PREMIER AIRCRAFT DESIGN

LOCKHEED MARTIN C-130J-30 FOR FSX/SP2 
Aircraft, panel and sound package
including dynamic VC with custom gauges. 

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The Super Hercules transports 33 percent more payload, using half the crew, while burning less fuel and flying faster, farther and higher than its predecessors.

Faster: The C-130J is faster and climbs more quickly, offers 21% more speed. Time-to-climb is slashed by 50% over earlier model C-130s.
Higher: The C-130J flies higher, climbs over the weather and has a 40% greater cruising altitude than the C-130H.
Farther: The C-130J flies much farther with less fuel, provides up to 40% greater range than the C-130H.
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For more information look inside the MANUALS folder.

Cockpit check list and reference speeds on the FS kneeboard.

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Copyright 2009 by Premier Aircraft Design
Email contact support@premaircraft.com
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Visit PAD at http://www.premaircraft.com for more liveries and paint kit (when available)
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MAIN CREDITS

Model & Master Textures:               Jean-Pierre Brisard 
Panel design and XML gauge programming Jean-Pierre Brisard 
Flight Dynamics                        Bob May
Livery Paint                           Bob May
Additional paint (Blue Angels livery)  Markus Hellwig
Pushback/taxi speed gauge              Rob Barendregt
Sound Folder                           Victor N Merculief Jr  & Aaron Lestenkof 
Garmin Avionics                        Don Kuhn
Gauges                                 Doug Dawson
Gauges                                 Davtron

We may have missed someone, so thanks to all freeware gauge designers who allow us to use their work.



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PACKAGE INSTALLATION:

Extract ALL (Repeat ...*ALL*) the files into the FSX MAIN Folder using
WINZIP in Classic Mode...Do not use the Wizard...
Make sure the "Use Folder names" BOX is checked in WINZIP.

(Other unzipper programs may work as well but we have not tried them)

New folders will be created and all files automatically installed.

Vista users may need to temporarily disable the UAC (User Account Control) to enable automatic creation of new folders.

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Here's how by the numbers...

1. Navigate to where you downloaded the zip file 

2. Double click with your mouse on the zip  file.

3. WINZIP should open and show all the files inside the zip.

4. Use keyboard shortcut 'CTRL-A' and this will select ALL the files.

5. Click on upper 'Extract' Button in the Main Tool Bar above.

6. Type in your path in the dialog box, the default location is C:\program files\microsoft games\microsoft flight simulator X
or Browse to your FSX Location...Open the FSX main folder.

7. Now Click on the 'Extract' button in the upper right.....you're done...go flying.


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QUICK OPERATING TIPS & KEYBOARD COMMANDS

*Check list and reference list available from the cockpit kneeboard command.

1. Turn on Tool Tips....Lots of panel information available.
   (Go to Options - Settings - General....Click the "Show Tool Tips" box.)

2. SHIFT-E opens/closes the ramp. Opens to floor level in flight, fully open when on the ground.

3. SHIFT-E-2 opens/closes the side crew doors and airstair.

4. Head Up Display (HUD) opens with icon on the panel. Drag right hand edge with mouse to position for best viewing.

5. Wing Tank icon on the main panel shows/hides external wing tanks and, on the RAF model, also the in-flight refuelling probe.
   NOTE: This is a visual effect only and has no affect on the fuel quantity or aircraft weight & performance.

6. To raise your seat higher press SHIFT-ENTER (VC only)

7. In the VC, Ctrl-W key toggles yoke on/off. There is also a yoke icon on the VC panel

8. The Garmin displays are blank when the model is initialized in FSX. Each display must be switched on individually.
Hover your mouse over the knob marked "C"

LAST, AND MOST IMPORTANT ... TO GET THE BEST FROM THE GARMIN AVIONICS AND THE PANEL READ THE DOCS IN THE MANUALS FOLDER
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MOVING AROUND IN THE COCKPIT
Quick Reference - VC EYEPOINT KEY COMMANDS :

Move eyepoint back into passenger cabin
CTRL+ENTER (press and hold)

Move Eyepoint Down
SHIFT+BACKSPACE

Move Eyepoint Forward
CTRL+BACKSPACE

Move Eyepoint Left
CTRL+SHIFT+BACKSPACE

Move Eyepoint Right
CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER

Move Eyepoint Up
SHIFT+ENTER

Reset Eyepoint
SPACE

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                          LEGAL NOTICE

1. These files are for free use and enjoyment of individual hobby flightsimmers but the copyright remains with us and any other persons who have contributed to the work.

2. The model files, panel files and gauges should not be altered and cannot be incorporated into other shareware or freeware programs or published on any electronic or mechanical media anywhere in the world without our written permission. This includes  CD's, DVD's or other media offered free, whether as part of a commercial or non-commercial transaction.

3. REPAINTING. You may repaint this aircraft FOR YOUR OWN EXCLUSIVE use without seeking permission, but if you intend to upload the repainted aircraft to any web site or bulletin board, including a Virtual Airline site, then contact us first for permission, just send a jpg screen shot.

We recommend 'Textures Only' uploads due to the file size and we reserve the right to check the files and documentation before publication.


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Premier Aircraft Design
Contact us email at: support@premaircraft.com
November 2009