// DHC8-311_Ver 5.0 Updated for FSX, JP Brisard 7-15-07
// Master Textures - Bob May 3-26-07
// FSX Panel & VC - Barry Blaisdell 7-17-07
// FDE Updated by Chief 7-20-07
[fltsim.0]
title=DHC8-Q311_USAX
sim=PAD_Dhc8
model=300
panel=300
sound=
texture=USAX
kb_checklists=Dash8_check
kb_reference=Dash83_ref
atc_id=N343EN
atc_airline=AIR SHUTTLE
atc_flight_number=
atc_parking_types=gate,ramp
atc_parking_codes=PIE USAX
ui_manufacturer=de Havilland
ui_type=Dash8-300
ui_variation=USAirways Express N343EN
ui_typerole="Twin Engine TurboProp"
ui_createdby="Premier Aircraft Design"
description=FSX de Havilland DHC8-Q311\nTwin Turboprop Regional Airliner\nWith the success of the Dash 8-100 series, a stretched version with greater capacity\nwas a logical development\nVisit the Premier Aircraft Design Web Site\nwww.premaircraft.com\nAll Files Copyright 2008
atc_heavy=0
editable=1
[fltsim.1]
title=DHC8-Q311B BA
sim=PAD_Dhc8
model=300
panel=300
sound=
texture=BA
kb_checklists=Dash8_check
kb_reference=Dash83_ref
atc_id=G-NVSB
atc_airline=SPEEDBIRD
atc_flight_number=1432
atc_parking_types=gate,ramp
atc_parking_codes=BRT
ui_manufacturer=de Havilland
ui_type=Dash8-300
ui_variation=BA CitiExpress G-NVSB
[General]
performance=50 Pax Regional Airliner\nLength: 85 ft\nWing Span: 90 ft\nHt: 24 ft-7 in\nWeight:25,836 lb Empty\nMax T\/O Weight:43,000 lb\nPower: 2 x 2,140 SHP P&W 123 Turboshafts\nMax Cruise: 287 Kts TAS\nStall Speed 72 Kts\nCeiling: 25,000 ft\nRange: 878 Naut Miles with std fuel load.
atc_type=DEHAVILLAND
atc_model=DH8C
Category = airplane
[CameraDefinition.0]
Title = "Right Rear"
Guid = {B0CA7E72-F3D9-F748-8BF5-108D197B2469}
Description = "View from the aft end of the right wing looking forward"
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = .5
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 5.5, .5, -3.9
InitialPbh = 0, 0, 0
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum
[CameraDefinition.1]
Title = "Right Wing"
Guid = {C690EAFD-223A-42d0-99E0-681ADF93BB59}
Description = View from the right wing looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 14.5, 0.6, 0.0
InitialPbh = 8, 0, 270
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
ClipMode=Minimum
[CameraDefinition.2]
Title = "Left Wing"
Guid = {3A09FD6C-D406-4d8f-A5CD-FA4F5E0C12ED}
Description = View from the left wing looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -14.5, 0.6, 0.0
InitialPbh = 8, 0, 90
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
ClipMode=Minimum
[CameraDefinition.3]
Title = "Side Door"
Guid = {96873AAD-621B-4C45-8A58-DEF7B7FCB051}
Description = View of the landing gear and left wing inboard flaps
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = .52
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -2.0, 0.1, -2.5
InitialPbh = 4, 0, 7
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum
[CameraDefinition.001]
Title = "Right Seat"
Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-1E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = Yes
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = YES
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.45
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=1.30, 0.05, 0.0
InitialPbh=8, 0, 0
[CameraDefinition.002]
Title = "Jump Seat"
Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-2E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = No
SnapPbhAdjust = None
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = None
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.30 //1.0
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0.64, 0.05, 0.10
InitialPbh=8, 0, 0 //33
[CameraDefinition.003]
Title = "Left Seat"
Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-3E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = No
SnapPbhAdjust = None
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = None
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.43 //.85
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0.00, 0.05, 0.00
InitialPbh=8.0, 0.0, 0.0 //.31
[Views]
eyepoint= -9.780, -2.150, 2.380 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=Landing
light.0 = 1, -69.15, 0.0, 18.0 , fx_beaconh ,
light.1 = 2, -73.40, 0.0, 1.5, fx_strobeh ,
light.2 = 2, -29.00, -44.00, 5.6, fx_strobeh ,
light.3 = 2, -29.00, 44.00, 5.6, fx_strobeh ,
light.4 = 3, -29.30, -44.10, 5.6, fx_navred ,
light.5 = 3, -29.30, 44.10, 5.6, fx_navgre ,
