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                         *   DeHavilland Dash8-102   *
                         *   AMERICA WEST Express    *
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                   Design and Artwork by: Barry Blaisdell
	
                   Internet: barrywb@freewwweb.com
                             barrywb@snet.net

                   Web Site: http://flightsimmers.net/premaircraft


        NOTAM: This aircraft is in FS6.1 (FS98) Format

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

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

        Then add your favorite turboprop sound files and panel
        and go flying.


        This aircraft was created by me using AF99 by Abacus Software.
        It also has Moving Props, Control Surfaces and operating
        Landing Lights Added using "Aircraft Animator". FYI, To
        operate the lights - press CTRL L to turn them on or off.
        At night you can see them shining on the runway.
            
           

      Features : Nav Lights, Strobe, Night Lighting, Landing Lights when
                 flaps are extended, 4 bladed Props shown at engines off,
                 spoilers.


      FS5.1 Installation :1) Unzip.

                          2) Copy the DHC8AWST.Air file to the PILOTS directory
                             of your FS5.1 directory.
                    
                          3) Copy the *.?AF files to the TEXTURE directory of
                             your FS5.1 directory and go flying. 
   
   
     NOTAM:   

     Painting this aircraft into the correct colors is extremely difficult
     in FS. The color of TEAL is used. The default FSFS palette is very
     limited and does not include that color of TEAL so I got as close
     as I could...I could have modified the FS Pallette...Because of the
     potential problems to the user(Murphy's Law)..I decided not to go
     that Route.


Wingspan: 85 FT
Length  : 73'-3"
Height  : 24.6 FT
Weight  : Empty 22,100 lbs / Maximum Take off 36,300 lbs
Speeds  : Max Cruise 266 Kts / Stall Speed with Flaps 72kts.
Power   : Two 2,000 SHP P&W Canada PW 123 Turboshaft Engines  
          driving Hamilton-Standard 4 blade 13 ft Dia Propellers.
Fuel    : 950 US Gal
Range   : 835 Nautical Miles 
Max Rate of Climb: 1,600 FPM at SL.
Service Ceiling : 25,000 ft

   
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