"P-38M Night Lightning" 
Lockheed P-38M-6-LO for FS2004 by David C. Copley
Version 2.0.0  (Project XP-38N ver. 4.M.2.0)
13 Oct 2003

Installation
1) Unzip the file P-38M.zip in FS2004's 'Aircraft' folder. A folder named P-38M_Lightning and many sub-folders will be created. 
2) Copy the files in the gauges subfolder to FS2004's gauges folder
3) Copy the files in the effects subfolder to FS2004's effects folder

Important Notes

1) This model is intended for FS2004 only. While it will load in FS2002, the flight model, texture, sound and other aspects are spcifically mean for FS2004.  

2) The visual model makes extensive use of so-called 'reflective textures.'  Be sure this setting is ON.  The setting can be found through the main menu by selecting Options / Settings / Display ... / Aircraft tab, "Reflections." as shown in the image below:

This setting may adversely affect display performance, but is required for the model to look as intended.  I also recommend setting the aircraft textures size to Massive to see the details, but again, this affects display performance.

3) Landing light: Use the standard Landing Light command (Ctrl+L) to turn it on/off. Note that you can adjust the aim of the beam with ctrl+shift+[num pad number] (Num lock must be off).

4) Occasionally I experience unpredictable behavior with these light switches.  If you have any trouble with them (such as the panel lights being turned off when you turn the landing lights on, or the tail strobe is not illuminating the tails) try the the all-lights-on command (typically the 'L' key) and then use the switches.

5) Use the spoiler command (typically '/') to deploy/retract the dive recovery flaps.

5) There two visual models -- with and without external tanks. In order to use the external tanks, follow the instructions in the [fuel] section of aircraft.cfg file. 

And finally ...

I have attempted to model these planes to appear as 'restored' warbirds, in pristine flying condition with some modern avionics.  

Be sure to visit www.kazoku.org/xp-38n for the latest updates, more P-38 models, and lot's of P-38 pictures!


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Usage / Distribution / Permissions etc.

This model is released as FREEWARE. If Freeware can be copyrighted, then I claim Copyright © 1998-2003 David C. Copley.  This package, including each and every file, may NOT be included in a commercial package. 

Please DO NOT modify and distribute any  part of this model, including but not limited to the flight model, sound package, textures, etc. without my permission.   Please do not upload/distribute this package or any file therein as is (unmodified). 

In other words, I want to retain control of all aspects of the model.  I am especially sensitive about the engine/propeller sounds.  I invested a bit of my free time and money to travel to southeastern Kentucky to acquire those sounds and I hope the flight sim community will respect my wishes to maintain control over them.