TriStar Professional includes four highly accurate L-1011 variants in 25 paint schemes:
L-1011-500 civilian airliner
Royal Air Force TriStar C2 (passenger)
K1 (passenger/air-to-air tanker)
KC1 (cargo/air-to-air tanker)
The aircraft feature high definition 2048x2048 textures, a deployable in-flight refuelling drogue on the tanker variants, an authentic sound set from Turbine Sound Studios, and a new comprehensive 100-page manual with flight tutorial and INS guide is included.
The cockpit systems and functionality of the Just Flight L-1011 TriStar have now been expanded and fully upgraded to a truly PROFESSIONAL standard!
This new Professional edition of L-1011 TriStar includes:
Advanced FMS unit based on the Honeywell HT9100 style FMS/CDU, with LNAV, advisory VNAV and SIDs/STARs
Fully functioning Flight Engineer's panel with custom-coded hydraulic, electrical, engine bleed control, fuel and pressurisation systems
New 3D primary instruments for increased readability and smoothness
Eight new 2D panels, all easily accessible from a new 2D panel selector
Copilot call-outs and cabin announcements for added immersion
Numerous improvements to the flight dynamics, including a more realistic DLC (Direct Lift Control) system
2D pushback panel for controlling your pushback (distance and angle)
Many other improvements to functionality, including HF and SELCAL radios, FCES/PFCS overhead panels and oxygen regulators
Flight Analysis tool – monitor and log your flight using the Flight Analysis tool, including airspeed, altitude and fuel flow parameters. The tool includes Includes the ‘Live Map’ feature for monitoring your current position, speed and flight plan.
New 160-page colour PDF manual
P3D v1/v2/v3 compatibility
TriStar Professional includes four highly accurate L-1011 variants in 25 paint schemes:
L-1011-500 civilian airliner
Royal Air Force TriStar C2 (passenger)
K1 (passenger/air-to-air tanker)
KC1 (cargo/air-to-air tanker)
The aircraft feature high definition 2048x2048 textures, a deployable in-flight refuelling drogue on the tanker variants, an authentic sound set from Turbine Sound Studios, and a new comprehensive 100-page manual with flight tutorial and INS guide is included.
NEW COCKPIT FEATURES IN L-1011 TRISTAR PROFESSIONAL
Advanced FMS unit based on the Honeywell HT9100 style FMS/CDU:
- LNAV and advisory VNAV
- SIDs/STARs (with Navigraph support)
- POS INIT, PERF INIT, IDENT, RTE, LEGS and DEP/ARR pages
- Integrated fully with the autopilot
The primary instruments (Captain and First Officer) are now constructed in 3D for increased readability and smoothness:
- Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI)
- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- Radio Distance Direction Magnetic Indicator (RDDMI)
- Airspeed Indicator (ASI)
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
- Altimeter
Eight additional 2D pop-up panels are included, all easily accessible from a new 2D panel selector
Interactive checklist panel featuring checklists for every stage of the flight
Co-pilot call-outs added for take-off speeds (V1/VR/V2), gear and flap status
Cabin announcements and interaction added for all stages of flight from departure to arrival
Functioning tiller handle added to allow for direct nose-wheel steering
Option to add third-party weather radar to the virtual cockpit
IAS (speed) hold mode added to autopilot – climb or descend to your chosen altitude at a selected indicated airspeed (IAS)
Functional crew oxygen regulator panels added
Numerous improvements to the flight dynamics, improving every aspect of handling
Numerous improvements to the DLC (Direct Lift Control) system
Functionality added for HF, SELCAL and VHF COM 3 radios
Functionality added for FCES and PFCS overhead panels
Functionality added for Flight Engineer’s panel:
- Hydraulic system (including PTUs, AC pumps and RAT)
- Electrical system (including ground power)
- Engine bleed control system (including cabin temperature control)
- Fuel system (including fuel transfer/cross-feed and dumping)
- Cabin pressurisation system
- Miscellaneous systems (ECS monitor, slat monitor, brake temperature monitor and many more)
2D pushback panel – control your pushback, setting pushback distance (in feet or metres), direction (left/right) and angle (degrees)
2D speeds panel – input your chosen V-speeds (V1/VR/V2) and your virtual co-pilot will call them out on the take-off roll
Custom-coded engine start sequence added for increased realism
Loss of hydraulic pressure can result in flight control and brake failures
Excessive brake usage can result in overheating, with associated cockpit warnings/bells
Functional slat monitor panel can be used to lock the position of your leading-edge slats, irrespective of flap handle position
Flight Analysis tool – monitor and log your flight using the Flight Analysis tool, including airspeed, altitude and fuel flow parameters. The tool includes Includes the ‘Live Map’ feature for monitoring your current position, speed and flight plan.
