8/4/03

   Here's my version of a Piper Meridian for FS2004.  To install, simply
unzip the ZIP file into the main subfolder of FS2004 (where the FS9.EXE
file resides).  In that way, the custom gauges will be placed automatically
in the correct subfolder.  DO NOT unzip the package into the \AIRCRAFT
subfolder of FS2004, and be sure to duplicate the original folder structure
when unzipping.

   REFLECTIVE TEXTURES:  To display reflective textures, you need to go into
the Options/Settings/Display/Aircraft menu and check the box marked
"Reflections."  Keep in mind that this will probably result in a significant
reduction in frame rate.  If the box is not checked, the aircraft will
display normal, non-reflective textures.

   Also keep in mind that, apparently, not all video cards will display
reflective textures.  My ATI 9000 and ATI 7500 display them just fine.  None
of my NVIDIA or 3DFX cards seem capable of displaying them, however.

   NOTE:  Some joysticks and yokes seem to have trouble with the automatic
elevator trim.  If you experience "porpoising" of the aircraft, especially
with the autopilot on, try turning off the auto trim.  This is accomplished
by clicking the small green bar-shaped light above the trim indicator.

   Instrument panel sub-panels can be toggled on and off with the following
commands (or whichever buttons or keystrokes you have programmed for panel
windows 1 through 4):

Main panel              - Shift-1 
Radio Stack             - Shift-2
Engine instruments      - Shift-3
VOR2/ADF                - Shift-4


   I hereby declare this aircraft package to be in the Public Domain.
Anyone may use it for any nonviolent purpose, including commerce, without
permission.  It should not harm your computer but, if you imagine it has, I
accept no liability.

Chuck Dome
[email protected]