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IMPORTANT NOTE
The Skunk Project provides its software for the solely purpose of computer entertainment in SIMULATED
Flight enviroment. This software, the documents and all information contained in it, never has to be used in
relation to real world aviation or for real flights.
Software rights
The Skunk Project owns the rights of its software, available for public download. Although the software is
provided as freeware license, this software is copyrighted and protected by worldwide copyright laws and
treaty provisions. This means that you may NOT copy, reproduce, modify, publish, upload, post, sell,
transmit, distribute, or include all or a part of this software in any commercial or non comercial product, in any
way without written permission of The Skunk Project to do this.
By downloading and installing the software, you agree to these terms.
The software are provided "AS IS" without any express or implied warranty of any kind including warranties
of merchantability, title, no infringement of intellectual property, or fitness for any particular purpose. The
Skunk Project will not be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss
of profits, business interruption, loss of information) arising out of the use of or inability to use the software
provided.
The Skunk Project reserves the rights to change without pre-notifications its software and/or related
documents for improvements.
Repaint Policy
The Skunk Project declares that mapped textures are optimized for the paint schemes included in this
package. Although you can repaint it at your way, without any explicit permission of The Skunk Project for
repaint or distribute repainted textures.
Repainted textures may be delivered as separate files.
Development Tools
All tools used to develop this aircraft package are freeware. A spacial thanks to all freeware tools developers
for letting me have this powerful tools.
This aircraft was made and tested on Windows 7 SP1 and Ubuntu 11,04.
The Aircraft
The Model
The aircraft modelled is a erlier 1970's Boeing 737-200 original. This aircraft is equiped with Pratt & Whitney
JT8D-9 engines, and original Sperry SP77 autopilot.
There is no FMC, and no GPS. I belive in magic of radioelectric flight. You have only HSI, RMI and DME
instruments in this panel. Test your fliying skills without the modern navigation aids
This package was developed and tested in X-Plane 10.25, in both 32 and 64 bits architecture. I can't
guarantee compatibility in older X-plane versions than this.
If you need techanical data and specifications of this airraft or any other 737 you can visit the 737 technical
site created by Chris Bradly at http://www.b737.org.uk/. There you can find hundreds of data about the
Boeing 737 family, in all its variants.
Securely you remember some projects made by Alcalá Simulación, as Beech Baron, Piper Tomahawk, or
Piper PA-11. I'm the author of that projects, but this project is a quite diferent, because this aircraft was my
“Plugin School”.
I'm not profesional programmer. I have only basic skills programming an compiling sources in C++. Here are
hundred of hours of hard investigation, trying to make a plugin.
Surely you're wondering: Why this proyect was called “The Skunk Project”, and why is not published as
Alcalá Simulacion product, if is the same author?
The answer is very simple: Alcalá Simulacion develops light aircrafts with 3D exterior model and 3D cockpit,
with the maximum quality that allows me, my limited experience modelling 3D objects.
In this project, you will not find an fantastic exterior model, or an amazing 3D cockpit, because, my
knowledge does not allow me to achieve the quality of design that this plane deserves. This is my “skunk”
project because does not look as nice as a plane with a good 3D model. It is, I think, as ugly as a skunk.
The hard work is in the panel and systems. Some years ago, when I started walking through this fantastic
world of simulation, using Flight Simulator 2004, there was an excellent project called "The TinMouse
project" done by Richard Probst, Bob Scott, Terry Gaff, Gustavo Rodrigues and Christoffer Petersen, using
exterior model made by Eric Cantú. This plane was amazing, and I liked it so much that I spent many hours
researching it until I could fly this plane correctly. I really enjoyed this plane and even today I think that was
the best freeware addon for FS2004 ever developed.
I try with this project, honoring this excellent project and that users of X-Plane can have a 737-200 that we
can use, while we await the release of the fantastic 737-200 "Twin Jet" from FlyJsim.
Is important, for me, you know the following: I'm only a flight simulator enthusiast. I haven't contact with real
flight word, and I never see, or flight this aircraft in real life. Although I tried to make it as real as possible
based on photographs, technical data and information founded in the WWW. Unfortunately, I can't ensure or
guarantee the exact similitude between this simulated model and the real aircraft. My apologies for any
inconvenience this may cause.
This aircraft have houndreds of hours of hard work. Despite this I have decided to publish it for free, because
not everyone can now spend money on aircraft for X-Plane, thanks to this “crisis” that seems endless ...