COCKPIT FEATURES
Fully functional virtual cockpit with nearly all switches, knobs and levers animated and functional
Fully featured 2D panel including pop-up panels for the overhead panel, radio/pedestal panel, engineer's panel, throttle quadrant, INS/FMC, lighting panel
Sim-icons in both the 2D and virtual cockpit for easy access to pop-up panels
Fully functioning Inertial Navigation System
‘Baked’ textures create an authentic used look to the virtual cockpit area and controls
Authentic gauges and navigational equipment, including RMI, HSI and INS
Functional autopilot/autothrottle system including navigation hold mode that can be linked to the INS or FMC unit
Standard and widescreen 2D panels included
radio suite featuring DME, NAV, ADF, COMMS and Transponder
Sim-icons for easy toggling of air stairs and cargo loader
Functional annunciators for engine and flight systems
Dramatic night lighting effects for the instruments and panels
In-flight refuelling hose-and-drogue controls on engineer's panel
AIRCRAFT FEATURES OVERVIEW
Now compatible with P3D v1/v2/v3
Highly accurate L-1011-500 TriStar model, built over drawings and plans of the real aircraft
Royal Air Force TriStar C2 (passenger), K1 (passenger/air-to-air tanker) and KC1 (cargo/air-to-air tanker) variants included
High definition 2048 x 2048 textures
Animated flying surfaces, landing gear, doors, airbrakes and engine cowlings
Accurately modelled six-stage Fowler flaps and spoilers
Authentic sound set from Turbine Sound Studios delivers the full force of the three Rolls-Royce RB211 turbofan engines
Military variants feature accurately modelled directional infrared counter measure devices
Accurately modelled and animated twin centre line hose-and-drogue in-flight refuelling system on the K1 and KC1 models
Highly detailed and accurately animated main landing gear with complex struts, hydraulic lines and brake systems, realistic suspension and accurate retraction routines
Comprehensive 160-page colour PDF manual including flight tutorial
Accurate flight dynamics closely simulate the real aircraft performance envelope - roll augmentation, direct lift control and active control system are simulated
Multiple interior and exterior viewpoints, including wing views
Air stairs for the forward and aft passenger doors
Cargo loader for military variants with large fuselage cargo door
Fully modelled passenger and lower deck cargo doors
Animated large fuselage freight door on KC1 variant
Animated windscreen wipers
Lighting and special effects include strobes, beacon and navigation lights and landing lights correctly modelled into the leading edges of the wings
Specular map to give realistic light effects on the aircraft surfaces
Bump mapping to give a more realistic 3D effect to aircraft liveries
INCLUDED AIRCRAFT
L-1011-500 (L-1011-385-3)
The L-1011-500 first flew in 1978 and featured a fuselage reduced in length by four metres, an increased fuel capacity which extended the range of the aircraft by over 1,000 miles, and a more powerful variant of the RB211 engine. The following year it entered service with its first airline, British Airways. The aircraft went on to form the backbone of both the Delta and British Airways fleets, favoured for its aerodynamic improvements, lower cabin noise and increased range.
TriStar K1
The K1 is capable of carrying 187 passengers as well as cargo and operated in air transport and air-to-air refuelling roles. The K1 features a twin centre line hose-and-drogue in-flight refuelling system and directional infrared counter measure devices.
TriStar KC1
The KC1 can carry a combination of up to 31 tons of freight and 160 passengers, operating in air-to-air refuelling and cargo roles. A fuselage freight door was added to allow for the loading of large cargo pallets.
