PREMIER AIRCRAFT DESIGN

Bombardier DHC8-Q400 FOR FSX/SP2 
Aircraft, panel and sound package
including dynamic VC with custom gauges. 

For more information look inside the MANUALS folder :

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Copyright 2010 by Premier Aircraft Design
Email contact [email protected]
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Visit PAD at http://www.premaircraft.com for more liveries (when available), paint kit & more models.
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MAIN CREDITS

Model & Master Textures:                Jean-Pierre Brisard 
Panel design and XML gauge programming  Jean-Pierre Brisard 
Flight Dynamics                         Bob May
Livery Paint                            Bob May
P&W Sound Folder                        Barry Blaisdell
Pushback/taxi speed gauge               Rob Barendregt
Multi Function Navigation Dispay        Ken Mitchell
Wingfold Icon Gauge                     Brahim Rhoul
Various gauges                          Steve Southey
File packaging and PAD webmaster        Bob May


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PACKAGE INSTALLATION:

Extract ALL (Repeat ...*ALL*) the files into the *FSX MAIN* Folder using
WINZIP* in Classic Mode...Do not use the Wizard...
Make sure the "Use Folder names" BOX is checked in WINZIP.
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DO NOT INSTALL TO SIMOBJECTS FOLDER, AIRPLANES FOLDER OR ANY OTHER FOLDER !
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New folders will be created and all files automatically installed.

* Other unzip utilities may work as well, we have only tested WinZip.

Vista/Win7 users may need to temporarily disable the UAC (User Account Control) to enable automatic creation of new folders.

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Here's how by the numbers...

1. Navigate to where you downloaded the zip file 

2. Double click with your mouse on the zip  file.

3. WINZIP should open and show all the files inside the zip.

4. Use keyboard shortcut 'CTRL-A' and this will select ALL the files.

5. Click on upper 'Extract' Button in the Main Tool Bar above.

6. Type in your path in the dialog box, the default location is C:\program files\microsoft games\microsoft flight simulator X

or Browse to your FSX Location...Open the FSX main folder.

7. Now Click on the 'Extract' button in the upper right.....you're done...go flying.


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**** KNOWN ISSUE, VC GAUGE LIGHTING AT NIGHT ****

For some unknown reason the VC gauges sometimes remain dark at night.

We have not found the reason for this (yet) but there is a workaround :

On the Vc panel, located just left of the battery switch, we have installed a panel light switch. Click on this switch once or twice and the VC gauges lights will be restored.


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OPERATING TIPS & KEYBOARD COMMANDS

*Check list and reference list available from the cockpit kneeboard command.

*Essential reading ... "Flying Tips" document in the manuals folder.


1. Turn on Tool Tips....Lots of panel information available.
Go to Options - Settings - General....Click the "Show Tool Tips" box.)

2. SHIFT-E opens/closes the passenger doors and airstair. The doors will not open in flight.

3. SHIFT-E-2 opens/closes the internal cockpit security door enabling views into the passenger cabin.

4. Wing fold command opens/closes the cargo door. 
   The default wing fold command is Shift + C, yours may be different if you have re-assigned some keyboard commands. There is a    cargo door open/close icon on both panels.

5. To raise your seat higher press SHIFT-ENTER (WORKS IN vC ONLY)

6. In the VC, Ctrl-W key toggles yoke on/off. There is also a yoke icon on the VC panel

7. The PFD, MFD, EICAS & radio panel displays have magnified pop-ups, use mouse click.

LAST, AND MOST IMPORTANT ... TO GET THE BEST FROM THE AVIONICS AND THE PANEL READ THE DOCS IN THE MANUALS FOLDER
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MOVING AROUND IN THE COCKPIT :

Quick Reference - VC EYEPOINT KEY COMMANDS

Move eyepoint back into passenger cabin
CTRL+ENTER (press and hold)

Move Eyepoint Down
SHIFT+BACKSPACE

Move Eyepoint Forward
CTRL+BACKSPACE

Move Eyepoint Left
CTRL+SHIFT+BACKSPACE

Move Eyepoint Right
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER

Move Eyepoint Up
SHIFT+ENTER

Reset Eyepoint
SPACE

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                          LEGAL NOTICE

1. These files are for free use and enjoyment of individual hobby flightsimmers but the copyright remains with us and any other persons who have contributed to the work.

2. The model files, panel files and gauges should not be altered and cannot be incorporated into other shareware or freeware programs or published on any electronic or mechanical media anywhere in the world without our written permission. This includes  CD's, DVD's or other media offered free, whether as part of a commercial or non-commercial transaction.

3. REPAINTING. You may repaint this aircraft FOR YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE use without seeking permission, but if you intend to upload the repainted aircraft to any web site or bulletin board, including a Virtual Airline site, then contact us first for permission, just send a jpg screen shot.

We recommend 'Textures Only' uploads due to the file size and we reserve the right to check the files and documentation before publication.


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Premier Aircraft Design
Contact us email at: [email protected]
February 2010