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/images/notams/notams18/spit0329/spit0328.jpgThe Supermarine Spitfire is simply one of the most recognisableaircraft in the world and this new Aeroplane Heaven package for FSXand P3D provides models of the very early Mk1 with the two-bladedWatts propeller, a Mk1 version at the time of Dunkirk in 1940 and theMk1A in the Battle of Britain era. The early Mk1 originally had a two-blade, fixed-pitch, woodenpropeller but this was replaced in 1939 with a three-blade metal,variable-pitch airscrew. Early Mk1s were fitted with an awkwardhand-pump-operated landing gear system which proved difficult fornovice Spitfire pilots because it necessitated changing hands overfrom throttle to pump lever (leaving the left hand to operate thecontrol stick). As the pilot pumped away, his left hand would tend torock the stick back and forth in unison, This resulting in what wascalled 'Spitfire wobble'. Another side-effect was 'Spitfire knuckle' -suffered by pilots rapping their knuckles on the cockpit sides as theypumped the handle! In the Mk1A this awkward system was replaced by anall-hydraulic unit which had a simple lever with gates to operate thelanding gear. Both types can be found in this simulation. /images/notams/notams18/spit0329/spitfire1.jpgThroughout 1940, apart from the landing gear controls, the basicdesign and layout of the Spitfire remained unchanged. A larger'bubble' canopy was also added to the Mk1A for increased headclearance. This is how you can tell a Mk1A from an earlier Mk1. The inspiration for this simulation comes from the stories of twoearly Spitfires which fell whilst defending ground forces atDunkirk. The first is P9374 'J', an early Mk1 flown by Fg Off PeterCazenove on his first combat mission, and the second machine is N3200'QV'. This Mk1 was flown by Sqn Ldr Geoffrey Stephenson on anoperation over Calais to protect the BEF as they were evacuated on27th May 1940. N3200, like its sister, remained buried in the wetsands for more than 40 years until it was re-discovered in 1986 andboth these aeroplanes were eventually restored to flyingcondition. P9374 took to the skies again in 2011, and N3200 in2014. They are among the earliest examples of Mk1 Spitfires currentlyflying and are a beautiful testament to the skills of the restorationcompany responsible for their rebirth. In this simulation you will also find examples of Mk1As whichfought in the Battle of Britain and were piloted by some of thatbattle's Aces. /images/notams/notams18/spit0329/spitfire2.jpgModelsIncludes three models - very early Mk1 with two-bladed Watts propeller and flat-top canopy, Mk1 as at the time of Dunkirk, 1940, and Mk1A in the Battle of Britain era, 1940Inspired by recent restorations of two actual Dunkirk veterans and Battle of Britain survivorsBuilt over 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 restorersHighly detailed down to individual rivets and fabric effectsThree rear-view mirror options: no mirror fitted / MG car-style mirror / square mirror (rear-view mirror functional in P3D v4 only)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 glazingDetailed visible internal structure correct to plans supplied by Spitfire restorersCorrect canopy styles for both aircraftMany unique animations including 'safety' stage door opening (locks canopy in open position when landingFully animated, highly realistic pilot with period detail.Animated goggles and oxygen mask - automatic at set altitudeAll control surfaces, hatches and canopy animatedFully detailed TR9 radio installed behind opening radio/first aid hatchFully detailed interior visible with all controls and fittings.Battery/Start cart included and authentic start effect for propAuthentic asymmetrical landing gear retraction on both models with 'notched' gear retraction and extension on hand-pump modelForced wheels-up landing splintered wooden propeller feature on the very early Mk1 model /images/notams/notams18/spit0329/spitfire3.jpgCockpitMk1 hand-pumped landing gear correctly simulated (30 pumps to lower, 15 to raise)Authentically detailed hydraulic landing gear control on Mk1ACorrect operation of landing lights with authentic 'dipping' controlUnique 'shake' on airframe at engine start and idleAuthentic, detailed instrument panels with historically correct instruments and controlsUnique needle tremble on engine start and low speed idleRealistic engine start procedure with prop stutter'Cold and Dark'start function using switch - removes pilot and places a parachute and harness on the wingAll controls operate realisticallyCollimated gyro gunsight with switchesWear and tear, dust and scratches throughout cockpitRealistic copper and brass metal effects for pipes and conduits'Hidden' period radios for Navigation and Communication, accessed via correct radio control in cockpitAuthentic animations on door control and opening locks, sliders, springs and handleTexturesHighly detailed High Definition texture set with weather and weareffects. Pro quality paint kit (866 MB) available. Flight Dynamics Authentic flight dynamics built using factory data and contemporarypilot records. Liveries The following nine liveries are supplied: Mk1 (very early with two-bladed Watts propeller, flat-top canopy,rudder balance guard ring and pump-operated landing gear) K9787 19 Squadron, 1938. The first production Spitfire. 19 was the first Squadron to receive the new Spitfire. Fitted with a two-blade fixed-pitch wooden propeller.Mk1 (early pump-operated landing gear, low profile canopy) P9374 'J' 92 Squadron. Flown by PO Peter Cazenove, 24th May 1940. Shot down and beached, discovered in 1980, finally restored to flying condition and first flown again in August 2011.N3200 'QV' 19 Squadron, May 1940. Flown by Squadron Leader Geoffrey Stephenson. The aircraft was shot down and beached, discovered in 1986 and finally restored to flying condition and flown again in 2014.P9389 'KL-A' 54 Squadron. Flown by Squadron Leader J. Leathan, Catterick, May 1940.K9906 'FZ-L' 65 Squadron. Flown by Flt Lt. Stanford Tuck, Hornchurch, August 1939.Mk1A (later hydraulically operated landing gear, higher profile canopy) X4382 'LO-G' 602 Squadron. Flown by PO O. Hanbury, Westhampnett, August 1940.P9433 'DW-E' 610 Squadron. Flown by PO Constantine Pegge, Biggin Hill, August 1940.X4036 'AZ-D' 234 Squadron. Flown by PO R. Doe, Middle Wallop, August 1940.X4277 'XT-M' 603 Squadron. Flown by Flt Lt Richard Hillary, Montrose, August 1940. Purchase Just Flight - Dunkirk Spitfire
