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| Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft | |
| Spruce Goose for X-Plane 6.4/6.51 (hk-1/H-4 Hercules) |
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File Description:
Spruce Goose v1.0 for X-Plane copyright (c) by Robert App, January 2003. History of the "Goose" - Officially designated the HK-1 (this project started out as a join venture between Hughes Aircraft and Kaiser) and later designated the H-4 Hercules after Kaiser was unable to work with Howard. It was and still remains the largest (physical dimensions wingspan and length) aircraft ever built, with the largest radial engines ever built by the West (28 cylinder, 3000 HP). The plane had to be constructed mainly of wood due to the shortage of strategic metals caused by WWII. The plane became known as the "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Lumberyard" despite the fact that the wood frame and skin were constructed mainly of laminated poplar; it also involved "sandwich" construction. The plane was flown briefly on a trial taxiing run but Hughes never allowed the plane to be flown again. Speculation has always been rampant that the design was flawed and the plane could not have met the original specification requirements. The X-Plane model is as accurate as is possible with limited plans available to me. The main wing is an X-Plane standard symmetrical high lift airfoil as opposed to the high lift asymmetrical foil section used in the actual plane. The main wing angle of attack has been adjusted to emulate the asymmetrical foil as closely as possible.
Flight Testing the Goose - I have spent many hours testing the plane on X-Plane which with few exceptions provides a very accurate flight model. The published landing speed (79 mph) pretty well verifies the takeoff speed of 52 to 55 knots (k/hr x 1.15 (approx.) = mph). In straight flight the plane is difficult to stall since the nose quickly drops and increases speed if a stall develops with a significant loss of altitude. The plane has a range on 14000 gallons of fuel and takeoff weight of 350,000 Lbs of well over 3000 nautical miles. San Diego to Wake Island via Midway Attol is a piece of cake with lots of fuel to spare at 350,000 lb GW. The plane is flyable at a GW of over 410,000 lb but climb rate is very sluggish (max 400-600 fpm) and loss of speed due to excessive side slip can cause a fatal stall, in straight flight the plane is difficult to stall. So far my conclusion is that with todays materials and jet engines (which may be a future project) this aircraft could probably be competitive in performance with todays planes. With aluminum alloys that were available during its construction its performance would probably have exceeded the initial requirements.
| Filename: | Spruce_Goose_for_XPlane_64651_hk1H4_Hercules.zip |
| License: | Freeware, limited distribution |
| Added: | 31st January 2003, 05:19:19 |
| Downloads: | 1,739 |
| Author: | Robert App |
| Size: | 1.69 MB |
| Category: Fly! - Navigation | |
| AIRAC Cycle 0209 Database Update for Fly! - Drop in EPD/DBD format |
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File Description:
Includes a very large update to the Fly! navigational databases based on the ICAO AIRAC cycle of every 28 days. Current cycle: 0209 - Effective 9.5.2002 through 10.2.2002. (6 new countries, 837 new navaids, 29545 new waypoints (yes, gps approaches)) Most records are updated, and have highly accurate LatLon values. Enjoy!
| Filename: | AIRAC_Cycle_0209_Database_Update_for_Fly__Drop_in_.zip |
| License: | Freeware, limited distribution |
| Added: | 7th September 2002, 04:25:44 |
| Downloads: | 387 |
| Author: | B. Bauer |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| Category: Miscellaneous Files - Miscellaneous Files | |
| CFS2 & CFS Flak Sounds FX: 2 Upgrade Replacements For Flak.wav and Xflak.wav |
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File Description:
With this upgrade you will notice much richer harmonics for a sound that varies more dynamically with each flak blast. You will also hear the whooping sounds of incoming flak fire closing in just before they burst & their echoes crackling in the distance. These 2 sound files have been tested & are completely compatible with both CFS2 & CFS1.
| Filename: | CFS2__CFS_Flak_Sounds_FX_2_Upgrade_Replacements__F.zip |
| License: | Freeware, limited distribution |
| Added: | 19th November 2003, 13:57:40 |
| Downloads: | 635 |
| Author: | Louis Gonzalez |
| Size: | 233.84 KB |
| Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files | |
| New AFCAD-File for Mice's Zurich Airport (includes the new Dock E) |
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File Description:
This is a new AFCAD-File for the Sharewarescenerie of Mice's Zurich Airport.
Now includes the newest Situation on the Airport.
The new Dock E (alias Midfield) are open now. So I have changed the Parkingposition's from Terminal 2 (ex B) to Dock E.
