This is the second expansion package for the S81_v10.zip, regarding the FS9/FSX model of the SIAI SM81 Pipistrello, Italian bomber/transport aircraft. The archive contains three new model variants and four new liveries: "Saturno" (Saturn) the anti-magnetic mines aircraft, "Tartaruga" (Tortoise) the personal aircraft of Benito Mussolini and two "Scuola di Volo Senza Visibilità" (Instrumental Flying School) planes with more advanced IFR cockpit. This is only an upgrade package, so you must have already installed the main package 'S81_V10.zip' and also the 'S81_ep1.zip'. Follow installation instructions for each FS2004/FSX case. Models by Stefano Meneghini and Manuele Villa, flight dynamics by FSAviator.
INSTALLATION
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--- FS2004 (FS9) users ---
1 - Unzip this archive into the Flight Simulator 9/Aircraft folder, then answer "yes" for replacing.
2 - IMPORTANT: Move the S81.cab and the S81_extra.cab from the 'S81_common/panel' folder to the main FS9 'Gauges' folder
3 - Remove the 'S81_FSX_patch' folder, it's for FSX.
--- FSX users ---
1 - Unzip this archive into the 'Airplanes' sub-folder, then answer "yes" for replacing.
2 - IMPORTANT: Move the S81.cab and the S81_extra.cab from the 'S81_common/panel' folder to the main FSX 'Gauges' folder
3 - IMPORTANT: copy the 'glass_int_c.bmp' enclosed into the 'S81_FSX_patch' folder and replace the file with the same name into ALL new texture folders regarding the SM81.
4 - You can remove the 'S81_FSX_patch' folder.
TIPS
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1 - Unfortunately I don't have any reliable specifications of the Saturno, so I've modified the PX flight dynamics estimating an increased parasite drag due to its ring structure.
2 - Panel of S.V.S.V. planes is composed of probable IFR gauges of the time. There's also a pop-up panel with modern gauges to complete an ILS system.
LEGAL STUFF
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This model is FREEWARE, if you are going to modify and release any files you must contact me for permission. In any case please DON'T ASK ANY MONEY FOR THIS SOFTWARE.
THIS FILE ARCHIVE MUST REMAIN INTACT; YOU MAY NOT REMOVE, RECOMPILE OR UPLOAD PARTS OF THIS ARCHIVE. THIS ENTIRE TEXT FILE MUST BE INCLUDED IN ANY DISTRIBUTION.
REPAINTS
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Repaints are allowed without further permission, but please contact me before hand, I can provide a layered paint-kit.
HOWEVER, IF YOU REPAINT THE PLANE YOU MUST CREDIT ALL OF THE ORIGINAL AUTHORS IN YOUR TEXT FILE OR INCLUDE THIS "README.TXT".
THE AUTHORS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF USING THESE PRODUCTS. YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF USE.
MODEL FILE CONVERSION
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ANY MODEL FILE CONVERSION FOR ANY OTHER PLATFORMS IS SUBJECT TO MY APPROVAL.
CREDITS (see also the main package 'S81_V10.zip')
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- GMax model, virtual cockpit, panel, background textures and sounds by Stefano Meneghini
- GMax model of the Saturno ring structure by Manuele Villa
- Liveries, background textures and effects by Manuele Villa
- Flight dynamics by FSAviator modified by Stefano Meneghini for the Saturn model
- Aircraft descriptions by Manuele Villa
- Landing lights GMax source by Manuele Villa
- Texture of blurred propeller by Bob Rivera
Special thanks to Manuele Villa and FSAviator for help to improve realism. Thanks to Alessandro Teti for documentation.
For any questions or comments write to: pcmeneg{at}yahoo.it
