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The '''F-8 Crusader''' (originally '''F8U''') was a single-engine [[aircraft]] [[Howto: Carrier|carrier]]-based fighter aircraft built by Vought. | The '''F-8 Crusader''' (originally '''F8U''') was a single-engine [[aircraft]] [[Howto: Carrier|carrier]]-based fighter aircraft built by Vought. | ||
==Variants== | == Variants == | ||
Currently there's only one variants present in [[FlightGear]]: | Currently there's only one variants present in [[FlightGear]]: | ||
* '''F-8E(FN)''' - air superiority fighter version for the French Navy, significantly increased wing lift due to greater slat and flap deflection and the addition of a boundary layer control system, enlarged stabilators, 42 built. | * '''F-8E(FN)''' - air superiority fighter version for the French Navy, significantly increased wing lift due to greater slat and flap deflection and the addition of a boundary layer control system, enlarged stabilators, 42 built. | ||
==Aircraft help== | == Aircraft help == | ||
{| class="prettytable" | {| class="prettytable" | ||
|d | |d | ||
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===Start routine=== | === Start routine === | ||
# Electric Master Switch On (depress "}"). | # Electric Master Switch On (depress "}"). | ||
# Get the external Air compressor resources | # Get the external Air compressor resources ( "s" ). | ||
# The engine will spin up to a maximum of about %25 N2 (%5.2 N1). This simulates the action of a pneumatic starter.- | # The engine will spin up to a maximum of about %25 N2 (%5.2 N1). This simulates the action of a pneumatic starter.- | ||
# After reaching %15 N2, | # After reaching %15 N2, Cutoff to False (depress "{"). | ||
===Takeoff=== | === Takeoff === | ||
* The wings fold must be DOWN | * The wings fold must be DOWN key "f" | ||
* The wings incidences must be UP | * The wings incidences must be UP key (toggle) "=" | ||
* Your anounciator "WING WHEELS DROOP" | * Your anounciator "WING WHEELS DROOP" must be light off | ||
* The canopy must be closed/locked | * The canopy must be closed/locked key (toggle) "d" | ||
====Carrier==== | ==== Carrier ==== | ||
# Maintain the "L" key depressed the time to activate the launbar (5 seconds). You can see that operation with the external view | # Maintain the "L" key depressed the time to activate the launbar (5 seconds). You can see that operation with the external view | ||
# Then depress the "C" key | # Then depress the "C" key to launch | ||
===Landing=== | === Landing === | ||
====Carrier==== | ==== Carrier ==== | ||
* Your approach | * Your approach is about 130 Knts ( you can help yourself with the AoA indicator) | ||
* The Hook must be down key "O" | * The Hook must be down key "O" | ||
* The Aircraft must be prepared with wings incidences UP and gears DOWN | * The Aircraft must be prepared with wings incidences UP and gears DOWN | ||
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* Beware the Clemenceau deck is little ( against the Nimitz), several training will be necessary. | * Beware the Clemenceau deck is little ( against the Nimitz), several training will be necessary. | ||
===Consummables=== | === Consummables === | ||
There is two kind of tanks, Main Tank and Transfer Tank. | There is two kind of tanks, Main Tank and Transfer Tank. | ||
# The Main Tank is not full up. | # The Main Tank is not full up. | ||
# The engine will ONLY pump fuel from that Main Tank. | # The engine will ONLY pump fuel from that Main Tank. | ||
# If you get the alarm "LOW LEVEL", you should transfer fuel from the Transfer Tank. | # If you get the alarm "LOW LEVEL", you should transfer fuel from the Transfer Tank. | ||
# If there is any fuel in the Transfer Tank (look at the capacity tank instruments) you can transfer the fuel from Transfer Tank to Main Tank, click the "FUEL TRANSFER" switch | # If there is any fuel in the Transfer Tank (look at the capacity tank instruments) you can transfer the fuel from Transfer Tank to Main Tank, click the "FUEL TRANSFER" switch on the front Panel (top right). | ||
[[ | [[File:F-8E_mule.jpg|thumb|270px|The F-8E with mule]] | ||
===Mule=== | === Mule === | ||
You may want to experiment the taxiing with mule. To do it: | You may want to experiment the taxiing with mule. To do it: | ||
# You must have Cutoff to True => | # You must have Cutoff to True => toggle key "{" if you are Cutoff False. | ||
# With "m" key | # With "m" key you will notice a mule in front of the aircraft. | ||
# Key "+" or "-" will operate the force of the Mule. | # Key "+" or "-" will operate the force of the Mule. | ||
# The usual direction key, mouse, [[joysyick]], | # The usual direction key, mouse, [[joysyick]], will give the direction of the mule. | ||
[[Category:Aircraft]] | [[Category:Aircraft]] | ||
[[Category:Aircraft TODO]] | [[Category:Aircraft TODO]] | ||
[[Category:Military aircraft]] | [[Category:Military aircraft]] |
Revision as of 17:36, 8 March 2011
Type | Fighter aircraft |
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Author(s) | Gerard Robin |
FDM | JSBSim |
--aircraft= | Crusader, Crusader off |
Status | Beta |
The F-8 Crusader (originally F8U) was a single-engine aircraft carrier-based fighter aircraft built by Vought.
Variants
Currently there's only one variants present in FlightGear:
- F-8E(FN) - air superiority fighter version for the French Navy, significantly increased wing lift due to greater slat and flap deflection and the addition of a boundary layer control system, enlarged stabilators, 42 built.
Aircraft help
d | Toggle Canopy |
= | Toggle 2 positions Wings Incidence Up/Down |
)/( | Assign 4 positions Speed Brake Up/Down |
} | toggle Electric Master Switch On/Off |
{ | toggle Cutoff False/True |
O/o | Hook Down/Up |
F/f | Wings fold Up/Down |
L and C | Activate Launchbar/Go |
D | Probe Refueling On/Off |
Start routine
- Electric Master Switch On (depress "}").
- Get the external Air compressor resources ( "s" ).
- The engine will spin up to a maximum of about %25 N2 (%5.2 N1). This simulates the action of a pneumatic starter.-
- After reaching %15 N2, Cutoff to False (depress "{").
Takeoff
- The wings fold must be DOWN key "f"
- The wings incidences must be UP key (toggle) "="
- Your anounciator "WING WHEELS DROOP" must be light off
- The canopy must be closed/locked key (toggle) "d"
Carrier
- Maintain the "L" key depressed the time to activate the launbar (5 seconds). You can see that operation with the external view
- Then depress the "C" key to launch
Landing
Carrier
- Your approach is about 130 Knts ( you can help yourself with the AoA indicator)
- The Hook must be down key "O"
- The Aircraft must be prepared with wings incidences UP and gears DOWN
- The Hook will operate only if it is in touch on the deck close to the wires center area
- Beware the Clemenceau deck is little ( against the Nimitz), several training will be necessary.
Consummables
There is two kind of tanks, Main Tank and Transfer Tank.
- The Main Tank is not full up.
- The engine will ONLY pump fuel from that Main Tank.
- If you get the alarm "LOW LEVEL", you should transfer fuel from the Transfer Tank.
- If there is any fuel in the Transfer Tank (look at the capacity tank instruments) you can transfer the fuel from Transfer Tank to Main Tank, click the "FUEL TRANSFER" switch on the front Panel (top right).
Mule
You may want to experiment the taxiing with mule. To do it:
- You must have Cutoff to True => toggle key "{" if you are Cutoff False.
- With "m" key you will notice a mule in front of the aircraft.
- Key "+" or "-" will operate the force of the Mule.
- The usual direction key, mouse, joysyick, will give the direction of the mule.