Japan Coast Guard
NAMC YS-11A Ship 701 for FS 2002/2004
Version 2.5
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Some notes to make your life easier:
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READ THE READ ME'S!!! Often times people just go gangbusters and don't read the pertinent information, and as a result their simming experience is muddied. There is a lot of good information in the files that will help with your enjoyment of this aircraft.
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This model was tested in FlightSim 2004 FS9, and all systems appear to be functioning. If you do encounter any issues, please be sure to post them on the AFG forum, and we'll attempt to address them ASAP.
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This aircraft is not your run of the mill FS aircraft, and as such, it requires your tender loving care. You should read the flight manual available at www.alliedfsgroup.com to fly this aircraft successfully.
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This version is AFG's model 2.5. The 2.2 version panel is compatible with this plane, but you will not have the default autopilot available. To access the default autopilot, press shift 8.
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This particular model file for YS-11A, is an all new model file which incorporates the features found on the real-life Ship 701 of the Japan Coast Guard. It includes bubble observation windows, a MAD (magnetic anomoly detector) boom, and a sonobuoy drop. A fictitious repaint of this aircraft in the colors of the United States Coast Guard is available as a separate download. (YS11A_USCG.zip)
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I have included the default King Air sounds in the package. I highly recommend downloading the "NAMC YS-11 Sound Package v.2.0" available at the same site. Mr Ryuji Ozawa has created the most remarkable sound package for the Rolls Royce Dart engines I've ever heard. Hopefully you have good speakers, and by all means TURN THE SOUND UP!!
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I have included a wonderful smoke effects package made possible by Mr. Douglas Kallen, who modestly wants no credit! It will automatically generate smoke for you without having to press "I". You will see the smoke most of the time, it dissapears generally during descent when your fuel flow decreases.
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I have also included the newest moving prop textures by Rui Cristina, a fellow member of AFG. They give a more realistic sense of spinning than previous versions. Thank you, Rui!
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A LITTLE HISTORY ON THIS PLANE:
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One of several YS-11's in the Japan Coast Guard inventory, they are used primarily for Search and Rescue missions. I feel this is one of the most attractive paint schemes to have ever appeared on the YS-11. I hope you enjoy it like I do.
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I have created a reference page for you that you can use during your flights. You'll find it on your kneeboard. It's kind of a condensed version of the manual...nothing will replace reading the manual, but you can use this for help. ( I have some difficulty accessing the kneeboard in FS9, this feature may not work.)
As a tribute to a friend I have made through the SurClaro screenshots forum, I have made this person the pilot of this aircraft. Carlos, never give up the fight, and this one is for you!
I want to thank my muse, (you know who you are!,) for talking me into buying my first Flight Sim instead of a digital camera. (Now I have one of those too!) And also for his kindness and understanding during this last two years of learning how to paint! Thanks a million. :-)
I also want to thank Mr. Bob Jones for his patience and tutelage in the paintshop. Thanks Bob! And of course, everyone at AFG especially Esa and Tom for all their help.
And finally, a thanks to my good friends Mike Mantoudis, and Matt King for beta-testing this repaint for me. Thanks Mike and Matt!
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Most importantly, enjoy yourself!
Regards,
Chuck Slusarczyk Jr.
April 29, 2004
Cleveland, Ohio USA
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To the Columbia 7, we will never forget you. Godspeed.
