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▓ ATR-42 ▓
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The real plane :
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The ATR-42 is a high wing, twin engine powered plane which can be worked on
summarily fitted-up airfields. The cockpit is equipped with EFIS (Electronic
Flight Instrument Systems). The commercial standard fittings allows to
receive about 50 passengers. The ATR-42 is worked by 18 airlines (in 1985)
such as Finnair, Command Airways, Air Littoral, Kimber Air, Air Calédonie,
Ati (subsidiary company of Alitalia), Brit Air, Dash Air, Ransom.
Characteristics:
- Length : 22,67 m
- Wing span : 24,57 m
- Heigth : 7,59 m
- Wing surface : 54,5 m²
- Empty weight : 9 715 Kg
- Full weight : 15 750 Kg
- Maximum speed : 510 Km/h (275 kts)
- Cruise ceiling : 8 250 m
- Take off distance : 1 080 m
- Landing distance : 960 m
- Fuel load : 4 500 Kg
- Cruise autonomy : 1 300 Km
- Motors : 2 Pratt & Wittney turboprop. of
1 800 HP training Hamilton Standard
4 blade propellers Standard 14 SF quadripales à pas variable
Bibliography:
- Le Fana de l'Aviation number 185 - april 1985 - page 46
The ATR-42 for Flight Simulator 4:
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My first ATR-42 was made in may 1993. It was a complex airplane which needed
181 pieces, with many structures. It was the reason why the plane had no
decoration. It seemed that it was more judicious to sacrify the decoration
rather than to botch the general appearance of the plane in saving some
pieces. So, I had to omit the propellers and the lowered flaps. Flying the
ATR-42 had no particularities. With lowered flaps (5°), the plane took of at
145 kts.
But, this ATR-42 without any insignia did'nt satisfy me. Moreover, I became
meanwhile more experience in plane construction. I also had the advantage of
some hints of J.F.Hilden. So, I decided to rework my ATR-42.
However, I did'nt rework the whole plane, which was satisfying in it's
outlines. I simply reworked some pieces, which then permitted to spare some
pieces. These pieces could then be used for making airlines insignia, or
for making some pieces which had been omitted (propellers, or lights for
example). The propellers become visible by stroking the H-key with the
engines running below 550 RPM.
For some insignia or pieces, I used the fabulous T.C.Kopke's TOMROT
(available on Compuserve). The .SIM file has been modified too.
Nevertheless, it is always the result of some compromises. The behaviour of
the plane is now modified. To takeoff, it is necessary to extend flaps
(5-10°), and at 135 kts, pull the stick. For approach and landing, extending
flaps increases much the trail.
Finally, to enhance the flying of the ATR-42, I add a .VOC file (turboprop
sound ) to my plane files. To use it, you need a sound card and Mallard's
"Sound, Graphics and Aircraft Update". In your FS4 directory, you have to
rename the original PROP.VOC file; then copy TURBO.VOC into your FS4
directory and rename it to PROP.VOC.
My ATR-42's wear the colors of six airlines :
■ ATR-42 IBERIA
As I finished my Baleares sceneries, I wanted to add a plane, worked by
Iberia, which had to join the islands and the continent. I do'nt know if
Iberia really works ATR-42's, but it may be possible. My plane is composed
of 176 pieces.
■ ATR-42 AIR LITTORAL
A photography of Air Littoral's ATR-42 illustrated a publicity campaign of
Air Littoral (october 1993). I used this illustration to make my ATR-42.
It is composed of 178 pieces.
■ ATR-42 BRIT AIR
The Fana de l'Aviation mentions at page 56 of his june 1987 issue the
composition of the Brit Air fleet. Two ATR-42's are worked by this
company. On the same page, a color photography shows another Brit Air
aircraft type : a Saab 340. It is the decoration of this plane which
guided me for my Brit Air ATR-42. It's composed of 180 pieces.
■ ATR-42 TAT
TAT works an ATR-42's fleet on lines such Paris-Annecy,Paris-Chambéry,
Paris-Lannion, Paris-Tulle, Paris-Cherbourg, Marseille-Figari, Marseille
-Toulouse, etc... (summer 1993). The TAT's ATR-42 is composed of 180
pieces.
■ ATR-42 AIR GUADELOUPE
To embellish the "Antilles" sceneries, distributed by Neocom, I decorated
my ATR-42 with the Air Guadeloupe insignias. A color photography of this
plane was published in the march 1989 issue (number 232) of the Fana de
l'Aviation (page 56). The plane is composed of 180 pieces.
■ ATR-42 AIR FRANCE
Air France chartered, in 1986, the ATR-42 number 3, owned by Air Littoral,
for it's Marseille-Milano line. A color photography of this plane figures
on page 57 of the may 1986 issue (number 198) of the Fana de l'Aviation.
My ATR-42 has 174 pieces.
The files :
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ATR42-IB. }
ATR42-IB.SIM } ATR-42 IBERIA
ATR42-IB.SC0 }
ATR42-LI. }
ATR42-LI.SIM } ATR-42 AIR LITTORAL
ATR42-LI.SC0 }
ATR42-BR. }
ATR42-BR.SIM } ATR-42 BRIT AIR
ATR42-BR.SC0 }
ATR42-TA. }
ATR42-TA.SIM } ATR-42 TAT
ATR42-TA.SC0 }
ATR42-GU. }
ATR42-GU.SIM } ATR-42 AIR GUADELOUPE
ATR42-GU.SC0 }
ATR42-AF. }
ATR42-AF.SIM } ATR-42 AIR FRANCE
ATR42-AF.SC0 }
TURBO .VOC } Sound file - Turboprop.
ATR-42-E.TXT } This file
ATR-42-F.TXT } This file in french
AFX files are'nt include. However, I'm disposed to provide them on
request.
These files are provided free of charge to all FS users. They may be freely
distributed as long as :
■ it is only done in it's original .ZIP format and with all the original
files (including this text file) included, intact and unchanged,
■ these files are not being distributed as part or with other files that are
being sold for profit, without the permission of the author.
As you notice, my native language is'nt english, but I hope this will not
reduce your pleasure to use these files.
Jean-Jacques Schoepfer
25 rue de la Ville
F-67115 - PLOBSHEIM
FRANCE
BAL 3614/3615 DP - FLSIM
BAL 3614 CHEZ - FLSIM
October 1993