****HJG WEBITE UPDATE - May 29TH 2010****

[Dan K. Hansen]

Your HJG team are pleased to present the following selection of new and upgraded aircraft texture files for your classic jetliner enjoyment in FS ....

NEW AIRCRAFT TEXTURES

The following are all new HJG released texture files .....

B707-C

Trans Global Airways (1970)

B720-B

Air Malta 1988

B727-100 (early)

Northeast Airlines 1965

B727-100C (convertible/freighter)

Northern Air Cargo 2006

B727-200 (early)

Mohawk Airlines 1968
Western Airlines 1970

B727-200 ADVC

Aeropostal 2004
Cook Islands International/Polynesian 1987
Mexicana (Guadalajara Soccer) 1998
Polynesian Airlines 1989
Qatar Airways 1997
Western Airlines 1986

B727-200 ADVC RE SUPER 27

Aeropostal 2003

DC-8-30

Spearair 1973

DC-8-50

Karair 1979

DC-8-62

Karair 1985

DC-9-10/15

AeroMexico 1987
Delta Air Lines 1966
Delta Air Lines 1970
Eastern Air Lines 1967
Eastern Air Lines 1979
Germanair 1969
Hawaiian Airlines 1966
Intercontinental Colombia 1995

DC-9-10/15F (freighter)

Evergreen International 2004
Kalitta Cargo 1994
Kitty Hawk Cargo 1999
Reliant Airlines 2000

DC-9-30

Air Gemini 2008
Airtran 2002
Aeromediterranea 1983
Continental Airlines/New York Air 1987
Delta Air Lines (We The people) 1976
Delta Air Lines 1980
Delta Air Lines 1989
Eastern Air Lines 1981
New York Air 1983
PSA 1967
PSA 1985
Valujet 1996

DC-9-30CF/F/RC (convertible/freighter)

Airborne Express 2004
Airborne Express 2005
Evergreen international 1978
Evergreen international 1984

DC-9-50

Northwest Airlines/North Central/Republic 1986
Northwest Airlines/Republic 1986
Northwest Airlines/Republic 1987
Northwest Airlines (natural metal fuselage) 1989
Northwest Airlines (experimental livery) 1995


NEW AIRCRAFT BASE PACKS

PLEASE NOTE .... if intending to use the new HJG DC9 panels then all of the original HJG DC9 aircraft base pack files "MUST" be replaced with the following "new" DC9 aircraft base pack files or the panels will not work properly. Please refer to the "DC9 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" posting (on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page) for complete information regarding this !

DC9-10 JT8D-1 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-10 JT8D-5 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-10 JT8D-7 Aircraft Base Pack

DC9-10F JT8D-7 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-10F JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack

DC9-20 JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-20 JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack

DC9-30 JT8D-7 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-30 JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-30 JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-30 JT8D-15 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-30 JT8D-17 Aircraft Base Pack

DC9-30F JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-30F JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack

DC9-30 REFAN JT8D-109 Aircraft Base Pack

DC9-40 JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-40 JT8D-15 Aircraft Base Pack

DC9-50 JT8D-15 Aircraft Base Pack
DC9-50 JT8D-17 Aircraft Base Pack

NEW PANELS

PLEASE NOTE .... these panels "MUST" be used with the above "new" DC9 aircraft base pack files only or they will not work propeerly. See following postings on this thread, or, refer to the "DC9 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" posting (on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page) for complete information regarding these panels !

DC9-10 JT8D-1 Panel
DC9-10 JT8D-5 Panel
DC9-10 JT8D-7 Panel
DC9-10 JT8D-9 Panel

DC9-20 JT8D-9 Panel
DC9-20 JT8D-11 Panel

DC9-30 JT8D-7 Panel
DC9-30 JT8D-9 Panel
DC9-30 JT8D-11 Panel
DC9-30 JT8D-15 Panel
DC9-30 JT8D-17 Panel

DC9-30 REFAN JT8D-109 Panel

DC9-40 JT8D-11 Panel
DC9-40 JT8D-15 Panel

DC9-50 JT8D-15 Panel
DC9-50 JT8D-17 Panel

Thanks to Peter BINAMIRA, Nick BOTAMER, George CARTY, Paul GOLDING, Alejandro HURTADO, Camilo LUENGAS, Tom LEBLANC, Tony MADGE, Mike MONCE, Geir OLSON, Richard PROBST, Eduardo ROCHA, Steve WEIHER, and Eduardo VILLANUEVA for providing us with this great selection of new and upgraded files.

[boomer727]

VERY NICE! really really like those dc-9-50's

[hjgfan]

Thanks for the Air Malta, thanks a lot

[Dan K. Hansen]

We aim to please

I'm sure Mark will update the orginal post soon, in order to introduce our newest babies: The DC-9 panels.

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

I'm sure Mark will update the orginal post soon, in order to introduce our newest babies: The DC-9 panels.

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEP .... Here I am !


Thanks for getting all of that uploaded for us Dan

Thanks to all our team members whom have contributed to this "2ND PART" of our "4TH ANNIVERSARY" website update.

And thanks once again also to all our FS community supporters whom have generously encouraged us/HJG throughut our past 4 years of service.

Not much to explain about this website update .... other than the following which is really just for the benefit of those new to our website and possibly not yet familiar with how we present everything that we offer here ....

1. All B720-B aircraft textures are located in the "B720-B" section of our Downloads page.

2. All B727-100 aircraft textures are located in the "B727-100" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "B727-100C/F CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER" aircraft subjects in a separate section on this same page.

