The Boeing Model 40 was a United States mail plane that became the
first aircraft built by the Boeing Company to carry passengers. The
Model 40 was designed to replace the military surplus de Havillands
that had carried the airmail since 1918. Including the first Model
40, 77 Model 40s were built between 1925 and 1932. Its success was
instrumental in establishing Boeing as a leader in aviation
development and manufacturing.
On February 2, 2008, 80 years after the first Model 40C was
delivered, the only airworthy restoration rolled out of the hangars
of Pemberton and Sons Aviation in Spokane, Washington. The
restoration was the culmination of 9 years work by over 61 volunteers
spending approximately 18,000 hours bringing this magnificent
aircraft to life.
One year later Golden Age Simulations rolls out our simulation of
this great plane for Flight Simulator. Our package presents both the
Model 40 C and B-4. The model C is presented in the livery of Pacific
Air Transport matching that of the restored aircraft 5339, powered by
the Pratt and Whitney Wasp with a constant speed propeller. The B-4
is dressed out in both the livery of United Airlines and Western Air
Express and is powered by the Pratt and Whitney Hornet.
Great care has been taken to create as accurate representation of
each aircraft as is possible. In the case the C, Addison Pemberton
provided input on the cockpit layout and provided a prep of the
handling characteristics of his aircraft. His input was factored into
the flight dynamics of the model. The flight dynamics of the B-4 have
also been thoroughly researched as well. The model is fully animated
and designed to be flown from the VC. Detailed check lists and
reference files are included in each aircraft's kneeboard that
represents actual aircraft operations.
The sound files for each aircraft are the work of Flight Simulator
sound designer, Mike Hambley. His sound art truly brings these
beautiful recreations to life and further adds to the immersive
experience of flying these giants of the Golden Age skies.
