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     CONCORDE "LEGACY" PROJECT
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Version: 1.0
Date: May 2019
Author: Philippe Marion
Email: marionphilippe@hotmail.com


CONTROLS:
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LANDING GEAR:
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  Uses (G) (FSX Default)

IMPORTANT! Unlike other aircrafts in FSX, the Concorde's landing gear is the main source of DRAG!
On a final approach, make sure to lower the landing gear at the right time in order to touchdown at the right speed.
Too soon, you'll end-up short of the runway. Too late, you'll be too fast for touchdown and will risk over-shooting.

NOSE/VISOR:
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  Uses function : FLAPS UP / FLAPS DOWN
  Since Concorde does not have any flaps, this function controls the visor and nose of Concorde.
  Based on 4 positions:
  - 1) Retracted - Nose and Visor Up - 0%
  - 2) Visor Down - Nose Up 0%
  - 3) Visor Down - Nose Down 5%
  - 4) Visor Down - Nose Down 12.5%
  NOTE: Nose Down only provides very minimal LIFT and PITCH.

LANDING LIGHT PODS:
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  Uses function : AIRBRAKES TOGGLE
  Since Concorde does not have any airbrakes (spoilers), this function extends or retracts the landing light pods.

AFTERBURNERS (STAGE 2) EFFECT:
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  Uses function : LOGO LIGHTS TOGGLE
  This function is controlled automatically by the AB/REHEAT Gauges.

AFTERBURNERS (STAGE 1) EFFECT:
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  Uses function : RECOGNITION LIGHTS TOGGLE
  This function is controlled automatically by the AB/REHEAT Gauges.

TAIL LOGO LIGHT:
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  Uses function : TAXI LIGHTS TOGGLE

DOORS CONTROLS:
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  1) Main Passenger door: Uses (SHIFT + E)
  2) All other doors including Rear Baggage Hold: Uses (SHIFT + E + 2)

JETWAY CONTROL:
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  Uses (CTRL + J) (FSX Default)


FLYING TIPS:
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TAKING-OFF:
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Make sure the runway is long enough!
With full tanks, and maximum weight, Concorde needs to reach 230 knots to take-off!
TIP: Put the wheel brake On until the afterburners are firing, then release the brakes.

Lower the Visor.
At V1, the nose will raise slightly.
At VR, start rotating slowly.
At V2, lift-off the ground.
TIP: The V1 Gauge is fairly accurate and reliable. Use it for a perfect take-off.

GAINING ALTITUDE:
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Retract landing gear as soon as possible.
At 400 knots, start reducing the throttles.
Raise the visor and cut the Afterburners to save fuel.
Cutting the afterburners is also known as the "Noise Reduction Procedure".
Continue climbing at subsonic speed, staying below 600 knots.
Mach 1 speed is just above 666.5 knots.
TIP: Engage the AUTOPILOT for a smooth climb.

MANAGING FUEL:
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Check your CG.
Check your Fuel.
The Center Tank number 3 (C3) will always be used first.
In FSX, C3 is located at the front of the wing, as in real life it is at the back, in the tail.
As C3 is being used, the CoG will move towards the rear and the percentage value goes lower.
When C3 is half empty, or the CoG reaches down to 68.4%, it is time to engage the AUTOCG feature.
Go to the Flight Engineer Panel, select 68% and switch On the pumps. Auto CG signs lights-up.
From then on, C2 tank will be used instead of C3, keeping the balance stable.
When C2 is fully empty, C3 and C1 will start being used.
By that time the wing tanks should be around 50%. The wing tanks are in use at all times.
C1 tank is located very near the Center Of Lift (CoL) of the aircraft.
C1 should be the last available tank at the end of a long flight.

CRUISING ALTITUDE:
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The real Concorde used to cruise between 52000 and 55000 feet.
In FSX however, I found out that 48000 was preferable.
As you climb higher, you will need to increase throttle to maintain speed.

STARTING THE DESCENT:
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In order to reach the right altitude for the final approach, starting from 48000 feet,
you should start your descent around 1000 miles from your destination (if at sea level).

APPROACH AND LANDING:
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Maintain 400 knots during the approach.
Align with the runway, 15 miles out, 2500 feet, while maintaining speed.
Lower the Visor and the Nose to 5%.
Lower the landing gear around 1000 feet.
Lower the Nose to 12.5%. Pitch up the aircraft progressively.
Speed will drop rapidly. Use throttles to adjust the speed, aiming to touchdown just below 200 knots.
Touchdown ...
Engage reversers and gently touchdown with the nose gear.
Apply wheel breaks, and push stick forward.
Exit runway when able, below 25 knots.