The DreamFleet Cardinal is modeled after N1384C, a 1978 177B operated
by Knoxville Flyers, a flying club based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Once
you have flown a Cardinal, and experienced her handling, roomy
interior and speed, you'll understand why this aircraft proves so
popular.
The aircraft model
was designed by Mikko Maliniemi of Finland, one of the most talented
3D modelers in the flight simulation industry,and you can be certain
that this Cardinal will be one of the most complex and detailed
aircraft models ever produced.
If
you like the default FS2002 Cessna aircraft, then you are going to be in
for quite a treat with the Cardinal! Mikko held back very little when it
came to detail, and here are some of the features to expect:
Virtual Cockpit & Cabin: Nicely detailed and with working gauges,
and moving throttles, control wheels, rudder pedals, throttles, flap
lever, cowl flap lever, and sun visors.You can fly from the virtual
cockpit, or from our complete 2D cockpit and interior (see below).
Complete Moving Parts: Ailerons, rudder, stabilator, rudder, and flaps
all move. The wheels turn, and both cabin door and baggage door open and
close. With the press of a key, you can even tie it down, and put the
chocks and pitot tube cover in place!
Visible Interior and Passengers: This, of course, should be expected,
and the interior visible from the outside of the aircraft is highly
detailed, and includes Mikko (the aircraft's designer) and his father.
Fuselage and Lighting Reflections: The same as found on the default
FS2002 aircraft, there's even reflection on the aircraft windows.
Accurate Flight Dynamics: A pretty aircraft means nothing if it does not
fly well, and while it is impossible to create 100% accurate flight
dynamics for FS2002, you'll find the flying characteristics of the
DreamFleet Cardinal to be quite satisfying.
Details Galore!: Everything from tie down ropes, chocks and pitot tube
cover, to detailed textures, right down to almost every rivet and
inspection plate that is on the real thing.
| 2D
Cockpit, Instrument Panels & Interior |
In
addition to the 3D virtual cockpit and interior, the DreamFleet Cardinal
features complete 2D instrument panels and interior views, in our
"trademark" high resolution, digital photo realistic graphics.
Use the "VC" or use the 2D views, or switch between both. Some
of the features of our 2D interior include:
Main Instrument Panel: So realistic that you could almost swear you were
in the real thing. Every gauge is there, just as it is in the real
Cardinal, and operate as accurately as is possible within FS2002. Many
gauges features a user selectable "digital readout", which
tells you what the gauge is reading; great for those with small
monitors, or to obtain high accuracy in setting. In addition, you can
also select to place a "cover" over a gauge, so you can
practice partial panel IFR. Of course the instrument panels feature near
100% accurate pilot's perspective. As with every DreamFleet panel you
are seated in the pilot's seat, not in between the seats!
Landing View Panel: Essentially a reduced height version of the Main
Instrument Panel, with a larger outside view for making landings easier,
or for enjoying the scenery. The landing view panel features all of the
primary flight and navigation instruments, and is suitable for IFR work.
Radio Stack: A choice of 3 radio stacks will be available, featuring
both older and newer avionics. In addition, the Cardinal will showcase
our new, custom-programmed GPS "SL320", which is a simulation
of a real moving map GPS produced by a well-known manufacturer, and one
that appears in the real 84 Charlie. See our version here.
Interior Views: They are all here, and you can use these in place of, or
to supplement the Virtual Cockpit views. Featured are Forward Left, Left
(with visible wing), Rear Left, Rear, Rear Right, Right (with visible
wing), Forward Right, and Up views. As with the instrument panel all
views are high quality, digital photo realistic graphics. No rendered or
hand drawn artwork here!
Authentic
Lycoming O-360 engine sounds are featured. You will also get all of the
usual switch "clicks", gyro sounds, and fuel pump sound. An
audible environment that along with the visual surroundings truly give
you the feeling of "being there".
Text-o-Matic:
The ever popular "T-o-M" returns to the Cardinal, from its
previous appearance in our 737 and Archer. With T-o-M you can repaint
your Cardinal in any scheme you would like, or download paint schemes
produced by others. Then use T-o-M to create an entirely new aircraft
model, that sports this new paint scheme, and aircraft complete with all
the features listed above. By using T-o-M you can create an entire fleet
of Cardinals!
Config-o-Matic: Joining "T-o-M" is "C-o-M". With
Config-o-Matic you will be able to select certain features for your
Cardinal, such as type of autopilot, or whether or not you wish to load
the 2D interior views to supplement the Virtual Cockpit. You will also
be able to set the various weights for your passengers and baggage,
change the color of the cockpit's dome light, and the instrument back
lighting, adjust the airframe hours on the tachometer, assign certain
custom keyboard commands, in order to access features not provided for
via default keys in FS2002, and finally, choose the type of avionics you
desire!