light.6 = 1, -34.00, 00.0, -4.4 , fx_beaconh ,
light.7 = 4, -2.10, 0.0, 3.0 ,fx_vclight_deepred ,
light.8 = 4, -7.50, 0.0, 3.8 ,fx_vclighth ,
[autopilot]
autopilot_available= 1
flight_director_available= 1
default_vertical_speed= 1200.0
autothrottle_available= 1
autothrottle_arming_required=0
autothrottle_max_rpm=10000.000
pitch_takeoff_ga=8.0
use_no_default_bank=1
use_no_default_pitch=1
default_pitch_mode=0
default_bank_mode=0
max_pitch=10.000000
max_pitch_acceleration=1.000000
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.000000
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.500000
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.000000
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.000000
max_bank=25.000000
max_bank_acceleration=1.800000
max_bank_velocity=3.000000
max_throttle_rate=0.100000
nav_proportional_control=9.000000
nav_integrator_control=0.250000
nav_derivative_control=0.000000
nav_integrator_boundary=2.500000
nav_derivative_boundary=0.000000
gs_proportional_control=9.520000
gs_integrator_control=0.260000
gs_derivative_control=0.000000
gs_integrator_boundary=0.700000
gs_derivative_boundary=0.000000
yaw_damper_gain=0.000000
autothrottle_takeoff_ga=0
[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight = 43000 // (pounds)
empty_weight = 25836 // (pounds)
reference_datum_position= 31.0, 0, 0 // (feet) distance from FlightSim Ref position: (1/4 chord,c/l, waterline)
empty_weight_CG_position= -26.0, 0, 0 // (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from specified datum
max_number_of_stations = 20
station_load.0 = 185, -2.00, -1.75, 0.0, Pilot
station_load.1 = 190, -2.00, 1.75, 0.0, Co-Pilot
station_load.2 = 170, -4.00, 0.0 ,0.0, Crew
station_load.3 = 120, -6.00, -3.0, 0.0, Crew
station_load.4 = 170, -8.00, 3.0, 0.0, Crew
station_load.5 = 400, -11.00, 0.0, -1.5,Forward Baggage
station_load.6 = 680, -12.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.7 = 680, -15.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.8 = 680, -18.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.9 = 680, -21.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.10 = 680, -24.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.11 = 680, -27.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.12 = 780, -30.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.13 = 780, -33.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.14 = 780, -36.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.15 = 980, -40.00, 0.0, 0.0, Coach
station_load.16 = 2850, -42.00, 0.0, -1.5, Aft BaggagE
;Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI =234834 // 120000
empty_weight_roll_MOI =107418 // 80000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI =253906 // 200000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI = 0
[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar=1.050
parasite_drag_scalar=1.150
induced_drag_scalar=1.000
elevator_effectiveness=0.50
aileron_effectiveness=0.750
rudder_effectiveness=0.950
pitch_stability=3.500
roll_stability=2.500
yaw_stability=1.500
elevator_trim_effectiveness=0.20
aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.000
rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.000
[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 5 //0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0 = -28.4, -13.3, 2.7 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
Engine.1 = -28.4, 13.3, 2.7 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar = 1.1 //Scalar for fuel flow efficiency
min_throttle_limit = -0.25 //Minimum percent throttle. Generally negative for turbine reverser
[propeller]
thrust_scalar = 1.25 //Propeller thrust scalar
propeller_type = 0 //0=Constant Speed, 1=Fixed Pitch
propeller_diameter = 13.0 //Propeller Diameter, (feet)
propeller_blades = 4 //Number of propeller blades
propeller_moi = 77 //Propeller moment of inertia
beta_max = 45 //Maximum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
beta_min = 10 //Minimum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
min_gov_rpm = 25520 //Miminum governed RPM
prop_tc = 0.004 //Prop time-constant
gear_reduction_ratio = 19.65 //Propeller gear reduction ratio
fixed_pitch_beta = 0 //Fixed pitch angle of fixed pitch prop, (degrees)
low_speed_theory_limit = 80 //Speed at which low speed theory becomes blended in (feet/second)