3. All B727-200 aircraft textures are located in the "B727-200" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "B727-200 (early profuction), B727-200 ADVCANCED, and B727-200 ADVANCED RE SUPER 27" aircraft subjects in separate sections on this same page.

4. All DC8-30 aircraft textures are located in the "DC8-30" section of our Downloads page.

5. All DC8-50 aircraft textures are located in the "DC8-50" section of our Downloads page.

6. All DC8-62 aircraft textures are located in the "DC8-62" section of our Downloads page.

7. All DC9-10/15 aircraft textures are located in the "DC9-10" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "DC9-10C/F CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER" aircraft subjects in separate sections on this same page.

8. All DC9-30 aircraft textures are located in the "DC9-30" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "DC9-30C/F CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER" aircraft subjects in separate sections on this same page.

9. All DC9-50 aircraft textures are located in the "DC9-50" section of our Downloads page.

10. New DC9 aircraft base packs are available and are located on each of the respective "DC9" aircraft type download pages. These base packs are now aircraft type and powerplant specific and must be used with the correct corresponding DC9 panel version. If uncertain as to what DC9 aircraft base packs and panels should be use together then please refer to the DC9 WHAT PANEL & WHICH PLANE" posting on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" page for advice. Only the FDE (both AIRCRAFT.CFG and AIR data) has been updated .... for compatibility with the new DC9 panels. There have been no changes to any of the original 3D DC9 models or textures.

11. The DC9 panels are now available and are located on the "DOUGLAS PANELS" downloads page. pack version. These panels are also aircraft type and powerplant specific and must be used with the correct corresponding DC9 aircraft base. PLEASE NOTE .... if intending to use these DC9 panels then all original HJG DC9 aircraft base pack files (the FDE only) must be replaced with the new aircraft base pack versions provided. These panel will not work properly with the old/original DC9 aircraft base packs/FDE. If uncertain .... then replace "EVERYTHING" and "START FRESH".

12. Extensive notes regarding these DC9 panels have been compiled and posted on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page. These notes cover all of the following details ....

- WHAT PANEL WHICH PLANE
- WHAT TEXTURE WHICH PLANE
- WHAT SOUND WHICH PLANE
- INSTALLATION
- HOW TO CONFIGURE THE PANEL .... ENGINES RUNNIING SCENARIO
- HOW TO CONFIGURE THE PANEL .... COLD & DARK ENGINE STARTUP SCENARIO
- PANELS/GAUGES EXPLANATIONS
- FLYING GUIDES

These panels are complex, but not difficult. It is strongly recommended that these notes carefully studied.

As always .... feel free to "ASK" .... but above all .... "ENJOY".

ENJOY !

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[flugkapitan]

Many, many thanks to all those involved in the production of these files!!!!!

Cheers,
Scott
KJMS (or thereabouts)

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Folks .... the following notes are quick reference/shortened "basic essentials" of my more in-depth/thourogh DC9 notes/information now posted on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page.

THIS IS WHAT YOU MUST KNOW AND DO .... AT THE VERY LEAST .... IF YOU ARE GOING TO FLY THESE NEW DC9 PANELS !

INTRODUCTION TO THE HJG DC9 PROJECT !

It is important to appreciate that there is no such thing as a standard DC9 aircraft.

DC9 aircraft differ in terms of their size, engine power ratings, and certified weights .... possibly more-so than is the case with most other civil jetliner type aircraft.

Most previously released DC9 simulations focus on just 1 specific and engine and weight configuration for each class of DC9 aircraft.

The variation offered by HJG represents the entire DC9 family .... featuring each of the major engine and weight configurations which apply to these aircraft !


1. DC9 AIRCRAFT BASE PACKS - WHAT'S OFFRED AND WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT EACH ONE ?

We ofer 19 DC9 aircraft base packs. Each aircraft base pack is aircraft type, powerplant, and weight specific as follows ....


DC9-10 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-1 (14,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 85.700 LBS)
DC9-10 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-5 (12,250 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 81.800 LBS)
DC9-10 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-7 (14,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 90.700 LBS)

DC9-10F Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-7 (14,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 90.700 LBS)
DC9-10F Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-9 (14,500 LBS thrust e/a/ MGTOW 90.700 LBS)

DC9-20 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-9 (14,500 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 98.000 LBS)
DC9-20 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-11 (15,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 101.000 LBS)

DC9-30 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-7 (14,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 98.000 LBS)
DC9-30 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-9 (14,500 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 108.000 LBS)
DC9-30 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-11 (15,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 110.000 LBS)
DC9-30 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-15 (15,500 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 114.000 LBS
DC9-30 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-17 (16,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 121.000 LBS)

DC9-30F Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-9 (14,500 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 110.000 LBS)
DC9-30F Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-11 (15,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 110.000 LBS)

DC9-30 REFAN Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-109 (16,500 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 110.000 LBS)

DC9-40 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-11 (15,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 114.000 LBS)
DC9-40 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-15 (15,500 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 114.000 LBS)

DC9-50 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-15 (15,500 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 115.000 LBS)
DC9-50 Aircraft Base Pack .... P&W JT8D-17 (16,000 LBS thrust e/a / MGTOW 122.200 LBS)


PLEASE NOTE .... all original HJG DC9 base pack FDE (both AIRCRAFT.CFG and AIR.FILE data) must be replaced with the latest FDE contained within these new base pack files before any of the new DC9 panels can be used successfully. Failure to do this will result in these panels and aircraft not functioning correctly.

