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
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/