FS2004 Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk
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This aircraft is built for FS2004.  The aircraft may work in FS2002, but I do not support it.  

Instructions
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The F-117 is NOT equipped with flaps, so don't ask how to deploy them.

Use Shift-E to open the canopy.

The bomb bay opens with the tailhook function.  FS doesn't have a default key assigned to this, so you will have to assign one in the options menu.  The bomb bay also opens and the weapons deploy if the Master Arm switch is turned on in the cockpit.

The F-117 is NOT equipped with spoilers.  In the model, the spoiler function deploys the drag chute.  This can be done with the default '/' key or the Drag Chute handle in the cockpit.

Due to its entirely flat, facetted design the F-117 is not very aerodynamic.  The lack of flaps, coupled with the severely swept wings give it a very high takeoff and landing speed.  Landing speed is about 170 knots, with a highly pronounced nose up attitude.  You WILL need to jack up the pilots seat several notches to see the runway over the panel during landings.  Handling is wobbly at low speeds which gives the F-117 its nickname, the "Wobbly Goblin".  Watch your airspeed on approach, below about 160 knots it sinks like a rock.




Mike Stone
201 Heyden Dr.
Eureka, MO  63025

Web page: www.pmstone.com
E-mail: mike@pmstone.com

