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Nick’s Space Shuttle Landing Challenge, Final Release

Space Shuttle Discovery turns re-entry and landing into a focused skill challenge, built with NASA-Boeing engineering references, custom panel, sounds, and touchdown effects for FS2004. Eleven worldwide challenge flights include kneeboard procedures, adjustable main gear strut sensitivity, and optional CrashBar smoke, fire, and explosion visuals for hard-lesson landings.

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  • File: NSCFE.zip
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Includes all previous updates. Featuring the Space Shuttle Discovery and celebrating NASA's return to space! This package contains the most up to date version of my Space Shuttle Landing Challenge (v1.2). I am providing it as a FINAL single installation package to eliminate the need for multiple update files. This package includes the Space Shuttle Discovery redesigned using actual NASA-Boeing mechanical/aeronautical engineering data, a panel, sounds and shuttle landing FX. The space shuttle in the sim (like the real shuttle) has the ability to water 'ditch' and belly land in an emergency or if improperly landed on the suspension system. You can select the sensitivity of the main landing gear struts (less crashes) for those who are novice to flying critical tolerances. This package includes a CHALLENGE FLIGHT ADVENTURE PACKAGE and features a reference list of the flights along with approach/landing procedure tips to the kneeboard (F-10) for you to refer to while in flight. The adventure pack will provide a set of 11 challenge flights spanning the globe for the space shuttle re-entry simulation. A Bonus PACK of CrashBar effects including smoke, fire, explosions and other nasty reminders of landing mistakes is included as an optional installation. The original .mdl file is by Matthew Moxon and a modified for FS9 panel byTom Kellner. Model repaint, flight dynamics, air file, sound.cfg, adventure flights and shuttle landingcrash FX by Nick Needham. Includes NASA's description of the entire landing process which you can now experience in Flight Simulator! This package includes an install for FS2002 as well and supersedes all other update packages. ENJOY! Nick Needham.

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A detailed space shuttle cockpit panel displays avionics, navigation screens, and a heads-up display while the shuttle rolls down a runway with visible sparks.A detailed cockpit view shows flight instruments, navigation displays, and a heads-up display aligned with a runway during approach.A detailed cockpit view shows various labeled avionics controls, digital displays, a heads-up display, and exterior runway visible through the windshield.A space shuttle makes contact with a large body of water near a dense forest under a cloudy sky.A space shuttle slides on its belly down a runway, producing sparks and smoke with its nose and wingtip scraping the pavement.A space shuttle is partially submerged in water near a forested shoreline under an overcast sky.A space shuttle slides along a runway with its nose down, producing sparks and smoke as it scrapes the pavement.A realism settings menu displays sliders for flight model realism, checkboxes for crashes, engines, G-effects, and various instrument and control options.A space shuttle is skidding on its belly along a runway, producing sparks and smoke beneath its fuselage.A space shuttle is skidding off the runway with sparks and smoke trailing from its underside near trees and grass.A space shuttle with NASA markings is rolling off a grassy area near a runway, kicking up dust with its rear wheels.A NASA space shuttle with extended landing gear is parked on a grassy airfield near a building and distant hills.A cockpit side window view shows a fire extinguisher, water splashing below, distant green trees, and a snow-capped mountain under a blue sky.A space shuttle veers off the runway onto grass, kicking up dirt with its main landing gear and engines visible.A space shuttle descends with landing gear extended over a runway, with trees and scattered clouds visible in the background.A large passenger jet is on its belly with heavy smoke and sparks trailing along the runway near green trees.A space shuttle rests on a runway with its left landing gear collapsed, producing sparks and smoke as it skids.A large jet aircraft trails smoke and sparks along the runway, with fire visible beneath the fuselage and landing gear.A space shuttle with NASA markings rests partially submerged in water near a shoreline with buildings and trees under a blue sky.A space shuttle touches down on a runway with its main gear deployed, surrounded by trees and several apartment buildings in the background.A space shuttle descends with landing gear extended above a runway, with scattered clouds and a tree line in the background.A space shuttle makes contact with a body of water, creating a splash with trees and hills visible in the background.A space shuttle with its nose down is partially submerged in water near a distant tree line under a blue sky.A large jet aircraft is veering off the runway and kicking up dust as it travels through grass beside the pavement.A space shuttle orbiter rests partially submerged in water near a forested shoreline under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.A large jet aircraft skids on its belly along a runway, trailing sparks and smoke under a partly cloudy sky.A white NASA space shuttle with black accents and visible United States markings flies against a clear blue sky.A space shuttle with landing gear extended approaches above a forested area under a blue sky with scattered clouds.A white space shuttle with black thermal tiles and NASA markings flies above scattered clouds in a clear blue sky.A space shuttle makes contact with water near a forested shoreline, creating a large splash under a partly cloudy sky.A space shuttle orbits above scattered clouds with the sun low on the horizon and the ocean visible below.A space shuttle descends with landing gear extended over a runway, with trees and buildings visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.A space shuttle with landing gear extended approaches head-on against a clear sky, with no other aircraft or scenery visible.

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The archive NSCFE.zip has 228 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

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Filename/Directory File Date File Size
BONUS_FX08.26.050 B
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README.txt08.26.051.26 kB
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Readme.txt08.25.05415 B
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Nick's Aussie Shuttle Challenge.WX08.25.0583.38 kB
Nick's Edwards AFB Shuttle Challenge.FLT08.25.057.73 kB
Nick's Edwards AFB Shuttle Challenge.WX08.13.05188.10 kB
Nick's EdwardsAFB Practice Shuttle Landing.FLT08.25.057.80 kB
Nick's EdwardsAFB Practice Shuttle Landing.WX08.14.05159.34 kB
Nick's EURO-England Shuttle Challenge.FLT08.25.058.37 kB
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Nick's EURO-Italy Shuttle Challenge.WX08.25.05162.16 kB
Nick's KSC Shuttle Challenge.FLT08.25.057.62 kB
Nick's KSC Shuttle Challenge.WX08.13.05153.97 kB
Nick's MYSTERY Shuttle Challenge.FLT08.25.057.43 kB
Nick's MYSTERY Shuttle Challenge.WX08.25.05153.62 kB
Nick's Overshoot Edwards AFB Shuttle Challenge.FLT08.25.057.83 kB
Nick's Overshoot Edwards AFB Shuttle Challenge.WX08.13.05188.10 kB
Nick's Overshoot KSC Shuttle Challenge.FLT08.25.057.83 kB
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CREDITS08.26.050 B
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loonyFri, 22 Dec 2006 14:00:16 GMT
Allowing for the fact that there doesn't appear to be a v-c, this is a most enjoyable package. Instructions are clear and I had no problem getting it up and running. Very good
mrmoleySat, 23 Sep 2006 01:54:51 GMT
Great Idea - I've been looking for shuttle mission stuff for ages. Anyone know if there is a standalone Shuttle mission package? email me at greggall@talktalk.net

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