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                                 McDonnell Douglas(Boeing) MD-11
                                              By
                                  The Project Freeware Group

NOTE FS98 USERS MUST ALSO DOWNLOAD MD-11FDE.zip
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MD-11 Family Overview
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The MD-11, the world's only modern large, wide-cabin trijet, offers a highly sophisticated flight deck and advanced automatic system controls that substantially reduces pilot workload. In service with customers in all parts of the world, the MD-11 is produced in Long Beach, California, at the Douglas Products Division of the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group. A worldwide network of subcontractors and suppliers supports the assembly line. 

The MD-11 is available in four models -- passenger, all freighter, convertible freighter and "combi," where passengers and freight are carried on the main deck with additional freight carried below the deck. An extended-range (ER) feature is available on all versions. 

A wide variety of interior configurations are available. Seating capacities on the standard airplane vary from 285 in a three-class arrangement to 410 in an all-economy configuration. Below the main deck, the MD-11 provides more space for containerized or palletized cargo after passenger bags are loaded than any other jetliner, yielding important additional revenue for its operators. 

Advances in aerodynamics, propulsion, aircraft systems, cockpit avionics and interior design contribute to the performance and operating economy of all MD-11 models. Aerodynamic improvements include winglets and a redesigned wing trailing edge, a smaller horizontal tail with integral fuel tanks and an extended tail cone. These features reduce drag, save fuel and add range. 

The nonstop range of the standard MD-11 operating at a maximum takeoff weight of 602,500 pounds (273,290 kg) is approximately 7,630 statute miles (12,270 km) with 285 passengers and their bags. The extended-range version of the MD-11, equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank and operating at a higher maximum takeoff weight of 630,500 pounds (285,990 kg), has a range of approximately 8,225 statute miles (13,230 km). 

Three engines -- General Electric CF6-80C2, Pratt & Whitney 4460, and Pratt & Whitney 4462 -- are offered to power the MD-11, providing maximum efficiency in their thrust class. 

The advanced flight deck features six cathode ray tube displays, digital instrumentation, wind-shear detection and guidance devices, a dual flight management system that helps conserve fuel and a dual digital automatic flight control system (autopilot) with fail operational capability. Computerized system controllers perform automated normal, abnormal and emergency checklist duties for major systems, reducing flight crew requirements from three to two persons. Industry-standard interlinked wheel-and-column controls enhance crew communications and situation awareness at all times.

The MD-11 was launched on Dec. 30, 1986. Assembly of the first unit began March 9, 1988. First flight was on Jan. 10, 1990. Certification occurred Nov. 8, 1990, with first delivery on Dec. 7. For comparison, the MD-11 is 200 feet 10 inches (61.2 m) long, or 18.6 feet (5.66 m) longer than the earlier DC-10 trijet, and carries about 50 more passengers. 
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The above is from the Boeing web site. Please visit them at www.Boeing.com
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INSTALLATION

FS5.1

   The included flight model is a generic FDE place it in your pilots directory and the textures in texture directory of your FS.


FS95
   Convert the above model as you normally would all others.

FS98
   Covert the files then enter into you FS98 directory and locate the MD11 you have coverted in your FS98/aircraft directory. Open the aircraft CFG and change the SIM line from the one listed to the correct flight model chosen from the list in the FS98 FDE files. Thats it save the changes and your flying with the new FDE.


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FDE Notes on flying the PFG MD11 series in FS98

Since few people actually read "readme's", I will try to keep this to the point.  Not all MD-11's fly exactly the same way; I have tried to apply the correct flight model to each airline, depending on the specific type in use by the airline. As a result you might notice many of the planes fly slightly differently. For more information see the file "CODE.TXT".

PRE-FLIGHT
Turn on the autopilot and autothrottle master switches. Preset your desired initial cruising altitude (suggest FL330 going east and FL310 going west) and preset 250 knots IAS. Don't engage the altitude hold or airspeed hold yet. Set flaps and trim. Use 8 degrees of positive trim and 2 notches of flap. Also make sure you are not carrying more fuel than you will need. This document assumes a maximum takeoff weight configuration.

TAKEOFF
Apply full thrust (100% N1). Don't use the TOGA button. Pull up at 150 knots.  Retract gear and flaps. Engage altitude and airspeed hold as soon as possible after takeoff.

CLIMB OUT
Hold 250 knots IAS below FL100. When you climb through FL100, increase speed to and hold 300 knots IAS. As you gain altitude you will have to decrease your vertical speed from 1500 fpm to 1000 fpm in order to hold 300 knots. When the mach indicator says "0.80" switch to hold mach 0.80. This should happen around 31,000 feet. 

CRUISE
Upon achieving cruising altitude, increase speed to mach 0.82 for long range cruise. If you are going west, climb from FL310 to FL350 after about an hour. After having used up at least half your fuel you could try to climb to FL390, however this might be a bit bumpy. If you are going east, you can climb from FL330 to FL370 after at least 2 hours at FL330. 

DESCENT
Start your descent in time. Reduce airspeed hold to about 280 knots IAS. As you descend through FL100, decrease speed to 250 knots IAS. 

LANDING
Pick up and hold the ILS (autopilot approach hold) as soon as it comes in (35~40 nm out). If you are below the glideslope (most likely) hold your current altitude and let the autopilot approach hold takeover altitude control as it intersects the glideslope. Try not to make any major course corrections the last 20nM or so before landing. At 20nM out make sure the autothrottle is disengaged. If the throttles aren't already at idle, do so now. Slowly extend the flaps to maximum, one notch at a time. Allow time between notches for the airspeed to bleed off. Extend gear and set the auto-spoiler. At this point you will need to increase thrust to maintain the glideslope. Depending on the amount of fuel left your airspeed should be somewhere between 135 and 145 knots to hold the glideslope. Between the outer marker and the middle marker disengage the autopilot completely. You should remain stable and on course. If you make an autopilot approach like this, flare the plane slightly (!) and slowly pull back the throttles as you crosh the end of the runway. You should touch down gently. If on the other hand you make an entirely manual approach you will have to judge yourself if you need to flare. More angle of attack means less flare (else you will fly off again).

FS5.1 Users please note the flight model is generic for the MD11 due to limitations.

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  These files are copyrighted by the Project Freeware Group. These files MAY NOT be used on or uploaded to any site without written consent of the Project Freeware Group. These files may not be included on ANY CD rom or commercial product. Any form of "Hacking" using texture editors or hex editors is strictly prohibited. 









 