Each of these new aircraft base pack files feature FDE customized for each DC9 type/series aircraft.

Appropriate performance variation has been incorporated into the new FDE for each HJG DC9 type/series aircraft .... in accordance with known aircraft performances whilst also bearing in mind certain FS limitations too !

No changes have been made to any of the previously released HJG DC9 models .... none of these models needs being replaced !

The same HJG DC9 type/series models have been duplicated into each of the new aircraft base pack files for each DC9 type/series aircraft.

Each of the 19 new HJG DC9 aircraft base pack files are separate downloads.


2. DC9 PANELS .... WHAT's OFFERED AND WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT EACH ONE ?

We offer 16 DC9 aircraft panels. Each aircraft base panel is aircraft type, powerplant, and weight specific as follows ....


DC9-10 Panel .... P&W JT8D-1
DC9-10 Panel .... P&W JT8D-5
DC9-10 Panel .... P&W JT8D-7
DC9-10 Panel .... P&W JT8D-9

DC9-20 Panel .... P&W JT8D-9
DC9-20 Panel .... P&W JT8D-11

DC9-30 Panel .... P&W JT8D-7
DC9-30 Panel .... P&W JT8D-9
DC9-30 Panel .... P&W JT8D-11
DC9-30 Panel .... P&W JT8D-15
DC9-30 Panel .... P&W JT8D-17

DC9-30 REFAN Panel .... P&W JT8D-109

DC9-40 Panel .... 2X P&W JT8D-11
DC9-40 Panel .... 2X P&W JT8D-15

DC9-50 Panel .... 2X P&W JT8D-15
DC9-50 Panel .... 2X P&W JT8D-17


PLEASE NOTE .... It is essential to use each panel file version with the correct aircraft base pack file version or inaccurate instrument indications and aircraft performances will result.

Each of the 16 HJG DC9 panel files are separate downloads.

The supporting "DC9 PANEL GAUGES & CORE FILES" package is also a separate download.

The "DC9 PANEL GAUGES & CORE FILES" package is comprised of all of the required panel Gauges, Panel Sounds, and Panel Modules files.

Each DC9 panel is supported by a full suite of high quality interior flightdeck views .... which are toggled into view using the numerical keypad !

These DC9 panels are supported by an extensive suite of authentic flightdeck audio .... from avionics to mechanical sounds .... and which all combine to create a nice sense of "ambiance/being there" !

Some of these panels look similar, but, each panel is quite different .... featuring engine instruments calibrated in accordance the known performance parameters of each type of powerplant, Total Aircraft Weight gauges calibrated in accordance with the certified maximum weights for each DC9 type/series aircraft, and in some cases varying numbers fuel guages depending upon the aircraft tanking configuration.

All HJG JT8D-1 through JT8D-11 DC9 panels feature a vertical analogue type EPR thrust limits scale/gauge .... in addition to conventional round analogue type EPR gauges !

All HJG JT8D-15 through JT8D-17 DC9 panels feature a digital EPR thrust limits computer .... in addition to conventional round analogue type EPR gauges !

All DC9-50 panels feature additional fuel gauges in addition to the digital EPR thrust limits computer and conventional round analogue type EPR gauges ! !

All HJG DC9-10-30 type aircraft feature a 3 fuel tank system.

All HJG DC9-40 aircraft feature a 4 fuel tank system.

All HJG Dc9-50 aircraft feature a 5 fuel tank system.


3. WHAT DC9 PANEL SHOULD BE USED WITH EACH DC9 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK ?

HJG DC9 aircraft base packs should be use with the following HJG DC9 panels ....


DC9-10 JT8D-1 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-10 JT8D-1 Panel only
DC9-10 JT8D-5 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-10 JT8D-5 Panel only
DC9-10 Jt8D-7 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-10 JT8D-7 Panel only

DC9-10F JT8D-7 Aircraft Base Pack .... used DC9-10 JT8D-7 Panel only
DC9-10F JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-10 JT8D-9 Panel only

DC9-20 JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-20 JT8D-9 Panel only
DC9-20 JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-20 JT8D-11 Panel only

DC9-30 JT8D-7 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-7 Panel only
DC9-30 JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-9 Panel only
DC9-30 JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-11 Panel only
DC9-30 JT8D-15 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-15 Panel only
DC9-30 JT8D-17 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-17 Panel only

DC9-30F JT8D-9 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-9 Panel only
DC9-30F JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-11 Panel only

DC9-30 REFAN JT8D-109 Aircraft Base Pack use DC9-30 REFAN JT8D-109 Panel only

DC9-40 JT8D-11 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-40 JT8D-11 Panel only
DC9-40 JT8D-15 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-40 JT8D-15 Panel only

DC9-50 JT8D-15 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-50 JT8D-15 Panel only
DC9-50 JT8D-17 Aircraft Base Pack .... use DC9-30 JT8D-17 Panel only


PLEASE NOTE .... It is essential to use the correct aircraft base pack file version with the correct panel file version or inaccurate instrument indications and aircraft performances will result.

Each DC9 panel features engine instruments callibrated according to the known performance parameters of each engine type used on these aircraft.

Each DC9 panel features a Total Fuel Quantity/Total Aircraft Weight gauge callibrated in accordance with the certified MGTOW capabilities of each DC9 series/type aircraft.


