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  8. Helicopters - Alan Mann G-TPTR Bell 206B

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    File Name: Alan Mann G-TPTR Bell 206B

    File Submitter: Nicola_M

    File Submitted: 14 Jul 2015

    File Category: Helicopters

    X-Plane Version(s): X-Plane 9
    Livery For: Click Here For Aircraft


    Bell 206B Alan Mann G-TPTR

    Alan Mann Helicopters (Alan Mann Group) were one of the largest and most respected helicopter companies in the UK aviation industry in the 70s and 80s, based at EGTF Fairoaks and were the main concessionnaires for Agusta, Agusta-Bell and Bell helicopters.
    Primarily involved in helicopter sales and charter, they also branched out into film and TV work - their helicopters regularly appearing in major films (James Bond) and also as camera platforms.
    In 2007 Alan Mann Helicopters was sold off and ceased operations in 2011, ending an iconic era of UK aviation. Alan Mann died the following year.
    G-TPTR, represented here, was written off while filming at a motor industry facility in March 1989. Transitioning at 50ft AGL around a moving vehicle, it entered a vortex condition and landed heavily, rolling onto its side. The severely bent airframe was donated to the International Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset and remains there today.

    Alan Mann was very particular and if a helicopter wasn't spotless, then it didn't fly.
    In keeping with that ethos:
    * Damaged Com Radio 2 now replaced with undamaged item and no longer marked "deactivated."
    * Dirt and grime removed from paint and instruments.
    Other additions
    * Side windows re-profiled.
    * Removed landing gear step. Fitted correct mini steps.
    * Rivets toned down.
    * Brow windows now correct green/blue tint.
    * Tail rotor now correct colour.
    * Floor mats added to rear cabin
    * Instrument panel:
    - - - - Standard, but "as new"
    - - - - Warning Horn Switch text added
    - - - - Fuel Extender text added
    - - - - Radio Callsign G-TPTR label added

    112a_Alan_Mann_G_TPTR.jpg

    112b_Alan_Mann_G_TPTR.jpg



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  9. Challenger 300 mods

    in Screenshots

    Posted · Edited by Nicola_M

    Galley underlight added

    screenshot_1.jpg

     

    Salon LIT final
    Original LIT file with: Stair lighting, lavatory mirror reflection, lavatory annunciators, galley underlight & galley drainaway

    salon_LIT final.zip

    or
    Salon LIT final + pinstripes
    Original LIT file with: Stair lighting, lavatory mirror reflection, lavatory annunciators, galley underlight & galley drainaway + pinstripes on cabin walls

    Salon LIT final + pinstripes.zip

  10. Challenger 300 mods

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    Hi Jim

    No I haven't shared it, as to me it would be like saying he didn't do a good enough job.

    I'm just making what little improvements are left to make it as good as it possibly can, within the limits available.

    I am amazed just how near the real thing he has got it though.

     

    The only bits I'm adding now are to add the galley underlights, which he probably missed, as they don't show up in most photos.

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  23. Challenger 300 mods

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    Posted · Edited by Nicola_M

    Yeh, the original's a Gulfstream, but the paint was too good not to have on the Challenger.  :D  That's why I called it M-UZAK instead.

    Some of the real world Challenger paints are a bit uninspiring. Now, Gulfstreams and Embraers.......

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