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 - AFCAD Files
Tampa 2002 Scenery Gates and Dual Runways

File Description:
KTPA with 60+gates. To be used with the Tampa2002 scenery by Christopher Gilbert. Runway 18L/36R for takeoffs and 18R/36L for landings.. ENJOY!

Filename:	Tampa_2002_Scenery_Gates_and_Dual_Runways.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	15th October 2002, 03:45:01
Downloads:	1,570
Author:	Richard Mohammed
Size:	7.35 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files
Simflyers Rome, Italy Gates and Dual Runways

File Description:
LIRF with 40+ parking spots... runway 7/25 for takeoffs... runway 34L/16R for landings... this file is to be used with the SIMFLYERS scenery for ROME only... i made a few adjustments to the original file...ENJOY.

Filename:	Simflyers_Rome_Italy_Gates_and_Dual_Runways.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	10th February 2003, 22:46:26
Downloads:	1,048
Author:	Richard Mohammed
Size:	7.76 KB

Category: Orbiter - Spaceships
B-52 and X-15 for Orbiter

File Description:
This is my version of the legendary B-52 and X-15.Take off in the B-52 from KSC airport, when you get to the desired altitude, press the L key to level out, then push the J key to jettason the X-15.You will be in the X-15, press the G key to raise your gear and press + and CTRL to engage your afterburners... You must first install Vinka's Spacecraft.DLL , wich is included in a zip file.

Filename:	B52_and_X15_for_Orbiter.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	15th February 2003, 20:06:07
Downloads:	2,141
Author:	Kev Kelcey
Size:	287.88 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Miscellaneous Files
Standard Proposal for Addon Packaging and Information

File Description:
Both, the number of addons to FS-2002 and the number of new addicts of this hobby is increasing dramatically. And with this number increasing, also the user's struggles to install these addons properly increase more and more. As the being the developer of FS Addon Manager, a new addon management software, I have got a sufficient insight in this problem. So I develop an open standard, which will make it easier for users to install addons manually. But more importantly it enables new great features in software products. And addon libraries may take advantage of the information provided, to better declare the available addons to their visitors.
In the name of all people sharing our beautiful hobby, I invite all addon developers and addon libraries to discuss and adhere to this standard proposal. The potential offered for the future by such a standard is really worth it and make the users enjoy their hobby much more than ever before.

Filename:	Standard_Proposal_for_Addon_Packaging_and_Informat.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	10th September 2002, 00:27:04
Downloads:	403
Author:	Manfred Murer
Size:	69.93 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Sounds
Voicepack for Air Canada Jazz and Tango

File Description:
This add callsigns for Air Canada Jazz and Tango airlines. You need Editvoicepack to install it.

Filename:	Voicepack_for_Air_Canada_Jazz_and_Tango.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	21st September 2002, 20:16:39
Downloads:	1,774
Author:	The Myth
Size:	1.08 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files
Palma De Mallorca Spain Gates And Runways

File Description:
LEPA with 40+gates.... runway 6L/24R for takeoffs and 6R/24L for landings.

Filename:	Palma_De_Mallorca_Spain_Gates_And_Runways.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	22nd September 2002, 01:49:56
Downloads:	1,703
Author:	Richard Mohammed
Size:	5.02 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Scenery
BFU Hanger 26 and FBO, Jacksons, AYPY

File Description:
Whilst BFU is primarily Alaskan based, interest in flying different bush environments has led to the posting of several assignments in Papua New Guinea (Niugini), the last true frontier for bush pilots. This fictional scenery places a basic FBO and hanger at AYPY Jacksons, Port Moresby, so BFU pilots will now have a base to operate out of when choosing assignments in this challenging, fascinating, and amazing nation. Requires Nova Gold textures to display properly.

Filename:	BFU_Hanger_26_and_FBO_Jacksons_AYPY.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	22nd September 2002, 03:34:29
Downloads:	1,740
Author:	Dorian Davis
Size:	1.48 MB

Category: Fly! II - TerraScene
Grand Canyon Creation File and Render Options

File Description:
Covers nearly all of the Grand Canyon (Arizona, USA) using unmodified Fly!2 7.5M/P textures. The ZIP contains the TerraScene project file and modified render options. Thanks to Todd Klaus for creating TerraScene!

Filename:	Grand_Canyon_Creation_File_and_Render_Options.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	26th June 2002, 13:54:55
Downloads:	769
Author:	David Kohl
Size:	170.57 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - Miscellaneous Files
Doherty's Difficult and Dangerous Approaches - Volume 9

File Description:
FS 2004 Doherty's Difficult and Dangerous Approaches - Volume 9. 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 these simers 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 has 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 ~ (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 - by Michael Doherty - you won't be disappointed.

Filename:	Dohertys_Difficult_and_Dangerous_Approaches__Volum.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	18th January 2004, 18:36:56
Downloads:	3,506
Author:	Michael Doherty
Size:	773.94 KB