMAGE DUE TO THE FAILURE OR IMPROPER OPERATION OF
THE SOFTWARE. THERE IS NOT ANY WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED FOR
ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
****** LEGAL NOTICE ******
1. These files are for free use and enjoyment of individual hobby flightsimmers but
the copyright remains with me and any other persons who have contributed to the work.
2. The Panel files and gauges should not be altered and cannot be incorporated into other
shareware or freeware programs or published on any electronic or mechanical
media anywhere in the world without my written permission. This includes
CD's or other media offered free, whether as part of a commercial or non-commercial transaction.
3. REPAINTING. You may repaint this aircraft FOR YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE use
without seeking permission, but if you intend to upload the repainted aircraft to any
web site or bulletin board, including a Virtual Airline site, then contact me first for
permission. I reserve the right to check the files and documentation before publication.
Any comments and sugestions please write to:
Massimo Taccoli
maxtaccoli@maxtac.it
P.S. more free aircrafts from the same author may be found in www.maxtac.it web site.
