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The RUSSAIR collection of planes for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b.
Documentation
(Updated November 7, 1993)
Copyright 1992-1993 by Russell Mueller
Member of the Association of Shareware Professionals
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"AAF version of Rutan Solitaire"
(1st Edition) by Russell Mueller 1992
An add-on aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Created with Mallard's Aircraft & Adventure Factory
(AAF not required)
MODEL:
Rutan Model 77 Solitaire
Rutan Aircraft Company
Designed by Burt Rutan
AAF Design by Russell Mueller
FILES:
SOLITAIR. Copy this file to your \FS4 subdirectory to fly.
SOLITAIR.SIM Copy this file to your \FS4 subdirectory to fly.
SOLITAIR.DOC This documentation file.
DESCRIPTION:
The Solitaire is a composite, self-launching
sailplane of canard configuration designed by Burt Rutan.
It was available as a homebuilder's kit, using many
preformed components from Task Research, Inc.
In November 1980, the Soliatire won the Soaring
Society of America's Self-Launching Sailplane
Competition.
The pilot is placed on the CG to avoid balance
problems with different pilots. As proof of the structural
integrity of the plane, and in accordance with the contest
rules for the afore mentioned contest, the plane was loaded
to 7.0 g's. When the load was removed, the components returned
to their unstressed state with no permanent deformation.
The engine selected was the KFM 107E, 2-cylinder, 4-stroke
powerplant which produced 23 hp at 6000 rpm. The engine is
mounted with the opposed cylinders arranged vertically on the
retractable mast. The engine and 42 inch propellor, pivot
forward into the fuselage, and are covered by twin composite
doors. The unit uses a 2.4-1 reduction ratio which produces
100 pounds of thrust. The powerplant is sufficient to provide
for self-launching capability without the use of a tow-plane,
although the climb rate is rather low compared to a sport plane.
The elevator is located on the canard, while ailerons and
flaps are located on the main aft wing. Flaps are 'spoil-flap'
type which are best described as split flaps, instead of the
usual spoilers which are found on sailplanes. Conventional
spoilers would have produced a large nose-up attitude change,
thus leading to Rutan's development of the spoil-flaps. Landing
gear consists of 2 small wheel arranged in tandem bicycle-style,
with small wing tip wheels.
This model was created using the parameters from the
Experimental Sailplane applied to the Experimental Prop Plane.
Parts count in AAF is 147, and MP index=125 (not multi-player
compatible).
FLYING:
AAF/A&SD will only allow a minimum weight of 700 pounds
(compared to the Solitaire's 380 pound empty weight), so the
power was be boosted from 23 HP of the real plane to 35 HP
for this model. This power range will give realistic
performance, but you may wish to increase the power to 50 hp
to give greater climb performance.
To raise the power pod, just start the engine using the
FS4 command 'M5', and then increase the throttle as in a normal
plane. Acceleration on take-off is slow, and will require
slight aft stick to lift off. Use gentle control pressures for
take-off and climb out because of the low-power/slow speed.
Once you have reached altitude, typically 3000 feet, you can
throttle back to 0 and stow the engine by using the
FS4 command, 'M0'.
LANDING:
No special requirements here. You can easily make a
powered landing at any throttle setting, or with the engine
stowed.
I like to fly with a ThrustMaster FCS or FCS Pro
joystick, and set the sensitivity to maximum
(4-E-B-8-ESC-ESC) for most planes.
CRUISE:
My methodology for checking top speed is to use the
autopilot, set an altitude, usually 10,000 feet, and then
let the plane settle in level flight. The model Solitaire
attained 80 knots using 35 hp in the SIM model and 95 knots
using 50 hp in the model
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The dimensions of the plane were estimated from drawings
and information in "CANARD: A Revolution in Flight",
by Andy Lennon, as well as from notes in "The Complete Guide
to Rutan Composites", by Don & Julia Downie.
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software
before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue
using it, you are expected to register. Individual programs
differ on details -- some request registration while others
require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration of RUSSAIR, you get the most recent revision of
the airplane files for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b,
and source code for use with Mallard's Aircraft and Adventure Factory.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software,
and the copyright holder retains all rights, with a few specific
exceptions as stated below. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are
of comparable quality. (In both cases, there are good programs
and bad ones!) The main difference is in the method of
distribution. The author specifically grants the right to copy
and distribute the software, either to all and sundry or to a
specific group. For example, some authors require written
permission before a commercial disk vendor may copy their
Shareware.
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You
should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook,
whether it's commercial or Shareware. The Shareware system makes
fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy.
And because the overhead is low, prices are low also. Shareware
has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of RUSSAIR planes must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
"RUSSAIR planes are supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation,
the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.
The author assumes no liability for damages, direct or conse-
quential, which may result from the use of RUSSAIR planes."
RUSSAIR is a "shareware program" and is provided at no charge
to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but please do not give it away altered or as part of
another system. The essence of "user-supported" software is to
provide personal computer users with quality software without
high prices, and yet to provide incentive for programmers to
continue to develop new products. If you find these program files
useful and find that you are using RUSSAIR planes and continue to use
RUSSAIR after a reasonable trial period, you must make a reg-
istration payment of to Russell Mueller for each RUSSAIR set.
