Flying Club 2 features three of the most popular General Aviation aircraft in the world - the PA28-181 Archer III, the twin-engined Beechcraft Duchess 76 and the R44 helicopter. All the aircraft have authentic and realistic avionics suites and an additional set of colour schemes as well as the default paint schemes.
All the aircraft are modelled in very high detail, based on extensive research on the real-world aircraft featured in the pack.
For FSX users we have included the ultra-detailed scenery for Denham airfield just to the west of London, so not only can you fly all these aircraft, but you'll also have a new airfield at which to base them!
All the aircraft in Flying Club 2 are fully updated to the latest Flight Simulator X SP2 and DX10 preview specifications.
Flying Club 2 for FSX & FS2004
PA28-181 Archer III, the twin-engined Beechcraft Duchess 76 and the R44 helicopter
FSX (Acceleration, SP2 & DX 10 Preview compatible) or FS2004
3.0GHz PC or any Dual Core
1.0Gb RAM
512Mb graphics card
Windows Vista/XP
1.0Gb hard drive space
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FLYING CLUB 2 - FEATURES OVERVIEW
Authentic avionics as fitted to the real aircraft
Authentic custom interior and exterior sound sets recorded from the real aircraft
Realistic custom flight models
High quality aircraft textures inside and out
All models are based on extensive research on the actual real-world aircraft
Immersive virtual cockpits with mouse clickable instruments and knobs
Authentic 2D instrument panels included
Aircraft work in FSX and FS2004
Includes extra FSX view options
Authentic animations - propellers, rotor blades, drive belts, rotating wheels, moving flaps, elevators, rudders, ailerons, nose wheel steering, entry doors, engine inspection panels, undercarriage shock absorber movement, trim tabs and where applicable, variable pitch props and operating landing gear - even the door handles and sun visors work!
Visually detailed engine compartments and small but important items like the brake fluid lines, pitot head, Comms and Nav radio antennas, sun visors, footsteps, tie-down points, flap hinges, door hinges, temperature gauge probes, fuel tank caps and grab handles
Operating navigation and landing lights
Cockpit night lighting
Printed manual
BEECHCRAFT DUCHESS 76
The Beechcraft Duchess 76 is a popular GA training and touring aircraft around the World. This model comes with an authentic avionics suite and a realistic set of liveries.
Five aircraft to fly
Five different liveries
Authentic custom sound sets built from the real aircraft sounds inside and out.
Animated pilot figure - he moves as the controls move!
Realistic custom flight model
Immersive virtual cockpit with mouse-clickable instruments, levers and knobs and operating control yokes, throttle, mixture and carb heat controls, with ‘click to remove’ yokes in both the VC and 2D panels to allow for easy viewing of all instruments and controls
High-visibility lower height 'landing panel' view available by simple mouse click to allow a better outside view for landing and take-off - or to just enjoy the view!
Click on the yokes in the Virtual Cockpit to simply remove them from view!
Full set of authentic custom gauges and annunicator lights
Authentic animations: propeller, rotating wheels, moving flaps, elevators, rudder, ailerons, nose wheel steering, entry doors, baggage bay door, undercarriage shock absorber movement, control surface trim tabs - even the door handles and sun visors work!
Small but important items are modelled: Pitot head, Comms and Nav radio antennas, sun visors, footsteps, tie-down points, flap hinges, door hinges, temperature gauge probes, fuel tank caps - even the hand grab handles are modelled!
The direct vision window is operational
Emergency gear extension valve operation under cockpit floor
Operating navigation, flashing strobe and landing lights
Cockpit night lighting
In-sim pop-up checklist and reference list
Simply click on your passengers to show or hide them in the Virtual cockpit
Unique park animations (FSX only) - watch the pilot place the wheel chocks, pitot cover and tie downs around the aircraft and remove them before take off!
The FSX version uses the new FSX sound system - the sounds change as you move around the outside of the aircraft.
