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Fokker/Fairchild Friendship F-27A
AI Model for FS2002 & FS2004 ATC
by Dee Waldron, December 2004
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This model was built with FSDS version 2.24, primarily for use as an AI model in FS2002 and FS2004's ATC traffic. It's low polygon design and 4 lower resolution "LOD" models make it ideal for AI traffic use.
This is an all new model (not an update) to replace the previous F-27 AI model I built. This new model has nothing in common with the earlier one. The old models textures will not be usable with this new model.

General Notes:
This is another one of my "community project" models.
This beta model is currently in development and I'll make more updates to it as I get reports from people who use it.
The texture is a basic master, 256 color (8-bit), 1024x1024 bitmap. Chrome reflections, and lightmap for night lighting are activated. User is welcome to repaint the model in any livery(s) desired. Uploads of repainted models are also welcome. No prior permission is required.
The lightmap texture (_L) included with this archive is a simple placeholder file. User must build their own lightmap file for end use.
Flight dynamics are based on the default Dash-8, so it will work as an AI model, but will not operate realistically as an F-27A. If anyone makes any improvements to the flight model which lets the AI model fly more realistically as an F-27A, please send me a copy and I'll include it in a future update.

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Installation
Unzip the archive directly into your flight simulator's Aircraft folder. It will automatically be setup as a regular, flyable model. To include the model in your ATC traffic, you need to use utilities such as Lee Swordy's "Traffic Tools". This is a freeware utility available at most major flight sim websites.

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Legal Stuff:
Copyright 2004, D.E. Waldron. All rights reserved.
This aircraft model is freeware. All repaints, enhancements or modifications are welcome, but must remain free. No exceptions. User accepts all risk of use.

Dee Waldron
dewaldron -at- simufly -dot- com
 