Category: Orbiter - Miscellaneous Files
Gusev Crater Scenery

File Description:
Gusev Crater is an impact crater on Mars that looks as though a lake may have once filled it in the distant past. Gusev Crater is about 145 km (90 miles) wide. It is located at 14.6° South latitude and 175.3° East longitude, along the boundary between Mars' southern highlands and its lowland northern plains. The crater is about 3,000 km (1,900 miles) southeast of the volcano Elysium Mons. Scientists believe the Gusev Crater was formed by the impact of an asteroid three to four billion years ago. A valley named Ma'adim Vallis, which is connected to the south side of the crater, looks like it may have been a river channel that poured water into the crater in the past, forming a large lake. If the crater was indeed a lake, scientists expect it to contain layers of sediments as much as 915 meters (3,000 feet) thick that flowed in with the water. There may be other clues to a watery past within the crater, such as deposits of minerals, such as halite and gypsum, that form when water evaporates. Wet environments are the best places to look for life, which is why scientists are so eager to track down places on Mars that were once wet. On the 3rd of January 2004, MER-A Spirit, one of the two Mars Exploration Rovers (MER) had landed within an 81 km by 12 km (50 by 7 miles) oval near the center of Gusev Crater. Once settled into its new "home", Spirit will begin its mission of exploring for geologic evidence of the presence of water in Gusev Crater's past.

Filename:	Gusev_Crater_Scenery.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	5th January 2004, 17:56:22
Downloads:	1,376
Author:	Robert Stettner (Foxtrot)
Size:	378.72 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files
Afcad for Barcelona El Prat (LEBL), Spain

File Description:
This is an afcad file for the Barcelona El Prat airport in the Spain scenery by Toni Agramont. 54 parking spaces and gates.

Filename:	Afcad_for_Barcelona_El_Prat_LEBL_Spain.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	4th January 2003, 18:33:27
Downloads:	1,830
Author:	Robert-Jan Oosterloo
Size:	5.49 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
Firefox Mach 4 Spy Plane

File Description:
"Firefox" for x-plane 6.40 is a mythical mach 4.1 spy plane, built strictly for speed, with a high lift to drag ratio of 5.9 to 6 even above mach 4. At 80000 feet it can cruise at mach 4 for 12000 nm. With a gross wt. of 71000 lb. and fuel capacity of 47000 lb. it is a flying fuel tank built strictly for reconnaissance and photography. The plane is very stable and easy to fly at all altitudes up to about 85000 feet.

Filename:	Firefox_Mach_4_Spy_Plane.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	7th January 2003, 02:38:37
Downloads:	507
Author:	Robert L. App
Size:	234.83 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
Black Cat PBY5/5A

File Description:
X-Plane 6.40 The PBY Catalina is probably the best known flying boat with over 4000 produced by Consolidated aircraft and licensees. The Black Cat squadrons all done in flat black played havoc particularly for the Japanese in the Pacific in WWII. Fitted with radar, with a 15 hour endurance and 2800 mile range they hunted Japanese naval ships and bombed or torpedoed them by the hundreds. This a fairly accurate rendition of the PBY except that the retractable pontoons are missing. Why? Well basically after using all the tricks I know I ran out of parts. There are 6 engine nacelles used in the model, 2 represent the 1200 HP radial engines driving the props, the others are jets with 5 lbs of thrust, 1 is used for the rear fuselage section, 1 is used for the wing pylon, 1 is used for the flare from the fuselage to the vertical stabilizer and the last is used for the forward observation and gunner space. Two are not used. Wing sections are taken up by the main wing and the support spars so there you go. The fuel tanks are used for the side gunner pods since these can be decorated separately. The plane flies very well and is stable. Takeoffs from water are quite easy as long as you don't dip a wing tip (no floats remember). This aircraft model and the paint scheme is copyright by Robert App, January 2003. Feel free to alter the paint scheme and instrument panel as long as you give me credit for the original design. The Black Cat squadron logo used in the paint scheme is courtesy of http://www.daveswarbirds.com/blackcat/logos.htm and is from the VP-71 Black Cat squadron. E mail me with any good panels or paint schemes and I will give full credit if used.