FSX version features: Specular and bump mapping as well as FSX-style gauge night lighting! Outside you can actually see the individual rivets! The textures are optimised to give an ultra-real look and feel and reflection maps have been included so that the textures reflect the environment.
FSX model includes multiple additional views, taking advantage of the new FSX view system
FSX version features the new Virtual Cockpit lighting
FSX version features clickable door handles.
System operations
Authentic aircraft systems for even more accurate flying
Electrical system simulation and operation
Engine indications
Fuel system simulation with tank change-over
Realistic avionics
A complete and accurate custom set of avionics
Audio Control panel
ADF system, including working Flight Timer and Elapsed Timer
Two different VHF Communication/Navigation Transceivers
Transponder
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) including groundspeed and time-to-station display
Operating autopilot
Transponder with flashing Identification lamp.
Realistic cockpit operations
Unique - the aircraft has altimeters that change from Millibars to Inches indications in the pressure setting window, depending on which international settings you have set in Flight Simulator - to make it easier to read.
Individual Avionics can be turned ON or OFF
Silky smooth gauge operation
Engine ‘Starter motor engaged’ warning light, with 'Press to test' facility
Low-voltage warning light with 'Press to test' facility
Mouse-over tool tip text show instrument name and actual instrument readings
All avionics are available in a large pop-up window
Yokes can be toggled to show/hide in the Virtual cockpit with a mouse click
PA28-181 ARCHER III
The PA28-181 Archer III is one of the most popular GA touring aircraft in the World. This model comes with a complete and authentic avionics suite and an extensive set of liveries - you can fly with UK, American, German, Swiss, Dutch and French registrations!
There is a total of 25 aircraft variations to fly and the aircraft is supplied with a set of unique tools to customise and enhance your flying experience.
The highly detailed aircraft model is based on detailed research on the actual real-world aircraft featured in the software.
25 aircraft to fly
4 livery styles
AeroNation a unique nation selection tool allowing you to fly the aircraft in UK, American, German and French, Swiss and Dutch registrations
Authentic custom sound sets built from the real aircraft sounds inside and out.
Animated pilot figure - he moves as the controls move!
Highly realistic custom flight model created by an industry leader in this field
Highly immersive virtual cockpit with mouse-clickable instruments, levers and knobs and operating control yokes, throttle, mixture and carb heat controls, with ‘click to remove’ yokes in both the VC and 2D panels to allow for easy viewing of all instruments and controls
Click to pop up enlarged Air Speed Indicator and Altimeter
High-visibility lower height 'landing panel' view available by simple mouse click to allow a better outside view for landing and take-off - or to just enjoy the view!
Click on the yokes in the Virtual Cockpit to simply remove them from view!
Compatible with Windows Vista
Full set of authentic custom gauges and annunciator lights
Authentic animations: propeller, rotating wheels, moving flaps, stabilator, rudder, ailerons, nosewheel steering, entry door, engine inspection flap, baggage bay door, undercarriage shock absorber movement, control surface trim tabs - even the door handles and sun visors work!
Small but important items are modelled: wheel spats, pitot head, Comms and Nav radio antennas, sun visors, footsteps, tie-down points, flap hinges, door hinges, temperature gauge probes, fuel tank caps - even the hand grab handles are modelled!
AeroLoad payload editor. Change the amount of fuel, baggage and the number of passengers you are carrying. You will even see the correct number of people in the cabin!
AeroPaint texture utility. Create new custom liveries of the aircraft or edit the existing ones (external painting program such as MS Paint required). Layered paint kit included
Operating navigation, flashing strobe and landing lights
Cockpit night lighting
In-sim pop-up checklist and reference list
Full PDF manual
New features
NEW - Simply click on your passengers to show or hide them in the Virtual cockpit.
NEW! With the engine off, the pilot figure is removed, the wheels are chocked, the aircraft tied down and your flight bag and headset are sitting on the wing even the pitot head has a cover with a ‘moving in the breeze’, ‘Remove before flight’ tag!
NEW! The FSX version uses the new FSX sound system the sounds change as you move around the outside of the aircraft.
