** Republic/Northwest Airlines Transitional Scheme Boeing 727-2M7(A) **


Original design by: Bill Alderson
Republic/Northwest Transitional Scheme repaint by: Michael Pickney

File last updated on 11/15/98


The Boeing 727-200 has become the best selling tri-jet in the world 
with more than 1800 ordered or in service. Aircraft registration 
number N721RW was originally one of the first Boeing 727-200 series 
aircraft delivered to Hughes Airwest in August of 1976. In October 
of 1980 the aircraft transferred ownership when Hughes Airwest merged
into Republic Airlines. Finally the aircraft was acquired by Northwest
Airlines in their merger with Republic in October of 1986. The 
included aircraft is painted in it's transitional scheme between 
Republic's final red gray and white livery and it's new Northwest 
colors. The aircraft continues to operate today in Northwest's fleet.     


Features:

* Night	lighted passenger windows.
* Landing light definition file included (LLADD program required).


Installation:

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

FS5: 
 
1.  Copy the Rcnw7272.air file to your FS5 Pilots folder.
2.  Copy the texture files Rcnw7272.0af thru Rcnw7272.9af to your FS5 
Textures folder.

FSFW95 or FS98:

1. Use the Microsoft Aircraft and Adventure Converter for either 
FSFW95 or FS98 to convert the files.


Note:

This aircraft converts extremely well to FS98. It looks best in 3D 
full screen mode with MIP mapping turned off.


Legal Stuff:

The designer accepts no responsibility or liability for any damages 
incurred due to the use of these files. 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 
(except for personal storage) or any other medium for purpose of sale. 
They may not 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 E-mail me at mpickney@pacbell.net . 


Acknowledgments:

Many thanks to Bill Alderson (Cyber Air Virtual Airlines President and
and contributor at the FREEFLIGHT Design Page) for supplying the great 
Boeing 727-200 .AFX file. You may obtain many great AFX files just by 
visiting Bill's Cyber Air website at...
http://www.cyber-air.com/
Or by visiting the FREEFLIGHT Design Page at... 
http://www.geocities.com/~freefltdesign/

Special thanks to avaiation photographer Bill Hough for supplying
me with the great reference photo for this project. You can view more
of Bill's fantastic work by visiting at his "C.A.V.U." Images website 
at...
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/3964/

This aircraft repaint was inspired by the great Northwest Airlines 
Convair 580 by Frank Safranek painted in the same transitional livery. 
To may see some of Frank's fantastic aircraft visit his Preflight 
Checklist website at...
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Arcade/6721/
Or visit the FREEFLIGHT Design Page at... 
http://www.geocities.com/~freefltdesign/


Copyrights:

Boeing 727-200 AFX/FDE and portions of this document Copyright 
(c) 1997 Bill Alderson.  

Republic/Northwest Airlines Transitional Scheme repaint and portions 
of this document Copyright (c) 1998 Michael Pickney.


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


The following excerpt is from Bill Alderson's original text file:

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                       Cyber Air Boeing 727-200
                                      
                                  by

                      Bill Alderson - 76763,3601

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Aircraft Data:

        The Boeing 727-200 is powered by three Pratt and
        Whitney JT8D-17R turbojet engines producing about
        16,000 lbs of thrust.

        Wing span....................108 ft.
        Length overall...............153 ft.
        Max cruise speed.............mach .80
        Max speed (Vmo)..............mach .84
        Service Ceiling..............37,000 ft.
        Runway length t/o............9,200 ft
        Runway length landing........4,690 ft.
        Clean stall..................148 kts.
        Dirty stall (flaps & gear)...104 kts.
        
        V1      Vr      V2      Weight          Vref
        138    140      142     190,000 lbs     140 kts.
      

Acknowlegements:

        The Cyber Air HC's for flight testing the daylights 
        out of this thing.  <G>

Legal Stuff:

        This aircraft is freeware.  You may do anything you like
        with it except sell it.  Enjoy!

        Bill Alderson/Cyber Air President
        CIS UID: 76763,3601
        

                      Nov. 1998 Michaelsoft Inc.
