91st Bombardment Group (H) * Mission Basic Requirements * P a g e 2 Table of Contents LINKS FOR MODS & SCENERY 3 MISSION PRE-FLIGHT 4, 5 & 6 FORMATION TAKE OFF PROCEDURES 7 & 8 RACE CIRCUIT BEFORE TURNING TO MISSION 9 FORMATION POSITIONS 10 BOX FORMATION 11 RADIO INTEGRITY 12 FORMATION LANDING DIAGRAM 13 COCKPIT VIEW OF SETTINGS ON YOUR GAUGES * FOR A HALF PIN TURN * 14 GOOD TIP FOR ORIENTATION * FOR 180 DEGREE TURN * 15 MISSION PARKING SPOTS & RUNWAY NUMBERS 16 SEE YOU AT THE STAG AND STAR 17 & 18 Sign up as “Early as Possible” for our Missions P a g e 3 st 91 Bombardment Group (H) * For Missions * LINKS FOR MODS & SCENERY Rail Library 1. http://www.91stbombardmentgroup.com/Download%20Files/Rail_Library.zip Flak Package V2 2. http://www.91stbombardmentgroup.com/Download%20Files/Flak_Package_V2.zip Norden Bombsight 3. http://www.91stbombardmentgroup.com/Download%20Files/Aircraft%20Modifications/Norden%20Bombsigh t.zip B17 Weapon Pack 4. http://www.4shared.com/file/1oFnJRPR/B17G_Extra_Pack_V2.html Fowlmere Beacon 5. http://www.91stbombardmentgroup.com/Download%20Files/Air%20Bases/Beacon%20frq%20333%20Fowlme r.zip RAF Debden – 4th FG 6. http://www.ianpsdarkcorner.co.uk/historical/usaaf/s356/IJP_S356_v1_0.zip NAV/ADF Set 7. http://www.91stbombardmentgroup.com/Download%20Files/Aircraft%20Modifications/Nav- Adf%20Set%20v2.0.zip FSX Solomon Islands 1943 8. http://www.4shared.com/file/ZgKB-s0N/FSX_Solomon_1943_V1.html We at the 91st Bombardment Group would like to thank Major Gypsy Baron for all of these extra files and the packages he has provided for the Group. All instructions are provided within the file folders P a g e 4 * MISSION PRE-FLIGHT * 1. Before logging in, download all the mission files as called out in the Calendar mission notice posting. Install the file downloads to your PC, as per the readme.txt files included. 2. Upon starting FSX, go to the Scenery Library and activate the mission-specific scenery folder(s). 3. In the Free Flight menu, open "Current Weather - Change". Click the "Weather themes" button Highlight "Fair Weather" or “Cold Fronts”, as selected for mission. Then select "OK". Turn off all external weather engines (REX, ASI). 4. Prior to logging into the Multiplayer server, log onto the TeamSpeak3 server. 5. CHECK-IN to the Multiplayer server at least 30 minutes before the designated Take-Off time. 6. Direct Connect to Multiplayer Server 2 at DigitalThemePark. Using FSX Multiplayer, choose Local Network (LAN), "Connect Directly" to the "Bravo Server" at 71.83.107.169 (Bravo is set to UTC less 8 Hours.) 7. Once connected, Element Leaders select "Flight Planner" and then "Load". Navigate to the location where you placed the Mission Folder and Open the enclosed "Flight Plans" folder. Select the mission flight plan (Open). Lastly, select "OK" on the Flight Planner menu. Do NOT activate any other options on the menu! Answer "Yes" when asked to move the aircraft. 8. Back on the Multiplayer menu, in the “ATC Name” section, select “Change”. Enter your 91st BG MISSION ID in the "Tail number" box (maximum of 8 characters, i.e. Lingers2 Oboe-3 Dimple-4 Mutter-1). P a g e 5 9. Back on the Multiplayer menu, in the "Starting location" section select "Change". If you have loaded the flight plan correctly "RAF Bassingbourn (Stn.121) should be selected. If you are flying a B-17G, select your assigned parking space from the list. If you are flying Escort, change the starting location to Fowlmere (EGMA) and select your assigned parking there. 10. Join the session and upon entering the cockpit, set the parking brake, open the windows and remove the control locks. Keep the windows open until just prior to takeoff. 