NEW! FSX version features: specular and bump mapping as well as FSX-style gauge night lighting! Outside you can actually see the individual rivets! The textures are optimised to give an ultra-real look and feel and reflection maps have been included so that the textures reflect the environment.
NEW! FSX model includes multiple additional views, taking advantage of the new FSX view system
NEW! The FSX version features the new Virtual Cockpit lighting
System operations
Authentic aircraft systems for even more accurate flying:
Electrical system simulation and operation
Engine indications
Fuel system simulation with tank change-over
Realistic avionics
A complete custom set of avionics, individually developed for this aircraft and based on the actual equipment fitted in the original machine:
Audio Control panel
ADF system, including working Flight Timer and Elapsed Timer
Two different VHF Communication/Navigation Transceivers
Transponder
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) including groundspeed and time-to-station display
Realistic cockpit operations
Unique - the aircraft has altimeters that change from Millibars to Inches indications in the pressure setting window,depending on which international settings you have set in Flight Simulator; to make it easier to read, a simple mouse click enlarges it
Individual Avionics can be turned ON or OFF
Overhead switch panel
Silky smooth gauge operation
Engine ‘Starter motor engaged’ warning light, with 'Press to test' facility
Low-voltage warning light with 'Press to test' facility
Mouse-over tool tip text show instrument name and actual instrument readings
Dimmable annunicator warning lights panel for night operations
All avionics are available in a large pop-up window
Yokes can be toggled to show/hide in the Virtual cockpit with a mouse click
Operating standby suction pump
R44 HELICOPTER
Flying Club 2 includes the skid-equipped R44 Raven II, and the fixed utility and emergency float-equipped R44 Clipper II.
2 standard livery styles, as well as a fantastic selection of real-world liveries
Unique Nation Selection tool lets you fly the aircraft in UK, American, German and French, Swiss and Dutch registrations - giving a total of 221 variations!
Simply click to show or hide your passengers in the Virtual Cockpit
With the engine off and the 'park' icon clicked, the pilot and passenger figures are removed, the manoeuvring wheels are in place on the skids, the main rotor tie-down is secured to the rotor and the rotor moves up and down gently in the breeze
Custom sound set - inside and out - developed from the real aircraft.
Animated pilot figure - he moves as the controls move, and passengers move their heads to look around
Operating emergency floats - lift off from a hard surface and fly along with the floats packed, and you can then operate the floats that pop out already inflated to land on any water surface
Unique in-sim checklist that needs just one click to display the reverse side. The checklist shows the normal operations checklists and operational limitations.
The custom flight model reflects the performance of the real aircraft as closely as possible in FSX and is further enhanced by default for users who have FSX Service Pack 2 or the Microsoft ‘Acceleration’ add-on pack installed. Users of the FS2004 version can make the choice between a custom ‘Normal’ flight model that behaves well under general flight conditions and an 'Expert' flight model that is more realistic in certain more extreme flight areas
High-quality aircraft textures and a fully detailed interior give you that 'real feel'
Immersive virtual cockpit with mouse-clickable instruments, levers and knobs and operating cyclic; collective with throttle and mixture controls
Click to hide/show the collective, passengers and GPS unit in the Virtual Cockpit for easy viewing of instruments and controls. Even the cyclic can be clicked to remove the passenger side of the control as well as the port tail rotor pedals!
Realistic 2D instrument panel.
Full set of custom gauges and annunciator lights.
Authentic animations - main and tail rotor rotation and pitch, swash plates, tail rotor pedals, cyclic control, collective and rotary throttle, all four cabin doors, port and starboard engine bay access doors.
Small but important items have been modelled in great detail - door hinges, door air vents (they even open and close!), Nav radio antennas, rotor heads, skid wheel attachment points, fuel caps, Nav lights, operating emergency landing lights, door handles and more.
AeroPaint texture utility - create new liveries or edit the existing ones (external paint program required)
Operating lights - navigation, flashing strobe, landing and emergency landing.
