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The RUSSAIR collection of planes for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b.
Documentation
(Updated November 7, 1993)
Copyright 1992-1993 by Russell Mueller
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"AAF version of Bede BD-5B"
(1st Edition) 11/27/92
(2nd Edition) 04/11/93
Copyright by Russell Mueller 1992, 1993

An add-on aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator V.4.0b.
Created with Mallard's Aircraft & Adventure Factory (AAF)
(AAF not required to fly)

DESCRIPTION:
BD-5B (Long wing version)
Bede Aicraft Company
Designed by Jim Bede
AAF Design by Russell Mueller


CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1) New flight model, primarily to reduce the rapid acceleration
   on take-off, and reduction in required hp.
2) Revised visual model using "outlining" to enhance the model.
   Previously used gray wings and stabilator.  Wings now to correct
   size of 21.5 ft.


FILES:
    BD-5____.       Copy this file to your \FS4 directory to fly
    BD-5____.SIM    Copy this file to your \FS4 directory to fly
        BD-5.DOC    This documentation file

INSTALLATION:
        Just copy the above files into your \FS4 subdirectory and select the new plane from
   the 'E' menu item in FS4.


GENERAL INFORMATION:
       The BD-5 is a single-place, all aluminum homebuilt
   airplane that was developed by Jim Bede in the early 70's.
   It was marketed as a complete kit, including engine,
   however engine development problems contributed to the
   bankruptcy of the Bede Aircraft Company.  In spite of this
   obstacle, there are a few BD-5's flying with various engines
   including Rotax 532 2-cylinder, liquid cooled 2 cycle of 64 hp,
   and a Honda Civic automobile engine.  There have also been several
   planes built on the BD-5 fuselage including the Acapella, and
   a 3-wheel automobile powered by a motorcycle engine.
       Early development showed a problem with high wing loading
   and dangerous stall characteristics.  The wing was increased in
   length, and the stabilator was relocated.  At high angles of
   attack, the wing can shadow the stabilator and cause loss of
   pitch control.
       Later in the development cycle, a French Microturbo engine
   was used.  Several jet versions of the plane were sold, including
   one to Richard Bach of Jonathon Seagull game.  The jet version,
   called the BD-5J used a wing of intermediate span between the
   short wing and the later long wing.  There are currently several
   BD-5J's flying at airshows (Coors Silver Bullet, and the
   Bud Lite).

Note: if I got these facts wrong, then it is due to bad memory as I
lost most of my BD-5 references a while ago, and only had one reference
article to work from.

FLYING:
        The BD-5B model for FS4 is a fun to fly plane.  It is not
   a good cross-country plane, but is perfect for buzzing around
   in and doing aerobatics.
    Due to the minimum weight restriction of FS4, the power was
   boosted from 65 HP of the real plane to 100 HP for this model.
   This power range seems to give realistic performance.
       Start the engine using the FS4 command 'M5', and then
   increase the throttle as in a normal plane.  When you reach about
   60-70 knots, rotate for lift-off.  Retract the gear and away you
   go!


LANDING:
       No special requirements here.  Fly the downwind portion of the
   landing pattern at 100 knots.  Reduce power as necessary, and drop
   one notch of flaps.  Drop your gear and turn onto the base leg.
   Reduce power further to 90 knots, and drop full flaps if desired.
   Turn onto final and maintain 90 knots.  If you slow too much, the
   plane will drop rapidly.  Landing will occur at 80-90 knots.  If you
   are too fast the plane will bounce so watch your speed.


ABOUT JOYSTICKS:

    I like to fly with a ThrustMaster FCS or FCS Pro
   joystick, and set the sensitivity to maximum (4-E-B-8-ESC-ESC)
   for most planes.  You may wish to compensate by lowering the
   sensitivity.  In my flying using other joysticks, (Suncom TAC 1,
   CH Flightstick), I set sensitivity to mid level (about 5 or 6).
   I have found that the Thrustmaster flys best at the high sensitivity,
   and teaches the arm-chair pilot to fly gently with the stick instead
   of wrestling the joystick full-throw.  In an informal experiment using
   non-computer users, non-flight simulator 'lab rats', whose only
   joystick time was using arcades, in using the TAC 1 or Flightstick,
   they had a tendency to over-control.  None of the 'volunteers' were
   able to successfully land *ANY* plane in FS4 with the TAC 1 or
   Flightstick, but were successful using the Thrustmaster with maximimum
   sensitivity.  I hope that explains why I am using max sensitivity.
   It was not an attempt to improve performance artificially.


MAX CRUISE:
       My methodology for checking top speed is to use the
   autopilot, set an altitude, usually 10,000 feet, and then
   let the plane settle in level flight.  The model BD-5B
   attained 170 knots using 100 hp in the SIM model.  This is
   about correct for thr Rotax powered model.


AAF NOTES:
    Parts:  140
    MP:     147% (Not Multi-Player Compatible)


NOTES:
     The dimensions of the plane were estimated from drawings
   and information in an article in "Homebuilt Aircraft" magazine,
   "BD-5, Is The Wing The Culprit?", by Herbert Gillespie and
   Vernon McCloskey, April 1983 issue.  I only had a side view to
   work from and estimated wing and stabilator dimensions from
   photos in that article and drawings in the PIlot's Handbook.

