CWDT - MESSERSCHMITT BF109 VOL1

We are proud to present the CWDT Bf109 Volume I, the first of many to come, focusing on one of the most prolific and highly developed German fighters of WWII.

This first Volume depicts the Bf109 G-6 and Bf 109G-14 in 10 different Rüstsatz-kit configurations. It has been our goal to provide to the simmer a highly detailed model and texture base which preserve the beautiful lines of this aircraft; and to engineer flight files and a gauge file-set that are authentic and add to the immersion of the complete flying experience.

The aircraft set was designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 but we have provided for a fully compatible and functioning plane set for Microsoft Flight Simulator X; which although not native (meaning it does not exploit all of the DirectX 10 features of the latter), does not in our view detract from the graphic experience in-game (see the Paint Schemes and Instrument Panel sections in this manual for actual screenshots).

Base sounds by David Copley were recorded from various aircraft at various air-shows and heavily modified via resynthesis, mixing and filtering using custom and commercial signal processing software to match prominent characteristics of the Bf-109G's DB605A engine and sounds.

Special thanks to Gerald “WarbirdLover” Lindell, CWDT founding member and consultant, who contributed immeasurable moral support, without which, the project would not have reached fruition. Special thanks also, to guest modeler Dimitris Bakogiannis who contributed the pilot model on this aircraft.

FEATURES

• 10 model set including the Bf 109G-6, Bf 109G-6/R3, Bf109G-14 including multiple Rüstzustand Sub-type configurations (MG 151/20 in Under-wing Gondolas, 210mm Wgr. 21 Mortar Tubes, 300lt. (78 USgal) drop tank, ETC 501/IX b under fuselage bomb rack for an SC250 type 250kg (551lb) bomb and others)
• Fine-tuned flight characteristics in ten distinct airfiles for all ten 3-D models.
• 1 high resolution 32-bit texture sets; thoroughly researched historic depictions of the personal Aircraft of many Luftwaffe “Experten” including Erich Hartmann, Hermann Graf and Heinrich Bartels
• High quality sound-set included by David Copley
• Specular Reflectivity on all models
• Super detailed 'Virtual Cockpit' with “clickable” and mouse controlled throttle, pitch, mixture, landing gear wheel, starter, canopy crank and Drop-tank and Bomb-release switches
• Super detailed DB 605A Engine, super charger assembly and bulk-head
• Super detailed Engine mounted 13mm MG 131 machine guns and ammunition assemblies
• Hi-resolution custom gauge set in XML format.
• Innovative “Reflective glass” panels on gauge faces which reflect light realistically in the Virtual Cockpit
• All new highly detailed crew figure with authentically modelled oxygen mask and goggles
• Externally visible night-lighting

• Full 2D panel graphics included with pop-ups for Nav Instruments and GPS (available in VC also)

Bf 109G-6, G-14 and Rüstzustand* kit subtypes included in the Package:

• Bf 109G-6 Clean configuration
• Bf 109G-6 (ERLA HAUBE) Clean configuration with Erla Haube Canopy
• Bf 109G-6/RVI 2 x 20mm Mauser MG 151/20 in Under-wing Gondolas with 135 rpg
• Bf 109G-6/BR21 2 x 210mm Wgr. 21 Mortar Tubes
• Bf 109G-6/RIII/RVI 1 × 300lt. (79 US gal) drop tank, 2 x 20mm Mauser MG 151/20 in Under-wing Gondolas with 135 rpg
• Bf 109G-6/RI/RVI ETC 501/IX b bomb rack under the fuselage, for an SC250 or SD 250 type 250kg (551lb) bomb, 2 x 20mm Mauser MG 151/20 in Under-wing Gondolas with 135 rpg
• Bf 109G-14/ RVI 2 x 20mm Mauser MG 151/20 in Under-wing Gondolas with 135 rpg
• Bf 109G-6/R3*/RI *This was not a Rüstzustand designation but was an actual long-range variant with 2 x 300lt. (79 US gal) drop tank
• Bf 109G-14/RIII/RVI (STANDARD CANOPY) 1 × 300lt. (79 US gal) drop tank, 2 x 20mm Mauser MG 151/20 in Under-wing Gondolas with 135 rpg
• Bf 109G-14/RI/RVI ETC 501/IX b bomb rack under the fuselage, for an SC250 or SD 250 type 250kg (551lb) bomb, 2 x 20mm Mauser MG 151/20 in Under-wing Gondolas with 135 rp

ANIMATED and VC “CLICKABLE” FEATURES :

1. CANOPY SHIFT + E or “clickable” in VC (to exit only)
2. ENGINE COVER (SHIFT + F) WING FOLD KEY
3. EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR WHEEL G or “clickable” in VC
4. THROTTLE CONTROL JOYSTICK or “clickable” in VC
5. PROPELLER PITCH SHIFT+ 4 or “clickable” in VC
6. ENGINE MIXTURE CONTROL SHIFT+ 4 or “clickable” in VC
7. ENGINE STARTER CTRL+E or “clickable” in VC
8. MAGNETO SWITCH VC “clickable” (no function)
9. ELEVATOR TRIM WHEEL “clickable” and functional in VC
10. BOMB RELEASE functions in FS9 by using “extend concorde nose & visor fully” command or “clickable” VC switch 21. Non-functional in FSX**.
11. RELEASE DROP TANK functions by using tail hook up/down SHIFT + H command or “clickable” VC switch 22.

** note – above functions and their respective keys and combinations represent the default assignments; you may have to check within the control assignments screen to check that the commands have been assigned keys.