HU! New Saab 340B!

[mrogers]

at PAD!
http://www.premaircraft.com/

[mrogers]

anyone tried it yet?
Doesn't look too bad. I downloaded it, looked it over and took it up for a flight. The flight model's good and stable. The VC's good, not really that super flash but good enough.
A nice freeware Saab with a VC for those who want something like this commuter aircraft for short sector flights in FS, as an alternative to other freeware Saabs that don't have a VC.

[Tom Clayton]

I'll have to have a look-see later today!

[Z-claudius24]

Hi,

Exellent flight model .....

Video:

http://s799.photobucket.com/albums/y...EM-SAAB340.flv

[dogknot]

Wow! Great video!

After seeing the vid of the 340B being run through her paces, I've got to pick this one up and give her a run myself.

[b24_witchcraft]

Thanks for the HU! Nice video too. :ernae:
I think this model would look great with some Northwest Airlink repaints.

[planejunky]

I flew an IFR flight from Edinburgh to Sumburgh in the Shetland Islands last night, this is a really nice addon at my favourite price!

[b24_witchcraft]

Just a quick heads up for all - an updated version of this Saab 340B is now available at the PAD website and now includes a Northwest Airlink repaint.

[mrogers]

Neat! Downloading the update as I write- thanks to Premier for the great model and the updates.

[Wing_Z]

Yeah, PAD always delivers a no-nonsense aircraft model, always a pleasure.
And, a nice little Air Nelson paint in V2, seen here at Ian Warren's NZNS

[Moparmike]

Just a quick heads up for all - an updated version of this Saab 340B is now available at the PAD website and now includes a Northwest Airlink repaint.

YES! And it's the old NWAirlink scheme too.
DLing now to add to my hanger.
I'm sure I'll keep Mike Stone's 340 for my AI Saab but now I've got a VC to fly.

[aeromed202]

Very nice addition. I see lots of these buzzing in and out of the local airports. Working on a CFG update to take care of the ground bounce and making it a bit less stiff in the air.

[Z-claudius24]

Hi,

Have already made some modificatons on contacts points
I'm satisfied so far (but never said it's not more better to come )
If you want test ......

[contact_points]
static_pitch = 0
static_cg_height = 5.6
tailwheel_lock = 0
max_number_of_points = 8
point.0 = 1, 20.797, 0, -5.725, 1200, 0, 0.8, 60, 0.25, 2.5, 0.9, 3, 3, 0, 0, 0
point.1 = 1, -2.800, -11.000, -5.735, 1600, 1, 0.800, 0.000, 0.300, 2.500, 0.800, 4.000, 4.000, 2
point.2 = 1, -2.800, 11.000, -5.735, 1574, 2, 0.800, 0.000, 0.300, 2.500, 0.800, 4.200, 4.200, 3
point.3 = 2, -2.000, -35.000, 2.700, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5
point.4 = 2, -2.000, 35.000, 2.700, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6
point.5 = 2, -36.000, 0.000, 3.700, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9
point.6 = 2, 28.000, 0.000, -0.100, 787, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4
point.7 = 5, 0.600, -0.000, -0.500, 1575, 0, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4

[aeromed202]

OK here's what I done did for this great plane. Back up the original as usual then copy and paste over only the parts given below since some are only partial CFG sections. I think the flight dynamics are more realistic and the plane doesn't bounce on braking. At least mine did. I relied in part on the check list included with the original download. I'll take any feedback.

[weight_and_balance]
max_gross_weight =27275.0
empty_weight =9215.00000
reference_datum_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
empty_weight_CG_position = -0.000, -0.000, -0.000
empty_weight_pitch_MOI =117291.65000
empty_weight_roll_MOI =28007.22000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI =82962.77000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI =0.00000
CG_forward_limit = 0.000
CG_aft_limit = 1.000
max_number_of_stations =3

[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar=1.25
parasite_drag_scalar=1.10
induced_drag_scalar=1.00
elevator_effectiveness=0.80
aileron_effectiveness=1.46
rudder_effectiveness=0.60
pitch_stability=1.10
roll_stability=0.70
yaw_stability=1.00
elevator_trim_effectiveness=1.00
aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.00
rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.00
hi_alpha_on_roll=1.00
hi_alpha_on_yaw=1.00
p_factor_on_yaw=1.00
torque_on_roll=1.00
gyro_precession_on_roll=1.00
gyro_precession_on_yaw=1.00

[GeneralEngineData]
//0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
engine_type =5
fuel_flow_scalar =0.85000
min_throttle_limit =-0.25000
engine.0 =3.000, -11.000, -1.000
engine.1 =3.000, 11.000, -1.000

[contact_points]
point.0= 1, 22.79, 0.00, -5.72, 1200, 0, 0.90, 55, 0.20, 2.50, 0.60, 3.00, 3.00, 0
point.1= 1, -1.80, -11.00, -5.73, 1600, 1, 0.90, 0, 0.30, 2.50, 0.60, 4.00, 4.00, 2
point.2= 1, -1.80, 11.00, -5.73, 1574, 2, 0.90, 0, 0.30, 2.50, 0.60, 4.20, 4.20, 3

[propeller]
thrust_scalar =1.00000

[TurbineEngineData]
fuel_flow_gain =0.03100

[turboprop_engine]
power_scalar =1.30

[Flaps.0]
type= 1
system_type=0
span-outboard= 0.500
extending-time= 4.0
damaging-speed=250.0
blowout-speed=300.0
flaps-position.0=0.00
flaps-position.1=8.75
flaps-position.2=17.50
flaps-position.3=26.25
flaps-position.4=35.00
lift_scalar=1.80
drag_scalar=0.75
pitch_scalar=1.10

[Z-claudius24]

Hi,

This CFG modification work great for me :ernae:
Airport: Mauritius SSR International
Settings: full realism-Genesis mesh-Vertex=21

Video:
http://s799.photobucket.com/albums/y...AAB340_CFG.flv