Hawker Sea Hawk for FS2004
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Model Notes and Features
In order to familiarise pilots, the following features are available on the Sea Hawk model that you can key map accordingly:
Wing fold/lower: set to default wing fold command.
Tail hook retract/raise: set to default tail hook command.
Canopy open: set to default main exit command.
Parked configuration: On full engine spool down and power off, engage parking brakes.
Gun bay access (port side only): set to Concorde nose raise/lower.
FGA.101 Ecko 38B radar pod access : set to Concorde nose raise/lower.
Plenum chamber vents: designed to filter extra airflow to the engine compartment, these will open and close automatically under/over 200kts - no pilot input necessary.
FSX Accelerator catapult code: [launch_assistance] launch_bar_pivot =6.433, 0.0, -2.522 launch_bar_lug = 11.13, 0, -4.61
Updates and News
UPDATE 8/12/09: FSX Accelerator catapult code added (above).
UPDATE 30/09/09: Cumulative model downloads (all variants) surpass 14,000.
NOTE: in order to decrease download size, all sounds and panel assets are contained in the F.1 model zip file, with all other models aliased to these contents. The only exceptions are the FGA.6, FGA.50, FGA.100 which have panels aliased to the FGA.6, and the FGA.101 which has its own panel.
Hawker Sea Hawk F.1 - clean model** (35.5mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk F.2 - fuel tanks model (4.1mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FB.3 - clean model (3.7mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FB.3 - armed model (4.2mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.4 - armed model (4.2mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FB.5 - searchlight model (4mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FB.5 - armed model (4.3mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 - clean model*** (21.5mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 - armed model (4.2mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.50 & 100 - armed models (7.8mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.101 - radar pod model (11.7mb)
Hawker Sea Hawk static scenery model (3.2mb)
Download RNAS Ford by James Pettigrew for FS2004
RNAS Ford (HMS Peregrine)
*Fully compatible with FSX, but with some texture transparency issues..
**Contains sounds for all types, and panel assets for all types prior to FGA.6.
***Contains all panel assets for FGA.6, FGA.50 and 100 types.
UPDATE 21/12/08: Static model repaints added for WV798, WM994, and FGA.50 model 6-61.
UPDATE 20/12/08: Updated FGA.50 model to correct mirrored mapping on starboard upper wing. Please re-download zip accordingly.
New static Sea Hawk model released for use by scenery builders. This is non-flyable, no animations, and wired with wings folded and parked configuration. Several repaints will be available soon for this model.
UPDATE 16/12/08: For those users with problems downloading models, try using IE.7 or Firefox, as these seem to be the most trouble-free browsers).
The Sea Hawk project has made the front pages of several FS sites, including: FSPortugal.com, FSVisions.nl and Ausflightsim.net. As of the 15th, there have been over 2,000 model downloads, and over 300 repaint downloads. If you haven't already done so, join the Sea Hawk owners club now!
UPDATE 14/12/08: A few users have reported problems with downloading the models. I have checked my site bandwidth and apparently I am still well within limits. Keep trying and you should be able to get the download popup to appear (note, it may take longer with the larger zips, such as the F.1).
UPDATE 13/12/08: Full project has launched. Repaints now available with more to come over the weeks.
BRITISH NAVAL AVIATION: FLEET AIR ARM, 1917-90
I Squadrons of the Fleet Air Arm
I 4+ Publication - Hawker Sea Hawk (all variants)
I Warpaint No. 29 - Hawker Sea Hawk
A big thanks goes to Charlie 'Skippy' Bing for his Martin-Baker Mk.2 ejector seat and pilot models, both of which saved me a lot of time. He also provided me with a lot of technical expertise which I am very grateful for. Cockpit gauges were generously supplied by Dave Garwood and Co. from their Hawker Hunter model, while the superb soundset (an Allison J33, the closest I could find to the RR Nene) is supplied with permission from Greg Logan. The FDEs were built by Jerry Beckwith of Mudpond.org, James Pettigrew and Brian Horsey, so a big thanks to them too. Finally, thanks to the good folk of the Classic British Flight Simulator and the Free Flight Design Shop forums who provided superb reference and technical help, and also the Midland Air Musuem in Baginton, Coventry, for answering questions and letting me in WV797. The Museum staff are helpful, knowledgable and generally superb and I would certainly recommend a visit if you want a hands-on experience that many museums do not offer.
Praise for the Sea Hawk:
- "Dear Mr. Beeny, thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful set of Sea Hawks, especially the Dutch ones. GREAT STUFF!"
— Erik Hertzberger - "The plane is amazingly detailed....a real work of art. And it's hard to believe that this is his FIRST go at modeling a FS aircraft. I hope that when I get around to jumping into Gmax that my first attempt is even 1/3 as nice."
— 'OBIO', Sim Outhouse forum - "Thanks for your hard work and effort in producing this superb representation of the Hawker Sea Hawk."
— 'Blackbird686', Sim Outhouse forum forum - "I can't believe how nice she looks in FSX, thought I would give it a go, apart from a couple of guage issues which don't bother me in the least, she looks just great and flies like a dream."
— 'Sea King 055', Sim Outhouse forum forum