This Dunkirk Spitfire add-on for FSX:SE provides models of the very early Mk1 with the two-bladed propeller, Mk1 version at the time of Dunkirk in 1940 and the Mk1A in the Battle of Britain era. The add-on is extremely high on detail, the models feature unique animations, goggles and oxygen mask appearing automatically on the pilot at a set altitude, TR9 radio and 'hidden' NAV/COM radios, airframe shake and gauge needle tremble during engine start and idle, authentic start-up and accurately simulated hand-pumped or hydraulic landing gear operation.
In this add-on you will also find examples of Mk1As which fought in the Battle of Britain and were piloted by some of that battle's Aces.
Features:
- Includes three aircraft models with high definition texture sets with realistic weather and wear effects:
- Mk1 (very early with two-bladed propeller, flat-top canopy, rudder balance guard ring and pump-operated landing gear)
- Mk1 (early pump-operated landing gear, low profile canopy)
- Mk1A (later hydraulically operated landing gear, higher profile canopy)
- Mk1 (very early with two-bladed propeller, flat-top canopy, rudder balance guard ring and pump-operated landing gear)
- Built using the best plans available and from factory engineering drawings, detail research photographs of actual Dunkirk Spitfire restorations and information/paint codes etc. supplied by world-famous Spitfire restorers.
- Highly detailed down to individual rivets and fabric effects.
- Correct, authentic harness wires and fitment in rear cockpit section, together with detailed voltage regulator and oxygen bottle, CO2 canister, oxygen bottles and so on all visible through rear cockpit glazing.
- Detailed visible internal structure correct to plans supplied by Spitfire restorers.
- Many unique animations including 'safety' stage door opening (locks canopy in open position when landing.
- Fully animated, highly realistic pilot with period detail and animated goggles and oxygen mask - automatic at set altitude.
- All control surfaces, hatches and canopy animated.
- Fully detailed TR9 radio installed behind opening radio/first aid hatch.
- Fully detailed interior visible with all controls and fittings.
- Battery/Start cart included and authentic start effect for prop.
- Authentic asymmetrical landing gear retraction on both models with ‘notched’ gear retraction and extension on hand-pump model.
- Forced wheels-up landing splintered wooden propeller feature on the very early Mk1 model.
- Authentic flight dynamics built using factory data and contemporary pilot records.
- An illustrated colour cockpit guide with flying notes is included.
COCKPIT
- Authentically detailed Mk1 hand-pumped landing gear correctly simulated (30 pumps to lower, 15 to raise).
- Correct operation of landing lights with authentic 'dipping' control.
- Unique 'shake' on airframe at engine start and idle.
- Authentic, detailed instrument panels with historically correct instruments and controls.
- Unique needle tremble on engine start and low speed idle.
- Realistic engine start procedure with prop stutter.
- 'Cold and Dark' start function using switch - removes pilot and places a parachute and harness on the wing.
- All controls operate realistically.
- Collimated gyro gunsight with switches.
- Wear and tear, dust and scratches throughout cockpit.
- Realistic copper and brass metal effects for pipes and conduits
- 'Hidden' period radios for Navigation and Communication, accessed via correct radio control in cockpit.
- Authentic animations on door control and opening locks, sliders, springs and handle.
