The A4-B "Sapphire" Large Divebomer
[b]Developed by MGA Engineering, The A4-B "Sapphire" is a anti-surface attack/reconnaissance aircraft. Made for flying out of almost any airfield (prepared or not)[/b]
[b]Specifications[/b]
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[*] Length - 11.5 Meters
[*] Height- 7.5 Meters (wings unfolded) / 5.75 Meters (wings folded)
[*] Width - 14.25 Meters (wings unfolded) / 6.25 Meters (wings folded)
[*] Engine - 16 Cylinder, Twin 3x3 Turbocharged Radial, Cowl Flaps, Engine Maintenance Hatches
[*] Prop - Neutral 4 Blade
[*] Fuel - 2000 Liters Max
[*] Control - Alt Hold, Levels, [b]Combat/Takeoff/Landing Flaps[/b] (Flaps do affect aircraft), Airbrake
[*] Lights- Nav, Storbe, Beacon, Landing, Cockpit
[*] Safety - Lights, Simple RWR, Arresting Gear, Map
[*] Weapons - Duel Light Autocannons, Centerline Hardpoint (with fuel pump for drop tanks)
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[b]Aircraft Backround[/b]
This aircraft is part of Airforce, Marine, and Naval Air Squadrons. The Particular aircraft is for the pilot (Major) Ciaravino; he just got back into action from his downing in the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific Theater.
[b]Operating Procedure[/b]
[b]Takeoff:[/b]
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[*] Flip "System" and "Backlight" switches (Left Side Rear)
[*] Flip "Nav Lights", "Strobe Lights", and "Cockpit Lights" switches if needed (Right Side Front)
[*] Flip "Engine", "Air Intake Pumps", and "Fuel Pump" switches and set throttle below 0.1
[*] Taxi to runway using "Prop Pitch" control (up/down)
[*] Line up on runway
[*] Set "Prop Pitch" to 0 and toggle on "Brake" (1)
[*] Throttle UP to 100%
[*] Set "Prop Pitch" to 1 and toggle off "Brake" (1)
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[b]Attacking:[/b]
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[*] Toggle off "Pitch Level"
[*] Flip "Master Arm", "Hud Power", and either "Centerline Pylon Arm" or "Arm 50's" switches
[*] Find Target and point plane in the right heading
[*] Raise Flaps fully
[*] Start Pitching down (w)
[*] Flip "Airbrake" switch
[*] Press "Fire" (Space) to Fire selected weapons
[*] Pull UP (s) and Flip off "Airbrake" switch
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[b]Landing:[/b]
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[*] Lower Flaps to full down ("3")
[*] Flip on "Landing Lights"
[*] Set Throttle to no less then 75%
[*] Toggle off "Pitch Level"
[*] Toggle "Brakes" when on the ground
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[b]Credit:[/b]
ZE Modular Engine Controller
Reflector Gunsight (STW)
VHF RADIO - COMPACT
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Ramails(Engine Testing)
