
FlightSim 2000  BEECHCRAFT KING AIR C90 Kilo Alpha   - N290KA

This model is based on the STC Kilo Alpha 290, a King Air C90, modified with Garrett TPE-331-10 turbines rated at 1000 shp. NB! This model is intended for Flight Simulator 2000 only! 

The visual model is highly accurate.

The specifications are (approximately!) as follows, and are as for a model C90A:-

	Length:			35' 6"	10.82 m
	Height:			14' 3"	4.34 m
	Wing Span:		50' 3" 	15.32m
	Fuel:			384 Gal	1453 l
	Gross:			10100 lb	4545 Kg
	Empty:			6702 lb	3016 Kg
	Payload:			3150 lb	1417 Kg
	Engines:			2 x Garrett TPE-331-10 1000 shp
	Propellers:		5 McCauley blade variable pitch
	Fuel consumption:		70 gal/hr		264 l/hr
	Max Cruise speed:		290 kts	333 mph	537 km/h
	Stall speed (flaps):		78 kts	89 mph	144 km/h
	Service ceiling:		28900 ft	8814 m
	Engine out ceiling:		13100 ft	3995 m
	Rate of climb:		2003 ft/m	  610 m
	Engine out climb:		494 ft/m	  151 m
	Takeoff ground run:		2035 ft	  620 m
	Landing ground roll:		1260 ft	 384 m
	Range:			1282 nm	1475 mi	2375 km
	Cabin environment:		Pressurised

The visual model was designed by Chris Lampard, working from photographs supplied by Louis Vosloo and Lee Hall.
The Paint job was designed by Michael Verlin


NOTES:

Flight Model

The flight model was devised by Michael Verlin with the considerable advice and assistance of Steve Small.
 
Additional Animation

The flaps and elevators are animated, but not ailerons or rudder. This was due to limitations in the visual model design software. Note that the rear door opens, and is operated by the spoiler key. This compromise was adopted to facilitate animation. There are unfortunately no landing lights. 

Installation

Installation is very straightforward. Flightzip is STRONGLY recommended. If you have this utility, then simply use it to extract the aircraft from its zip file, and install it in Flightsim 2000.   

If you are using Winzip or a similar unzipping utility, then allow the program to unzip files to their specific folders. If you wish to unzip manually, then remember to place all files in their correct folders. 

The default King Air 350 sounds and panel are selected by default. Unfortunately the side and back cockpit views are also for the 350, and are therefore not entirely accurate.

Copyright

This model is freeware, but is NOT in the public domain. It may be freely distributed in its present form, but may not be used for commercial purposes.

Credits

Project Leader:			Chris Lampard
Visual Model:			Chris Lampard
Animation:				Lee Hall
Photographic Material:		Louis Vosloo, Lee Hall.
Additional Assistance:		Reiner Gabler, Jon Hoffman. 
Flight Model:			Michael Verlin and Steve Small
Paint:				Michael Verlin

Contact person:			Lee Hall - leehall@iafrica.com
				Michael Verlin - mverlin@tampabay.rr.com