Flying Club: Duchess

For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and Flight Simulator X

Pilots Notes
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................3 INSTALLATION......................................................................................5 DUCHESS PANEL ..................................................................................7
Main Panel (IFR and Takeoff Panel)................................................................................................7 Cockpit Navigator ..........................................................................................................................9 Radios ............................................................................................................................................9 Right Panel ..................................................................................................................................10 Lower Left Panel ..........................................................................................................................10 Engine Controls Unit (ECU) ..........................................................................................................11 Lower Right Panel ........................................................................................................................11 Central Console ............................................................................................................................11 Trims Panel ..................................................................................................................................11 Yoke..............................................................................................................................................12

DUCHESS RADIO OPERATION ..................................................................12

Operation General......................................................................................................................12 Operation - Audio Control System................................................................................................12 Operation - ADF ............................................................................................................................13 Operation - COM / NAV units........................................................................................................15 Operation - Transponder ..............................................................................................................17 Operation - DME ..........................................................................................................................18 Operation - Autopilot ....................................................................................................................19

OPERATING THE PARKING ANIMATIONS (FSX ONLY) ......................................20 CREDITS ..........................................................................................21 COPYRIGHT ......................................................................................22 PIRACY ............................................................................................22

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the latest instalment in our hugely popular Flying Club series. The Beechcraft Duchess 76 is a twin engine General Aviation training and touring aircraft that is popular around the world. This model - for FSX and FS2004 - comes with an authentic avionics suite and a realistic set of liveries. The highly detailed aircraft model is based on careful research on a real example of the aircraft. Unique parking animations in FSX let you 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 in which the sounds change as you move around the outside of the aircraft. The FSX version also features specular and bump mapping as well as FSX-style gauge night lighting. The textures are optimised to give an ultra-real look and reflection maps have been included so that the textures reflect the environment. The FSX model includes multiple additional views, taking full advantage of the new FSX view system, and also features the new Virtual Cockpit lighting.

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.

FEATURES OVERVIEW
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

SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Authentic aircraft systems for even more accurate flying Electrical system simulation and operation Engine indications Fuel system simulation with tank change-over.

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.

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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.

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE - DOWNLOAD VERSION

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UNINSTALLING (BOXED OR DOWNLOAD)

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How do I install and unlock the software once I have paid for it?
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What happens if I change my PC or need to reinstall the software?

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DUCHESS PANEL
Main Panel - IFR

1. ASI (Airspeed Indicator) 2. Turn Coordinator 3. HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator) 4. Artificial Horizon 5. VSI (Vertical Speed indicator) 6. Altimeter with altimeter calibration knob. (Hold mouse pointer over knob to see pressure setting) 7. Tachometer 8. Manifold Pressure 9. Clock 10. Altimeter with altimeter calibration knob (Hold mouse pointer over knob to see pressure setting) 11. Switch icons (Checklists, ATC window, Map) 12. EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) 13. Starter Warning Lights (Press to test) 14. HSI Switch Panel (inop) 15. ADF Indicator 16. VOR 2 Indicator 17. NAV/GPS mode switch 18. Cockpit Navigator click area press to show the Cockpit Navigator 19. DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) 20. Oil Pressure Indicator (Left and Right) 21. Oil Temperature Indicator (Left and Right)

Main Panel Takeoff

The Takeoff Panel View is a reduced size panel to allow better outside visibility during approaches and landings.

22. Fuel Quantity Indicator (Left and Right) 23. Fuel Pressure Indicator (Left and Right) 24. Cylinder Temperature Indicator (Left and Right) 25. Alt Load Indicator (Left and Right) 26. Alt Load Test button

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Cockpit Navigator
The Cockpit Navigator is a switch panel with a graphical depiction of the aircraft instrument panels. You can open and close any subpanel by clicking on the relevant icon. 1. Takeoff Panel 2. Magnetic Compass 3. Right Panel 4. IFR Panel 5. Lower Left panel 6. Yoke 7. Radios 8. Lower Right panel 9. Engine Controls Unit (ECU) 10. Central Console 11. Trims 12. Close Cockpit Navigator. You can re-open Cockpit Navigator by clicking on the click area on the Main Panel (IFR or Takeoff panel)

Right Panel
1-6. Autopilot. Please note the Autopilot must be powered by setting the Autopilot Master switch to ON (located on the Lower Left Panel) 7. 8. 9. Radio Master Switch Weather Radar Master Switch OAT gauge (Outside Air Temperature)

