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The '''Douglas DC3 C-47''' is the military version of the famous DC3 transport aircraft. Shortly before the Allied invasion, the factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company produced two of them, every hour. At the end of World War II, over 10,000 C-47 rolled from the factory. | The '''Douglas DC3 C-47''' is the military version of the famous DC3 transport aircraft. Shortly before the Allied invasion, the factories of the Douglas Aircraft Company produced two of them, every hour. At the end of World War II, over 10,000 C-47 had rolled from the factory. | ||
With its strength and its exceptional flight characteristics, the Douglas DC-3 has transcended time and needed to be present in Flightgear. Started by Emmanuel Baranger, members of the PAF have done great work on this aircraft. Following different orientations about the aircraft development, members of the PAF have decided to continue the development of the aircraft independently of Mr. Baranger. There | With its strength and its exceptional flight characteristics, the Douglas DC-3 has transcended time and needed to be present in Flightgear. Started by Emmanuel Baranger, members of the PAF have done great work on this aircraft. Following different orientations about the aircraft development, members of the PAF have decided to continue the development of the aircraft independently of Mr. Baranger. There are currently two versions of the DC-3 and there are differences. This page is about the presentation of PAF developed version. | ||
<center>[[File:Dc3c47-01.png|300px]] [[File:Dc3c47-02.png|300px]] [[File:Dc3c47-03.jpg||300px]]</center> | <center>[[File:Dc3c47-01.png|300px]] [[File:Dc3c47-02.png|300px]] [[File:Dc3c47-03.jpg||300px]]</center> | ||
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=== Dual Control === | === Dual Control === | ||
With the DC-3, dual control is highly developed. It allows | With the DC-3, dual control is highly developed. It allows many users to connect to one aircraft at the same time. | ||
There is one place for copilot (--aircraft=dc-3-copilot) which allows to control <u>entirely</u> the DC-3. All switches and controls are available for the copilot. | There is one place for a copilot (--aircraft=dc-3-copilot) which allows you to control <u>entirely</u> the DC-3. All switches and controls are available for the copilot. | ||
Then there | Then there are 4 places for passenger (--aircraft=dc-3-psg1, --aircraft=dc-3-psg2, --aircraft=dc-3-psg3, --aircraft=dc-3-psg4) which doesn't allows control of the DC-3. You are just onboard and can fly with him. | ||
=== Hydraulic system === | === Hydraulic system === | ||
[[File:dc3c47-hydraulic.png|160px|right|thumb|Le groupe hydraulique]] | [[File:dc3c47-hydraulic.png|160px|right|thumb|Le groupe hydraulique]] | ||
The hydraulic system of the DC-3 is very complete. It has been created as closely respecting the constructor documentation as possible. The hydraulic system is used for these equipments : | |||
* Brakes | * Brakes | ||
* Landing gears | * Landing gears | ||
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=== Fuel system === | === Fuel system === | ||
The DC-3 is equipped with 2 main tanks and two auxiliary tanks. As in reality, the two auxiliary tanks are not connected to the main tanks. So if you run out of fuel in the main you can switch to the auxiliary tanks with the fuel selector located on the pedestal. You can see the amount of fuel remaining in each tank with fuel gauge and a switch located next to co-pilot. | The DC-3 is equipped with 2 main tanks and two auxiliary tanks. As in reality, the two auxiliary tanks are not connected to the main tanks. So if you run out of fuel in the main you can switch to the auxiliary tanks with the fuel selector located on the pedestal. You can see the amount of fuel remaining in each tank with a fuel gauge and a switch located next to co-pilot. | ||
=== Electric system === | === Electric system === | ||
The electric system | The electric system simulates the charge and discharge of the battery. When engines are running, batteries are charging. When you use electric equipment, the batteries are discharging. | ||
=== Paratroopers === | === Paratroopers === | ||
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[[File:Dc3c47-options.png|300px|right|thumb|Le menu du DC-3 C47]] | [[File:Dc3c47-options.png|300px|right|thumb|Le menu du DC-3 C47]] | ||
The DC-3 has a menu of options to customize it to your liking. To make it appear click on "Douglas DC3/C47" menu, then "Options." | The DC-3 has a menu of options to customize it to your liking. To make it appear click on the "Douglas DC3/C47" menu, then "Options." | ||
Options are : | Options are : | ||
*Show Yokes = Show/hide Yokes | *Show Yokes = Show/hide Yokes | ||
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# Set magneto at "both" (situated at the middle of the overhead) | # Set magneto at "both" (situated at the middle of the overhead) | ||
# Engage left starter switch then right starter switch (situated on the right of the overhead) | # Engage left starter switch then right starter switch (situated on the right of the overhead) | ||
# | # Disengage parking brake (Shift + b) | ||
You are now ready to align yourself on the runway. | You are now ready to align yourself on the runway. | ||