This new plane has been made possible by the donations received by ELA Gyroplane and Piper PA-11
publication, which allowed me to buy a license for X-Plane 10. If you really enjoy this aircraft, consider
making a donation.
NOTE: I apologize for my bad English. I'm spanish and It's very difficult for me to write this document in
English.
X-Plane Settings
Rendering Options
In order to properly enjoy this plane you should make a series of adjustments in rendering options. To do this
go to Settings and select Rendering Options. Make sure the checkbox labeled "draw per pixel lightning" is
checked.
If your video card supports it, is highly recommended that you select the option "extreme res! the texture
resolution option.
Depending on the quality of your video card you can choose a higher or lower resolution textures. At higher-
resolution textures, the better the quality of the textures that you can see, and the plane and its details will be
more clearly.
In order to make the complete engine and systems startup process, you should adjust the way the plane is
loaded into the simulator. To do this, go to Settings and choose the option "Operation & Warnings" Make sure
the checkbox labeled "Start each flight with engines running" is unchecked. This aircraft will not work
properly if you try to start your flight with engines running.
It is also recommended that the checkbox labeled "Start each flight on ramp" is checked.
The Plugin
The 737-200 plugin is an important componenet of this aircraft. The plugin manage some
aircraft functions as, fuel pumps, hydraulics and electrical systems, Sperry SP77 Autopilot, etc.
You can't fly the 737-200 without plugin active.
The 737-200 Plugin will be improved in future releases, adding more functions and features.
To chek if plugin is enable in your system, just click on “Plugin” menu in X-plane and select
“Plugin Information” item:
If you can´t see this information, check aircraft plugin directory, and verify that win.xpl or
lin.xpl or mac.xpl (according to your operating system.) is in the correct place.
This is a fat plugin. and will be in ..\B737-200 JT8D-9\plugins\Plugins.B737-200\32 for X-Plane
running in 32 bits mode, or in ..\B737-200 JT8D-9\plugins\Plugins.B737-200\64 if X-Plane is
running in 64 bits mode.
Important Note: I have no chance to test exhaustively plugins for Linux and MAC, because I
haven't powerful hardware to do this. Please report issues to alcala_sim@yahoo.com.ar
The Panel
2 Below Glide Slope Caution/Pull Up Warning Lights 17 Engine Instruments panel (See details above)
4 Fire Warning Light (Not implemented) 19 Engine Annunciators (See details above)
8 Aproach Progress Display (See details above) 23 Antiskid controls and Indicators (Not Implemented)
13 Flight Director control Panel (Not Implemented) 28 Center Fuel Tank Quantity Indicator
1 5
32 Landing Gear position and progress lights 42 Autopilot Disconect Warning Light
37 Approach Progress Display (See details above) 47 Hydraulic System B Low Quantity Light
40 ADI (See details above) 50 HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator (See details above)
52 Flight Controls panel (Partially Implemented) 62 Windshield and Pitot antiice panel (See details
above)
53 Fuel Panel (See details above) 63 Wing & Engines Antiice panel (See details above)
54 AC/DC indicator Panel & Switches (See details above) 64 Hyd Sistem A&B Control Panel (See details above)
55 Generator Drive and StandBy Power panel. 65 Door Warning Lights (Not Implemented)
56 Electrical Buses Panel and Switches (See details above) 66 Cabin Alttitude/Diferencial pressure Indicator
58 Equip. Cooling Fan Switch (Not Implemented) 68 Air Cond panel (Not Implemented)
59 Emergency Light Armed Switch and Indicator Light 69 Bleed Air System panel (See details above)
71 Outbound Landing Lights Switch (Left and Right) 62 #2 Engine Start Switch
53 Inbound Landing Lights Switch (Left and Right) 63 Logo Lights Switch
54 Runway Turnoff Lights Switch (Left and Right) 64 Navigation Lights Switch (3 Positions)
Systems Description
The slip indicator shows slip or skid. When the ball in the indicator
moves out of its center position, the aircraft is slipping or skidding.
8.3 GS Indicator
1 – MAN (Manual Mode) In this mode you can manouver aircraft manualy with one or both chanels
enganged. In MAN mode CWS (Control Wheel Steering) is activated, and actuates as an autotrim,
mantaining aircraft attitude.
2 – VOR LOC (VOR/LOC Mode) Used to intercept automatically a VOR radial or localizer part of an ILS,
based on frequency selected in NAV1.
You can Use CWS or HDG SEL to intercept and capture radial. Use HSI Course selector and heading
selector to select heading and course.