11. Check the Maintenance Hangar (Shift+7) and complete any maintenance required. 12. Set Fuel per the Mission PDF using the Payload and Fuel Manager (Shift+4). (The Mission Lead may change fuel loads prior to start). Load bombs, top up liquids & oxygen, as required. 13. Start the APU; turn on the Batteries and Inverter. Once power to the aircraft is applied, set the Hydraulic Pump Mode to "Manual", if required, until the pressure is greater than 200 lbs. 14. Tune the NAV1, NAV2, ADF1, and ADF2 radios per the flight plan, using the Radios panel (Shift+6). 15. If the Norden Bombsight is installed, activate that option once while on the ground then return to the cockpit (This prevents 'lag' when activating the sight on the bomb run). ============================================================ 16. These formulas can be used to calculate time/distance/sight angles using the standard WinXp or Win7 calculator in "scientific" mode. (Select View - Scientific) Time (minutes) = distance (sm)/GS (mph) * 60 Sight Angle = atan ((distance sm * 5280)/altitude) NOTE: for atan function, press “Inv” then “tan” buttons Distance (feet) = tan (sight angle) * altitude ============================================================ P a g e 6 17. In preparation for engine start, set the Fuel Valves to "Open", Turbo Dial to "8" (Element Leads set to “7”) and the Mixture levers to "Auto Rich". 18. Await the order to start engines. Monitor engine start and verify system settings using the Controls menu (Shift+3). Do not taxi until ordered to do so by your Element Lead. 19. When each Element Lead gives the order, taxi to the assigned Runway Position and await the Mission Briefing by the Lead Element Commander. P a g e 7 * Formation Take Off Procedure -1 * (1) Form up on runway in respective positions. (2) Announce when ready to takeoff. (3) Announce pilot name, Start rolling in 30 second intervals. (4) Climb to 1000feet on runway heading. (5) The leader will announce and start making a 180 degree half needle pin turn. (6) Pilots announce starting turn, in 10 second intervals following leaders turn. (7) Announce Formed up behind leader, when turn has completed. (8) Head off to formation race circuit. P a g e 8 * Formation Take Off Procedure -2 * P a g e 9 * RACETRACK CIRCUIT BEFORE * * TURNING TO MISSION * P a g e 10 * FORMATION POSITIONS * P a g e 11 * BOX FORMATION * P a g e 12 * RADIO INTEGRITY * SEPARATE COM CHANNELS USE YOUR CALLSIGN/LEADERS WHISPER In real missions radio integrity/silence was very important; remember the enemy was listening. Radio silence was used, except for emergencies: Our online missions need Radio Silence from the start of forming up on the runway, until leaving the racetrack in the assigned formation. Also, maintain RS while approaching the IP, the Target and until turning back to head home. Resume RS when approaching the BKY VOR, at the start of landing procedures. Radio chatter is allowed between these set parameters. Remember don’t disclose any vital information that may put us in jeopardy or in harm’s way. Example: Headings, altitude, airspeed etc. P a g e 13 FORMATION LANDING DIAGRAM REMEMBER YOUR GEAR GUYS! P a g e 14 COCKPIT VIEW OF SETTINGS ON YOUR GAUGES * FOR A HALF PIN TURN * P a g e 15 GOOD TIP FOR ORIENTATION * FOR 180 DEGREE TURN * P a g e 16 MISSION PARKING SPOTS & RUNWAY NUMBERS WITH COMPLIMENTS Major Mac Bain, Commander 323rd Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group,(H),BG 8th USAAC. P a g e 17 SEE YOU AT THE STAG AND STAR IT’S YOUR SHORT SNORT IF YOU MISS $! LOL P a g e 18 Remember to sign up in the events calendar so that your position can be placed in the PDF orders at http://www.91stbombardmentgroup.com/ Have one on me .