****** Republic Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 Version 1.0 ******

Original design by: Brian Quayle
DC-9-32 to DC-9-51 AFX modifications: Steve Kempf
Republic Airlines repaint: Michael Pickney
KT_PALET.PAL optional FS color palette: Kevin Trinkle

File last updated on 05/19/99


The McDonnell Douglas DC-9 was designed to operate from short 
runways on short to medium routes. It offered the speed, comfort
and reliability of jet transportation to smaller communities 
previously served only by prop driven airliners. The aircraft 
features built-in boarding stairs for use where jetways are not
available. Low ground clearance puts the lower cargo deck at 
waist level to allow loading and unloading without a conveyor
or loading platform. The passenger cabin was designed for optimum
passenger comfort and convenience. Economy class seating is five
across, an arrangement consistently preferred by passengers over 
the usual six across seating utilized in most single aisle 
airliners. Although the last DC-9 was delivered in October of 1982, 
the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 remains the mainstay of many airlines. 

Republic Airline's roots began in 1946 when Clintonville, WI based 
Wisconsin Central Airlines began operations. In 1952 Wisconsin Central
changed it's name to North Central Airlines and moved it's base of 
operations to Minneapolis, MN. A merger with Atlanta based Southern 
Airways in 1979 changed the airline's name to Republic Airlines. In 
1980 Hughes Air West joined with Republic. At it's peak Republic
Airlines served 107 U.S. cities with a 168 aircraft fleet. Finally,
Republic Airlines was acquired by Northwest Airlines in October of 
1986 making Northwest the fourth largest U.S. airline. 

Originally flown by North Central Airlines and still sporting the 
trademark "Herman the Goose" logo on it's tail, aircraft registration
N783NC (fleet number 874) represents 1 of 28 McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51
aircraft operated by Republic Airlines. This aircraft served with 
Republic's fleet from January of 1980 until the airline's acquisition
by Northwest Airlines in October of 1986. This particular aircraft 
continues to operate today with Northwest's fleet. 


Features:

* Night	lighted passenger windows.
* Landing lights installed (FS98 version only). Use Ctrl+L to toggle
them on/off at night.
* Landing lights definition file included for FSFW95 use (LLADD 
program required for installation).
* Optional FS color palette included to more accurately simulate
Republic's aqua color scheme (without the use of this palette the 
aircraft will be light and dark blue). 


Installation:

Unzip all files to a temporary directory. Then... 

FS98: 

1. Copy the Rcdc95v1 folder to your FS98 aircraft folder.

Note: The Flight Shop Aircraft and Adventure Converter for FS98 must 
be installed. This aircraft looks best (IMHO) in FS98 in 3D full 
screen mode with MIP mapping turned off.

FSFW95: 

1. Unzip the fs5.zip file to a temporary folder.

2. Use the Microsoft Aircraft and Adventure Converter for FSFW95 
to convert the files.

FS5: 
 
1. Unzip the fs5.zip file to a temporary folder.

2. Copy the Rcdc95v1.air file to your FS5 Pilots folder.

3. Copy the texture files Rcdc95v1.0af thru Rcdc95v1.9af to your FS5 
Textures folder.


Acknowledgments:

This aircraft repaint was inspired by the new "Republic Virtual
Airlines", a subsidiary of Northwest Virtual Airlines et al. If you
would like to fly for the very best you can visit their websites at...
Republic Virtual Airlines
http://www.groverweb.com/nwva/republic/
Northwest Virtual Airlines et al
http://www.groverweb.com/nwva/nwva/ 

A big thank you to the great Brian Quayle for creating such a great
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32. 

Many thanks to Steve Kempf for modifying Brian's DC-9-32 into a 
really great DC-9-51, then allowing me to use his great AFX for 
this aircraft.   

Special thanks to Kevin Trinkle for allowing me to include his 
modified FS color palette KT_PALET.PAL. You can find more of Kevin's 
great work at his PSA Smile High Club website at...
http://www.flash.net/~trinkle/psa/index.htm
Or by visiting the FREEFLIGHT Design Page at... 
http://www.geocities.com/~freefltdesign/

Special thanks to aviation photographer Dr. Andy Abshire for 
supplying me with the great reference photos for this project. You
can view more of Andy's fantastic work by visiting his website, "Dr. 
Andy's Hub Airport" at...
http://members.tripod.com/~aravm98/airhub.html


Copyrights:

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 AFX Copyright (c) 1996 Brian Quayle.