The registration fee will license one copy of the collection for use
on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software just
like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any
number of people and may be freely moved from one computer
location to another, so long as there is no possibility of it
being used at one location while it's being used at another.
Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons at the
same time.
Anyone distributing RUSSAIR planes for any kind of remuneration must
first contact Russell Mueller at the address below for authorization
and licensing agreement.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of RUSSAIR along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their
copy if they find that they can use it. All registered users
will receive a copy of the latest version of the RUSSAIR
system, software support via mail for 3 months
from date of registration, and the source code for use with
Mallard's Aircraft and Adventure Factory for modifying the
planes for your own personal use. The planes may not be used
in a commercial, shareware, or other retail program without
a license from the author.
***ASP Ombudsman Policy********************************************
"This program is produced by a member of the Association of Shareware
Professionals (ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle
works for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem with
an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be able to help.
The ASP Ombudsman can help you resolve a dispute or problem with an ASP
member, but does not provide technical support for members' products.
Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at 545 Grover Road, Muskegon, MI 49442
or send a Compuserve message via Compuserve Mail to ASP Ombudsman
70007,3536.
The OMB may be contacted by FAX by sending to the ASP FAX number:
(616) 788-2765. In communication with the OMB, please include a
telephone number and/or FAX if available."
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INSTALLATION of the RUSSAIR collection of planes:
1. You must first have installed Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b on your hard drive.
If you do not have Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0b, contact Microsoft for an
upgrade to 4.0b.
2. Copy all the files from the floppy and unarchive them if necesssary.
3. Copy the files for each plane to your \FS4 subdirectory.
4. Start Flight Simulator 4 and select a new plane from the menus using
"1, E" and scroll through the planes listed using the "6" key.
Information on each plane can be viewed using the "7" key.
For further information on using different planes in Microsoft Flight Simulator,
consult the manual from the game.
All my AAF creations are original works and not modifications of another's
AAF work. They are copyright by Russell Mueller and may not be resold
or used in any commercial, retail, or shareware program without arrangement
with the author.
BBS sysops may not charge for the distribution of this file. Free access type
BBS's may include the RUSSAIR collection in their libraries for distribution.
The following is a list of planes that are available on the Flight Simulator forum
on Compuserve. GO FSFORUM and browse in Library 5.
They are available directly from the author/creator in three sets
with source code for use with Mallard's Aircraft and Adventure Factory,
and a startup mode file for each plane.:
Each set is $ 5.00 U.S.
Two sets for $ 8.00 U.S.
All 3 sets for $10.00 U.S.
Orders from outside the United States of America, please add $ 3.00 U.S.
for shipping & handling.
RUSSAIR SET #1
1. GLASRG.ZIP Glasair Retractable
2. GLASFT.ZIP Glasair Fixed Trigear
3. GLASTD.ZIP Glasair Tail Dragger
4. VARVIG.ZIP Rutan VariViggen
5. SOLITR.ZIP Rutan Solitaire
6. VOYAGR.ZIP Rutan Voyager
7. QUICKI.ZIP Quickie Homebuilt
8. X-29.ZIP Grumman/NASA X-29 FSW
9. LONGEZ.ZIP Rutan LongEZ
10. XF5U-1.ZIP Vought Flying Pancake XF5U-1
RUSSAIR SET #2
11. B100.ZIP Beech King Air B100
12. P3.ZIP P-3 Orion Anti-sub/recon
13. SKIPPR.ZIP Beechcraft Skipper
14. XP55.ZIP Curtiss-Wright experimental canard (WWII)
15. SHINDN.ZIP Shinden, Japanese Experimental canard (WWII)
16. BD-5J.ZIP Bede 5 Jet
17. BD-5.ZIP Bede 5 Prop version
18. C310.ZIP Cessna 310 twin
19. STRSHP.ZIP Beechcraft Starship
20. STAGGR.ZIP Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing
RUSSAIR SET #3
21. POND.ZIP Rutan/Pond Unlimited Racer
22. MOONEY.ZIP 1961 Mooney Mark 21 M(20B)
23. FOKDRI.ZIP 1917 Fokker Dr.I Triplane
24. HOOVER.ZIP Bob Hoover's yellow P-51D/Rockwell
25. STS.ZIP The Space Shuttle Orbiter
26. P-51B.ZIP North American P-51 B/C model
27. BD-10.ZIP Jim Bede's BD-10 Supersonic Homebuilt
28. P51DRM.ZIP North American P-51D Mustang
29. JN4DRM.ZIP Curtiss JN-4D Jenny biplane trainer
30. HK-1RM.ZIP Hughes HK-1 Flying Boat, "Spruce Goose"
BONUS PLANES (when ordering all 3 sets)
31. C205RM.ZIP Cessna 205
32. PORTER.ZIP Pilatus Turbo Porter
If you wish to have these sets of my AAF models, including the AFX source
file and flight reference SIM files, then just send a check
or International Money Order or International Postal Money Order
(payable in U.S. dollars) plus shipping and handling charges for shipping
outside the USA to:
Russell Mueller
507 Washington Gdns
Washington, NJ 07882-9205
If ordering from outside the U.S., then please use an International
Money Order (payable in U.S. dollars) available at most banks and
post offices around the world. Include $3.00 U.S. for postage and
handling.
Specify disk size desired, and which set of RUSSAIR planes that you would like.
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