Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation
(20 May 2009)
Fitted with large cargo doors and more powerful engines, the L1049H a.k.a.
"Super H" or "Husky" was a convertible passenger/cargo version of the Super
G Constellation. Included in the package are four models representing
aircraft with and without radar noses and tip tanks. Textures include a 1967
Capitol Airways livery and a natural metal version (from the paintkit by
Maarten Brouwer). Flight dynamics by Luis Pallas. See base pack blurb for
further credits. The 1049 project is hosted by Tom Gibson's Calclassic forum
at http://calclassic.proboards55.com.
INSTALLATION
(1) Extract the zip to a temporary folder.
(2) Verify you have a working installation of our Lockheed L1049G "Super
G" Constellation. If not present, download and install first.
(3) Copy the folder "Lockheed_L1049H" to "Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft\".
In the aircraft selection menu, the new Super H Cargo Constellations will
show up under Lockheed > L-1049H Super Constellation.
NOTE ON MODEL TERMINOLOGY
The four H models can be found in folders called model.1049vc_rstf, _rsf,
_stf, and _sf, respectively (r for radar nose, s for spinner afterbodies, t
for tip tanks, f for freight door). As in the case of the G version, we have
placed model-specific aircraft.cfg's showing correct lights, weights, and
fuel tank provisions in the respective model folders.
DISCLAIMER
THE AUTHORS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT
OF USING THESE FILES. YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF USE.
NOTES
(1) The port passenger exit can be opened/closed by pressing Shift-E. The
port cargo door can be opened/closed by pressing Shift-E-2 (that is,
press Shift-E, release keys, then press 2). Caution: Do NOT have both
doors open at the same time or you'll get the nasty spectacle of the
passenger door floating in mid-air.
(2) (Repeated from original Super G notes because of topical importance)
Engine failure is likely to occur when the engines are operated at
2800+ RPM for longer periods of time (watch out for this especially
after take-off) or if Spark control = ADVANCE at 2400+ RPM. Depending
on altitude, engines may fail within three to five minutes. Use the
Prop pitch master lever or the Engine pitch simicon to adjust RPM as
required for the current flight situation (see checklist). On the
Status panel, the engine h.p. readout uses the following color codes:
white - OK, no danger of engine failure;
yellow - the current power setting will cause damage if left too long
in this configuration (even after throttling back or adjusting
RPM it will remain yellow until the internal engine failure
Counter is back to zero, this may take a couple of minutes)
red - immediate action required reduce throttle and prop pitch.
For further notes consult the original Super G readme.
