Thanks for downloading mt T-45C Goshawk model for Flight Simulator X.
The scope of this project si to provide virtual naval aviators with a
"state of the art" jet trainer.
I've tried to achieve a good compromise between realism, playability
and development time and resources. Hope you'll like it.
INSTALLATION & COMPATIBILITY
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Should you have any previous version of this Goshawk model, first REMOVE the Goshawk files from the
SimObjects/Aircraft folder.
Unzip the file (maintaining the proper folder structure) to your FSX Simobjects/Airplanes subfolder.
Move the fx_navorange_t45.fx from the Boeing_T45C/Effects folder to your main FSX Effects folder.
NOTE:
This aircraft requires Acceleration for full functionality.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONALITIES
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N/A
NOTE ABOUT CARRIER OPERATIONS
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As the real thing, this model is designed for carrier training: I've tried to have both a realistic behaviour and a reasonable
approach speeds. It should be easier to land than the F/A-18, and most pilots should be able to operate from a carrier
without too many problems.
Note: after catapult lauch, launch bar needs to be retracted manually.
HOW TO FIND THE CARRIERS IN FSX:A
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If you want to operate the Goshawk from a carrier, and you probably will, there are two ways to find "operational" (i.e. with
working cats and spaghetti):
- Pick one of the carrier missions from the mission menu and check "Enable changes".
Start the mission (with the Hornet) and then you can switch to any other plane (inlcuding the Goshawk)
- Find one of the moving carriers around the world. They cruise on fixed weekly routes to and from several ports
(e.g.San Diego, Norfolk and Hawaii). Search with google and you will find few pages with exact coordinates of the
cruise
I highly suggest the usage of AiCarries add-on for Flight Simulator X, which allow "on the fly" placement and control of any
ship in FSX. Please use Google to find information about this great tool.
SUGGESTED SCENERY:
USS Nimitz class ships from Javier Fernandez are an absolute MUST HAVE for any FSX user.
they are extremely detailed and realistic. File name is USS_Nimitz_IKE.rar.
They are AI ships so you either use them with AICarriers or download a scenery route or mission using them.
WARNING:
-Launch bar needs to be retracted after cat launch, by using the "LAUNCH BAR RETRACT" switch in the VC (or SHIFT+U).
If the launch bar is down, you will not be able to retract the gear
-If you have collision detection enabled, you MUST pull the stick during cat launch, otherwise the plane may crash.
This glitch should be fixed in the present releas, but I had not time to test if the fix works 100%
SOUNDS
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Courtesy of Serge "fsxnavypilot"
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
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This software is hereby declared FREEWARE.
All the original material is copyrighted and may not be used without permission.
Repacking or modifying this package and its contents is not allowed without permission.
Distribution of this file on the internet or other media is allowed, provided it is done for free and without modifying the original file.
Every kind of distribution that implies exchange of money is not allowed without permission.
This software is distributed without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied.
This software should should and will not create any damage to your system, still the author is not responsible
for any damage caused (or supposed to be caused) by this software.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR BETA VERSION:
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THIS IS AN OPEN BETA VERSION - THEREFORE MAY CONTAIN A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF BUGS OR MISTAKES.
PLEASE DO NOT SHARE OR UPLOAD THIS SOFTWARE ANYWHERE.
THE FINAL SOFTWARE WILL BE FREEWARE YOU WILL BE FREE TO SHARE WITH THE FIRST OFFICIAL RELEASE.
CREDITS
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Visual model, cockpit, flight model, textures...well...everything by Dino Cattaneo (indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com;dino_cattaneo@libero.it).
Custom sound package by Serge "fsxnavypilot".
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Dino Cattaneo,
Genova, Italy, EU
Please visit my FSX blog: indiafoxtecho.blogspot.com
PLEASE NOTE THAT, DUE TO AN UNCONTROLLABLE FLOW OF SPAM MESSAGES, MY PREVIOUS EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOT USABLE ANYMORE.
IF NEED BE, PLEASE CONTACT ME THROUGH MY BLOG.
