Summary of Contents for Virtavia B-24 LIBERATOR
- Page 1 B-24 LIBERATOR US NAVY VARIANTS EXPANSION USER MANUAL Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 2 Introduction The Consolidated B-24 Liberator became a major player for Allied forces during World War 2. Its exploits ranged the world over - as did its users - and it saw action in a variety of roles in all major theaters. Designed to...
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Page 3: Installation
FSX, you should edit this path when prompted. This User Manual in PDF format can be found in the Virtavia folder in the root of the simulator, eg. -
Page 4: Copyright Information
The source code for this product is closed. No modifications or reverse engineering may be carried out without prior consent from Virtavia. All rights reserved – copyright Virtavia 2020 Virtavia B-24 Liberator... - Page 5 Exterior Model Variants There are five different exterior model variants in this package. All represent the B-24 Liberator as it was produced by Consolidated for use by the United States Navy. All the variants are listed below in approximate chronological order.
- Page 6 Consolidated XPBB-1 Sea Ranger flying boat patrol bomber. The Navy PB4Y-1's replaced the USAAF B-24's of the disbanded 479th Anti-Submarine Group who had previously occupied RAF Dunkeswell. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 7 P4Y-1P Liberator, VJ-62 'Tigers', NAS Jacksonville, 1952 The PB4Y-1P (P4Y-1P from 1952 on) was a long-range photo- reconaissance variant. These aircraft were eventually replaced by the A3D-1P Skywarrior. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 8 Also added was an additional dorsal turret and 'teardrop' Erco 250 THE powered waist blisters. Privateers saw action in WW2, Korea and Vietnam, they were redesignated P-4B in 1962. A total of 739 were built. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 9 ASW 'Dustbin' radar (PB4Y-1 (B-24D) model only) Exit command (shift-e, then tap 3). Ventral 'belly' Turret Exit command (shift-e, then tap 3). Crew figures Ctrl-W (extend water rudder command) Waist Gunners/Guns, Waist hatches Shift-Q (tail hook command) Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
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Page 10: Exterior Lighting
It is normal for the 2D panel to show first when cockpit view is first selected, especially when the 'S' key is pressed to cycle views. The 3D virtual cockpit can easily be accessed by using the right-click and select-views menu. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0... - Page 11 2D Cockpit Instrument Panels 1 = Door / Bomb Bay Lights 2 = Viewpoint Adjust Switch 3 = Low Hydraulic Pressure Light 4 = Copilot's Panel Icon Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
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- Page 16 NOTE : A power calculator in MS Excel format is included with the package. It can be found in the model’s folder in SimObjects\Airplanes. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
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Page 17: Reference Information
Reference Information Virtavia B-24 Liberator Procedures Engine Start: 1. Ensure battery master switch is ON. 2. Ensure sufficient fuel exists for an engine start. 3. Ensure mixture levers are at their full rich position (100%). 4. To start the engines in the correct sequence, click the correct area of the dual-position starter switch of engines #3/#4 to start engine #3 (inner right) first;... - Page 18 B-24. 2. After reaching climb speed, reduce manifold pressure to 46 In. Hg, and reduce engine RPMs via the propeller RPM switches to 2600 RPM. This is the climb setting. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 19 This flap setting increases lift without seriously degrading the wing’ s drag profile. Flying with this flap setting above 170 mph may create a ballooning effect so it is advised to only use this setting during cruise. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 20 3. It is up to the pilot to decide how to descend, but the aircraft’s maximum speed must never be exceeded for any situation during descent. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 21 NOTE: Aerodynamic braking is not recommended in the B-24. It is more effective to get all the wheels on the ground and use wheel brakes to slow the aircraft. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 22 B-24 Liberator Specifications and Speed References Specifications Engines: 4 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-35 or -41 turbo- supercharged radial engines Horsepower: 1,200 s.h.p. per engine Wingspan: 110 ft 0 in (33.5 m) Length: 67 ft 8 in (20.6 m) ...
- Page 23 Max speed, 25,000 ft: 290 mph (190 KIAS) Maximum G: 2.67 / -2.00 Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 24 Waist Gunner 220.00 lbs Station_load.7 Tail Gunner 220.00 lbs Station_load.8 Belly Gunner 220.00 lbs Station_load.9 Radio Man 220.00 lbs Station_load.10 4x500lbs LF 2000.00 lbs Station_load.11 4x500lbs RF 2000.00 lbs Station_load.12 4x500lbs LR 2000.00 lbs Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 25 If you are not using 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 as per Flight Simulator hard-coding. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
- Page 26 Autopilot: The B-24 Liberator is equipped with a simplistic autopilot system that keeps the plane flying straight and level. It can also be used to make turns. However, the autopilot in the B-24 should not be seen as a replacement for the human pilot any in any situation other than simple course changes or holding a straight-and-level attitude, the autopilot should not be used.
- Page 27 Flying with this flap setting above 170 mph, however, may create a ballooning effect so it is advised to only use this setting during cruise. Virtavia B-24 Liberator Manual Version FSX 2.0...
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