3 – AUTO APP (Auto Approach Mode) Used to intercept automatically a both localizer part and glideslope
of an ILS, based on frequency selected in NAV1.
You can Use CWS or HDG SEL to intercept and capture radial. Use HSI Course selector and heading
selector to select heading and course. LOC and GS are armed only if a ILS frequency is selected in NAV1
and a front course is selected in HSI course selector.
4 – MAN G/S (Manual glide slope mode) Used to capture glide slope from above or if autopilot is
disconected and reconected (Not Implemented)
Autopilot uses hydraulic pressure to operate. This switch is used to select hydraulic source for aileron an
elevator channels (Not Implemented)
1 – HDG OFF (Upper position) Aircraft mantain any bank attitude selected. Operates with CWS in MAN
mode.
2 – HDG HOLD (Center position) If bank angle is lower than 5 degrees, aircraft go to wing level attitude
when force is released. If bank angle is more than 5 degrees aircraft mantain bank angle when force is
released.
3 – HDG SEL (Lower Position) Automatically find and mantain heading selected in HSI heading selector.
Changes in the selected heading will be followed.
Engages Aileron channel servos for autopilot operation (ROLL Commands). Each channel is independently
of the other. CWS will auto trim aircraft to mantain the selected bank angle.
Engages Elevator channel servos for autopilot operation (PITCH Commands). Each channel is
independently of the other. CWS will auto trim aircraft to mantain the selected pitch
2 – OFF Hold pitch attitude. This position is spring loaded and is forced to OFF when glide slope is
captured.
3 – ALT HOLD (Altitude Hold) Pitch commands to mantain actual pressure altitude.
When iluminates (Red) indicates autopilot was disconected. Press the center of the light to extiguish it.
17.2 EPR Reference selector (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
Turn knob to select EPR Reference. This only a pilot reference. This
aircraft does not have autothrottle.
17.6 Fuel Flow Indicator (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
Click on it to open exterior lights & engine start panel. Click once to
close exterior lights & engine start panel.
Click on it to open upper radio stack panel. Click once to close upper
radio stack panel.
19.2 Start Valve Open (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
19.3 Low Oil Pressure (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
19.4 Oil Filter Bypass (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
53.1 Engine fuel shutoff valves Ann (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
53.4 Engine fuel heat valves Ann (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
53.7 Fuel Heat Switch (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
Turn center left and Right fuel tank pumps on and off.
53.10 #1 Aft & Fwd Fuel Tank Low Pressure Ann (Left Tank)
53.11 #1 Aft & Fwd Fuel Tank pump switches (Left Tank)
53.12 #2 Aft & Fwd Fuel Tank Low Pressure Ann (Right Tank)
53.13 #2 Aft & Fwd Fuel Tank pump switches (Right Tank)
54.1 DC Ammeter
55.1 Generator Low Oil Press. Ann (Left Gen #1, Right Gen #2)
55.2 Generator High. Temp Ann (Left Gen #1, Right Gen #2)
55.5 Generator Disconnect Switch (Left Gen #1, Right Gen #2)
55.6 Generator Oil Temp Indicator (Left Gen #1, Right Gen #2)
Isolates left and right transfer buses. When off each trasfer bus mus be
feeded by respective generator.
56.5 Transfer Bus Off Annunciator (Left Bus #1, Right Bus #2)
56.6 Transfer Bus Off Annunciator (Left Bus #1, Right Bus #2)
56.7 Generator Off Bus Annunciator (Left Bus #1, Right Bus #2)
56.9 Generator Contactor Switch (Left Bus #1, Right Bus #2)
57 APU Panel
Iluminates (Blue) when APU oil quantity is insuficient for normal APU
operation.
Iluminates (Amber) when APU oil pressure is too low for normal APU
operation.
Each annunciator from left to right corresponding with left side, left
front, right front and right side windshield, respectivelly.
Each annunciator from left to right corresponding with left side, left
front, right front and right side windshield, respectivelly.
Each switch from left to right corresponding with left side, left front,
right front and right side windshield, respectivelly.
63.1 Engine Valve Open Annun. (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
63.2 Wing Valve Open Switches (Left Eng #1, Right Eng #2)
Iluminates (Amber) when APU bleed switch is on and Eng #1 bleed air
switch is on, or Eng #2 bleed air switch is on and isolation valve is
open.
When On opens left pack valve allowing bleed air to enter pack.
When On opens right pack valve allowing bleed air to enter pack.