4. WHAT DC9 TEXTURE SHOULD BE USED WITH EACH DC9 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK ?

HJG DC9 textures should be used as follows ....


Any DC9-10 texture may be used with any DC9-10 base pack only.

Any DC9-10F texture may be used with any DC9-10F base pack only.

Any DC9-20 texture may be used with any DC9-20 base pack only.

Any DC9-30 texture may be used with any DC9-30 base pack only.

Any DC9-30F texture may be used with any DC9-30 base pack only.

Any DC9-40 texture may be used with any DC9-40 base pack only.

Any DC9-50 texture may be used with any DC9-50 base pack only.


Authentic aircraft type/airline/powerplant combinations (to replicate any specific aircraft/engine configuration ooperated by a particular airline) are now possible using the file variation provided. Folk wishing to do this must conduct their own independent research in order to determine which configurations apply to aircraft fleets operated by specific carriers. Terry WADDINGTON's book "McDONNELL-DOUGLAS DC9" or any "McDONNEL-DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LIST" may be considered invaluable references for this purpose.


5. WHAT DC9 SOUNDPACKS SHOULD BE USED WITH EACH DC9 AIRCRAFT BASE PACK ?

A total of 3 HJG/AEROMUSICA DC9 soundpacks are provided .... as follows ....


DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK
DC9 P&W JT8D-109 SOUNDPACK .... NOT AVAILABLE YET !


HJG hosted AEROMUSICA DC9 soundpacks should be used as follows ....


DC9-10 JT8D-1 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9-10 JT8D-5 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9-10 JT8D-7 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK

DC9-10F JT8D-7 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9-10F JT8D-9 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK

DC9-20 JT8D-9 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9-20 JT8D-11 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK

DC9-30 JT8D-7 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9-30 JT8D-9 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9-30 JT8D-11 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK
DC9-30 JT8D-15 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK
DC9-30 JT8D-17 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK

DC9-30F JT8D-9 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D EARLY SOUNDPACK
DC9-30F JT8D-11 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK

DC9-30 REFAN JT8D-109 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK .... TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT ONLY !

DC9-40 JT8D-11 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK
DC9-40 JT8D-15 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK

DC9-50 JT8D-15 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK
DC9-50 JT8D-17 BASE PACK & PANEL .... use .... DC9 P&W JT8D LATE SOUNDPACK


Each of the 3 AEROMUSICA DC9 soundpacks feature appropriate tonal differences.

Again .... I urge "EVERYONE" to take the time necessary to read and become familiar with the "HJG DC9 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" posting which appears on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page. This is essential to being able tio use/run these new panels properly. Almost everything that must be understood regarding the operation of these panels is presented there.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Further the regarding our DC9 panels ....

Certain procedures must be accomplished before any of these panels can be run. These procedures are obligatory and if not performed will result in either .... (1) not being able to extend/retract the landing gear and flaps .... or (2) a complete electrical failure and a loss most panel instrumentation .... or (3) a pressurization failure .... OR .... all 3 of these scenarios.

These DC9 panels are "a little more complex" than most other HJG aircraft panels .... only to the extent of there being a few more essential switches and systems which must first be activated before these panels will operate properly.

DO NOT BE PUT OFF USING THESE PANELS SIMPLY FOR THE SAKE OF A FEW EXTRA PROCEDURES. TO DO SO IS TO BE DENIED THE PRIVILEGE OF ENJOYING THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THESE PANELS .... AS WELL AS APPRECIATING, TO SOME EXTENT, WHAT THE DC9 WAS LIKE TO OPERATE. IT MUST ALSO BE UNDERSTOOD THAT HJG, WHERE POSSIBLE, FOCUSES ITS ATTENTION ON TECHNICAL AUTHENTICITY AND QUALITY FIRST .... EVEN IF THIS ULTIMATELY RESULTS IN A "SLIGHTLY MORE COMPLEX PRODUCT".

The following notes are intended to assist folk understand and enjoy these HJG DC9 panels. These notes indicate precisely what panel items must be activated. If time is taken to study the following step-by-step procedures then no difficulties will result. Operating these panels will quickly become intuitive with experience.

It takes no more than 2 minutes to correctly configure any of these panels for flight .... a little longer if performing a cold and dark engine startup procedure. Correctly configuring any realworld aircraft panel takes a lot longer. Therefore .... aided by the following notes .... please enjoy the level of fidelity built-into these DC9 panels. These panels may be "a little more complex" .... BUT .... they are certainly not difficult !


1.0: HOW TO USE THESE DC9 PANELS .... PANEL/SYSTEMS CONFIGURATION .... DEFAULT ENGINES RUNNING SCENARIO

Always start FS and this scenario using the default MSFS CESSNA flight. Do not adjust any panel instrumentation on the CESSNA. Select your DC9 aircraft of choice.

In this default scenario the aircraft and panel will load into FS with the engines already running. Certain panel instrumentation and systems must still be set up in accordance with the following procedures in order for the panel to work properly.

Open the Overhead panel and follow each of the following steps ....

Pay attention to the "ELEC PWR" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- select "ON" the "L GEN" switch !
- select "ON" the "R GEN" switch !

This (above) is an essential step .... failure to activate both "L GEN" and "R GEN" switches switches will result in a complete loss of electrical power within few minutes of departure. Such a failure will also render the AP, Radios, and most other electrically dependent instrumentation inoperable.

- Set to either "BATT AMP" or "BATT VOLT" positions the DC VOLT METER knob !
- Select "ON" the "GALLEY POWER" switch !