TriStar C2/C2A
The RAF purchased three TriStars from Pan Am and these were put into military service as C2s, largely unchanged from their civilian days. The C2/C2A is capable of carrying up to 266 passengers and was used in air transport and aeromedical roles.
Civilian liveries
British Airways Landor (G-BLUS)
British Airtours (G-BFCB)
BWIA (9Y-TGJ)
Air Canada (C-GAGF)
Pan Am (N503PA)
TAP Air Portugal (CS-TEA)
LAM Mozambique
Hewa Bora Airways
TAAG Angola Airlines
LTU (D-AERL)
ATA (N161AT)
United Airlines (N511PA)
Air Lanka (4R-ULB)
Saudi Arabian Royal Flight
Air Mauritius
Euro Atlantic (CS-TEB)
Novair
Saudia
Star Airlines
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Military liveries
K1, Desert Storm (ZD951)
C2A, Grey Scheme (ZE704)
K1, White Scheme (ZD951)
KC1, Grey Scheme (ZD953)
C2, Development Aircraft (ZD948)
使用需求
Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, Gold or SP2 required), FSX: Steam Edition
or PreparD v1-5
2.0GHz or any Dual Core
2.0GB RAM
512MB graphics card
Windows 8 / 7 / Vista (32-bit or 64-bit)
6.3 GB hard drive space
I am asking the good folks at SimMarket to replace my original two-star review with this three-star one. After spending some more time with the old girl I've decided it's another Just Flight product that I can't give more than three stars to, but deserves more than two, and also a kind word.
The good: it's a -500, so more range; there are RAF military models if you like that; it has a functioning INS and the usual JF FMC option; doesn't look bad at all; it is fairly ambitious with the systems (relatively speaking) for instance implementing DLC. It's in the same position to Captain Sim's better L1011-100 as JF's DC-8s are to Aerosoft's better DC-8-50. Even so, it works and it's fun to fly.
The bad: it is really dated. You can use the VC for nearly everything, but there are panels galore and you can't even set the barometer without calling up a altimeter window, which, because screens are wider, is annoyingly squashed. It wants to fly like a Boeing (e.g. using the autothrottle for cruise) but a lot of people do that with the Captain Sim L1011, too, and it's your choice. There are mind-boggling design decisions like having to "grab" and turn the twitchy knob from "align" to "nav" without messing up your INS work. Why not just have clicks? And the tutorial (which features the RAF tanker for some reason) sends you looking for the APU panel to start off, but IN THAT MODEL there isn't one in the VC. Yup. It's a special panel. Now that's a recipe for frustration, isn't it? There are the usual JF stairs, and you're supposed to be able to open a cargo door and use a loader, but as is so often the case, some things just don't seem to work or ever get fixed. JF quickly responded by instructing me how to open doors using shift-E followed by a number. Thanks guys, but really?
So why is it worth even three stars you're wondering. Because although it is dated and has some annoying quirks, it is an interesting and different implementation of the L1011. The details aren't going to stop you getting from A to B and having some fun. If you have never seen the Captain Sim L1011, you probably won't be as critical. I recently gave it a long flight to determine whether it stays or gets deleted. I decided to keep it. With fewer airplanes being developed for P3D, I'm reluctant to write off any that will work fine in P3Dv5.2 . I enjoyed hand-flying it, automation is different than what I'm used to, but works, and there is the option for the Navigraph supported FMC that Captain Sim doesn't offer. Something doesn't have to be up-to-date, or perfect, or even have a working cargo door and loader to be worth having.
However, I don't think it's a $40 airplane now, especially since it's clear that longstanding bugs are not going to get fixed. That's almost as much as the Captain Sim L1011, which is a true classic. Just Flight's own DC-8 is $24 and is (in my opinion) a better airplane. I could probably recommend it at that price. As it is, if you really, really like L1011s, crave that extra range, can't stand INS or want to relive Desert Storm, you might find yourself picking it up in a moment of weakness and finding it as hard to get rid of as an ugly stray dog that is just grateful to have a home. Sigh.