Flight Simulator Planes

 This is a rough description of some of the planes included in PLANES.ARC.

The file PLANES.ARC is a library of experimental planes gathered from

several sources. CompuServe GAMERS forum LIBRARY 10 mostly. I'd like to

take a sec to say thanks to all the fine fellas that uploaded their

designs. - Jeff Horrocks, Flight Simulators Section Leader, 72247,1462.

The file was updated on April 4, 1990.

Some of these planes did not come thru CIS or did not come with a

description below. I've attempted to say a word or two near the end of

this file about the designs that have no other description.

The information in the headers can be decoded thusly... In brackets, the

uploaders CIS ID number. The next line includes the file name and type

(the .SIM files are transmitted thru CIS handled as a BINARY file), date

of upload, file size (363 bytes), number of downloads.

[76703,2013]

ALEAR.SIM/binary          23-Feb-90 363                71

    Title   : Lear Jet from FS4.  You can edit its design.

    Keywords: FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0 IBM FS4 LEAR JET EDIT SIM

    

    This is the Lear Jet from FS4. It's been altered in such a way that you

    can edit its design parameters with the "Aircraft Designer" option "I".

    Your "edits" will not visually change the appearance of the aircraft but

    they will effect its performance. A bit of experimentation will show that

    they are working.

    

    Uploaded by Mike Ward 76703,2013

    

    

[76703,2013]

ASOP.SIM/binary           23-Feb-90 363                44

    Title   : Sopwith Camel from FS4. You can edit its design.

    Keywords: FLIGHT SIMULATOR FS 4.0 IBM FS4 SOPWITH CAMEL EDIT BINARY SIM

    

    This is the Sopwith Camel from FS4. It's been altered in such a way that

    you can edit its design parameters with the "Aircraft Designer" option

    "I". Your "edits" will not visually change the appearance of the aircraft

    but they will effect its performance. A bit of experimentation will show

    that they are working.

    

    Uploaded by Mike Ward 76703,2013

    

    

[70771,3272]

BAO-1.SIM/binary          29-Mar-90 363                60

    Title   : BAO-1.SIM = Nice handling Jet for FS v4.0

    Keywords: FS4 JET BAO EXPERIMENTAL

    

    BAO-1.SIM = Jet for FS v4.0 with nice handling, also glides.  by Jon

    Solon.

    

    

[71630,554]

BAT.SIM/binary            19-Dec-89 363                99

    Title   : Rendition of a bat plane.  Unique aircraft.  FS4

    Keywords: FS4 EXPERIMENTAL JET BAT PLANE

    

    A sorry rendition of a bat plane due to FS-4's inability to do curves. 

    The aircraft is rather unique, however, and is reasonably well behaved. 

    Another strange aircraft by E.J. Peiker

    

    

[71600,1502]

CANARP.SIM/binary         26-Jan-90 384                40

    Title   : Canard Jet Prototype

    Keywords: CANARD JET PROTOTYPE IBM FS4 FLIGHT SIMULATOR AIRPLANE DESIGN

    

    

         This is a prototype, and I repeat PROTOTYPE of a canard aircraft. It

    flys well below about 350 knots, just remeber that up/down control is   

    reversed because of elevator position. ENJOY!

                                                   Darin Phillips

                                                   71600,1502

    

    

[71630,554]

CES-HP.SIM/binary         01-Apr-90 363                26

    Title   : Cessna STOL Fast Steroid Cruiser

    Keywords: HIGH POWER CESSNA MICROSOFT FS4B FLIGHT SIMULATOR STEROID

    CRUISER

    

    A very powerful Cessna variant with STOL properties.  2000RPM level cruise

    is approximately 150 knts, full power cruise is about 180 knts.  This

    plane can climb vertically after take off.  Visible moveable surfaces have

    been retained from the default aircraft.  Aircraft name will appear as

    Cessna Steroid Cruiser in the aircraft selection menu.  Upload by E.J.

    Peiker

    

    

[71630,554]

CES172.SIM/binary         31-Mar-90 363                26

    Title   : Cessna 172 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4B

    Keywords: FS4 IBM CESSNA 172 MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4B

    

    Faithful reproduction of a Cessna 172 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4B. 

    External movable surfaces have been retained while aircraft perameters

    have been changed to accurately reflect a Cessna 172.  Note that this

    aircraft is less powerful than the default Cessna 182RG and it has fixed

    landing gear. All weight and capacity parameters have also been accurately

    updated. Upload by E.J. Peiker

    

    

[71241,321]

CG15RG.SIM/binary         05-Feb-90 363                143

    Title   : Fast prop plane. Heavy, stable and easy to fly.