Pay attention to the "CABIN SIGNS" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the "CABIN SIGNS" switches .... both "NO SMOKING" and "SEAT BELTS" sign switches should be selected !

Pay attention to the "ICE PROTECT" section of the Overhead Panel ....

Select "ON" the "METER SEL & HEAT" switch (large white knob) to either "CAPT" or "F/O" positions.

- Select "ON" the "AIR FOIL" switch .... if required !

- Click on the "TAIL" button .... if required !

- Select "ON" both "L and "R ENGINE" switches .... if required !

- Select "ON" the "WINDSHIELD" switch .... if required !

Pay attention to the "FUEL PUMPS" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" all 6 fuel pump switches !

Pay attention to the top right section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the "LOGO LIGHT" switch !

- Set to "ARM" position the "EMER LTS" switch !

- Click on the CVR "REPEAT" button .... adjust "TRIP NUMBER" and "DATE" data only if desired (non-essential) !

- Set to "BOTH" position the "POS/STROBE LTS" switch !

- Select "ON" the "ANTI-COLLISION" light switch !

- Click on the "ATTENDANT CALL" button .... for the flight Attendants cabin report (non-essential) !

- Set to "ARM" position the "ANTI-SKID" switch !

- Select "ON" the "YAW DAMPER" switch !

- Select to "FAST" position the "SPD CMD TEST" switch !

Pay attention to the "AIR CONDITIONING" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the Air Conditioning System .... both "SUPPLY" switches must be set to the "AUTO" position !

- Select to "FAN" position the "RADIO RACK VENTURY" switch !

- Set "AIR COND AUTO SHUTOFF OVRD" switch to fully "DOWN" position !

- Set "RAM AIR" switch to "ON" position !

Pay attention to the "CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Using the "ALTITUDE" knob set Pressure Altitude Scale as required .... 8,500 FT is an adequate setting for cruise any altitude of between 25,000 and 31,000 FT. This is an essential step .... for the cabin to pressurize automatically. Failure to do this will trigger an alarm when passing 10,000 FT and result in illumination of both the red "MASTER WARNING" lamp on the Main panel as well the "CABIN PRESSURE" warning lamp on the Overhead Panel Anunciator display.

- Using the "BAR CONT" knob set Altitude Barometric Pressure Scale .... as required !

Go to the "MAIN PANEL" panel view ....

click on the small white right-pointing triangle (located above the left "FUEL QUANTITY" gauge) to command into view the Hydraulics and secondary engine instruments panel ....

- Select "ON" (to the "HI"/fully up position) both center "HYD PUMPS" .... click on both of these switches "twice" in order to ensure they are correctly set. This is an essential step .... failure to do this will result in both the flaps and landing gear not functioning !

click on the small white left-pointing triangle (located beside the left Oil Temp gauge) to close the Hydraulics and secondary engine instruments panel and restore the primary engine instruments panel back into view.

Pay attention to the upper portion of the Main Panel below the windshield ....

- Activate the remaining lighting switches located along to top of the Main Panel below the windshield .... as required !

- Click on the illuminated yellow "MASTER CAUTION" lamp to cancel this cautionary advisory.

- Set the "FD" switch .... as required !

- set the "RA" bug .... as required !

- Click on the "TOTAL FUEL QTY" guage (located at the bottom center of the main panel between the ROC and Fuel Quantity/Fuel Temp gauges). This is an essential step .... to calibrate this gauge to read in accordance with the actual all-up aircraft weight. This guage also works in conjunction with the ASI to calculate the correct T/O safety V-REF speeds.

- Click on the center of the ASI gauge to set V-REF speed bugs in accordance with actual aircraft weight (the ASI also works in conjunction with the "TOTAL FUEL QTY/AIRCRAFT WEIGHT" gauge). Click "once only" to select FLAP 5 speeds. Click "twice only" to select FLAP 15 speeds (recommended) !

Go to the Center Pedestal panel ....

Select "ON" (fully up) to "PWR" position the "RUD HYD CONT" lever (marked with a yellow cap and a small white "R") .... located right of the Spoiler lever !

Set to "ON" position the "FUEL X FEED" lever (black lever marked with a large white "X") .... located left of the Flap lever !

Set the Cabin Pressurization tab (large yellow lever located above the Rudder Trim knob) to "CABIN ALT" position. This is an essential step .... for the cabin to pressurize automatically.

- Set flaps, trim, radio frequencies, and navigation equipment .... as required !

Go to the Overhead Panel ....

- Review the "ANUNCIATOR" section of the Overhead panel .... no yellow warning lamps should remain illuminated .... other than both "PARKING BRAKE" and "FLIGHT RECORDER" advisories. Both of these lamps will extinguish when the brakes are released and the aircraft begins to taxi.

The panel and aircraft are now correctly configured and ready for departure .... have a good flight and enjoy flying the HJG DC9 series per this default engines started scenario.

2.0: HOW TO USE THESE DC9 PANELS .... ENGINE STARTUP SCENARIO .... PROCEDURES AND PANEL/SYSTEMS CONFIGURATION

Always start FS and this scenario with the default MSFS CESSNA flight. Shutdown the CESSNA engine using the Starter switch. Do not adjust any other panel instrumentation on the CESSNA. Select your DC9 aircraft of choice.

In this scenario the aircraft will load into FS with its engines not running and with most panel instrumentation and systems still needing be set up in accordance with the following procedures in order for the panel to work properly.


