Installation:

Extract the downloaded zip-file to a temporary location. Inside of that temporary folder you'll see 2 zip-files. Extract them according to their names, into the corresponding MAIN FSX folders:

~~ Microsoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator XGauges

~~ Microsoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator XSound

Then.. Copy the FSND-727-200 folder into your airplanes folder:

~~ Microsoft GamesMicrosoft Flight Simulator XSimObjectsAirplanes

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This model is meant to be flown from the virtual cockpit. A functional 2D panel is provided.. However, if you're a 2D panel flyer, you might want to search out a third party panel.

All real world performance numbers are matched fairly well. If you fly this 727 like you'd fly a real 727, you'll be rewarded accordingly.

Door operations are normal. <Shift+E> opens the main door (and pilot windows). <Shift+E , 2> opens the cargo door, and <Shift+E , 3> opens the self-contained, tail stairway ..

The functions of the auto-pilot are a little quirky. For those wishing to use a modern, self-explanatory autopilot.. the default 737 autopilot is available by pop-up window.

Normal takeoff: BE SURE TO CHECK THAT TAKEOFF TRIM IS SET. For the default (heavy) loading.. set the trim notch (from the VC) to near the bottom of the green area.(slightly nose-up). For different loadings, adjust takeoff trim accordingly. Flap use is pilot discretion. Under normal conditions and normal runway lengths, 15 degrees should do just fine. Rotate at ~ 135kias.. and then climb according to airspeed restrictions.

Normal landing: Plan your descent and approach well out. Aim for 190kias and 15 degrees of flaps at 5 miles out. Further flap extension and target airspeeds will be load dependent (NEVER LAND WITH MORE THAN 25% FUEL REMAINING).. looking for ~125kias over the numbers. Rarely will you ever need the full (40 degrees) flap deployment. (But it's there if you need it).

If you take the time to research actual 727 V-speeds, you'll find that this model performs pretty darn close. Fuel consumption and range are dead-on too.

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This is a freeware model intended for freeware distribution only. Please do not upload this model, or any part therein, to any website without permission.

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Model, Virtual-cockpit design and texturing by, Alejandro Rojas

Flight dynamics by, Brett Henderson

As usual, these models would not be possible without the support of our community. Thanks to the crews at Simviation, and Free Flight Design.and specially to my friend Bill Leaming .

And many thanks to, Linus Osorio for his gauge work.. please see the included PDF document referencing the gauges.

Questions and comments are welcomed and received at:

http://www.simviation.com/fsnd/

HAPPY FLYING..