    Keywords: IBM FS4 FAST PROP CUSTOM

    

    A fast (145-150 KIAS) prop plane. Will not "creep" at idle. Heavy, stable,

    easy to handle. See my message of 2/5. Interested in your reactions.

    --Charles Gulick

    

    

[71241,321]

CLN182.SIM/binary         02-Feb-90 363                58

    Title   : Close clone of Cessna 182 that you can paint!

    Keywords: FS4 CLONE182 SIM PROP CESSNA CUSTOM

    

    A very close clone of the Cessna 182, so you can paint it yourself. Flies

    so similarly, you can switch from the 182 to "Skyline" in flight without

    problems. Designed and uploaded by Charles Gulick. Let me know how you

    like it, please!--CG

    

    

[71310,3556]

EXP-1.SIM/binary          31-Mar-90 384                4

    Title   : Experimental Jet EXP-1 for FS4.0

    Keywords: FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0 AIRPLANE DESIGN FS4 IBM CUSTOM DESIGN

    

    Custom designed jet for fs4 with the following characteri Dihedral-8; Span

    35; Aspect Ratio 2.7; Power 20,000; Stab. Pos. 500 Stab. Area 100; Weight

    10,000; Fuel 1,000; Cent. Grav. 350; Cent. Lift 360; Frontal Area 11. This

    plane flies very nicely.  Very Fast.

    

    

[71311,1464]

GOLDBI.SIM/binary         21-Feb-90 363                116

    Title   : Gold's Special 300hp Biplane

    Keywords: FS4 IBM FLIGHT SIMULATOR BIPLANE 300HP AEROBATIC STUNT

    

    This is the Gold's Special 300hp Biplane.  It's a 300hp aerobatic stunt

    plane, capable of 160 knot cruise and 3000+ feet per minute climbs. This

    was built using a binary editor and the sim4.sim file that comes with FS4.

    Terry Gold

[71630,554]

M2000.SIM/binary          07-Feb-90 363                81

    Title   : Mirage 2000 Experimental Aircraft

    Keywords: FS-4 EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT MIRAGE 2000 IBM FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0

    

    Improved version of the Mirage 2000 originally uploaded by Sam Perry. 

    Wing characteristics have been changed slightly to allow for more stable

    flight without significantly altering the aircrafts appearance.  Specs

    have been somewhat changed to more acurately reflect a real Mirage 2000. 

    Upload by E.J. Peiker

    

    

[71551,1553]

MIRAGE.SIM/binary         15-Jan-90 384                92

    Title   : Dassault-Breguet Mirage 2000 Flight Simulator-IBM

    Keywords: FS4 DASSAULT-BREGUET MIRAGE 2000 FLIGHT SIMULATOR IBM

    

    This is the Flight Simulator equivalent of the Dassault-Breguet Mirage

    2000.

    

    

[71630,554]

MSADD.SIM/binary          11-Dec-89 363                79

    Title   : Jet plane used in MS's advertisements for FS4.

    Keywords: FS4 ADVERTISEMENT EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT DESIGN

    

    A recreation of the jet plane used in Microsoft's advertisements for FS4. 

    This aircraft is quite unflyable but has been uploaded due to popular

    demand by E.J. Peiker.

    

    

[71630,554]

SOAR-1.SIM/binary         30-Jan-90 363                41

    Title   : Power Glider Experimental Aircraft for FS 4.0

    Keywords: SOAR-1 EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR

    

    A power glider for FS-4.  Take off with the engine on and fly to your

    desired altitude, then shut the engines down and soar.  Great for soaring

    in areas without thermals or ridges.  Upload by E.J. Peiker

    

    

[71630,554]

SOAR-2.SIM/binary         03-Feb-90 363                56

    Title   : Soar-2 Power Glider, Experimental plane.

    Keywords: FS4 IBM SOAR-2 POWER GLIDER EXPERIMENTAL PLANE MICROSOFT FLIGHT

    SIMULATOR

    

    A new and improved power glider for FS-4.  SOAR-2 sports a slightly more

    powerful engine then SOAR-1 to get you out of areas where the grass is to

    tall such as Moffett Field.  Some other minor modufications have been made

    to improve the flight characteristics.  Upload by E.J. Peiker

    

    

[71630,554]

SOAR-3.SIM/binary         27-Feb-90 363                56

    Title   : Third generation power glider for MS 4.0

    Keywords: IBM FS4 SOAR-3 POWER GLIDER EXPERIMENTAL MICROSOFT FLIGHT

    SIMULATOR 4.0

    

    Third generation power glider for Microsoft Flight Simulator 4.0. 