Realistic cockpit operations
Unique - the aircraft has altimeters that change from Milibars to Inches in the pressure setting window, depending on which International settings you have set in Flight Simulator. A simple mouse click enlarges the altimeter.
Individual Avionics can be turned ON or OFF
Overhead rotor brake
Silky smooth gauge operation
Engine 'Starter motor engaged' warning light
Various other warning lights such as low rotor RPM and Rotor brake
Mouse-over tool shows text of instrument name and readings
All avionics are available in pop-up windows
Realistic avionics
Highly realistic avionics have been individually developed for this aircraft, based on the equipment fitted in the original machine:
Nav/Comm radio
Transponder
VOR indicator
System operations
Authentic aircraft systems provide an even more accurate flying experience, with full electrical system simulation.
FSX version extra features
Specular and bump mapping as well as FSX-style gauge night lighting! Outside you can actually see the individual rivets, and textures are optimised to give an ultra-real look and feel
Multiple additional views taking advantage of the new FSX view system
The new FSX gauge lighting system
Manual
A comprehensive manual is included in PDF format that fully describes the features and operation of the aircraft, its avionics, panels and gauges. The manual also comes with a descriptive tutorial to enable you to take flight as quickly as possible. In the simulation itself is a checklist for normal operations and this also outlines the operational limitations of the R44 within Flight Simulator.
REAL SCENERY AIRFIELDS DENHAM
Denham is located to the west of London and has been a very well known GA and training airfield for many years.
The airfield has been painstakingly created to the very highest standards by our in-house development team and includes all the major buildings that make Denham instantly recognisable to anybody who has visited it. A wholly new feature in this release is the appearance of snow on the ground during December and January, thanks to unique technology not found in any other product!
From the authentic buildings and realistic textures to the static and AI aircraft and animations, there really is no more faithful rendition of Denham than this one!
Ground features
Ground textures have all been created from high-resolution aerial photographs.
Optimised to blend in perfectly with the default FSX terrain and Just Flight's VFR Real Scenery add-ons (or other VFR photo-scenery products).
Includes the nearby golf course.
Photorealistic ground textures extend beyond the airfield perimeter to provide an accurate depiction of the airfield surroundings during take-off and landing.
Spring, summer, autumn and winter variations in ground texture automatically change to match the seasonal changes of the default FSX terrain.
Unique option to switch to ground snow textures in December and January. (Many third-party airfield add-ons cannot switch to snow textures.)
Option to switch to a single-season version for complete compatibility with VFR Real Scenery.
High-resolution (10-metre) terrain mesh for the airfield and immediate surroundings.
Extensive custom Autogen for the photorealistic areas around the airfield.
Even the swimming pool behind Biggles Restaurant has ‘real’ water!
Building features
The high-detail airfield buildings are based on up-to-date research and photographs which accurately represent the current state of the airfield after many recent changes.
Detailed models of buildings outside the perimeter, but closely associated with the airfield, are also included - the Air Cadets hut, the Biggles Restaurant and even Aunt Mabel’s Cottage!
Custom night textures for ground and buildings.
Known Visual Reference Points used by pilots when approaching the airfield, such as Chalfont St. Giles Church and Harefield Hospital, are also modelled.
Additional features
Many extra-high-detail objects to give that extra touch of realism...
Fuel pumps
Storage tanks
Fencing
Hedging
Picnic benches
Antennas
Step ladders
Hoists
Aircraft undergoing maintenance
Helicopter landing dollies
Well over 100 static objects
Cars in the various car parks
Parked aircraft around the airfield
Helicopters on the aprons
Additional custom aircraft traffic to make the airfield as busy as it is in real life
Additional road traffic
Animations
People walking around or waving at the aircraft
Cars and trucks moving on the roads and in the car parks
Tractors in the surrounding fields
AI (Artificial Intelligence) aircraft
Special effects
Flocks of birds fly above the field
Airfield beacon
Take full control!
You have full control over how many features are displayed, using the Airfield Settings program and the standard FSX scenery settings.
Manual
The manual features a history of the airfield as well as detailed information about the various Settings options.
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