// EC-121 flight dynamics (EC121_FS9.AIR) version 2.3, Wolfram Beckert (Apr 6, 2004)
// for use with Mike Stone's FS2004 Lockheed EC-121 Warning Star (tip tank version)
// includes a fix for Force Feedback joysticks
// CAUTION!!! Never use FSEDIT for changes of aircraft.cfg. This will spoil many settings in the .AIR file !
[fltsim.0]
title=Lockheed EC-121 Super Warning Star
sim=EC121_FS9
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=L1049G_check
kb_reference=L1049G_ref
atc_id=4B
atc_id_enable=1
ui_manufacturer=Lockheed
ui_type=EC-121 Super Warning Star
ui_variation=NAVY
description=Military version of the Super Constellation, equipped with radom and wing-tip fuel tanks.\n\nAircraft design: Mike Stone.\nFS2004 Flight model by Wolfram Beckert.
atc_airline=NAVY
atc_flight_number=502
atc_heavy=0
visual_damage=1
// insert here new [fltsim.N] sections for repaints
[General]
performance=Wingspan: 123 ft. 5 in. (with tip tanks)\nLength: 116 ft. 2 in. (with radar nose fitted)\nHeight: 24 ft. 9.4 in.\nMax takeoff weight: 137,500 lbs.\nMax landing weight: 113,000 lbs.\nPayload: 24,293 lbs.\nMax speed: 318 knots (TAS)\nCruise speed: 270 knots (TAS)\nRange (max fuel): 4184 nm\nRange (max payload): 3619 nm\nService ceiling: 22,800 ft.\nCrew: 5 cockpit, 4 cabin\nPassengers: 75-99\nPower: 4x 3250 bhp Curtiss-Wright R-3350-DA3\nFuel capacity: 6550 gal (7750 gal with tip tanks)
atc_type=LOCKHEED
atc_model=C121
// EC121 does not work
editable=0
[pitot_static]
vertical_speed_time_constant=2.0 //Increasing this value will cause a more instantaneous reaction in the VSI
[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
reference_datum_position= 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
empty_weight_CG_position= 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
max_number_of_stations= 50
station_load.0= 4800.000, -30.000, 0.000, 0.000, EQ-load rear
station_load.1= 5000.000, 22.000, 0.000, 0.000, EQ-load front
station_load.2= 5000.000, -8.000, 0.000, 0.000, EQ-load center
station_load.3= 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, Operator crew
empty_weight= 73356.000
empty_weight_roll_MOI= 2343290.000
empty_weight_pitch_MOI= 4634852.000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI= 3473465.000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI= 0.000
max_gross_weight= 135460.000
CG_forward_limit= 0.000
CG_aft_limit= 0.500
[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar=1.000
pitch_stability=1.000
roll_stability=1.000
yaw_stability=1.000
parasite_drag_scalar=1.000 // set about 10 percent more in AIR file as Connie for radome drag
induced_drag_scalar=1.050 // set about 5 percent more as Connie for radome drag
elevator_effectiveness=1.000
aileron_effectiveness=1.000
rudder_effectiveness=1.100
elevator_trim_effectiveness=1.000
aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.000
rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.000
p_factor_on_yaw = 0.5
torque_on_roll = 1.0
gyro_precession_on_yaw = 1.0
gyro_precession_on_pitch = 1.0
[flaps.0]
type= 1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard= 0.700
extending-time= 15.000
system_type= 1
damaging-speed= 210.000
blowout-speed= 230.000
lift_scalar= 1.200
drag_scalar= 1.000
pitch_scalar= 1.000
flaps-position.0= 0.000, 310.000
flaps-position.1= 25.000, 198.000 // KTAS ?
flaps-position.2= 28.000, 178.000
flaps-position.3= 33.600, 165.000
flaps-position.4= 42.000, 155.000
[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type= 0
Engine.0= 4.633, -31.500, -0.417
Engine.1= 5.117, -14.500, -1.533
Engine.2= 5.117, 14.500, -1.533
Engine.3= 4.633, 31.500, -0.417
fuel_flow_scalar= 1.240 // should result in about 630 Gal/h at cruise
min_throttle_limit=0.000000
master_ignition_switch= 0 //Master Ignition Switch
max_contrail_temperature=-20 //choose temp c below which contrails occur
[piston_engine]
max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000
idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000
max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000
idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000
cylinder_displacement= 186.000 // real world 186=3350/18 cuin
compression_ratio= 8.500
number_of_cylinders= 18
max_rated_rpm= 2900.000
max_rated_hp= 3250.000
fuel_metering_type= 0
cooling_type= 0
normalized_starter_torque= 0.050
turbocharged= 1
max_design_mp= 59.500 // turbocompound chargers and 145 hi-octane fuel
min_design_mp= 5.000
critical_altitude= 11500.000 // limit ceiling alt, not equal to real ceiling !