   Additional reference materials were supplied by fellow FSFORUM
   member, Bill Salinas.  He was kind enough to send me copies of
   the BD-5B's Pilot's Handbook and a video tape demonstrating
   takeoff, stalls, rolls, and landing procedures.  Bill assisted in
   optimizing the flight model and provided the VOC file for realism.


DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE

Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration of RUSSAIR, you get the most recent revision of
the airplane files for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b,
and source code for use with Mallard's Aircraft and Adventure Factory.

Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.

DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT

Users of RUSSAIR planes must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"RUSSAIR planes are supplied as is.  The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
quential, which may result from the use of RUSSAIR planes."

RUSSAIR  is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation.  Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system.  The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop new products.  If you find these program files
useful and find that you are using RUSSAIR planes and continue to use
RUSSAIR after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
istration payment to Russell Mueller for each RUSSAIR set.
The registration fee will license one copy of the collection for use
on any one computer at any one time.  You must treat this software just
like a book.  An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
being used at one location while it's being used at another.
Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
same time.


Anyone distributing RUSSAIR planes for any kind of remuneration must
first contact Russell Mueller at the address below for authorization
and licensing agreement.

You are encouraged to pass a copy of RUSSAIR along to your
friends for evaluation.  Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it.  All registered users
will receive a copy of the latest version of the RUSSAIR
system, software support via mail for 3 months
from date of registration, and the source code for use with
Mallard's Aircraft and Adventure Factory for modifying the
planes for your own personal use.  The planes may not be used
in a commercial, shareware, or other retail program without
a license from the author.

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INSTALLATION of the RUSSAIR collection of planes:

1. You must first have installed Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b on your hard drive.
     If you do not have Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b, contact Microsoft for an
     upgrade to 4.0b.
2. Copy all the files from the floppy and unarchive them if necesssary.
3. Copy the files for each plane to your \FS4 subdirectory.
4. Start Flight Simulator 4 and select a new plane from the menus using
    "1, E" and scroll through the planes listed using the "6" key.
     Information on each plane can be viewed using the "7" key.
     For further information on using different planes in Microsoft Flight Simulator,
     consult the manual from the game.


All my AAF creations are original works and not modifications of another's
AAF work.  They are copyright by Russell Mueller and may not be resold
or used in any commercial, retail, or shareware program without arrangement
with the author.

BBS sysops may not charge for the distribution of this file.  Free access type
BBS's may include the RUSSAIR collection in their libraries for distribution.


The following is a list of planes that are available on the Flight Simulator forum
on Compuserve.  GO FSFORUM and browse in Library 5.
They are available directly from the author/creator in three sets:

Each set is $ 5 U.S.
Two sets for $ 8.00 U.S.
All 3 sets for $10.00 U.S.

RUSSAIR SET #1
1. GLASRG.ZIP            Glasair Retractable
2. GLASFT.ZIP            Glasair Fixed Trigear
3. GLASTD.ZIP            Glasair Tail Dragger
4. VARVIG.ZIP            Rutan VariViggen
5. SOLITR.ZIP            Rutan Solitaire
6. VOYAGR.ZIP            Rutan Voyager
7. QUICKI.ZIP            Quickie Homebuilt
8. X-29.ZIP              Grumman/NASA X-29 FSW
9. LONGEZ.ZIP            Rutan LongEZ
10. XF5U-1.ZIP           Vought Flying Pancake

RUSSAIR SET #2
11. B100.ZIP             Beech King Air B100
12. P3.ZIP               P-3 Orion Anti-sub/recon
13. SKIPPR.ZIP           Beechcraft Skipper
14. XP55.ZIP             Curtiss-Wright experimental canard (WWII)
15. SHINDN.ZIP           Shinden, Japanese Experimental canard (WWII)
16. BD-5J.ZIP            Bede 5 Jet
17. BD-5.ZIP             Bede 5 Prop version
18. C310.ZIP             Cessna 310 twin
19. STRSHP.ZIP           Beechcraft Starship
20. STAGGR.ZIP           Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing

RUSSAIR SET #3
21. POND.ZIP             Rutan/Pond Unlimited Racer
22. MOONEY.ZIP           1961 Mooney Mark 21 M(20B)
23. FOKDRI.ZIP           1917 Fokker Dr.I Triplane
24. HOOVER.ZIP           Bob Hoover's yellow P-51D/Rockwell
25. STS.ZIP              The Space Shuttle Orbiter
26. P-51B.ZIP            North American P-51 B/C model
27. BD-10.ZIP            Jim Bede's BD-10 Supersonic Homebuilt
28. P51DRM.ZIP           North American P-51D Mustang
29. JN4DRM.ZIP           Curtiss JN-4D Jenny biplane trainer
30. HK-1RM.ZIP           Hughes HK-1 Flying Boat, "Spruce Goose"

BONUS PLANES (When ordering all 3 sets)
31. C205RM.ZIP           Cessna 205
32. PORTER.ZIP           Pilatus Turbo Porter

If you wish to have these sets of my AAF models, including the AFX source
file and flight reference SIM files, then just send a check
or International Money Order or International Postal Money Order
(payable in U.S. dollars) plus shipping and handling charges for shipping
outside the USA to:

Russell Mueller
507 Washington Gdns
Washington, NJ  07882-9205

If ordering from outside the U.S., then please use an International
Money Order (payable in U.S. dollars) available at most banks and
post offices around the world.  Include $3.00 U.S. for postage and
handling.

Specify disk size desired, and which set of RUSSAIR planes that you would like.
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