prop_sync_available = 1 //Prop synchronization available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_deice_available = 1 //Prop de-icing available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_feathering_available= 1 //Prop feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_auto_feathering_available= 1 //Prop auto-feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
min_rpm_for_feather = 700 //Minimum RPM for prop feathering
beta_feather = 79.3 //Feathering pitch angle (degrees)
power_absorbed_cf = 0.9 //Coefficient of friction for power absorbed by propeller
defeathering_accumulators_available= 0 //Defeathering accumulators available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_reverse_available = 1 //Prop reverse available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
minimum_on_ground_beta = 0.65 //Miminum pitch angle on ground, (degrees)
minimum_reverse_beta = -14.0 //Minimum pitch angle in reverse, (degrees)
[TurbineEngineData]
fuel_flow_gain = 0.030 //Gain on fuel flow
inlet_area = .0250 //Square Feet, engine nacelle inlet area
rated_N2_rpm = 29920 //RPM, second stage compressor rated value
static_thrust = 200 //Lbs, max rated static thrust at Sea Level
[turboprop_engine]
power_scalar = 1.250 //Scalar on Turboprop power
maximum_torque =9000.000 //Maximum torque available (ft-lbs)
[electrical]
//BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4)
//BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage
autopilot = 0, 5 , 1.0
avionics_bus = 0, 10, 10.0
avionics = 1, 5 , 10.0
gear_warning = 0, 2 , 1.0
fuel_pump = 0, 5 , 1.0
light_nav = 0, 5 , 1.0
light_beacon = 0, 5 , 1.0
light_landing = 0, 5 , 7.0
light_taxi = 0, 5 , 7.0
light_strobe = 0, 5 , 7.0
light_panel = 0, 5 , 1.0
pitot_heat = 0, 15, 1.0
additional_system = 0, 20, 1.0
marker_beacon = 1, 2, 1.0
starter1 = 0, 20, 1.0
starter2 = 0, 20, 1.0
starter3 = 0, 20, 1.0
starter4 = 0, 20, 1.0
auto_brakes = 0, 15, 1.0
hydraulic_pump = 0, 2, 1.0
fuel_transfer_pump = 0, 5, 1.0
max_battery_voltage=28.0
generator_alternator_voltage=28.0
max_generator_alternator_amps=160.0
electric_always_available=0
//0 Class <0=none,1=wheel, 2=scrape, 3=float>
//1 Longitudinal Position (feet)
//2 Lateral Position (feet)
//3 Vertical Position (feet)
//4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute)
//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6 Wheel Radius (feet)
//7 Steer Angle (degrees)
//8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid)
//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)
[contact_points]
point.0 = 1, 1.80, 0.00, -6.23, 2500, 0, 0.800, 45.0, 0.300, 3.5, 0.90, 5.0, 6.0, 0.0, 0.0 , 0.0
point.1 = 1, -30.90, -12.99, -6.58, 3000, 1, 1.250, 0.0, 0.675, 2.5, 0.70, 6.0, 7.0, 0.0, 0.0 , 0.0
point.2 = 1, -30.90, 12.99, -6.58, 3000, 2, 1.250, 0.0, 0.675, 2.5, 0.70, 6.0, 7.0, 0.0, 0.0 , 0.0
point.3 = 2, -31.6, -44.50, 5.39, 1200, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00,0.00,0.00,5
point.4 = 2, -31.6, 44.50, 5.39, 1200, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 00.0, 0.00,0.00,0.00,6
point.5 = 2, -73.6, 0.00, 1.52, 1200, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00,0.00,0.00,9
point.6 = 2, 8.00, 0.00, -3.00, 1200, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00,0.00,0.00,4
point.7= 5, -30.90, 0.00, -7.30, 1600, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 0.00, 1.00, 1.00, 0.00, 0.00,0.0
max_number_of_points = 21
static_pitch = -0.5 //degrees, pitch when at rest on the ground (+=Up, -=Dn)
static_cg_height = 7.200 //feet, altitude of CG when at rest on the ground
gear_system_type=1 //Hydraulic
[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available = 0 //Normal
pct_throttle_limit = 0.10 //Percent throttle that activates warning
flap_limit_idle = 15.00 //Flap angle that activates warning at idle
flap_limit_power = 30.00 //Flap angle that activates warning at above idle
[Radios]
// Radio Type=availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1=1
Com.1=1,0
Com.2=1, 0
Nav.1=1, 0, 1
Nav.2=1, 0, 0
Adf.1=1
Transponder.1=1
Marker.1=1
[hydraulic_system]
normal_pressure = 3000.0 //PSI
electric_pumps = 0 //no electric pumps
engine_map = 1,1,0,0 //pumps on Eng1,2
[flaps.0]
type = 1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard = 0.7 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time = 12 // seconds
