*************** CANADAIR CL 415 Model for FS2004 and FS2002 **************
Model : CL415_04.zip
Package includes:
Aircraft by Massimo Taccoli
Panel original works by Rolf-Uwe-Hockmuth, revised by me with added new gauges.
New Flight Dynamics By Dennis Seeley
Textures by Massimo Taccoli for italian and croatian example
by Eric Turpin for Securitè Civile model and Bob Tremblay rfor canadain example.
fs9cl415.zip file contains a Checklist pdf file by Werner Schott.
Gauges from various sources. See below
This version of the model has completely new revised animations which solve problems when using the model with FS2004.
Main differences from the fs2000/fs2002 version are:
The model do not contains a 3D virtual cockpit, the work for it would have prevented me from releasing now this version of the model due to the great work involved to make a satisfactory 3d working cockpit.
I have not much free time now for the above.
The AIRCRAFT __________________________
Canadair CL215 had been in production for more than 20 years when plans began on a development of a turboprop version of the aircraft. The CL215T version utilised the proven airframe of the piston engined Cl215, but replaced the Pratt&Whitney R-2800 radial engines with more efficient and lighter Pratt&Whitney Canada PW123 turboprops.The new aircraft was fitted with wingtip endplates and auxiliary finlets to increase lateral stability. The Spanish air force has so far been the only customer of the variant , receiving a total of 15 conversion kits to use on its existing airframes. Following the receipt in 1991 of an order from French government for 12 new-production aircraft, the CL415 was officially launched. This designation was choosen to distinguish new aircraft from the retrofitted CL215Ts. The first deliveries took place in 1994 and there have been a follow on of customers such as Italy and the government of Quebec, who use the aircraft mainly for the fire fighting duties.
MODEL _________________________________
This model for Flight Simulator was created using Flight Simulator Design Studio (FSDS v2.24), from Abacus Publications (http://www.abacuspub.com).
PANEL _________________________________
Panel is an original work from Rolf-Uwe-Hockmuth, he tried to catch the look of the real panel instruments of the aircraft. The bitmap of the panel is based on a photography with superimposed various default gauges and with others coming from various freeware sources. In this new version I modified the panel adding a new gauge , expressely made by Andrea Cini,for loading and releasing simulated water. Dennis Seeley created the new FD files so that the main fuel tank can simulate the weight of water loaded.
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To use the panel with Fs2002 exchange the panel.cfg file with that contained in the panel Fs2002 folder
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SOUNDS ________________________________
I added a realistic set of sounds for the model that comes from an undiscovered author.
If Anybody knows or recognize this sounds as his work please let me know so that I can add his name in the credits for his original works.
Installation:__________________________
Simply unzip the archive CL415_04.zip into your main FS2004 directory making sure the "paths" option (use subfolder) is turned on.
That's all.
Credits ______________________________
I wish to thanks my italian friend ANDREA CINI for his valuable work with the special gauge on the panel. Many thanks also to many other friends who contribuited to the model in various manner.
Many thanks to
ROLF -UWE- HOCKMUTH AND TO
ERIC TURPIN "Snake Man"
and to DENNIS G.SEELEY for the new version of the Flight Dynamics.
A particular thanks goes to Eric Turpin for his works on textures for Securitè civile.
Credits for the freeware gauges goes to:
Andrea Cini for BDWD.gau
Coyote Avionics Design for kln90bro.gau (FS2002 GPS Display and Control Gauge)
Dome Fliteware for radalt2.gau
Flightsim Developers for FSD_Right.Fuel.percentage.gau
and FSD_Left.Fuel.percentage.gau
Unknown author for herc_tank5.gau
Disclaimer
I have had no problem using the files ,however there is NO warranty, guarantee of any kind and I am not liable for any problems on hardware or software you may encounter while using this file.
You use this software at your own risk.
Web site: http://www.maxtac.it
E-mail : maxtaccoli AT libero.it
