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Review: Jet or Turboprop? Part I
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Another user created utility that
is essential to getting the most out of this package is the
awesome ERJ-145 FlitePrep Suite v2.1 that is available for
download from the feelThere web site. This brilliant little
utility, written by Andy Hermano, runs in the background while
you run Flight Simulator and allows you to configure the ERJ-145
and plan your fuel and load accordingly. The program interfaces
with FS9 and FSUIPC to kick out real-time values and weights
allowing you to instantly reference your flight speeds for
takeoff and approach. You can also enter your departure and
destination airfields, winds aloft, temperature and pressure
and the program will give you estimated flight times, fuel
burn, etc. Here I’ve entered the data for my flight from
Portland to D.C.
The ERJ-145LR cuts a dashing figure
on the ramp. The 3D modelers at feelThere put together a stunning
model of the ERJ for FS9.
The throttle quadrant contains a gust
lock, flap control, throttles, parking brake, takeoff configuration
test, and engine thrust rating control buttons.
After looking around a bit I break
out the tutorial and start the process of bringing the ERJ
to life. Firing up the APU provides electrical power to complete
the pre-departure checklists and properly configure the avionics
and systems for flight. Once electrical power is available
the modern flight deck illuminates giving a glimpse of the
wealth of information available to the crew.
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