FS98/FS2000 DOUGLAS DC-6
Pacific Western Airways, 1969
C-FPWQ
Moving Parts Version 12/00
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A former BCPA, TEAL, RNZAF aircraft, C-FPWQ is depicted as it
was painted in PWA markings circa 1969. Coverted to a firebomber in the 1970s
this aircraft ended its days in 1990 as N90MA with Macavia
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This plane features a steerable nose gear
It is complete with moving landing gear, flaps, ailerons,
elevators, and rudder. It also features landing lights, realistic engine
start.
All-new plane by Harry Follas based on DC-6b by Harry Follas and Tom Gibson
Original textures by Harry Follas
Flight Model by Brian Horsey
I recommend Tom Gibson's DC-6 IFR panel for flying this plane realistically. The
DC-6 IFR panel can be downloaded from the Classic Airliner Page;
http://members.aol.com/TGFltsim/panels.htm. You will need to change
the panel.cfg file; instructions are in the panel.cfg file.
REALISTIC ENGINE START
To start the engines realistically and individually, do this:
1. Go to spot view (SSSW) or look back at your engines (3 on the numeric
keypad with NumLock on).
2. Press Ctrl-Shift F1 to change mixtures to Idle Cutoff.
3. Press E3 to select engine #3.
4. Press M and then = (on the main keyboard); hold down the = key.
5. Wait for 6 prop blades to pass by.
6. Let go of the = key and press Ctrl-Shift F4 (mixture to Full Rich);
engine 3 will start.
7. Press E4 to select engine #4.
8. Repeat steps 4-6 to start engine #4.
9. Repeat steps 3-6 to start engines 2 and 1 (E2 and E1).
10. Normal start sequence is 3-4-2-1.
Installation:
DO NOT USE THE CONVERTER ON THIS PLANE; IT IS ALREADY IN FS98 FORMAT
The Douglas DC-4 was developed under the darkening clouds of World War 2,
and upon USA's entry into the war all DC-4s then on the production line
were requisitioned for the US military. The result was that the 1st DC-4
off the production line flew in 1942 wearing olive drab camoflage as the
C-54 Skymaster.The C-54 admirably fitted into the USAAF's long range
transport role and 1162 were built through the war years.
Post war many surplus C-54s were available for airliner conversion. The type
initially formed the mainstay of most long haul passenger carriers. An additional
78 additional DC-4s were produced by Douglas to new orders. Eventually the
type was replaced by faster, pressurised DC-6s and Constellations. DC-4s
eventually filtered down to third level operators and freight operators.
Canadair DC-4M was a Canadian Licence manufactured version of the DC-4.
The DC-4Ms (C-4s) incorporated duty free British made Rolls Royce Merlin
V12 engines along with DC-6 pressurisation and landing gears. A total of
75 were built for TCA, CP Air, BOAC and the RCAF. None exist in service today
NOTE: This plane and many other classic airliners can be
downloaded free from Tom Gibson's Classic Airliner WEB site at -
http://members.aol.com/TGFltsim/
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Now the legal stuff:
COPYRIGHT 1999 BY TOM GIBSON AND HARRY FOLLAS, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
I INTEND ON OFFERING MANY LIVERIES OF THIS AIRCRAFT. AFX/PCX FILES
WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM THE FREEFLIGHT DESIGN SHOP
(http://www.geocities.com/~freefltdesign/).
THIS AIRPLANE IS THE PROPERTY OF THE AUTHOR, AND CANNOT BE
RE-SOLD OR PACKAGED WITH ANY PRODUCT FOR SALE, WITHOUT THE
EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE AUTHORS. THIS IS FREEWARE!!
YOU MAY UPLOAD THIS PLANE TO ANY OTHER SERVER THAT HAS A FREE
DISTRIBUTION POLICY. IF THIS PLANE IS UPLOADED TO RESTRICTED
SERVERS (I.E. COMPUSERVE FSFORUM)(NOT THE AUTHOR'S INTENTION),
IT MAY BE DOWNLOADED AND UPLOADED TO OTHER SERVERS. THIS
NOTICE CONSTITUTES THE AUTHORS' PERMISSION TO DO THIS.
THIS FILE ARCHIVE MAY NOT BE UPLOADED TO SERVERS THAT HAVE A CHARGE
FOR THEIR USE; IF A VIABLE FREE OPTION IS PROVIDED THIS FILE MAY BE
UPLOADED THERE.
THIS FILE ARCHIVE MUST REMAIN INTACT; YOU MAY NOT REMOVE AND UPLOAD
PARTS OF THIS ARCHIVE. THIS ENTIRE TEXT FILE MUST BE INCLUDED IN ANY
DISTRIBUTION. IF YOU REPAINT THE PLANE YOU MUST CREDIT THE ORIGINAL
AUTHORS IN YOUR TEXT FILE AND INCLUDE THIS TEXT FILE.
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.
