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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 Sky King's Cessna 310, the Songbird"
- (1st Edition) by Russell Mueller 1992
- An add-on aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b.
- Created with Mallard's Aircraft & Adventure Factory
- (AAF not required to fly)
-
- Description:
- Model 310
- Cessna Aircraft Company
- Wichita, Kansas
- AAF Design by Russell Mueller
-
- Files:
- C310.DOC This file
- C310____. Copy this file to your \FS4 subdirectory
- C310____.SIM Copy this file to your \FS4 subdirectory
-
- Description:
- The Cessna 310 is probably most remembered as being
- the plane used in the popular '50's (?) TV series, Sky King.
- The plane was nicknamed "Songbird", and the name was painted
- on the nose of the plane. Some will also remember that
- Sky King had a Beech 18 in very early episodes. Most of
- those who remember the show probably remember few details,
- myself included, except for Sky King's niece, Penny.
- Ah, but I digress.
- The reference I used for this model was excerpted from
- a 1966 model 310K Owner's Manual, so details may vary from the
- vintage of the plane used in the TV program. For the 1966
- model, some performance specs are as follows:
-
- Maximum Take-off Weight 5200 LBS.
- Maximum Landing Weight 5200 LBS.
- Maximum Structural Cruising Speed 210 MPH
- (Level flight or climb)
- Maximum Speed
- Flaps Extended 15 degrees 180 MPH
- Flaps Extended 15-35 degrees 140 MPH
- Gear Extended 140 MPH
- Never Exceed Speed 257 MPH
- Normal Speed Range 85 - 210 MPH
- Engine Maximum Power 260 BHP at 2625 RPM
- Fuel Flow 0 to 23 GPH
- Twin Engine Climb at 5200 LBS
- (Maximum Performance)
- Sea Level (59 F) 125 MPH (IAS), 1542 FT/MIN
- 10,000 FT (23 F) 122 MPH (IAS), 818 FT/MIN
- Single Engine Climb at 5200 LBS
- Sea Level (59 F) 119 MPH (IAS), 330 FT/MIN
- 10,000 FT (23 F) 113 MPH (IAS), -80 FT/MIN
-
-
- Flying:
- Start the engine using the FS4 command 'M5', and then
- increase the throttle to maximum. At about 95 knots,
- pull back on the stick. You can use partial flaps for an
- earlier liftoff. The plane will lift off by itself with
- partial or full flaps.
- The 310 is a moderately easy flying plane. Take-off
- run may seem a little long, but is fairly accurate
- compared to the over-performing planes we usually fly in
- FS4. The AAF model SIM is based on the Experimental Prop
- Plane in FS4/ASD. I did take poetic license and increase
- the power to 600 HP to achieve the desired performance.
- The stall is variable dependent on attitude and power
- setting. I have experienced everything from a mush to a
- snap roll over the top. This plane will bite if mishandled.
- Watch for that snap roll: it is beautiful.
-
- Landing:
- No special requirements here. You can easily make a
- powered landing at partial or zero throttle setting. If
- using flaps, then you will need to carry some power all
- the way through to the landing flare.
- 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. It is a good technique
- to learn to handle planes gently without over-controlling.
- It is *NOT* a good means to get more control authority
- for any particular plane in FS4.
-
- 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 Cessna 310
- attained 175 knots using 600 hp in the SIM model. This compares
- to a top speed of 210 MPH (181 knots) listed in the Owner's
- Manual, so I feel I got pretty close on this one.
-
-
- Notes:
- The dimensions of the plane were taken from 3-view
- drawings and information in the 1966 Cessna Model 310K
- Owner's Manual, provided to me by Doug Peterson.
-
- Like others, I experienced some difficulty in the
- bleed-through of parts, and disappearance of certain parts at
- some angles. I think this is a minor distraction compared to
- the fun of flying these unique planes in FS4.
- I took the liberty of adding a crown to the side of the
- plane to add a little nostalgia in reminiscing about Sky King.
- Because I reached the max parts limit in AAF, I was not able to
- add further detail such as paint stripes, props, and no prop
- circles. And I was not able to make the front windscreen two
- panels as would have been proper. I think it is a beautiful
- bird anyway.
- This model is not multi-player compatible (MP=151%),
- as the AAF part count is max'ed out at 182.
-
-
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- DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
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- 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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