FS2002 - 1903 Wright Flyer
Model by Paul Beardsley
PP ASEL
(KSMS/KSSC)
This model was built as a tribute to the people that enabled me to follow my dream of flight.
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INSTALLATION:
Install into your FS2002 main folder. All of the files should go to the proper locations.
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THE AIRPLANE:
I have attempted to recreate the 1903 Wright Flyer in a fashion that will enable most simflyers to pilot this craft. Select "Kitty Hawk 1903" from the select a flight option/My Saved Flights. Use the "S" key to switch to various viewpoints. The "Tower" viewpoint is an excellent location to recreate the feel of the photo of that first flight. I usually fly with the "Ctl-Z" airspeed on the screen due to the lack of an accurate instrument panel. If you get too slow, the plane will mush, drop the nose, and begin a dive. An airfile that matches the "True" flight charecteristics is in the works.
*I'm still not able to start the engine once it is shut down. If you get into this situation, switch to a M$ default plane, start it, then switch back to the Flyer. Sorry for the inconveinence. Pb
CREDITS:
Dennis Simanaitis for his FS5/FS98 version which I used as starting point for my model.
Bill Lyons for his last minute sounds and fix for the flight. (and Golden Wings)
All the folks at The Old Hanger for their inspiration. http://www.flightsimmers.net/tommy/
Paul Grubich for Golden Eagles Squadron. http://home.earthlink.net/%7Epgrubich/goldeneagles.htm
David Eckert for his pilot FSD file. www.Daviator.com
Louis Sinclair and Abacus for FSDS and Aircraft Animator.
Mark Herring for his knowledge of the subject aircraft.
Aaron Swindle for his work on the original sound files I had planned to release. (Ken Hyde requested that they not be distributed due to possible sponsership problems at The Wright Experience.) www.WrightExperience.com
Anyone else that I may have missed.
LEGAL STUFF:
All of the included files in Wright03.zip are freeware and may not be uploaded, altered, or reproduced on any recording media for profit without the expressed written consent of the following:
Paul Beardsley -1903 Wright Flyer Copyright 2002
Bill Lyons - 1903 Wright Flyer Sounds Copyright 2002