2.1: APU STARTUP PROCEDURE

- Check that the parking brakes are set to "ON".

- Check that the thrust levers are set to their fully closed/idle detente.

Open the Center Pedestal panel .... check that both engine fuel levers (located below the thrust levers) are set to their "CUT OFF" detente.

Open the Overhead Panel and follow each of the following steps ....

Pay attention to the "ENG" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the "START PUMP" switch !

Pay attention to the "APU" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the "APU RUN/START" switch .... the APU RPM needle will begin to rotate and stabilize at this gauges 98% RPM position. The "APU PWR AVAIL" lamp (in the ELECTRICAL POWER section of the Overhead Panel) will illuminate when the APU system is available for use !

- Select "ON" the "APU AIR" switch ! .... the APU AIR needle will begin to rotate rotate and stabilize at this gauges 480*C temperature position !

Pay attention to the "ELEC PWR" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Set to "NORM" position the "APU GEN" switch !
- set to "APU" position the "DC VOLT" switch !
- selected "ON" the "APU L BUS" switch !
- selected "ON" the "APU R BUS" switch !

This entire section (above) is an essential step .... engines cannot be started until APU power is available.

The DC9 will now have a steady source of electrical power and be ready for engine startup procedures.


2.2: ENGINE STARTUP PROCEDURES

Open the Overhead Panel and follow each of the following steps ....

Pay attention to the "AIR CONDITIONING" section of the overhead Panel ....

- Check the Air Conditioning system is "OFF" .... both "SUPPLY" switches must set to the fully up/"OFF" position. This is an essential step .... engines cannot be started until the Air Conditioning system is fully shutdown.

Pay attention to the "ENG" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Check the "PNEU PRESS" gauge .... when the AC System has shutdown the needle on this gauge should rotate to indicate at approximately its 4 o'clock position .... confirming sufficient pneumatic air pressure is available to start both engines from the APU system !

Pay attention to the "FUEL PUMPS" section of the overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" each of the 6 Fuel Pump switches !

Pay attention to the "ENG" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the "START PUMP" !

- Select "ON"/fully down the "IGN OVRD/GRND STRT & CONTIN" switch !

Open the Center Pedestal panel .... and move it over the top left quadrant of the Main Panel just for ease of viewing and an unobstructed view of other engine related gauges ....

Select "OPEN" .... the 2 "PNUE X FEED VALVES" (2 large white capped levers located below the Rudder Trim knob at the bottom right of the CP panel. Do not confuse these valves with the FUEL X FEED lever located elsewhere on the CP panel) .... both of these pneumatic fuel crossfeed valves must be set to the fully "UP" position. This is an essential step .... failure set both of these 2 valves "ON" will result in the engines not starting.

Pay attention to the "ENG" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the #2 Engine starter switch .... click "twice" on this switch .... once to open the switch cover .... and then a 2nd time to move this switch to the "ON" (down) position. Engine #2 will then be heard to begin slowly spooling up.

Return quickly to the Main panel view .... ensure that the Center Pedestal panel remains open/accessible over the top left quadrant of the Main Panel view.

Quickly pay attention to the "N2" engine gauges on the Main Panel .... the bottom pair of engine instruments ....

- As the N2 gauge needle for Engine #2 rotates through 20% (N2) select "ON" the #2 Engine fuel lever (located on the CP panel and below the #2 Engine thrust lever). Engine #2 will then burst into life and stabilize at approximately 33% N1 and 56% N2.

- Repeat this same procedure .... precisely .... in order to start the #1 Engine.

Upon successfully starting both engines return to the Overhead panel to shutdown the APU and configure the remaining panel systems.


2.3: APU SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

Pay attention to the "ENG" section of the Overhead Panel.

- Select "OFF" the "START PUMP" switch !

Pay attention to the "APU" section of the Overhead Panel.

- Select "OFF" the "APU START" switch !
- Select "OFF" the "APU AIR" switch !

When selected "OFF" the "APU AIR" gauge needle will rotate and stabilize at 290*C degrees. The APU RPM needle will .... intentionally .... not be seen to rotate at all until approximately 50 seconds after the "APU RUN/START" switch has been selected "OFF" ("cool down timer" effect). This is quite normal and is, apparently, a characteristic of the DC9 APU System. Perform no other procedures during this phase of the APU shutdown procedure.


2.4: PANEL & SYSTEMS CONFIGURATION

Pay attention to the "ELEC PWR" section of the Overhead Panel ....

When both "APU PWR" lamps have extinguished commence the following procedures ....

- select "ON" the "L GEN" switch !
- select "ON" the "R GEN" switch !

This (above) is an essential step .... failure to activate both "L GEN" and "R GEN" switches switches will result in a complete loss of electrical power within few minutes of departure. Such a failure will also render the AP, Radios, and most other electrically dependent instrumentation inoperable.

- Set the DC VOLT METER knob to either "BATT AMP" or "BATT VOLT" position !
- set the "APU GEN" switch to "RESET" !
- select "OFF" the "APU L BUS" switch !
- select "OFF" the "APU R BUS" switch !
- Select "ON" the "GALLEY POWER" switch !

Pay attention to the "CABIN SIGNS" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the "CABIN SIGNS" switches .... both "NO SMOKING" and "SEAT BELTS" switches should be selected !

Pay attention to the "ICE PROTECT" section of the Overhead Panel ....

Select "ON" the "METER SEL & HEAT" switch (large white knob) to either "CAPT" or "F/O" positions.

