Lockheed XP-38 for FS2004 By David C. Copley
Ver. 1.3.0
(Project XP-38N ver. 4.xp.1.3)
1 Nov 2003

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Description

I have attempted to model the XP-38 how it looked the day of its historic final flight in early 1939. However, to meet my personal flying preferencs, I have added a few modern conveniences.  I like to think of this as a model of a modern restored XP-38.

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Installation

1) Unzip the downloaded file and extract (or copy) the XP-38 folder to FS2004's Aircraft folder.  Several sub-folders will be created.
2) Copy the gauge in the gauges subfolder to FS2004's gauges folder.
3) Copy the files in the effects subfolder to FS2004's effects folder.

Important Notes


1) This model is intended for FS2004 only.  

2) The visual model makes extensive use of so-called 'reflective textures.'  Be sure this setting is ON in FS2004.  The setting can be found through the main menu by selecting Options / Settings / Display ... / Aircraft tab, "Reflections." as shown in the image below:

This setting may adversely affect display performance, but is essential for the model to look as intended.  I also recommend setting the aircraft textures size to Massive to see the details, but again, this affects display performance.

3) Landing light: the real XP-38 did not have a landing light but I have included one because I like night flying.  However, to maintain the original look of the plane, I made it a fold-out light in the nose.  Use the spoiler command (typically '/') to deploy/retract the light and then use the standard Landing Light command (Ctrl+L) to turn it on/off.  Note that you can adjust the aim of the beam with ctrl+shift+[num pad number] (Num lock must be off).

4) Occasionally I experience unpredictable behavior with these light switches.  If you have any trouble with them (such as the panel lights being turned off when you turn the landing lights on, or the tail strobe is not illuminating the tails) try the the all-lights-on command (typically the 'L' key) and then use the switches.

5) The fuel tank selector gauge does not work properly in FS2004.  It is a carry-over from my CFS2 P-38s, and is included only for cosmetic reasons.  Thus, use automated fuel management instead of manual fuel management.  
  

Be sure to visit www.kazoku.org/xp-38n for the latest updates, other P-38 models, and lot's of P-38 pictures!


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Usage / Distribution / Permissions etc.

This model is released as FREEWARE.  If Freeware can be copyrighted, then I claim Copyright © 1998-2003 David C. Copley.  This package, including each and every file, may NOT be included in a commercial package.

Normally I grant permission to freeware developers to repaint my models.  But this plane is so unique, so special to the history of aviation and to myself, I would ask that it NOT be modified, repainted, or even uploaded to any site as is.  In other words, I want to retain control of all aspects of the model.  I am especially sensitive about the engine/propeller sounds.  I invested a bit of my free time and money to travel to south eastern Kentucky to acquire those sounds and I hope the flight sim community will respect my wishes to maintain control over them.


My models are usually available from only three sites: my site, avsim and flightsim.  If you have downloaded this from any other site, then you may have a pirated, unauthorized version and I cannot guarantee that it is as I intended.