Category: Civil Flight Simulators - Looking Glass Flight Unlimited 3
Elevation detail for Gatwick

File Description:
This elevation file is a temporary fix until the UK-South package is distributed. It fixes the elevation and the classification of the Gatwick airport. Also included is a minor bug fix for the textures on Glidernut's hangar. Instructions for installation by Andre included - its easy enough.

Filename:	Elevation_detail_for_Gatwick.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	21st February 2003, 02:41:11
Downloads:	142
Author:	Andre / Robert
Size:	193.73 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files
New Zealand Afcad Complete v.1

File Description:
Here are 7 afcad files for addon scenery for New Zealand. Also included are the other 71 afcad files for the FS2002 deault airports scenery.

Filename:	New_Zealand_Afcad_Complete_v1.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	11th January 2003, 16:49:32
Downloads:	713
Author:	Robert Bakhuis
Size:	136.44 KB

Category: Civil Flight Simulators - Looking Glass Flight Unlimited 3
How To Make Runways

File Description:
This ZIP file contains notes, examples and tools for making runways for FU3. The notes assume access to my earlier tutorial on making scenery objects.

Filename:	How_To_Make_Runways.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	15th January 2003, 03:55:41
Downloads:	265
Author:	Robert Driscoll
Size:	646.02 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Helicopters
Agusta Bell 206 Jet Ranger III Letalska Policijska Enota

File Description:
This is a repaint of Slovenian police Agusta-Bell Jetranger helicopter. Slovenian police has two of these helicopters, one S5-HPD and S5-HPE and are used in common police tasks as air observation, etc. They are situated on Ljubljana-Brnik (LJLJ) airport. This helicopter is released as freeware. More on Slovenian flying on http://slovenia.avsim.net.

Filename:	Agusta_Bell_206_Jet_Ranger_III_Letalska_Policijska.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	26th December 2002, 22:24:04
Downloads:	1,784
Author:	Robert Hocevar
Size:	703.74 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
F104G Starfighter 6.4/6.51

File Description:
F104 G Starfighter v1.0 for X-Plane 6.4/6.51 Developed under weapons program 303 in the early 1950's by Lockheed's famous skunkworks the F104 was referred to as "the missile with the man in it" due to its rocket like shape. It was the first jet aircraft to exceed 1000 mph in level flight and also the first jet to exceed mach 2. Over 2500 F104s were produced for the US and for export. The F104G had a J65 10,000 lb. thrust engine without afterburning and 15,800 lb with afterburning. Some remained in active service in Tiawan into the late 1990's. Rocket assisted NF104 aircraft set an altitude record for ground takeoff aircraft of 120,800 over Rogers dry lake in December 1963. Look for more century series aircraft coming soon for X-Plane.

Filename:	F104G_Starfighter__64651.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	7th February 2003, 13:54:33
Downloads:	694
Author:	Robert App
Size:	1.13 MB

Category: X-Plane - Scenery
Heavy Delta Bomber for X-Plane 6.40/6.51

File Description:
The Heavy Delta Bomber is a mythical mach 3.25 bomber (level at 35500 ft.). With a GW of over 550,000 lb. and 3 engines with 60,000 lb. of thrust it can deliver big payloads, in a big hurry, and from long range. Built for speed its operating altitude is limited to 58,000 feet due to its high stall speed at altitude. Its long fuselage allows for big weapons and fuel capacity without external hard points. With approximately the same gross wt. and thrust of the XB-70 Valkyrie it is faster aven at 490,000 lb. The plane is very stable and easy to fly at all altitudes up to about 58000 feet. Do not get this plane into a spin or you have an out of control broom on your hands.

Filename:	Heavy_Delta_Bomber_for_XPlane_640651.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	8th February 2003, 05:58:34
Downloads:	312
Author:	Robert App
Size:	414.87 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-400

File Description:
A template for the Dreamfleet 737-400 to create a KLM new colors livery with textomatic. A link to a real world picture of ane of the first 737-400 in this new livery is included.

Filename:	KLM_Royal_Dutch_Airlines_Boeing_737400.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	8th February 2003, 21:42:08
Downloads:	712
Author:	Robert Aardenburg
Size:	502.95 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
Boeing B314 Clipper for X-Plane 6.40/6.51

File Description:
Boeing B314 Clipper v1.0 for X-Plane 6.4/6.51- Built for Pan American Airways to expand their Clipper fleet, they also saw service for the US Navy and BOAC. The "clipper" name was appropriate because the Sikorsky S42, the Martin M130 (also available for X-Plane on AVSIM) and the Boeing B314 opened up long distance air lanes in 1930's and 40's the same way that the clipper ships opened up sea trade in the late 1800's. The model flies very well and is as accurate as the limited plans available to me. Due to limitations in shaping airfoils the outside rudders are actually engine nacelles (jets with 5 lb of thrust) and the lower wing is also an engine nacelle. The rear section of the fuselage is actually a gas tank or float section used to get better detail in the fuselage. As all of my models the exterior paint and panel can use a lot of work. What you see here is approximately 6-8 hours of modelling/decorating? work plus 16-20 hours or more of test flights. Number built: total 12, 6 A314's built with upgraded engines and increased range Engines: 4 - 1,600 HP, Wright R-2600, Twin Cyclone ,14 cylinder, air-cooled, radial engines. Wing Span: 152 ft. Length: 106 ft Max GW: 84,000 lb. Max level speed: 193 mph Cruising speed: 183 mph Range: 3,500 (5,200 A314) miles First flight: June 7, 1938, last retirement 1951. Ceiling: cruise 13,400, maximum 19,600 feet Accommodation: 10 crew, 74 (36 night) passengers.

Filename:	Boeing_B314_Clipper_for_XPlane_640651.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	12th February 2003, 22:41:20
Downloads:	639
Author:	Robert App
Size:	1.06 MB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
A6E Intruder for X-Plane 6.4

File Description:
A6E TRAM Intruder V.1.0 for X-plane 6.40 Copyright (c) November 2002 by Robert App. Some would say not the prettiest plane in the world but a deadly part of the US carrier task force, proven both in Vietnam and the Gulf War. Built by Grumman, the TRAM is a version of the A6E released in the late 1970's with improved laser guided weapons delivery, enhanced computers and an automatic carrier landing capability. The attached information gives the complete history of the plane and its various derivatives since first delivered to the Navy in February 1963. Version 1 is missing folding wings and fuel probe which will be fixed in a future update.

Filename:	A6E_Intruder_for_XPlane_64.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	27th January 2003, 21:59:45
Downloads:	959
Author:	Robert App
Size:	872.58 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
Spruce Goose for X-Plane 6.4/6.51 (hk-1/H-4 Hercules)

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