---Introduction to the SKYCAR M400 Advanced Version 4 --------------

Thank you for downloading my version off the Skycar M400
My name is AC Kerkhove and my flying name is phsky1.

If you have Any questions about this sim, then direct to

phsky1@zeelandnet.nl

This version off the M400 is for FS2002 Pro only. and
the New version off Microsoft FS A Century of Flight.


First some notes on some key's.
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(Rotation off the engine pods)
F5 = VSTOL off F8 = VSTOL on F6 (-) f7 (+)

SHIFT (E) opening of the main Exit (cockpit).

/ = Airbrakes (important if you want to land in the right way)
(normal the spoiler)

In real, the M400 is a flight by wire plane... So use the
speedhold, autopilot ect. for a controled flight.

However you can fly the M400 manual.
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the min. speed in this sim is 17 - 22 KTS for hovering and take off
with engines up.

In the virtual cockpit mode, push the ( - ) key to set to 0.50.
the VR is 360 deg. So you can look in any direction you want.
so use - or + to zoom in or out. Use your seat commands or in
other words your FS2002 eyepoint move controls see the kneebord
command section for looking inside the cockpit.
You can see all the levers and yoke work in VR and 3D mode.


There are extra displays (windows) you can use in the 2D and
3D panel..

The windows
Shift 1 = Main_panel
shift 2 = GPS view
shift 3 = Autopilot and more
shift 4 = Radio Stack
shift 5 = Icons control
shift 6 = Hdisplay a window with KTS ALT HDG VSI

You can undock all windows.

Also there the standaard MAP view ATC window and Kneebaord
(this window) you find them in the icons or window_control
you can go forward and backwards in this plane.. see Kneebord
for the right commands.


In both cockpit mode the 2D and virtual window you can raise or
lower your seat by using : shift enter or shift Backspace

To turn the engines on you can use the switch auto start or ctrl+e
it is also very usefull to assign a button of your control to engine
shutdown, and spoiler.

You can use autorudder but is works better with rudder controls.


Nose trim and rudder control are very important in this sim.
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When flying manual. Use your ruddercontrols if you have one,
for making sharp turns, with wing lever on you can make sharp
horizontal turns.

This sim is very stable so flying up side down, and rolling
is possible. ENJOY


With VSTOLfull (F8) on and full trottle the m400 will rise fast.

You can fly the m400 as a normal plane and land as a normal plane
take 85 kts for landing speed.
You can also use the car for driving on road.


Switch off the engines for complete stop.


The virtual cockpit layout is a little different than the 2d panel.
I had my reasons for that.

So lets try to move the car..

-----------------------Taxing and driving on the roads-------------------------------

First switch engines on NO TROTTLE
Aply brakes for standing still
engines normal not in Vstol mode (f5)
then aplly some trottle till the car is moving then
increase or decrease your trottle for the driving speed you want.
use your rudder and left and right brakes for making good turns
you have to practice a little bit with the brakes... but it is not difficult.
It is usefull to assign two buttons for left and right brake.
if you apply a wing lever see the autopilot you can driver more
stable.


you know now how to taxi... and drive so lets Hover a little bit.

------------------------ Hovering above the ground ---------------

Engine on Trottle idle (no trottle)
if you move hit the brakes till you are not moving.

Now go to VSTOL (F8) engines up

hit shift 3 the window off the second autopilot control appears.
click on the ap then on the lvl this is wing level control

Aply full trolle power. at 18 - 20 kts you have lift off.
keep the nose strait. with your nosetrim. a pitch of +42 works
fine for hovering.


You are now hovering above the ground
between 20 - 23 Kts try your rudder to make horizontal turns.
Try to land with 18 Kts and to hover again....

if you use your trotlle with care you can fly 50 cm above the ground.

with full trottle you will rise quickly.

It will take some practice but ... Thats the fun of it.



Now you can hover.... Lets fly


--------------------------Flying the M400----------------------------------------

First get into hovering mode see above.
apply full trottle and rise to 1000 ft. or more

retract your front gear
you see you will fly a little bit faster arround 22 kts
then lower your engine pods f6 1 down
your flying speed is now arround 25 kts
again lower your engine pods f6 1 down
your flying speed is now arround 28 a 29 kts
use your nose trim to level your plane-car
again lower your engine pods f6 1 down
your flying speed is now arround 37 a 40 kts
watch your nose trim
again lower your engine pods f6 1 down
your flying speed is now arround 60-65 kts
use your nose trim

Well this is the easy flying now lets go into high speed
cruise mode.

again lower your engine pods f6 1 down
use your trim control and trim your plane to a level flight
your cruise speed can go to 320 to 350 kts
if you dive with full power you can go to 410 but thats hard
flying and difficult to control your plane.

Now switch off the AP LVL
you can now make rollings even loops when you practice.




In controled flights use the GPS to fly from A to B.
Use after flightplanner set.



------------------- Landing the M400 --------------------------------------------
First pick your place to land.
When you are almost there then reduce your speed to 90-100 Kts. Use the speed brake
(/) key and the trottle. goto a alt off 600 ft. use your nose trim.
then do the above but in reversed order.

Also here goes... A little training... is nececary... Good Luck and
save landings.


----------------------------------- TIPS ---------------------------------------------

Tip 1: Do not apply engine pod moving up in cruise mode you will get a
balloon effect.. first allways reduce your speed and alt.

Tip 2: your ceiling is 30.000 you can go above that at your one risk.
but it gives some nice ice effects.


tip 3: do not land with your front gear up (ha ha) you will get stuck in the
ground..


tip 4: use your autopilot with speeds below 250 kts 150 kts works the best.