=========================================================================== Fokker F27 - 100 Reg. VH-TFA "Dirk Hartog" of TAA Mods and paintwork by Les Penridge. Flight model by Brian Horsey. from FREEFLIGHT model by Tom Gibson. (for FS51 and FS98) =========================================================================== Trans Australia Airlines ordered six of the new F27-100 Friendships in March 1956 to begin the replacement their existing DC3s. This model represents VH-TFA the second to be delivered to TAA in 1959 and named "Dirk Hartog" (the first, VH-TFB was lost off the coast at Mackay in 1960.) Eventually sold to Air New Guinea in 1973 and re-registered as P2-TFA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a rework of the Fokker F27 afx released through FreeFlight Design Shop by Tom Gibson (which is based on Daan Holthausen's F27-200 with lots of extra work) - thanks Tom and Daan. The zip file contains the FS98 files for the usual layout. ... \Aircraft\F27_TN\Model \Panel \Sound \Texture For those who need it, the AIR file for FS51 is stored in the embedded file: FS51.zip. The GIF file is a shot of VH-TFA lifting out of Rocky on the early morning business run to Brisbane. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fokker F27 Mk100 Operational Info: After carrying out normal preflight checks, and assuming full fuel and sufficient runway length is available. - Extend Flaps 2 positions, Elevator Trim Centre. - Apply full power for T/O. At 100 Kts commence Rotate, up to a 10 Degree Nose up attitude Lift off should Occur at 110 Kts. - As soon as a positive rate of climb is indicated Raise the Landing Gear. - Maintain 10 degree attitude until the Airspeed increases to the climb speed of 140 Kts. During this period flaps should be retracted. First stage at 120 Kts the last or zero at 140 Kts. At this point engine power should be reduced approx 15% to climb power, and the pitch attitude adjusted to maintain 140 Kts. - Cruise Altitude varies, depending on stage length, but an average would be 16000 Ft. -Cruise speeds would vary depending on fuel load but should vary from 190 to 210 Kts For decent normal profiles should be used ( eg. if cruising at 16000 ft. 16 X 3 = 48 nm DME ) would be the point at which decent would commence. - Decent speed is 160 Kts. - Circuit or initial approach speed should be 130 Kts with One notch of flap. -Gear and flaps progressively extended and speed reduced to a 110 Kts Final approach speed. If you have not got a good F27 Panel I would suggest downloading "F27EJC10.zip" and installing their panel. - (and the Dart engine sounds that are included.) I would like to thank Des Robinson for his help in compiling these figures, and as it's many years since he has flown the F27, these figures are only approx, so if there is a current F27-100 driver out there who would like to add to, or amend these figures I would like to hear from you. Happy Flying Brian Horsey --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (c) 1998. This model is Freeware. No commercial redistribution please. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Les Penridge Mooloolah, Australia. penridge@computer.org Brian Horsey Brisbane, Australia. horse@powerup.com.au ---------------------------------------------------------------------------