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Virtavia F-105D Thunderchief 

– DTG Steam Edition 

Manual Version 1.0 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

F-105D Thunderchief

 

USER MANUAL 

Summary of Contents for F-105D Thunderchief

Page 1: ...Virtavia F 105D Thunderchief DTG Steam Edition Manual Version 1 0 0 F 105D Thunderchief USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... carried by a World War II B 17 An extra fuel tank was fitted into the spacious bomb bay while up to 12 000 lbs of bombs were suspended from five hardpoints Though primarily used as a bomber the Thunderchief still scored its share of downed Migs 29 of which felt the bite of the Thud The F 105D s wing measures 34 feet 11 inches tip to tip Length is 64 feet 3 inches and height is 19 feet 8 inches Wi...

Page 3: ...odels like this one by NOT using pirate copies The flight simulation industry is not very profitable and we need all the help we can get Please help us grow by buying a legitimate copy These files may not be copied other than for backup purposes transmitted or passed to third parties or altered in any way without the prior permission of the publisher The source code for this product is closed No m...

Page 4: ...Manual Version 1 0 3 Package Contents The Virtavia F 105D package contains six model variants to represent the various stores loadouts typically carried by this aircraft Clean configuration Mk 82 free fall bombs loadout M117 free fall bombs loadout ...

Page 5: ...Virtavia F 105D Thunderchief DTG Steam Edition Manual Version 1 0 4 AGM 45 Shrikes loadout Post mission empty pylons Long range loadout ...

Page 6: ...surrounding the exhaust nozzle will spread open when afterburner is engaged The two lateral petals double as spoilers and will retard the aircraft both in the air and upon landing Drag Chute Upon touchdown press and hold the F2 key and the drag chute will display There will be a corresponding retardation Tap the F1 key and the chute will be hidden Spoilerons These small flaps open and close automa...

Page 7: ... them on using the appropriate switches on the Lighting Pop Up Panel press shift 6 or click the R simicon on the pilot s panel in the cockpit as the L key also turns the on navigation landing lights and cockpit lighting which should ideally be switched separately Shift L will toggle the nav lights and the cockpit lights Crtl L will toggle the landing lights ...

Page 8: ...king in an empty area and picking the Aircraft menu for external views and the Cockpit menu for views inside the cabin It is possible to zoom and pan as normal in these alternative views Cycle though the available ones by pressing the A key External View Options It is possible to pan and zoom as normal in all external views Dirty view rear perfect for viewing the afterburner in action Tail View up...

Page 9: ...Virtavia F 105D Thunderchief DTG Steam Edition Manual Version 1 0 8 Front left side view Front right side view Front View down low ...

Page 10: ...following keystrokes will toggle the 2D pop up panels associated with the accompanying 2D panel suite Shift 2 Refuel panel allows probe extension add remove fuel Shift 3 Autopilot controls only Shift 4 Left side panel Autopilot and Electrics Shift 5 Right side panel Radios Anit Ice Lights Shift 6 Standard FSX GPS unit ...

Page 11: ...Virtavia F 105D Thunderchief DTG Steam Edition Manual Version 1 0 10 Instrument Panel The images below can be accessed in game in large format via the Aircraft Kneeboard Checklist optiion ...

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Page 15: ...ne auto ignition at approximately 23 RPM signified by spike in EGT 6 Monitor engine parameters allow 45 60 seconds for engine to stabilize at ground idle approximately 60 RPM NOTE For simplified procedure Ctrl E for auto engine start How to make a proper take off in the F 105D Thunderchief NOTE Do not try to take off at lower than recommended takeoff speed Approximately 180 knots Correct Take off ...

Page 16: ...will retract automatically at 275 KCAS 3 Afterburner off as required Cruise IMPORTANT NOTE Your minimum CRUISE MANEUVER airspeed must always be above 240 KCAS 1 Once at desired altitude slowly bring the aircraft level and trim as best as possible before enabling the autopilot NOTE If using autopilot vertical speed hold manually reduce the vertical speed as you approach the desired altitude to assi...

Page 17: ...aerodynamic drag use speed brakes as required and control airspeed and rate of sink by throttle 6 Decrease airspeed to 195 210 KCAS prior to rolling out on final 7 Use speed brakes as required RECOMMENDED APPPROACH SPEEDS GLIDE ANGLES MUST BE ADHERED TO AND LANDINGS MUST BE SMOOTH WITH VERY LOW SINK RATES 8 After establishing final approach speed of approximately 190 KCAS begin flare to touchdown ...

Page 18: ...rsion 1 0 17 positive directional control is available with the main wheels on the ground Takeoff climb and landing instructions provided by Cliff Presley primary flight model developer for this project and former F 105 pilot with the United States Air Force ...

Page 19: ...is type being built Specifications Single seat supersonic fighter bomber Empty weight 27 501 lbs Typical TO weight 48 000 lbs Max TO weight 52 838 lbs Fuel capacity 1401 US Gal with aux tank installed Drop tanks 450 650 US Gal each Initial climb rate 35 000 ft min Service ceiling 50 000 ft Aircraft Limitations Stall speed clean 160 KIAS Max gear extension 250 KIAS Max gear retraction 250 KIAS Max ...

Page 20: ... tank 450 gal External 2 Right drop tank 450 gal RightAux Center pylon drop tank 650 gal If you are using a model that does not have one of these fuel tanks set the fuel level for the given tank to 0 You must do this as the fuel tank will always default to the maximum capacity of the tank Autopilot Though this aircraft is equipped with an auto flight system it is designed to be flown by hand throu...

Page 21: ...underchief DTG Steam Edition Manual Version 1 0 20 a nose down tendency The aircraft is capable of trimming 26 in either direction though it is highly unlikely that this much trim would be required at any phase of flight ...

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