Category: Orbiter - Orbital Stations
New Skylab 2, 3 And 4 Mission

File Description:
Skylab 2 25 May 1973 13:00 GMT. Duration: 28.03 days. Call Sign: Skylab. Backup Crew: McCandless, Musgrave, Schweickart. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC39B. Launch Vehicle: Saturn IB . LV Configuration: Saturn IB s/n SA-206. Program: Skylab. Class: Manned. Type: Lunar spacecraft. Spacecraft: Apollo CSM. Payload : Apollo CSM 116. Mass: 19,979 kg. Location of Spacecraft: Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, FL. Perigee: 427 km. Apogee: 439 km. Inclination: 50.0 deg. Period: 93.2 min. Epic repair mission which brought Skylab into working order. Included such great moments as Conrad being flung through space by the whiplash after heaving on the solar wing just as the debris constraining it gave way; deployment of a lightweight solar shield, developed in Houston in one week, which brought the temperatures down to tolerable levels. With this flight US again took manned spaceflight duration record. When the meteoroid shield ripped loose, it disturbed the mounting of workshop solar array "wing" two and caused it to partially deploy. The exhaust plume of the second stage retro-rockets impacted the partially deployed solar array and literally blew it into space. Also, a strap of debris from the meteoroid shield overlapped solar array "wing" number one such that when the programmed deployment signal occurred, wing number one was held in a slightly opened position where it was able to generate virtually no power. In the meantime, the space station had achieved a near-circular orbit at the desired altitude of 435 kilometers (270 miles). All other major functions including payload shroud jettison, deployment of the Apollo Telescope Mount (Skylab's solar observatory) and its solar arrays, and pressurization of the space station occurred as planned. Scientists, engineers, astronauts, and management personnel at the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center and elsewhere worked throughout the first ten-day period of Skylab's flight to devise the means for its rescue. Simultaneously, Skylab--seriously overheating--was maneuvered through varying nose-up attitudes that would best maintain an acceptable "holding" condition. Because of the loss of the meteoroid shield, however, this positioning caused workshop temperatures to rise to 52 degrees Celsius (126 degrees F). During that ten-day period and for some time thereafter, the space station operated on less than half of its designed electrical system, in the partially nose-up attitudes, was generating power at reduced efficiency. The optimum condition that maintained the most favorable balance between Skylab temperatures and its power generation capability occurred at approximately 50 degrees nose-up. The crew rendezvoused with Skylab on the fifth orbit. After making substantial repairs, including deployment of a parasol sunshade which cooled the inside temperatures to 23.8 degrees C (75 degrees F), by June 4 the workshop was in full operation. In orbit the crew conducted solar astronomy and Earth resources experiments, medical studies, and five student experiments; 404 orbits and 392 experiment hours were completed; three EVAs totalled six hours, 20 minutes. Skylab 3 28 July 1973 11:10 GMT. Duration: 59.46 days. Call Sign: Skylab. Backup Crew: Brand, Lenoir, Lind. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC39B. Launch Vehicle: Saturn IB . LV Configuration: Saturn IB s/n SA-207. Program: Skylab. Class: Manned. Type: Lunar spacecraft. Spacecraft: Apollo CSM. Payload: Apollo CSM 117. Mass: 20,121 kg. Location of Spacecraft: NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland, OH. Perigee: 422 km. Apogee: 442 km. Inclination: 50.0 deg. Period: 93.2 min. Continued maintenance of the Skylab space station and extensive scientific and medical experiments. Installed twinpole solar shield on EVA; performed major inflight maintenance; doubled record for length of time in space. Completed 858 Earth orbits and 1,081 hours of solar and Earth experiments; three EVAs totalled 13 hours, 43 minutes. Skylab4 16 November 1973 14:01 GMT. Duration: 84.05 days. Call Sign: Skylab. Backup Crew: Brand, Lenoir, Lind. Nation: USA. Agency: NASA. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral . Launch Complex: LC39B. Launch Vehicle: Saturn IB . LV Configuration: Saturn IB s/n SA-208. Program: Skylab. Class: Manned. Type: Lunar spacecraft. Spacecraft: Apollo CSM. Payload: Apollo CSM 118. Mass: 20,847 kg. Location of Spacecraft: National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian Institution), Washington, DC. Perigee: 422 km. Apogee: 437 km. Inclination: 50.0 deg. Period: 93.1 min. Included observation and photography of Comet Kohoutek among numerous experiments. Completed 1,214 Earth orbits and four EVAs totalling 22 hours, 13 minutes. Increased manned space flight time record by 50%. Rebellion by crew against NASA Ground Control overtasking led to none of the crew ever flying again.

Filename:	New_Skylab_2_3_And_4_Mission.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	11th January 2003, 16:39:14
Downloads:	1,934
Author:	Ronald Dandurand
Size:	6.06 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Scenery
Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks 2 Of 9

File Description:
High resolution elevation mesh for the Rocky Mountain National Parks in Canada made from 1:50,000 NTS map sheets contour lines converted using Geographic Information System software. Resolution is 3 meters. Next phase is to build new scenery from air photos and satelite photos.