The Terminal 2 will closing in the near Future because it's time to renovate it.
| Filename: | New_AFCADFile__for_Mices_Zurich_Airport_includes_t.zip |
| License: | Freeware |
| Added: | 15th September 2003, 19:08:43 |
| Downloads: | 586 |
| Author: | Juerg Bertschinger |
| Size: | 919.57 KB |
| Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files | |
| AFCAD File For Bill Melichar's Version 2 Piarco International Airport Final Release |
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File Description:
This is my actual final release which proceeds my faulty AFCAD file which I accidentally uploaded. Updates include: all gates and parking spots working properly, parking inside the hangars and the accurate useage of the taxiways.
| Filename: | AFCAD_File_For_Bill_Melichars_Version_2_Piarco_Int.zip |
| License: | Freeware |
| Added: | 23rd June 2003, 20:18:26 |
| Downloads: | 462 |
| Author: | Jason Boodoosingh |
| Size: | 3.55 KB |
| Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files | |
| Overlays for LIRF (Roma Fiumicino), LIML (Milano Linate) and LIMC (Milano Malpensa) |
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File Description:
LIRF (Roma Fiumicino), LIML (Milano Linate) AFCAD overlays runways system. Package include also renewed and bug free version of LIMC (Milano Malpensa) published on AVSIM (AFCAD_Gates_Italy_Airport_V1.3.zip).
| Filename: | Overlays_for_LIRF_Roma_Fiumicino_LIML_Milano_Linat.zip |
| License: | Freeware, limited distribution |
| Added: | 2nd March 2003, 13:20:45 |
| Downloads: | 965 |
| Author: | Dimifox alias Dimitri Cazzulino |
| Size: | 20.78 KB |
| Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications | |
| Yak-42 for AI in Donbas, Kuban Airlines, Karat and Enkor Liveries. |
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File Description:
4 repaints of Yak-42 for use in AI-traffic with model. Donbas and Kuban Airlines are for last Flightplans by MRAI. The model is not new, but textures of wings, tail, windows are new and accurate.
| Filename: | Yak42_for_AI_in_Donbas_Kuban_Airlines_Karat_and_En.zip |
| License: | Freeware |
| Added: | 24th May 2003, 10:31:28 |
| Downloads: | 1,122 |
| Author: | Simka Alexander |
| Size: | 1.8 MB |
| Category: Prepar3D V5 - Utilities | |
| FSTramp v8.84 for Prepart3D 2-6, MSFS, FSX(-SE), X-Plane (Win) |
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File Description:
This add-on is an EXE application for Microsoft Flight Simulator and a DLL module for all other simulators. The DLL variant is activated via hotkeys or the simulator menu add-ons or plugins. Window size and layout are configurable for one or more screens. To avoid dazzling, the brightness of the entire application is customizable. Primarily it is a flight management system (FMS) with automatic control from start to landing. This also includes the observance of SID, STAR and Approaches in unmatched quality. The flight plan required for the FMS can be created manually or automatically, interactive changes and additions during the flight are possible. The basis of the flight planner is the 3D world map and the search function for airfields and navigation aids. The FMS by FSTramp relies on the autopilot of the aircraft. In case of incompatibility, the autopilot integrated in FSTramp will be used. This allows FSTramp to control almost all aircraft from airport to airport. The altitude profile of the flight plan, SID, STAR and approach is taken into account. This means that FSTramp extends the often incomplete airport procedures to and from the runway so that they can be flown completely automatically. During the fully automatic flight, the autopilot values ​​for HDG, ALT, VSPEED, SPD and MACH can be manually overridden. This is e.g. useful for being able to react to the instructions of the tower in the final approach without completely stopping the automatic flight. The rotating or north pointing 3D world map with numeric display of the terrain elevation under the mouse arrow is another special feature. It does not need an internet but is synthesized from included height profiles of the globe. The Data of continents, mountains and rivers are included in the setup. Airspaces, Airways, Waypoints and SID, STAR and Approaches are also included in the setup, but can be updated by installing additional AIRAC cycles. Airfields and navigation stations are taken from the simulator. NVIDIA: If the frame rate of the simulator drops sharply about 20 seconds after FSTramp's visibility, the power management of the GPU slows down prematurely. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, change the 'Manage 3D settings - Power management mode' option to 'Adaptive'.
| Filename: | FSTramp_v884_for_Prepart3D_26_MSFS_FSXSE_XPlane_Wi.zip |
| License: | Shareware, time limited |
| Added: | 7th July 2023, 04:35:26 |
| Downloads: | 43 |
| Author: | Helge Schroeder |
| Size: | 358.21 MB |
| Category: Flight Simulator X - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications | |
| Texel Air Australasia 'Team Global Express' ZK-TXD for TDS 737-800BCF |
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File Description:
Repaint of the Texel Air Australasia 'Team Global Express' 737-800BCF ZK-TXD for the Tenkuu Developers Studio 737-800 model. Texel have 2 other machines painted in pretty much the same livery as of June 2024 and the aircraft can be seen operating between various major airports in Australia and New Zealand and longer term no doubt around the wider Pacific.
| Filename: | Texel_Air_Australasia_Team_Global_Express_ZKTXD_fo.zip |
| License: | Freeware |
| Added: | 22nd June 2024, 14:00:25 |
| Downloads: | 84 |
| Author: | dean stringer |
| Size: | 6.75 MB |
| Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - Scenery | |
| FS2004 Scenery AFCADs for smaller Azeri Heli Bases and Helipads part 2 |
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File Description:
FS2004 Scenery AFCADs for smaller Azeri Heli Bases and Helipads parts 2. Based on open photos available. Please see Install notes for necessary object files and enjoy.
| Filename: | FS2004_Scenery_AFCADs_for_smaller_Azeri_Heli_Bases.zip |
| License: | Freeware |
| Added: | 2nd October 2024, 18:58:05 |
| Downloads: | 28 |
| Author: | Bernd Barsch |
| Size: | 237.04 KB |
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