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*            AIR CANADA AIRBUS A319-100 (NEW PAINT SCHEME) V.1.1            *
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*                       for Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.x                  *
*                     with BAO Flight Simulator Flight Shop                 *
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System Requirment:

Microsoft Flight Simulator 5.x
BAO Flight Simulator Flight Shop

Files Included:

AC_A319i.ZIP --- The ZIP file containing all of the below.
AC_A319.AIR --- The AIR file
AC_A319.?AF --- The texture files  (.0AF - 9AF)
AC_A319.TXT --- The file you are reading right now!
FMSA320.ADV --- The Adventure file for Flight Management System

Installation Notes:

1) COPY AC_A319.AIR TO FS5 PILOTS DIRECTORY (e.g. c:\FLTSIM5\PILOTS )
2) COPY AC_A319.?AF TO FS5 TEXTURE DIRECTORY
3) COPY FMSA320.ADV TO FS5 PILOTS DIRECTORY
4) START MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIM 5 and START FLYING!!!

Bugs Fixed:

From AC_A319.ZIP        1) Fixed Texture
From AC_A319i.ZIP       1) Improved Flight Dynamics from Mike Vidal
                        2) FMS - Adventure file included

FMS-Adventure:
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In reality, the A319 is mostly flown by the FMS. The pilots
enter the desired velocity, altitude, rate of climb/descent, and
heading to the FMS which controls the plane according to these
inputs. In flight simulation this is excellently modelled by
the 3DAGS addon for the ATP flight simulator by Simon Hradecky.
Unfortunately, 3DAGS cannot be used in FS5. One can, however,
simulate some features of the FMS by the autopilot of FS5. It
contains modes for keeping certain altitudes and headings. One can
edit a desired altitude and heading in the "Autopilot" menu and the
plane reaches and keeps these values. Since I was annoyed by the
necessity to switch to the "autopilot" menu and, thus, to interrupt
the simulation for entering new values, I made this small adventure.

It enables not only the selection of new headings and altitudes
while the autopilot works. One can also preselect values which
are assigned when the particular autopilot mode is switched on.
Following inputs are available:
"Ctrl 4" (on the keypad): 	Switch heading one degree to the left
"Ctrl Shift 4" (on the keypad): Switch heading ten degrees to the left
"Ctrl 6" (on the keypad): 	Switch heading one degree to the right
"Ctrl Shift 6" (on the keypad): Switch heading ten degrees to the right

"Ctrl 8" (on the keypad): 	Switch altitude one flight level up
"Ctrl Shift 8" (on the keypad): Switch altitude ten flight levels up
"Ctrl 2" (on the keypad): 	Switch altitude one flight level down
"Ctrl Shift 2" (on the keypad): Switch altitude ten flight levels down
(One flight level are 100 feet; fi. FL 240 = 24000 feet).

Other important inputs are:
"z" ("y" in German keyboard): Autopilot master switch
"Ctrl z" ("Ctrl y" in German keyboard): Altitude mode
"Ctrl h": Heading mode 

Maximum available flight level is FL 400. The current selection is
display on the screen. Don't forget to take an initial selection
before switching the autopilot modi on. Otherwise the plane will
fly into direct north (360 degrees) and/or into the ground after
switching the particular modes on.

Performance Specifiations:

     Manufacturer:              Airbus
     Engines:                   CFM56-5A4
     Seats (typical):           115
     Cargo capacity:            4,720 lbs
     Fuel capacity:             6,190 usg
     Overall length:            111 feet, 0 inches
     Wing span:                 111 feet, 10 inches
     Top of fin from ground:    38 feet, 7 inches
     Cruise speed:              520 mph
     Range (full passengers):   2,300 miles
     Cruise altitude (typical): 35,000 feet

History:

    The Airbus A319 is a shortened version of the A320. They represents a
new class of short/medium-range aircraft. They were developed using advanced
design techniques, materials and avionics. Because of the fly-by-wire system,
there's no need for the conventional control columns, thus replaced by side
stick controllers. Air Canada benefits from the commonality of Airbus' new
generation of aircraft, with Cross Crew Qualification between its A319, A320
and A340. The A319 and A320 use identical engines. The A319 seats 115 while
the A320 seats 131. Air Canada placed firm orders on 35 A319-100s to replace
its aging Douglas DC-9-32s.

Notes:

        This is my third try at repainting an aircraft in FSFS, I hope it is
better than my second one.

Credits:

        I have to thank Peter Herrmann who created this wonderful Airbus
A319 Flight Model and to Eric Mitchell who supplied me with the PCX file
of the tail of the airplane.

PLEASE VISIT:

****************AIRPORT 604*****************
http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/2380/

Coming Soon:
Cathay Pacific B777
Air Canada A340
NWT air 737-200

Derek Chung
derek@uniserve.com
July 9, 1996
(P.S. comments are greatly appreciated!)