Filename:	Black_Cat_PBY55A.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	16th January 2003, 02:56:49
Downloads:	1,386
Author:	Robert L. App
Size:	12.04 MB

Category: X-Plane - Miscellaneous Files
Thrust SSC

File Description:
Thrust SCC (speed of sound car) X-Plane � 6.40 Originally developed for x-plane 5, now updated to 6.40. The whole idea of this vehicle is to break the sound barrier without taking off. In 1997 the British in a Richard Noble car driven by Andy Green set a new unlimited Land Speed Record and officially broke the sound barrier on land for the first time with a record speed of 763.035 (Mach 1.0175). Two runs were made. The first was 759.333 MPH, at Mach 1.015. The all-important backup run was made within the hour, at 766.609 MPH, which is Mach 1.020. A goal that many among us had thought unattainable has been reached. And now, if you want to set a new world unlimited land speed record, you're going to have to break the sound barrier first. For more on the LSR see my web page �. http://members.rogers.com/appster�.. This is a take off of the British car that did the job with the help of 2 F4 Phantom jet engines. Find a flat piece of land and this car can do as much as mach 1.4 or 1.6. The trick is to get stopped before you run out of real estate.

Filename:	Thrust_SSC.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	24th January 2003, 03:13:15
Downloads:	260
Author:	Robert L. App
Size:	262.48 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2002 - AFCAD Files
Neslpruit (FANS)

File Description:
Afcad file for Nelspruit Airport (FANS) in South Africa. The file adds three GA Parking spots and one small gate. It also adds a control tower and ATIS. This file will enable AI traffic to and from the airport. Takeoff Rwy 4, Landing Rwy 22. Used in conjunction with default FS2002 Scenery

Filename:	Neslpruit_FANS.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	28th August 2003, 22:11:44
Downloads:	300
Author:	Robert von Esebeck
Size:	7.99 KB

Category: Flight Simulator 2004 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications
US Trans Air Boeing 7E7-800 v.2

File Description:
Boeing 7E7-800 'Dreamliner' in fictionally US Trans Air livery. Included are default panel and sound. The B7E7-800 ' Dreamliner ' is intended to replace the 757 and 767 and to compete with the Airbus A330. The 7E7-800 is the long range version of the 7E7, which can carry about 220 passengers over a distance of 8500 nm, with a cruise speeds up to mach .85. The 7E7 is to have its first flight in 2007. First delivery in 2008.

Filename:	US_Trans_Air_Boeing_7E7800_v2.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	8th November 2004, 03:25:47
Downloads:	187
Author:	Cale, Robert Versluys
Size:	1.43 MB

Category: Fly! II - Scenery
Mont Saint Michel - France

File Description:
3D model of Mont Saint Michel, one of the most famous site in France. Made with Zmodeler.

Filename:	Mont_Saint_Michel__France.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	10th September 2004, 14:49:46
Downloads:	202
Author:	Robert Morelli - ROTW
Size:	904.76 KB

Category: Strike Fighters: Project 1 - Mods, Utilities and Patches
MiG-23 Flogger-E Export

File Description:
This is the early export version of the MiG-23M to non Warsaw Pact nations. As such it has less sophisticated avionics ( no HUD ), less powerful engine, and IRM only missile armament. Less than stellar performance in battle led to it being largely replaced by the MiG-23MF and later MiG-23ML. Thanks to Column 5 & Rafael for permission to release this mod of their MiG-23M. Libyan Skin by Gramps. Enjoy!

Filename:	MiG23_FloggerE_Export.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	26th August 2004, 02:31:50
Downloads:	761
Author:	Robert "howling1" Hauser
Size:	7.58 MB

Category: Fly! II - TerraModels
LFKJ Ajaccio Campo del' Oro

File Description:
Airport in south Corse (island in front of Nice). The approch is difficult and it is used from training pilots on Airbus and Boeing simulator. All buildings are made with Zmodeler.

Filename:	LFKJ_Ajaccio_Campo_del_Oro.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	16th September 2004, 12:40:41
Downloads:	321
Author:	Robert Morelli / ROTW
Size:	639.56 KB