10. Weather Radar (with dummy display) 11. Hobbs Meter. Click on the gauge to enlarge the display.

Lower Left Panel

Radios
1. Audio Control Panel 2. COM/NAV 1 Radio (with GPS clickspot) 3. COM/NAV 2 Radio 4. Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) 5. Transponder 1. Landing Lights Switch 2. Taxi Lights Switch 3. Navigation Lights Switch 4. Strobe Lights Switch 5. Cabin Air Blower Switch (dummy) 6. Pitot Heat Switch 7. Autopilot Master Switch 8. Electrical Trim Master Switch 9. Heater/Blower Switch (dummy) 10. Left Aux Fuel Pump Switch 11. Right Aux Fuel Pump Switch 12. Gear Lever 13. Left Alternator Switch 14. Battery Master Switch 15. Right Alternator Switch 16. Left Magneto Switch 17. Right Magneto Switch 18. Instrument Air gauge 19. Landing Gear Indicator lights

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Engine Controls Unit

1. Throttle Control 2. Propeller Pitch Control 3. Mixture Control

Lower Right Panel

1. Instrument Flood Light Knob (dummy) 2. Post Lights Knob (dummy) 3. Flaps Indicator 4. Parking Brake Lever 5. Flaps Lever

Yoke
Click on the upper clickspot area to trim the aircraft down. Click on the lower clickspot area to trim the aircraft up. Please note that the Electrical Trim Master Switch must be set to ON to enable electrical trim.

DUCHESS RADIO OPERATION

The radio units on this aircraft cover the full range of navigation and communication devices as they are available for a general aviation aircraft. In detail the aircraft is equipped with 1) Custom Audio Control System 2) Custom ADF system 3) Custom VHF Communication/Navigation Transceivers 4) Custom Transponder 5) Custom GPS 6) Custom DME 7) Custom autopilot

Central Console
1. Carburetor Heat Control 2. Cowl Flaps Control 3. Fuel Selectors

Trims Panel
1. Aileron Trim Selector and Indicator 2. Rudder Trim Indicator 3. Rudder Trim Knob 4. Elevator Trim Indicator 5. Elevator Trim Wheel

Operation - General
Powering ON the avionics. Each radio has its own ON/OFF switch. By default individual avionic units will be OFF when you load the aircraft. In order to use the radios you need to switch them ON individually and also switch the Radio Master Switch (located on the right panel) ON. As in reality the procedure always should be to switch ON radios AFTER the engine has been started and to switch OFF all radios BEFORE engine shutdown. For details on operation please see the sections below.

1) Operation - Audio Control System

The unit controls as many as two transceivers and five receivers, including the internal marker beacon receiver and its 3-light presentation. It provides transceiver and receiver outputs to speaker or headphones or both. In this simulation speaker and headphone outputs are linked to each other. Intercom functions are not simulated.

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Operating the Marker Beacon Receiver

The unit has a built-in marker beacon receiver with a three-light display. It gives you a visual and aural signal when you pass over a 75 MHz beacon. The blue, amber, and white lights on the faceplateas well as the audio toneidentify the beacon type (outer, middle or airway/inner marker). The MKR buttons must be in for the marker beacon receiver to provide an audio signal at beacon passage.

Outer knob right: + 10 kHz Outer knob left: - 10 kHz Inner knob right: + 0.1 kHz Inner knob left: - 0.1 kHz The standby frequency selected may then be switched into the active window by pressing the "FRQ" button. The standby and active frequencies will be exchanged (flip-flopped).

Audio Control - Receiver Selection

A set of push buttons on the console control all receiver audio distribution functions. To listen to a specific receiver, simply press the corresponding headphone or speaker button in. To disconnect that receiver, press the button again.

Audio Control - Transmitter Selection

The rotary selector switch on the right side of the console connects the microphone to either COMM 1 or COMM 2 or a combination of them. The switch position TEL is not modelled. Please note that a transmitting COM device always is set to receive by default this cannot be turned off.

Operating the Timers

The ADF radio has two built-in timers: a Flight Timer (FLT) and an Elapsed Time timer (ET). The display of the Flight Time or Elapsed Time are displayed alternatively by pressing the FLT/ET button.

2) Operation - ADF
The ADF radio (Automatic Direction Finder) is linked to the ADF indicator on your panel. For details and general advice about using the ADF please see your Flight Simulator help.

Flight timer
The flight timer continues to count up and will always be automatically reset to 0:00 whenever power is interrupted, for example by turning the unit off.

