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/images/notams/notams22/heav0104/heaven-1.jpgIn 1936, the prototype XF3F-2 took to the air with a new WrightCyclone power plant, a top speed of 255 mph and a service ceiling of33,800 feet. The US Navy ordered 81 Grumman F3F-2 s in1937. Development problems in the design program for upcoming newmonoplane fighters led to an 'extension' of the useful career of theF3F and the production of the F3F-3 version for 1938. Apart from someminor aerodynamic improvements, these machines were practicallyidentical to the F3F-2. Affectionately nick-named "The Flying Barrel", pilots enjoyed theF3F-2 immensely reporting it as a 'joy to fly' being fast, immenselystrong and an agile performer. Snap rolls, tight turns and loops werecarried out with ease and the aeroplane could be put down in a perfectthree pointer at varying speeds and weight configurations.,/p> /images/notams/notams22/heav0104/heaven-3.jpgMany design features such as the complex action retractingundercarriage and 'tubby' fuselage would find their way into the newbreed of ship borne fighters, the legendary F4F Wildcats. A total of 140 F3Fs were still on squadron strength at the outbreakof hostilities and the rugged little fighters remained in service ascombat trainers, until as late as 1943. The "Flying Barrel" was not to see combat, being superceded by thenew generation of monoplane ship-board fighters, the Grumman F4FWildcat around the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In 1936, aspecial Grumman F3F-1 was built by the factory for Major Alford “ Alâ€Williams, head of aviation for Gulf Oil Company and well-knownaerobatic display pilot. The aeroplane was flown as a demonstrator forGulf Oil (and Grumman) and appeared at air-shows and military displaysall over the U.S. before WW2. Called "Gulfhawk II" and powered by a 1000 hp version of theCyclone, the aeroplane displayed its aerobatic capabilities, speed andstrength to great effect. So much so that the airframe was not retireduntil 1948 when Williams flew it on its final flight to Washington,after which it was to take its rightful place in the now SmithsonianNational Air and Space Museum. Gulfhawk II is included in this packageand would make an ideal starter for the Reno Races! The package includes a variety of colorful liveries from pre-warfighter squadrons /images/notams/notams22/heav0104/heaven-2.jpgFeaturesAll new hi-fidelity models with superb detail including modelled rivets and overlapping panels.Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and drawingsAuthentic cockpit detail includes many bespoke animations and effects.Full PBR materials and textures include realistic "pillowing" of metal surfaces.Animated authentic U.S. military pilot figureSpecially animated, realistic undercarriage operation.Choice of electric or cartridge start.Highly accurate flight dynamics and perfomance based on real flight tests.Specially authored WWise Hi-Fidelity sound package.Unique code to "iron" out poor simulator tail-dragger performance. /images/notams/notams22/heav0104/heaven-4.jpgLiveriesThe package includes a variety of colorful liveries from pre-war fighter squadrons: VF-6 BU1033 aboard “WASPâ€VF-6 BU0986 aboard “ENTERPRISEâ€VF-4 BU0810 aboard “LEXINGTON"VMF-2 BU0976 aboard “SARATOGAâ€US Navy fighter trainer from 1942BU0972 U.S.Army Air Corps"GulfHawk II" as flown by "Al" WilliamsSource
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/images/notams/notams20/gold0630/gold0630.jpgThe C3 was a rugged biplane with simple straight wings, a toughundercarriage with oleo shock absorbers and two open cockpits with thepilot in the rear and two side-by-side passenger seats in thefront. In fact, it was a slightly modified version of the earliermodel C2 aircraft. Changes included an increased volume oil tank andlarger sized baggage compartment. The C3 was powered by a variety of engines of between 128 hp and225 hp, each version having its own designation. The last version ofthe C3 was the C3R which had several external differences including acutout in the aft portion of the wing center section for improvedpilot visibility, a headrest in the aft cockpit, and slightlyincreased chord of the rudder and vertical stabilizer. Although therewere several versions of the C3, most were either the C3B or theC3R. /images/notams/notams20/gold0630/stearman-1.jpgThe C3 was built with light commercial applications in mind,including passenger flying and business flights. The C3MB was aspecial mail-carrying aircraft based on the C3 with the forwardcockpit enclosed as a dedicated cargo compartment. Our model providesfor both options C3B and C3MB. Our representation of this iconic aircraft is fully animated withtool tips active in the VC cockpit for all animated parts. It is fullycompatible with FSX, FSX:SE, and all versions of P3D. /images/notams/notams20/gold0630/stearman-2.jpgFeaturesHigh quality, fully animated 3D models representing the passenger configured C3B and mail carrier C3MB Stearman Fully modeled detailed 220-hp Wright R-790 J-5 Whirlwind High resolution (4096 x 4096) DXT 5 textures Fully animated VC cockpit with VC cockpit shadowing and smooth 3D modeled gauges User controlled aircraft configuration manager VC cockpit custom sound package Volumetric propeller textures High fidelity sound files by Immersive Audio Precision flight dynamics Fully animated pilot figures Paint kit Glass transparency option - review owner's manual for details Custom installer for FSX, FSX:SE and P3D versions 1 – 5 /images/notams/notams20/gold0630/stearman-3.jpgPurchase Golden Age Simulations - C3B Stearman for FSX/P3D View other vintage aircraft from Golden Age Simulations