SCDS Yakovlev-40K v 1.2RC (Release candidate). Represents Yak-40K type 2 First in the World TRUE regional jet (USSR/CIS domestic and Eastern Europe layout). Shareware product. Includes fully functional VC, original aircraft sounds, authentic autopilot, course system, 2 working ADFs, autosmoke system, fully animated model (flaps, gear, stabilizer, door, stairs, cargo door, control surfaces, engines, retractable landing lights etc.). Authentic startup procedure can be carried out from fully animated VC as well as from 2D panel. 40+ Extra liveries, training e-books, DOCs, flight plans and other goodies will be available at SCDS Yak-40 support web-site.
INSTALLATION: Run setup.exe and follow onscreen instructions. Unregistered version will have some instruments disabled but still permits to proceed with startup and flying. When installed You can proceed to cockpit and begin Your familiarization with Yakovlev-40K (type 2). If You'd like to purchase a license and unlock all aircraft functions, just use the supplied utility which is accessible from Windows "Start | Programs | SCDS Yak-40 | Yak-40 Registration".
FLYING: To preview all systems of the aircraft You can use (in both 2D and VC) the switchboard which is located next to radar housing to the left from it (black shield). When waked up by click the switchboard will give You access to all Yak-40 subpanels. To test flying behaviour and as a "quick start" You can follow this way:
1. Open switchboard
2. Open Right Fixed Panel ("BATTERY, INVERTERS, STAIRS, AIR COND") and switch on the battery/ground pwr
3. Open Center pedestal and switch on fuel pumps (all switches in model are supplied with english tooltips, so it will be easy to locate appropriate switches/gauges).
4. Open overhead panel ("LIGHTS, MAIN FUEL VALVES, MAG COMPASS") and open three fuel valves.
5. Use Ctrl-E then to get engines running.
6. Set flaps 20, and beging Your take off roll.
7. Rotate at 190 km/h
8. Lift off at 210 km/h
9. Retract flaps at 120 meters and at airspeed not less the 250 km/h
10.Set 92% engines (needle "I") and perform inicial climb.
Of course the startup is authentically modelled in both 2D and 3D and You can use it having registered version.
IMPORTANT NOTES: When flying at night in some cases night texture colors may dissapear as "lit" and show up in dark state in VC. Use "Ctrl-L" to shine them up again.
All complete docs, training courses (e-books), flight plans, 40+ liveries and other support files will be accessible at Yak-40 web-site: http://www.east-intel.com/yak40
Yak-40 support forum: http://scds.ygris.com/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=15
Yak-40 official contact e-mail: yak40@east-intel.com
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