emergency_boost_type= 0
emergency_boost_mp_offset= 0.000
emergency_boost_gain_offset= 0.000
fuel_air_auto_mixture= 0 // 1 = automix on, 0 = manual mixture set
auto_ignition= 0
power_scalar=1.000
[propeller]
propeller_type= 0
propeller_diameter= 15.150 // real world 15,15 ft
propeller_blades= 3
propeller_moi= 38.500 // keep rpm above 800, below 900 at idle
beta_max= 45.000
beta_min= 10.000
min_gov_rpm= 1000.000 // was 800
prop_tc= 0.004
gear_reduction_ratio= 1.880 // keep value to fit BMEP
fixed_pitch_beta= 20.000
low_speed_theory_limit= 80.000
prop_sync_available= 1
prop_deice_available= 1
prop_feathering_available= 1
prop_auto_feathering_available= 1
min_rpm_for_feather= 600.000
beta_feather= 83.000
power_absorbed_cf= 0.300
defeathering_accumulators_available= 0
feathering_switches = 1 //Switches which invoke feathering
prop_reverse_available= 0 // prop reverse off
minimum_on_ground_beta= 1.000
minimum_reverse_beta= -25.000
thrust_scalar=1.025 // was 1.050, fine tune climb and cruise, not real but nice trick
//Gear ans scrape section
//0 Class
//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
[contact_points]
point.0= 1.000, 39.417, 0.000, -10.403, 1600.000, 0.000, 1.562, 48.000, 0.322, 2.500, 0.573, 5.000, 7.000, 0.000, 165.000, 190.000
point.1= 1.000, -3.383, -14.500, -10.000, 1800.000, 1.000, 2.562, 0.000, 0.383, 2.500, 0.573, 14.000, 17.000, 2.000, 165.000, 190.000
point.2= 1.000, -3.383, 14.500, -10.000, 1800.000, 2.000, 2.562, 0.000, 0.383, 2.500, 0.573, 15.000, 18.000, 3.000, 165.000, 190.000
point.3= 2.000, -7.167, -61.500, 5.500, 874.803, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.4= 2.000, -7.167, 61.500, 5.500, 874.803, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.5= 2.000, -56.417, 0.000, 2.833, 1174.803, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.6= 2.000, 44.417, 0.000, 2.833, 1174.803, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000
static_pitch= 0.120
static_cg_height= 10.002
gear_system_type=1 // Hydraulic
[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available=1
pct_throttle_limit = 0.1 //Percent throttle that activates warning
flap_limit_idle = 25.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at idle
flap_limit_power = 33.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at above idle
[brakes]
parking_brake = 1 //Parking brake available
toe_brakes_scale = 0.8 //Brake scalar
differential_braking_scale = 0.5 //Delta on the amount of brake when the rudder pedals deflected
[hydraulic_system]
normal_pressure = 1500.0 //PSI
electric_pumps = 0 //no electric pumps
engine_map = 1,1,1,1 //pumps on all Engines
[Views]
eyepoint=34.498, -1.999, 6.101
[LIGHTS]
// these values fit for Mike Stone's model including tip tanks
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
light.0 = 3, -1.70, -62.95, 5.43, fx_navredm
light.1 = 3, -1.70, 62.95, 5.43, fx_navgrem
light.2 = 3, -65.78, 0.00, 6.65, fx_navwhi
light.3 = 1, -59.81, 0.00, 17.2, fx_beaconh // top center fin ec121
light.4 = 1, 16.83, 0.00, -2.58, fx_beaconb
light.5 = 4, 35.58, 0.00, 5.73, fx_vclight
//light.6 = 2, -1.38, -62.88, 5.43, fx_strobeh // not available in real aircraft
//light.7 = 2, -1.38, 62.88, 5.43, fx_strobeh // not available in real aircraft
[Radios]
// Radio Type=available, 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, 1
Adf.1=1
Transponder.1=1
Marker.1=1
[keyboard_response]
elevator=150.000000,190.000000
aileron=150.000000,190.000000
rudder=150.000000,170.000000
[direction_indicators]
//1 Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro, 3=Electro-Mag Slaved Compass, 4=Slaved to another
//2 Indicator number of slaving indicator if Type = 4
direction_indicator.0=1,0
[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
startup=vncon_engstrt
contrail=fx_Contrail_l // new automatic contrails at low temperature in FS2k4
[SMOKESYSTEM]
smoke.0=-0.417, 6.333, -31.500, fx_smoke_w
smoke.1=-0.833, 4.917, -14.500, fx_smoke_w
smoke.2=-0.833, 4.917, 14.500, fx_smoke_w
smoke.3=-0.417, 6.333, 31.500, fx_smoke_w
[electrical]
max_battery_voltage=25 //was 24, shall increase battery lifetime
generator_alternator_voltage=28
max_generator_alternator_amps=100
electric_always_available=0
// BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage
// BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4)
autopilot=0, 5, 13.0
avionics_bus=0, 10, 13.0
avionics=1, 5, 13.0
pitot_heat=0, 15, 13.0
additional_system=0, 20, 13.0
marker_beacon=1, 2, 13.0
gear_warning=0, 2, 13.0