- Select "ON" the "AIR FOIL" switch .... if required !

- Click on the "TAIL" button .... if required !

- Select "ON" both "L" and "R" ENGINE" switches .... if required !

- Select "ON" the "WINDSHIELD" switch .... if required !

Pay attention to the top right section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the "LOGO LIGHT" switch !

- Set to "ARM" position the "EMER LTS" switch !

- Click on the CVR "REPEAT" button .... adjust "TRIP NUMBER" and "DATE" data only if desired (non-essential) !

- Set to "BOTH" position the "POS/STROBE LTS" switch !

- Select "ON" the "ANTI-COLLISION" light switch !

- Click on the "ATTENDANT CALL" button .... for cabin report (non-essential) !

- Set to "ARM" position the "ANTI-SKID" switch !

- Select "ON" the "YAW DAMPER" switch !

- Select to "FAST" position the "SPD CMD TEST" switch !

Pay attention to the "AIR CONDITIONING" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Select "ON" the Air Conditioning System .... both "SUPPLY" switches must be set to the "AUTO" position !

- Select to "FAN" position the "RADIO RACK VENTURY" switch !

- Set "AIR COND AUTO SHUTOFF OVRD" switch to fully "DOWN" position !

- Set "RAM AIR OFF" switch to "ON" position !

Pay attention to the "CABIN PRESSURE CONTROLLER" section of the Overhead Panel ....

- Using the "ALTITUDE" knob set Pressure Altitude Scale as required .... 8,500 FT is an adequate setting for cruise at altitudes of between 25,000 and 31,000 FT. This is an essential step .... for the cabin to pressurize automatically. Failure to do this will trigger an alarm when passing 10,000 FT and result in illumination of both the red "MASTER WARNING" lamp on the Main panel as well the "CABIN PRESSURE" warning lamp on the Overhead Panel anunciator display.

- Using the "BAR CONT" knob set Altitude Barometric Pressure Scale .... as required !

Go to the Main Panel view ....

click on the small white right-pointing triangle (located above the left Fuel Quantity gauge) to command into view the Hydraulics and secondary engine instruments panel ....

- Select "ON" (to the "HI"/fully up position) both center "HYD PUMPS" .... click on both of these switches "twice" in order to ensure they are correctly set. This is an essential step .... failure to do this will result in both the flaps and landing gear not functioning !

click on the small white left-pointing triangle (located beside the left Oil Temp gauge) to close the Hydraulics and secondary engine instruments panel and restore the primary engine instruments panel back into view.

Pay attention to the upper portion of the Main Panel below the windshield ....

- Activate the remaining lighting switches located along to top of the Main Panel below the windshield .... as required !

- Click on the illuminated yellow "MASTER CAUTION" lamp to cancel this cautionary advisory.

- Set the "FD" switch .... as required !

- set the "RA" bug .... as required !

- Click on the "TOTAL FUEL QTY" guage (located at the bottom center of the main panel between the ROC and Fuel Quantity/Fuel Temp gauges). This is an essential step .... to calibrate this gauge to read in accordance with the actual all-up aircraft weight. This guage also works in conjunction with the ASI to calculate the correct T/O safety V-REF speeds.

- Click on the center of the ASI gauge to set V-REF speed bugs in accordance with actual aircraft weight (the ASI also works in conjunction with the "TOTAL FUEL QTY/AIRCRAFT WEIGHT" gauge). Click "once only" to select FLAP 5 speeds. Click "twice only" to select FLAP 15 speeds (recommended) !

Go to the Center Pedestal panel ....

Select "ON" (fully up) to "PWR" position the "RUD HYD CONT" lever (marked with a yellow cap and a small white "R") .... located right of the Spoiler lever !

Set to "ON" position the "FUEL X FEED" lever (black lever marked with a large white "X") .... located left of the Flap lever !

Set the Cabin Pressurization tab (large yellow lever located above the Rudder Trim knob) to "CABIN ALT" position. This is an essential step .... for the cabin to pressurize automatically.

- Set Flaps, Trim, radio frequencies, and navigation equipment .... as required !

Go to the Overhead Panel ....

- Review the "ANUNCIATOR" section of the Overhead panel .... no yellow warning lamps should remain illuminated .... other than both "PARKING BRAKE" and "FLIGHT RECORDER" advisories. Both of these lamps will extinguish when the brakes are released and the aircraft begins to taxi.

The panel and aircraft are now correctly configured and ready for departure .... have a good flight and enjoy flying the HJG DC9 series per this cold and dark (engines "OFF") startup scenario.

These same procedures are also posted within "SECTION 2" of my "DC9 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES" posting which appears in the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page.

"SECTION 3" of this same posting explains many features of these panels, and their sub panels and respective gauges.

"SECTION 4" of this same posting features basic flying guides for all of our DC9 family using these panels.

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

The following HJG aircraft texture inventories are now updated ....

B707/720/C145 TYPE INVENTORY .... see ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT forum page !
B727 INVENTORY .... see ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT forum page !
DC8 INVENTORY .... see ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT forum page !
DC9 INVENTORY .... see DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT forum page !

The following HJG DC9 service notes have now been posted .... on he "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page ....

HJG DC9 PANEL INSTALLATION & HANDLING NOTES
HJG DC9 INVENTORY
HJG DC9 MODELS - WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT EACH ONE
HJG DC9 WHAT SOUND WHICH PLANE
HJG DC9 WHAT PANEL WHICH PLANE

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[George Carty - HJG]

Wouldn't the "WHAT SOUND WHICH PLANE" and "WHAT PANEL WHICH PLANE" be better posted within the "About HJG Aircraft" forum, as with the other aircraft types?