Turning ON/OFF
Left-click on the OFF/VOL knob to turn the radio ON or OFF. You will know that the radio is powered ON when the display is active.

Elapsed timer
The elapsed timer may be reset back to 00:00 by clicking on the SET/RST button. It will then start counting up again. The elapsed timer also has a count-down mode. To enter the count-down mode, press and hold the SET/RST button for about two seconds. The display will show 00:00 and the timer is in the ET set mode. A time up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds may be preset using the concentric knobs on the right side of the unit. The preset time will be displayed and remains unchanged until the SET/RST button is pressed again which will start the elapsed timer counting down. When the timer reaches 00:00 it will start to count up again.

Frequency Selection
The active frequency (to which the ADF is tuned) is displayed in the left side of the window at all times. A standby frequency is displayed in the right side of the window. The standby frequency can be changed by clicking on the frequency select knobs these are the concentrically placed round knobs on the right of the unit. The standby frequency will increment/decrement according to the areas you click:

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3) Operation - COM / NAV 1 unit

On the real aircraft this unit combines a VHF COM radio and a NAV transceiver (Transmitter-Receiver) with a GPS device. In this simulation only the COM / NAV units are simulated. The default Garmin GPS will open when clicking on a click area (please see further below). The left side of the COM/NAV unit holds all controls to operate the COM and NAV part.

4) Operation - COM / NAV 2 unit

This unit combines a VHF COM radio with a NAV transceiver (Transmitter-Receiver), linked to the VOR 2 indicator of the aircraft. For general use and operations of the VOR system and indicators please refer to the Flight Simulator help. The left side of the COM/NAV unit hold all displays and controls to operate the COM part, the right side is the NAV part.

Turning ON/OFF
Left-click on the small knob in the top left corner of the unit, labelled C, to turn the unit ON or OFF. This will affect the COMM and NAV part equally. You will know that the radio is powered ON when the display is active.

Turning ON/OFF
Left-click on the OFF/PULL TEST knob to turn the unit ON or OFF. This will affect the COMM and NAV part equally. You will know that the radio is powered ON when the display is active.

Frequency Selection Frequency Selection

Both the COM and NAV part have frequency display showing the active frequency on top of the display and the standby frequency below. To switch between the units (COM or NAV) for frequency selection, press the button PUSH C/V. The standby frequency can be changed by clicking on the frequency selection knobs with the same kind of click areas on each rotary knob that can be found on the ADF unit as well. Frequencies can be swapped by clicking on the swap buttons left of the display. Both the COM and NAV part have frequency display showing the active frequency on the left side of the display and the standby frequency on the right side of the display similar to the ADF unit. The standby frequency can be changed by clicking on the frequency selection knobs with the same kind of click areas on each rotary knob that can be found on the ADF unit as well. Frequencies can be swapped by clicking on the white rectangular shaped swap buttons between/below the USE and STBY display.

NAV IDENT NAV IDENT

The NAV radio has an additional button to enable the audibly IDENT the signal broadcasted by most navigational aids. Press the V button (below the power on button) to hear this Morse code signal, click the button a second time to silence it. When selected, the NAV display will show ID. The NAV radio has an additional button to enable the audibly IDENT the signal broadcasted by most navigational aids. Press the PULL IDENT button to hear this Morse code signal, click the button a second time to silence it.

GPS Selection
Click on any area below or right of the display to show/hide the default FS Garmin 500 GPS. For details on operation please refer to the FS help.

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5) Operation - Transponder
The Transponder unit is a standard transponder unit similar to default transponder found in Flight Simulator. For general information about transponders please refer to the Flight Simulator help. The transponder is powered on by setting the rotary selector to the STBY, ALT or ON position. The button also has a TEST position which will perform a display self-test.

Other functions IDENT mode

When you are asked to "Ident or Squawk" by ATC, press the small IDENT button.

6) Operation - DME
The DME unit (Distance Measuring Equipment) provides a digital readout of the distance to the DME station tuned into either NAV1 or NAV2 unit. The unit is located on the Main Panel,

Operation Modes
OFF: Setting the rotary knob to OFF will power off the transponder. ON: The transponder in Mode A operations. In the real world Mode A just supplies position information to a ground station without transmitting Altitude information. The R indicator will blink to indicate that the transponder is functioning properly and replying to interrogations from the ground. ALT: The transponder is operating in Mode A/C operations. In the real world Mode C supplies position information to a ground station as well as the Aircrafts altitude. The R indicator will blink to indicate that the transponder is functioning properly and replying to interrogations from the ground. SBY: This mode is not simulated on this aircraft. TST: The Transponder will perform a display self test

Turning ON/OFF
Left-click on the switch labelled OFF-N1-HLD-N2-switch to turn the DME ON or OFF and to select a NAV receiver (NAV1 or NAV2) as channelling source. You will know that the unit is powered ON when the display is active. The position HLD is not modelled in this simulation. The source will be displayed in the display as 1 or 2.