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 AFX modifications Copyright (c) 1998
Steve Kempf.

Republic Airlines repaint, minor AFX modification, and this document
Copyright (c) 1999 Michael Pickney.

KT_PALET.PAL optional FS color palette and portions of this document 
Copyright (c) 1997 Kevin Trinkle.


My Plug: 

For the most current version of this aircraft and many more Wisconsin 
related aircraft and scenery files visit my website, "Michael's 
Wisconsin Flight Simulator Page" at... 
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/4925/


If you have any questions or comments you may E-Mail me at... 
mpickney@pacbell.net


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*                McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 Aircraft Data             *
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	First Flight.................August 24, 1975
	Launch Customer..............Swissair
	Aircraft Crew................2 pilots & 5 flight attendants
	PAX Capacity.................Up to 139   

        The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 is powered by two 
        Pratt and Whitney JT8D-17 turbofan engines
        producing about 16,000 lbs (71.2 kN) of thrust each.

        Wing span....................93 ft. 5 in.
	Wing area....................1,000.70 sq. ft. 
        Length overall...............132 ft. 0 in.
	Aircraft height..............28 ft. 1 in. 
	Cruise speed.................506 mph / 440 kt
        Max speed....................564 mph / 490.81 kt
        Max altitude.................35,000 ft.
	Max range....................1,795 nm
        Runway length t/o............7,749 ft.
	MTOW.........................119,868 lbs
        Runway length landing........4.721 ft.
	MLDW.........................109,879 lbs
                
        V1      	Vr      	V2      
	138KIAS		140KIAS		146KIAS


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*                            KT_PALET.PAL			     *
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*                  Kevin Trinkle - trinkle@flash.net                 *
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FSFS LIMITS:

For this aircraft, we have modified the palette to give proper 
coloration. The default FSFS palette is very limited and does not 
include certain colors, such as pink and purple.

To install this palette:

1. Rename and backup your current FS5.PAL (located in your \fs__\
   texture directory)
2. Copy KT_PALET.PAL into your \fs__\texture directory
3. Rename KT_PALET.PAL to FS5.PAL (for ALL versions of FS, 5.0 and up.)
4. Rename and backup your current FS5.HAZ (located with FS5.PAL)
5. Copy KT_PALET.HAZ into your \fs__\texture directory
6. Rename KT_PALET.HAZ to FS5.HAZ

To uninstall this palette:
1. Rename FS5.PAL in your \fs__\texture directory to KT_PALET.PAL
2. Rename FS5.HAZ in your \fs__\texture directory to KT_PALET.HAZ
3. Copy your backed-up FS5.PAL & FS5.HAZ (you DID back them up, 
   didn't you?) to your \fs__\texture directory. Make sure they are 
   named FS5.PAL and FS5.HAZ respectively.

There have been changes to default building colors as a result - an 
example is in the FS98 Las Vegas scenery, where the terminal building 
at McCarran becomes pink. Some of the office buildings at Chicago 
reflect this too. The Microsoft Broadf.R8 texture (broad leaves in 
fall) is also affected. These changes are a byproduct of the palette
change and cannot be overcome.

The pink/purple color sequence is copyrighted 1997 Kevin Trinkle. The
revised blue color scheme is copyrighted Carlos Coimbra, 1995. 
KT_PALET.PAL may not be sold on any CD or disk. If you wish to use it
in your aircraft, please contact me at trinkle@flash.net.

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From The Legal Department:

The designer accepts no responsibility or liability for any damages 
incurred due to the use of these files. Use them at your own risk. 
These files are freeware, they are meant to be distributed freely. 
They may only be made available for download at other sites if they
are to be distributed for free and in current form. They may never be
placed on a CD, pay-per-use BBS, floppy disk or any other medium for
purpose of sale or profit. In short, they may never be used by anyone
for monetary gain. These files may never be modified and must always 
be accompanied by this document. These files are protected under 
international copyright laws. If you have any questions or comments 
you may contact me by E-Mail at mpickney@pacbell.net. 
        
        

                      May 1999 Michaelsoft Inc.     
                  