[railrunner130]

Many thanks for all the hard work and dedication to serving the flightsim world!!

[richards]

I had migrated temporarily to the fabulous Tu's & Il's from our Russian cousins but seeing the new DC9 brought me back to the western achievements. My compliments and thanks to all who have contributed to this magnificent a/c. - Richard

[aerofoto - HJG Admin]

Wouldn't the "WHAT SOUND WHICH PLANE" and "WHAT PANEL WHICH PLANE" be better posted within the "About HJG Aircraft" forum, as with the other aircraft types?

I've done this purposely George .... because I need to make folk aware of certain details given that these panels are "a little more complex" than most other HJG offerings .... and even if that means repetative postings.

So long as folk "read" the website announcement notice .... then at least they, presumably, see these details and become aware of and impliment them .... and which then saves me time. It seems that some folk aren't even aware that such service notes exist on the ABOUT ABOUT HJG AICRAFT forum page.

Additionally .... the "locked" service notes currently posted on the ABOUT HJG AIRCRAFT forum page will all eventually be transferred across to their respective AIRCRAFT SUPPORT forum pages in due course .... as has already been done in the case pf the CARAVELLE .... and ..... has just been done also in regard to the DC9.

A bit of renevation work going on here !

Mark C
AKL/NZ

[bobdawkins]

May 29, 2010 22:22:21 GMT aerofoto - HJG Admin said:

I'm sure Mark will update the orginal post soon, in order to introduce our newest babies: The DC-9 panels.

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEP .... Here I am !


Thanks for getting all of that uploaded for us Dan

Thanks to all our team members whom have contributed to this "2ND PART" of our "4TH ANNIVERSARY" website update.

And thanks once again also to all our FS community supporters whom have generously encouraged us/HJG throughut our past 4 years of service.

Not much to explain about this website update .... other than the following which is really just for the benefit of those new to our website and possibly not yet familiar with how we present everything that we offer here ....

1. All B720-B aircraft textures are located in the "B720-B" section of our Downloads page.

2. All B727-100 aircraft textures are located in the "B727-100" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "B727-100C/F CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER" aircraft subjects in a separate section on this same page.

3. All B727-200 aircraft textures are located in the "B727-200" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "B727-200 (early profuction), B727-200 ADVCANCED, and B727-200 ADVANCED RE SUPER 27" aircraft subjects in separate sections on this same page.

4. All DC8-30 aircraft textures are located in the "DC8-30" section of our Downloads page.

5. All DC8-50 aircraft textures are located in the "DC8-50" section of our Downloads page.

6. All DC8-62 aircraft textures are located in the "DC8-62" section of our Downloads page.

7. All DC9-10/15 aircraft textures are located in the "DC9-10" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "DC9-10C/F CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER" aircraft subjects in separate sections on this same page.

8. All DC9-30 aircraft textures are located in the "DC9-30" section of our Downloads page .... which also supports "DC9-30C/F CONVERTIBLE/FREIGHTER" aircraft subjects in separate sections on this same page.

9. All DC9-50 aircraft textures are located in the "DC9-50" section of our Downloads page.

10. New DC9 aircraft base packs are available and are located on each of the respective "DC9" aircraft type download pages. These base packs are now aircraft type and powerplant specific and must be used with the correct corresponding DC9 panel version. If uncertain as to what DC9 aircraft base packs and panels should be use together then please refer to the DC9 WHAT PANEL & WHICH PLANE" posting on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" page for advice. Only the FDE (both AIRCRAFT.CFG and AIR data) has been updated .... for compatibility with the new DC9 panels. There have been no changes to any of the original 3D DC9 models or textures.

11. The DC9 panels are now available and are located on the "DOUGLAS PANELS" downloads page. pack version. These panels are also aircraft type and powerplant specific and must be used with the correct corresponding DC9 aircraft base. PLEASE NOTE .... if intending to use these DC9 panels then all original HJG DC9 aircraft base pack files (the FDE only) must be replaced with the new aircraft base pack versions provided. These panel will not work properly with the old/original DC9 aircraft base packs/FDE. If uncertain .... then replace "EVERYTHING" and "START FRESH".

12. Extensive notes regarding these DC9 panels have been compiled and posted on the "DOUGLAS AIRCRAFT SUPPORT" forum page. These notes cover all of the following details ....

- WHAT PANEL WHICH PLANE
- WHAT TEXTURE WHICH PLANE
- WHAT SOUND WHICH PLANE
- INSTALLATION
- HOW TO CONFIGURE THE PANEL .... ENGINES RUNNIING SCENARIO
- HOW TO CONFIGURE THE PANEL .... COLD & DARK ENGINE STARTUP SCENARIO
- PANELS/GAUGES EXPLANATIONS
- FLYING GUIDES

These panels are complex, but not difficult. It is strongly recommended that these notes carefully studied.

As always .... feel free to "ASK" .... but above all .... "ENJOY".

ENJOY !

Mark C
AKL/NZ

Sorry Mark, but could you explain this post in a bit more detail ;D ;D

[jetfan]

Thanks for all the great new aircraft. I was especially pleased to see the old Mohawk, Northeast, Western and PSA paints. As Jethro Gibbs would say, 'that's good work!!'.

Cheers,
Bob