Distance Display
When the unit is receiving a signal from a DME station the display will show distance, groundspeed and time-to-station relative to the DME station. Should the selected station not be a DME station or should for some reason distance evaluation fail then a set of dashes will indicate this.

Code Selection
The transponder can be set to codes from 0000 to 7777. Select the code with the knobs at the bottom of the front panel. Although they have no effect in Flight Simulator as in the real world the recognised Transponder codes are: - Code 0021 VFR Flight below 5000 ft (Germany) - Code 0022 VFR Flight above 5000 ft (Germany) - Code 1200 VFR Flight (USA) - Code 7000 VFR Flight (UK) - Code 7500 Hijack - Code 7600 Radio Failure - Code 7700 Emergency - Code 7777 Military Interceptor Operations

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7) Operation - Autopilot
The autopilot on this aircraft is a simulation of the one fitted in the real Duchess, pretty similar to the default FS autopilot.

Attitude Mode Selector Button

Push the ATT button to arm the Attitude mode. This mode will hold the current attitude (aircraft pitch) and allows you to select a pitch angle by rotating the Pitch UP/DN wheel at the right of the autopilot (using your mouse wheel). When ATT mode is inactive you will see this wheel move according to your aircrafts current pitch angle.

Altitude Hold Button

Push the ALT button to hold the current altitude.

GS Hold Button Turning ON/OFF

Please make sure that the Autopilot Master Switch (located on the Lower Left Panel) is set to ON. The autopilot will be powered and in standby mode. You will know that the unit is powered ON when the OFF button is illuminated. Press the button to engage the autopilot. Push the GS button to arm the Approach/GS hold mode. This mode provides automatic beam capture, but will only hold the glide slope without providing LOC hold.

GA Button
GA mode (Go-Around) is not modelled on this autopilot.

Heading Mode Selector Button

Push the HDG button to select the Heading mode, which commands the airplane to turn to and maintain the heading selected by the heading bug on the DI. A new heading may be selected at any time and will result in the airplane turning to the new heading.

OPERATING THE PARKING ANIMATIONS (FSX ONLY)

To view the parking animations and secure the aircraft: Be on the ground and stopped. Aircraft brakes set to ON. Engines stopped. Press SHIFT+E+4 keys to open the rear baggage door. To unsecure the aircraft:

Navigation Model Selector Button

Push the NAV button to arm the navigation mode. The mode provides automatic beam capture and tracking of VOR or GPS as selected with the NAV/GPS switch, which is located on the panel right to the radio stack. NAV mode is recommended for en-route navigation tracking.

Approach Mode Selector Button

Push the APR button to arm the Approach mode. This mode provides automatic beam capture and tracking of the VOR1 signal. APR mode is recommended for instrument approaches. Press SHIFT+E+4 keys to open the rear baggage door.

Back Course Approach Mode Selector Button

Push the REV button to arm the Back Course approach mode. This mode functions similarly to the approach mode except that the autopilot response to LOC signals is reversed.

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CREDITS
Just Flight
Project Management Development Installer Manual Editing Sales Leadership Artwork Technical Support Alex Ford Wolfgang Schwarz, Marc Siegel Richard Slater Wolfgang Schwarz, Dermot Stapleton James, Andy H, Harley, Mark W, Luca Andy Payne Fink Creative Richard Slater, Simon Martin, Martyn Northall, Matt West-Robinson

COPYRIGHT
2009 Just Flight. All rights reserved. Just Flight and the Just Flight logo are trademarks of Mastertronic Group Limited, 2 Stonehill, Stukeley Meadows, Huntingdon, PE29 6ED, UK. All trademarks and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners and their use herein does not imply any association or endorsement by any third party.

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Production Management Dermot Stapleton

Sounds
Turbine Sound Studios

Flight models
Shane Olguin and Wayne Tudor

Special thanks to
Bill Mackay Bournemouth Commercial Flight Training Howard J Curtis Richard Naish Wayne Tudor

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