    Achieves a level cruise of about 100 knts at full power (heavy trim

    required) with just a 68HP engine.  Turn the engine off and use it as a

    glider.  SOAR-3 will glide at about 40 knts with a 300 ft/min descent

    rate.  Full flaps stall speed is less than 20 knts.  Must be landed with

    engine at idle, off is preferred.  Upload by E.J. Peiker

    

    

[72247,1462]

ULITE2.SIM/binary         08-Dec-89 363                105   04-Apr-90

    Title   : Ultralight experimental aircraft design.

    Keywords: ULTRALIGHT EXPERIMENTAL FS4 FLIGHT SIMULATOR AIRPLANE DESIGN

    

    Ultralight experimental aircraft design. Created by ultralight pilot

    Richard Folden. Cruise 40-45kts, stall 25. Uploaded 12/8/89 by Jeff

    Horrocks 72247,1462.

    

    

[71551,1553]

X-100.SIM/binary          18-Feb-90 1024               107

    Title   : X-100 Experimental Aircraft, very maneuverable jet

    Keywords: X-100 EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR IBM FS4

    

    X-100 experimental aircraft for Microsoft Flight simulator.      This

    aircraft is a light, very maneuverable jet.  It handles well at low and

    high speeds and is great for aerobatics.  It is also good looking and fun

    to fly.  Uploaded by Sam Perry.

    

    

[71630,554]

X-43.SIM/binary           16-Dec-89 363                230

    Title   : Very fast, stable and maneuverable jet for FS4

    Keywords: FS4 X-43 EXPERIMENTAL JET

    

    A very fast, stable, and maneuverable jet for FS4 - designed by E.J.

    Peiker. This plane will fly at 900 knts and can achieve very high

    altitudes.  It also has a relatively tight turning radius for a very fast

    aircraft.  The X-43 is the best jet I've flown on FS4, especially in

    aerobatic maneuvers.

    

    

[71630,554]

X-43A.SIM/binary          30-Jan-90 363                87

    Title   : X-43A Experimental Aircraft for FLIGHT SIMULATOR

    Keywords: X-43A EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR

    

    A slightly improved version of the original X-43.  Improvements include

    better slow flight and nose up characteristics and slightly better

    elevator response. Upload by E.J. Peiker

    

    

[71630,554]

X-66.SIM/binary           13-Feb-90 363                116

    Title   : X-66 Experimental Aircraft for FS4 (IBM)

    Keywords: X-66 EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT FS4 FLIGHT SIMULATOR 4.0 IBM

    

    X-66 Experimental Aircraft for use with Microsoft FS4.  This is a highly

    maneuverable, very fast jet design that can go to over 90,000 ft.  Try

    flying this plane in a straight up climb to gain altitude rapidly.  Upload

    by E.J. Peiker.

    

    

[71630,554]

XR-72.SIM/binary          05-Dec-89 363                125

    Title   : New aircraft simulation for FS4.  XR-72

    Keywords: XR-72 FS4 EXPERIMENTAL JET FLIGHT SIMULATOR MICROSOFT IBM

    

    A new aircraft creation by E.J. Peiker for FS4.  I call it the XR-72. 

    This plane has a triple tail delta wing configuration and has very good

    lift characteristics.  Flight characteristics are good up to about 350

    knts.  Do not fly this aircraft faster than 350 or you will likely crash.

    

SOARSMAN.SIM: A glider design by Charlie Gulick. Very good glide ratio.

404SC310.SIM: "Scamp" Very good acrobatic plane, also by Gulick. Try to

fly with realism set to level 9 for best response according to CG.

SKYLINE.SIM: Another Gulick design. Similar to the standard C182.

AIRFORC5.SIM: A design by Jeff Horrocks. More a paint exercise than a

design effort.

J22SNOWB.SIM

J28BLUEJ.SIM

J35CARDI.SIM

J40SUNBE.SIM: All designs from the ZEIGJET collection.

JET-1

JET-2

JET-3

JET-A: Designs from an unknown source, possibly Jon Solon

X01MDW: A very well behaved jet by Mike Ward. Rather odd looking but effective.

STOL1.SIM: A design by Richard Folden. A Short Takeoff and Landing plane.

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