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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
Member of the Association of Shareware Professionals
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"AAF version of Dick Rutan's LongEZ"
(3rd Edition) by Russell Mueller, December 27, 1992
An add-on aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Created with Mallard's Aircraft & Adventure Factory
(AAF not required)

MODEL AND MANUFACTURER:
    LongEZ, 2-place canard homebuilt
    Rutan Aircraft Factory
    Building 13, Mojave Airport
    Mojave, CA 93501
    USA


CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
1) New flight model more accurately representing the
   performance of the Rutan canards.
2) Revised fuselage.
3) Added wing graphics as on Dick Rutan's light blue
   colored LongEZ.
4) Added spoiler.

FILES:
    LONGEZ__.    Copy this file to your \FS4 directory to fly.
    LONGEZ__.SIM    Copy this file to your \FS4 directory to fly.
      LONGEZ.DOC    This documentation file.


GENERAL INFORMATION:
        The LongEZ is a 2-place homebuilt composite canard
   aircraft designed by Burt Rutan, which was sold in plan form
   by Rutan Aircraft Factory of Mojave, California.  The plane
   has a retractable nose gear and fixed main gear.
        The plane represented here is owned by Burt Rutan's
   brother, Dick Rutan, and was used by Dick Rutan and
   Jeana Yeager to set many speed records in Class C1B.
        The real plane is painted Sky Blue in spite of
   Burt Rutan's warning to composite aircraft owners to
   always paint a composite plane "refrigerator white".
   The real plane has medium metallic blue chevrons
   located at the fuel strake leading edges as represented here.
        I had tried making some real nice wheel pants, but I
   exceeded the parts count allowed in AAF when adding
   them, so this one flies without them.
        The LongEZ is no longer being marketed by RAF, but
   there are other similar planes in the homebuilder market,
   including a licensed side-by-side version of the LongEZ
   called "The Cozy".


FLYING:
        This plane does require that you add pitch trim when making
   power changes, just as in any real aircraft, but can be 'horsed'
   around the pattern for fun.  The model includes a belly spoiler
   as on the real LongEZ's, and is extended using the flaps
   controls (F5 -> F8).  Speed can be reduced quickly using
   the spoiler.
        The new flight model used here is based on the
   Experimental Prop Aircraft from Aircraft & Scenery
   Designer, but uses a canard configuration.  Speeds and
   stall behavior closely resemble the real plane's flight
   performance; however it is possible to enter a deep
   stall under some conditions.  This has been experienced
   by some LongEZ pilots in a rear CG condition which is
   outside of the approved CG envelope.  In this model, the
   deep stall can lead either to a spin, or to a flat descent which
   may be unrecoverable.  Under normal flight conditions, you
   will not reach this condition, but aerobatics which leave the
   plane in a vertical attitude, with zero forward velocity can
   lead to this undesirable behavior.
        Stall behavior consists of the nose droppping and then
   lifting as flying speed is regained with aileron control
   being maintained, although "mushy" near the stall.


LANDING:
        No special requirements here, just add some nose up trim
   or just keep a little back stick.  I usually land at a
   little less than 1/4 throttle and drop power just before
   landing.  You may need to use the spoiler to slow down on
   final approach.  The plane is sensitive in pitch and roll.
        I prefer sensitive aircraft in FS4, and so some folks may
   find the plane a little "touchy", especially in pitch, dependent
   on your joystick.


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.


CRUISE/TOP SPEED:
        It may take some work to set up trim, but I have
   trimmed it for level flight at 20,000 ft and attained about
   175 knots at full throttle.  Service ceiling is approximately
   28,000 ft, as on the real plane.

AAF Notes:
    Parts:    178
    MP:    165% (Not Multi-Player Compatible)


Additional Notes:
        The dimensions of the plane were taken from an
   original "Long-EZ Owner's Manual", Second Edition, 1981.

        A standard LongEZ should weigh in at 750 lbs normally
   equipped according to the owner's manual.  I used this
   weight, although Dick's plane may be heavier due to the
   choice of a larger powerplant (O-320 vs. normal O-235), and
   additional avionics.  Normal gross is listed as 1325 lbs,
   but takeoff is allowed at up to 1420 lbs under certain
   conditions, as stated in the owner's manual.  If you have
   A&SD, you can modify these figures as well as flight
   parameters.

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
with source code for use with Mallard's Aircraft and Adventure Factory,
and a startup mode file for each plane.:

Each set is $ 5.00 U.S.
Two sets for $ 8.00 U.S.
All 3 sets for $10.00 U.S.
Orders from outside the United States of America, please add $ 3.00 U.S.
for shipping & handling.

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 XF5U-1

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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