flaps-position.0 = 0 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.1 = 5 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.2 = 10 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.3 = 15 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.4 = 35 // degrees, KIAS
damaging-speed = 250 // KIAS
blowout-speed = 300 // KIAS
lift_scalar = 1.350
drag_scalar = 2.500
pitch_scalar= 1.000
system_type = 1 //Hydraulic
[attitude_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro
attitude_indicator.0 = 1
[turn_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Electric Gyro, 2=Vacuum Gyro
turn_indicator.0=1,0
[EFFECTS]
wake=fx_wake
water=fx_spray
dirt=fx_tchdrt
concrete=fx_sparks
touchdown=fx_tchdwn, 1
[fuel]
LeftMain = -31.1, -9.1, 3.9, 420.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
RightMain = -31.1, 9.1, 3.9, 420.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type = 2 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors = 1
electric_pump=1
[airplane_geometry]
wing_area = 605.0 //Square feet
wing_span = 90.0 //Feet
wing_root_chord = 6.675 //Feet
wing_dihedral = 1.5 // 2.5 Degrees
wing_incidence = 3.500 //Degrees
wing_twist = 1.50 //Degrees
oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.750 //Measure of lift effeciency of wing
wing_winglets_flag = 0 //Are winglets available?
wing_sweep = 3.0 //Degrees, wing leading edge
wing_pos_apex_lon = -26.0 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
wing_pos_apex_vert = 3.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_area = 97.0 //Square feet
htail_span = 26.0 //Feet
htail_pos_lon = -69.00 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
htail_pos_vert = 0.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_incidence = -2.01 //Degrees
htail_sweep = 8.0 //Degrees, horizontal tail leading edge
vtail_area = 106.0 //Square feet
vtail_span = 13.7 //Feet, tip to body
vtail_sweep = 30.0 //Degrees, vertical tail leading edge
vtail_pos_lon = -58.9 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
vtail_pos_vert = 3.5 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
elevator_area = 53.5 //Square feet
aileron_area = 12.1 //Square feet
rudder_area = 46.4 //Square feet
elevator_up_limit = 17.0 //Degrees
elevator_down_limit = 15.5 //Degrees
aileron_up_limit = 18.0 //Degrees
aileron_down_limit = 18.0 //Degrees
rudder_limit = 17.0 //Degrees
elevator_trim_limit = 25.0 //Degrees 85.0
spoiler_limit = 60.0 //Degrees
spoilerons_available = 0 //Spoilerons Available?
aileron_to_spoileron_gain = 0 //Aileron to spoileron gain
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons = 0 //Degrees
min_flaps_for_spoilerons = 0 //Minimum flap handle position when spoilerons activate
auto_spoiler_available=1
spoiler_extension_time=2.000000
positive_g_limit_flaps_up=3.000000
positive_g_limit_flaps_down=2.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_up=-2.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_down=-2.000000
[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 92.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
full_flaps_stall_speed = 72.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
cruise_speed = 295.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
max_indicated_speed = 242 //Red line (KIAS)
max_mach=0.540000
[keyboard_response]
//Breakpoint speeds (knots) on the keyboard increments of control surfaces.
//Speed at which the incremenet is reduced to 1/2 and 1/8 respectively.
elevator= 150.0, 250.0
aileron= 150.0, 250.0
rudder= 150.0, 250.0
[stall_warning]
type=1
stick_shaker=1
[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=3,0
[exits]
number_of_exits=2
exit_rate.0=0.4 ;Percent per second
exit_rate.1=0.4 ;Percent per second
[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=3,0
[brakes]
toe_brakes_scale=1.15
parking_brake=1
differential_braking_scale = 0.15
[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available=1
pct_throttle_limit=0.099976
flap_limit_power=30.022988
flap_limit_idle=15.011494
[hydraulic_system]
electric_pumps=0
engine_map=1,1,0,0
normal_pressure=3000.000000
[stall_warning]
type=1
[attitude_indicators]
attitude_indicator.0=1
[turn_indicators]
turn_indicator.0=1,0
[pitot_static]
pitot_heat=1.000000
[vacuum_system]
max_pressure=5.150000
vacuum_type=2
electric_backup_pressure=0.000000
engine_map=0,0,0,0
[pneumatic_system]
max_pressure=18.000000
bleed_air_scalar=1.000000
[deice_system]
structural_deice_type=2
