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Lockheed Constellation L-1049G - Rod Conklin 76525,3706
Files In This Package:
CONNIE__ - This is the flyable aircraft -- Just copy these two
CONNIE__.SIM files to your FS4 directory and select the Connie
like any other aircraft. You do not need to have
AAF.
XCONNIE.SIM - This is the source simulator file I used to create
the SIM file for the final aircraft.
CONNIE.AFX - This is the crated aircraft for use with AAF.
Aircraft History and Specifications.
The Lochkeed Constellation was initially concieved as a next step
in the development of a long range airplane that could carry more passengers.
The initial aircraft design was developed to compete with Boeing and
Douglas for a next generation airliner. The idea was made practical
when Howard Hughes is said to have ordered 40 aircraft for TWA in 1939,
even though that airline was going through financial hardship at the time
(sound familiar). WWII delayed the completion of the commercial version
of the aircraft, but it first flew as the prototype of the C-69 military
transport on january 9th, 1943.
When the war ended in 1945, TWA took delivery of the first
commercial versions and the Constellation became a successful venture
for Lockheed. It's long range and comfortable cabin made it popular for
long duration flights, especially trans-Atlantic runs. The aircraft
remained in passenger service into the 1960's.
Specifications:
Type: Long-Haul Passenger Aircraft
Power Plant: 4 3,250 Hp Wright R-3350-DA Piston Engines
Performance: Cruising Speed: 354 Mph @ 22,600 Feet
Range: 5,100 Miles (With reserve tanks)
Dimensions: Wingspan: 126 Feet, 2 Inches
Length: 116 Feet, 2 Inches
Height: 24 Feet, 9 Inches
Weight: 79,700 Lbs Empty.
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 145,000 Lbs.
Accommodation: 5 Crew and 95 Passengers.
Information Source: Great Aircraft of the World - Chartwell Books - 1992
Notes:
1) It was difficult for me to get all the main features of the
aircraft into the simulation, so the wing tanks that are a normal
feature of the L-1049G had to be left off as did the navigation
lights.
2) I used the B747 SIM file as the flight model for this plane.
While that may sound strange, I felt it gave the best combination
of "heavy feel" and performance. The parameters have be
severly reduced to eliminate what I hope is the feel of a Jet.
3) The aircraft is not a speed demon, especially on takeoff and landing.
It requires atleast a 6000 foot runway and will not climb
like the jets do. You may find that, despite its slippery looks,
that it tends to steer like a cow at slow speed. I hope this is
close to the actual performance characteristics of a large four-
engine aircraft. Ofcourse, you can tweak the parameters in the
sim file to adjust it the way you want. I configured it to
try and represent an aircraft fully loaded with fuel and passengers.
Comments (good or bad) about the flight model are very welcome;
I am still learning to make these adjustments and could use the
help.