fuel_pump=0, 5, 13.0
starter1=0, 20, 13.0
starter2=0, 20, 13.0
starter3=0, 20, 13.0
starter4=0, 20, 13.0
light_nav=0, 5, 13.0
light_beacon=0, 5, 13.0
light_landing=0, 5, 13.0
light_taxi=0, 5, 13.0
light_strobe=0, 5, 13.0
light_panel=0, 5, 13.0
light_cabin=0, 5, 13.0
prop_sync=0, 15, 13.0
auto_feather=0, 15, 13.0
propeller_deice=0, 5, 13.0
[fuel]
LeftMain= 0.000, -25.000, 0.000, 1550.000, 0.000
LeftAux= 0.000, -49.167, 0.000, 550.000, 0.000
LeftTip= 2.000, -60.000, 0.000, 600.000, 0.000
RightMain= 0.000, 25.000, 0.000, 1550.000, 0.000
RightAux= 0.000, 49.167, 0.000, 550.000, 0.000
RightTip= 2.000, 60.000, 0.000, 600.000, 0.000
Center1= 5.000, 0.000, 0.000, 1175.000, 0.000
Center2= -15.000, 0.000, 0.000, 1175.000, 0.000
fuel_type=1.000000
number_of_tank_selectors=2
electric_pump=1
//Max. Fuel = 7750 USGal about 29330 Liters, about 46500 lbs
[airplane_geometry]
wing_area= 1650.000
wing_span= 123.000
wing_root_chord= 15.500
wing_dihedral= 7.000
wing_incidence= 2.300
wing_twist= -1.000
oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.700
wing_winglets_flag= 0
wing_sweep= 3.000
wing_pos_apex_lon= 3.880
wing_pos_apex_vert= 0.000
htail_area= 500.000
htail_span= 49.833
htail_pos_lon= -61.700
htail_pos_vert= 0.000
htail_incidence= -1.900 //was -1.7
htail_sweep= 0.000
vtail_area= 328.000
vtail_span= 20.650
vtail_sweep= 0.000
vtail_pos_lon= -62.500
vtail_pos_vert= 1.500
elevator_area= 215.000
aileron_area= 90.000
rudder_area= 114.000
elevator_up_limit= 24.500 //was 27.5
elevator_down_limit= 19.500 //was 24.5
aileron_up_limit= 16.500 //was 19.5
aileron_down_limit= 12.900 //was 14.9
rudder_limit= 25.0
elevator_trim_limit= 19.0 //was20.5
spoiler_limit= 60.0
spoilerons_available= 0
aileron_to_spoileron_gain= 0.000
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons= 0.000
min_flaps_for_spoilerons= 0.000
[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed= 115.000
full_flaps_stall_speed= 95.000
cruise_speed= 314.000 // KTAS
max_indicated_speed=280.000000 // Red Line KIAS
max_mach= 0.52
[autopilot]
autopilot_available=1
flight_director_available=0
default_vertical_speed=700 // keep this low to avoid excessive VS when A/P is engaged
autothrottle_available=0 //uncler if real AC had AT
autothrottle_arming_required=0
autothrottle_max_rpm=90
autothrottle_takeoff_ga=0
default_pitch_mode=0 // 0=None, 1=Pitch Hold, 2=Altitude hold
pitch_takeoff_ga=8
max_pitch=10.0
max_pitch_acceleration=1.0
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.5
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.0
default_bank_mode=0 // 0=None, 1=Wing Level Hold, 2=Heading Hold
max_bank=25.0
max_bank_acceleration=1.8
max_bank_velocity=3.00
max_throttle_rate=0.10
nav_proportional_control=12.00
nav_integrator_control=0.25
nav_derivative_control=0.00
nav_integrator_boundary=2.50
nav_derivative_boundary=0.00
gs_proportional_control=25.0
gs_integrator_control=0.53
gs_derivative_control=0.00
gs_integrator_boundary=0.70
gs_derivative_boundary=0.00
yaw_damper_gain=1.0 // yaw damper on
[forcefeedback]
// copied from 777 default, btw fully identical to the old Connie tables
gear_bump_nose_magnitude=3000 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_nose_direction=18000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_nose_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_left_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_left_direction=35500 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_left_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_right_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_right_direction=00500 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_right_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
ground_bumps_magnitude1=1300 ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle1=08900 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept1=3.0
ground_bumps_slope1=0.20
ground_bumps_magnitude2=200 ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle2=09100 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept2=1.075
ground_bumps_slope2=0.035
crash_magnitude1=10000 ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction1=01000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_magnitude2=10000 ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction2=9000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_period2=75000 ; in microseconds
crash_duration2=2500000 ; in microseconds
[stall_warning]
type=1
[exits]
number_of_exits = 1
exit_rate.0 = 0.4 ;Percent per second