Filename:	Canadian_Rocky_Mountain_Parks_2_Of_9.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	18th January 2003, 04:37:46
Downloads:	2,140
Author:	Rod Thompson
Size:	4.02 MB

Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications
VT ANG Air Museum Collection - Part 2

File Description:
The Vermont Air National Guard was organized on 1 July 1946 at Burlington Municipal Airport and was federally recognized as the 134th Fighter Squadron on 14 August 1946 making it the fifth US ANG unit so formed and recognized. Since that time the VT ANG has flown eight different aircraft types in its primary mission and several more in support of it. The primary mission aircraft flown include the P-47D-40, P-51D-25, F-94B, F-89J, F-102A, EB-57B, F-4D, F-16A and the current F-16C. The mission support aircraft flown include the L-5, AT-6C, AT-11, C-47B, T-33A, C-45H (?), C-54G, C-131D, C-12F and C-26A. The VT ANG has a small air museum near the main gate to their base at Burlington International Airport which currently includes a T-33A, F-94B, F-89J, F-102A, F-4D, C-47B, C-45H and C-131D. My virtual VT ANG Air Museum Collection for FS9 is an attempt by an old 134th FS veteran to duplicate and expand upon the actual VT ANG Air Museum. This second download package, vamc2.zip, includes my VT ANG repaints of the AT-6G Texan by Cliff Presley, the P-51D Mustang by Andrew Wai and the P-47D Thunderbolt by Krzysztof Malinowski/Greg Pierson/Tom Kohler.

Filename:	VT_ANG_Air_Museum_Collection__Part_2.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	9th March 2004, 00:28:31
Downloads:	865
Author:	Mike MacIntyre
Size:	7.17 MB

Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - Sounds
Boeing 757/767 Soundpack V3 Part 2

File Description:
This is Part 2 of my 757/767 sound package. Please note that this is the final upload of this file as I have more to create and upload. I sincerely hope this one works this time.

Filename:	Boeing_757767_Soundpack_V3_Part_2.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	1st April 2004, 16:40:36
Downloads:	9,630
Author:	Des Braban
Size:	23.49 MB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications
Yakovlev Yak40 Texture Pack 2 of 6

File Description:
10 Livery Package for the Yakovlev Yak40 by "Samdim" - arranged by B.Behle for FS8 & FS 9 (it works believe me). Comes in DTX1 opaque formated Textures most new ones - see Readme and Aircraft.cfg. Panel by M.Leibrecht (even for FS9) - Sound by Skysong (RR-Spey new config for 3Engines) - modified Aircraft.cfg - includes all needed files to build up the package (please unzip to temporary Folder) Only the yakovlev_yak-40_110638.zip has to download seperatly for the Model. Textures can be used for the AI-Model of this craft by Samdim also. Enjoy a great Russian Aircraft and many exotic Liveries. B.Behle December 2003 - and have a good new year ....

Filename:	Yakovlev_Yak40_Texture_Pack_2_of_6.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	31st December 2003, 23:30:07
Downloads:	1,051
Author:	Dimitri Samborski / Package arr. Bernhard Behle
Size:	11.38 MB

Category: Orbiter - Spaceships
USS Enterprise NCC 1701-E (V.2)

File Description:
This is an update of my previous Enterprise E (ncc1701e.zip). I added some visual effects and changed some parameters. Works fine with Orbiter version 031217.

Filename:	USS_Enterprise_NCC_1701E_V2.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	1st January 2004, 16:07:45
Downloads:	3,063
Author:	Uli Klapp
Size:	3.43 MB

Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - Panels
Ba-e/RJ100 V.2 Add-On

File Description:
//Only Patch!!! for Ba-e/RJ100 PANEL Version 2 for FS2004/2002// These files are only the add ons for Ba-e/RJ100 panel named rjpnlv2.zip. They cannot be used without the main panel folder (rjpnlv2.zip). This add on contains the new landing and taxi light switches, new panel.bmp, new AP numbers and right and left window view of the wings. Have a nice flight.

Filename:	BaeRJ100_V2_AddOn.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	6th January 2004, 20:17:05
Downloads:	3,914
Author:	By Targan UNUTMAZ
Size:	2.9 MB

Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - Miscellaneous Files
Doherty's Difficult and Dangerous Approaches - Volume 2

File Description:
FS 2004 Doherty's Difficult and Dangerous Approaches - Volume 2. I am constantly amazed by the high number of simers that restrict their flying activities to small localized areas, never venturing much further than their own backyards. I can't help thinking that they miss out on some truly great flying experiences by confining themselves to such limited parameters. If nothing else, Doherty's Difficult and Dangerous Approaches will get you out more! Whether you are simply a local pilot flying within your own well-worn neighbourhood, or a demanding adventurous international aviator, there's something for everyone in these volumes. For the new simer I have included some very easy approaches, and for the army of case-hardened veterans who think they have seen and done it all - let me tell you now - you haven't! I'll introduce you to approaches that will leave you absolutely flabbergasted - and may I add, begging for more! Each volume contains (10) difficult and dangerous approaches which are set up for you – all you have to do is fly them! I have also included a special ~ (STAR) ~ approach in each volume - which is a gem of an approach that will thrill and amaze you. If you've always wanted to know where all the difficult and dangerous approaches could be found in MSFS 2004, but never new where to look, I've discovered them all - and now I'm sharing them with you. Check out Doherty's Difficult and Dangerous Approaches.

Filename:	Dohertys_Difficult_and_Dangerous_Approaches__Volum.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	6th January 2004, 20:21:00
Downloads:	7,970
Author:	Michael Doherty
Size:	872.66 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - AI Flight Plans
Islas Airways Winter 03-04 v.2

File Description:
This is my second version of the flightplans for Islas Airwyas, Spanish regional airline serving Canary Islands

Filename:	Islas_Airways_Winter_0304_v2.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	19th February 2004, 01:31:40
Downloads:	446
Author:	Jaime Correa
Size:	10.97 KB

Category: Fly! II - Scenery
Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI)- v.2

File Description:
TerraModels Scenery Development System by Allen Kriesman and Biber Salsa models were used to create the scenery for Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) - West Palm Beach, Florida. No custom models were created for this airport.

Filename:	Palm_Beach_International_Airport_KPBI_v2.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	19th February 2004, 03:20:41
Downloads:	135
Author:	Wayne Roberts
Size:	191.98 KB