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Convair 580, Allison Prop Jet
AI Version
by: Dee Waldron
Oct. 2003
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This AI model is for FS2002 & FS2004.

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Credits:
Original CV340 FSFS model by Keith Waugh  silvrbld@yournet.com
Modified further by Tom Gibson, Kevin Trinkle, Dave McQueen, Frank Safranek
First FSFS CV580 conversion by Frank Safranek 
AF99 conversion and SPA paint by Dee Waldron
Current FSDS v2 model by Dee Waldron (10/03)

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General Notes:
This is another one of my "community project" models.
This beta model is currently in development and I'll make more updates to it as I get reports from people who use it.
The texture is a basic master. User is welcome to repaint the model in any livery(s) desired. Uploads of repainted models are also welcome. No prior permission is required.
Flight dynamics are based on the default King Air, so it should work well as an AI model, but will not operate realistically as a CV580. If anyone makes any improvements to the flight model which lets the AI model fly more realistically as a cv580, please send me a copy and I'll include it in a future update.

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Installation
Unzip the archive directly into your flight simulator's Aircraft folder. It will automatically be setup as a regular, flyable model. To include the model in your ATC traffic, you need to use utilities such as Lee Swordy's "Traffic Tools". This is a freeware utility available at most major flight sim websites.

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CV580 Spec's

Length: 81 ft 6 in / Height: 28 ft 2 in
Span: 105 ft 4 in / Area: 920 sq ft
Weight (empty/TO): 30,270 lbs / 58,000 lbs
Power: (2) 3,750 shp Allison 501-D13H turboprops

Cruising Altitude: 23,000 ft
Cruising Speed: 185 Kts indicated (264 knots, true)
Maximum Speed (Vne): 300 mph (0.39 mach)
Stall Speed (clean): 100 knots
Stall Speed (full flaps): 90 knots

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Legal Stuff:
Copyright 2003, D.E. Waldron. All rights reserved.
This aircraft model is freeware. All repaints are welcome. User accepts all risk of use.

Dee Waldron
dewaldron1@excite.com
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