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                                Shorts Brothers
                                                     
                                Mountain Air Cargo

                               Reg ID: N2679U

                               For  FS98 / 2000
                                  
        
                                C23B_MAC.ZIP

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            Shorts  C-23B Sherpa
            Twin Turboprop Transport
            Mountain Air Cargo
            Reg ID: N2679U
            For  FS98 / FS2000 with Full Moving Parts
            Including Steerable Nosewheel  
            Also Moving Rear Ramp via the spoiler key

           All New ver3 AF99/AA Design by: Barry Blaisdell
           Internet: barrywb@snet.net
           Web Site: http://www.flightsimnetwork.com/premaircraft/

         NOTAM: This aircraft is in FS6.1 (FS98) Format
         The FSCONV98.EXE and FS98PAT1.EXE Programs
         MUST be installed to FS98.

         For use in FS2000...Patch #2B should be Installed

        These are available from microsoft.com and flightsim.com
         plus other Flightsim sites on the Net. 
     
        To install: UnZip to your FS98 or FS2000\AIRCRAFT Folder using
        WinZip or similar program making sure the paths option
         (Use Subfolders) is turned on.

        Then add your favorite turboprop sound files and panel
        and go flying.
        I can recommend a not very huge, but still complete set
        of sounds named: SAABJB03.zip (or later), by Jens Borgstroem.
        Originally created for his SAAB340B and S2000 aeroplanes, but
        very suitable for Shorts Aircraft as well.
        Download from either my homepage (see above) or Flightsim.com. 

        This aircraft was created by me using AF99 by Abacus Software
        and consists of  3D animated control surfaces,  and landing gear.
        It also has Moving Props and operating Landing Lights Added
        using "Aircraft Animator comml ver 1. 2e comml".

        FYI, to operate the lights - press CTRL L to turn them on or
        off. At night you can see them illuminating runway. (FS98 Only)

        NOTAM: FS2000 does NOT Support FS98 Night lighting or
       AA Landing Light Beams.       

        To operate the  Steerable Nosewheel  use your RUDDER Controls.
        To operate the Rear Ramp use the spoiler key.

        NOTAM: The Ramp is normally OPEN at startup, Close the
        Ramp before Taxi or Takeoff.

        Also Operational Nav Lights and Strobes, Flaperon counterweights
        and 5 bladed Props shown at engines off.

       
                               Shorts SD3-30 Sherpa Specifications:
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                              Wing: span 74 ft 8 in (22.76 m); aspect ratio 12.2; area 453.00 sq ft (42.08 m2)
                          
                               Fuselage and tail: length 58 ft 012 in (17.69 m); height 16 ft 3 in (4.95 m); tailplane
                              span 18 ft 734 in (5.68 m) 

                              Powerplant: two Pratt & Whitney Canada T101-CP-100 (PT6A-45R) turboprops each
                              rated at 1,198 shp (893 kW) 

                              Weights: empty equipped 14,727 lb (6680 kg); maximum take-off 25,500 lb (11566 kg) 
                              Fuel and load: internal fuel 4,480 lb (2032 kg); external fuel none; maximum payload
                              7,100 lb (3221 kg) 

                              Speed: maximum cruising speed at 10,000 ft (3050 m) at 21,000 lb (9526 kg) 190 kt
                              (218 mph; 352 km/h); economical cruising speed at 10,000 ft (3050 m) at 21,000 lb
                              (9526 kg) 157 kt (181 mph; 291 km/h) 

                              Range: 669 nm (770 miles; 1239 km) with 5,000-lb (2268-kg) payload or 195 nm (225
                              miles; 362 km) with 7,000-lb (3,175-kg) payload

                              Performance: maximum rate of climb at sea level 1,180 ft (360 m) per minute; service
                              ceiling 20,000 ft (6095 m); take-off distance 1,840 ft (561 m) at maximum take-off
                              weight; take-off distance to 50 ft (15 m) 2,610 ft (796 m) at maximum take-off weight;
                              landing distance from 50 ft (15 m) 1,900 ft (579 m) at maximum landing weight. 
        
                             REMARKS:

1. These files are for free use and enjoyment of all MSFS fans and can 
   be distributed free of charge to any BBS or FTP provided all files that 
   come with it are present in their original form and no money is made with it. 

2A. The files should not be altered and cannot be incorporated into other 
    shareware or freeware programs or published on any electronic or mechanic 
    media anywhere in the world without my written permission, except like
    stated at remark 1. 

2B. It's an act of piracy to repaint this plane without my permission.

THESE FILES ARE COPYRIGHTED.
 
     Aug, 2000
 
     Barry Blaisdell