DOUGLAS DC-4/C-54 SKYMASTER VERSION 1
By John B. Loney, Jr.
July 28, 2006
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ABOUT THE AIRCRAFT:
The Douglas DC-4 Skymaster version 1. Even before the Douglas DC-3 had flown, United and Douglas had started discussions regarding the development of a more advanced airliner of larger capacity, and by early 1936 had included four other airlines to help finance the construction of a prototype. This was the DC-4E originally designated the DC-4. The DC-4 was also known by it's military designation, C-54 Skymaster. Created with FSDS 2.10, the model features animated landing and control surfaces, night lighting and reflective texures.
Powerplant 4 1081-kW (1,450shp) Pratt & Whitney R-2000-2SD-13G Twin Wasp radial piston engines.
Max Speed 243.31 kts
Max Cruise Speed 197.25 kts
Maximum Range 2,172.4 nm
Service Ceiling 22,300 ft
Max Gross Weight 73,000 lb
Weight Empty 43,300 lb
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CREATING THE AIRCRAFT:
Created with FSDS 2.10, featuring animated control surfaces and landing gear and reflective textures
There are some cosmetic irregularities but if you can get by that, you'll have some fun flying this one.
The panel is the default 747-400 panel (You can download any DC-4 or similar panel you like)
The sound is for a DC-3/Constellation radial sound by Adam Murphy (dc3consn.zip)
Unzip the file dc4v1.zip files to a temporary folder. Place the contents in the Effects folder in the effects folder under the main FS9 folder. Move the Douglas DC-4 folder to the aircraft folder under the FS9 main folder. You should be ready to fly.
Ok, so it doesn't look professional. Well I'm not a professional (wish I was at that level, not to charge, but to make it look real), so I am aiming for a good flying aircraft to have some fun with.
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THANKS TO:
The flightsim community, who has continued to support me by using my scenery and now by flying my aircraft. I really appreciate your feedback. A special thanks to Adam Murphy for his nice sound package. To FSDzigns for their cool exhaust effects.
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Legal stuff. Copyright and Distribution
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This aircraft is freeware. Copyright John B. Loney, Jr. You do not have my permission to make any monetary gain from this aircraft. It started out as freeware and it shall remain freeware.
- The author's rights and wishes concerning this archive must be
respected.
Copyright 2006 by John B. Loney, Jr. All Rights Reserved.
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Disclaimer
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I do not accept any responsibility for any damage to any system as a result of using this aircraft.
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Contact:
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As usual, I welcome any comments. I will try to answer as many as I can.
