
FSX Basler BT-67 Base Pack V2

The BT-67 is a general-purpose turbo-prop conversion of the classic Douglas 
DC-3/C-47. Replacing the original base pack, V2 has a new panel layout, some new 
gauges, and new flight dynamics. Three models and paints are included: ski-
equipped "Polar 5" of the Alfred Wegener Institute, "158" of the Royal Thai Air 
Force, and AC-47T "Fantasma" of the Fuerza Aerea Colombiana. Note, no 2D panel 
and aliased default sound only. By Daniel Fuernkaess (paints and research), 
Manfred Jahn (models), Alexander M. Metzger (flight dynamics and documentation) 
and Hansjoerg Naegele (gauges, animation and documentation).

Minimum system-requirements: FSX SP2. Recommended: FSX Gold Edition or 
Acceleration. 


INSTALLATION

(1) If you have a previous installation of the Base Pack move folder Airplanes\
Basler_BT67 to a backup location outside FSX.

(2) Extract the zip to a temporary folder or open it in Windows Explorer.
 
(3) Copy the three folders Effects, Sound, and SimObjects to your 
"Flight Simulator X" folder. Say Yes when asked whether to overwrite Effects or 
Sound files.


SOUND ADD-ON (RECOMMENDATION)

For a more immersive sound experience you may want to alias the sound to a 
different sound folder (King Air by default) or else to purchase a 
separate sound pack. My (Manfred's) recommendation is Sonic Solution's 
Twin Otter pack, available at FS Pilot Shop for $12. The current link is 

http://www.fspilotshop.com

Go to Software > FSX Addons > FSX Sounds > page 3 or thereabouts. 


NOTES

(1) For detailed flying tips, the official Basler leaflet on the BT-67, a Polar 
5 flyer of the Alfred Wegener Institute, and instructions on how to operate the 
Garmins consult the PDFs and DOCs in subfolder "Documentation" - "Flying the BT-
67 in FSX.pdf", "Basler_BT-67_Brochure.pdf", "AWI_Polar5.pdf".
 
(2) VC switches usually act on both left and right clicks. Side windows, upper 
window, sunshade, pilot's yoke, overhead spotlights, call sign, wipers, and 
pilot's clipboard are clickable and functional - go ahead and see what they do.

(3) When operating the Garmins, use left/right clicks on ON/OFF knob to 
decrease/increase display brightness. Similarly, use left/right clicks to scroll 
through multiple pages. Generally, right=next and left=previous.

(4) For the NAV/GPS switch click the CDI button on the Garmin.

(5) While this model has no main 2D panel as such, there is a Fuel and Payload 
popup, a Control Panel popup, and a Fuel System Control popup. Display 
proportions and legibility of these windows depend on the size of your monitor. 
The release default setting assumes a 16:9 monitor, but you can adjust this by 
activating one of the alternatives provided in the panel.cfg.

(6) The VC throttle, propeller and condition levers can be linked by middle-
clicking any one of them. To unlink, middle-click again.

(7) When troubleshooting engine problems, check gauges on the "Control Panel" 
popup and consult Appendix E of the Manual for error messages and tips.

(8) When operating the ski model on the ground do not be alarmed if the skis 
scrape along hard surfaces producing sparks, it is an expected effect. Note, 
too, that when you land the ski model on a snow-covered surface, your brakes 
will be inop. Use prop reversing (F2) instead, checking gauges and/or the visual 
appearance of the prop discs to verify that the effect is taking hold. 



CREDITS

We gratefully acknowledge the help and support of the following persons 
and institutions:

Brian Crocker, Kenn Borek Air (general information, pictures and logos)  

Jan de Wit (the Colombian Connection)

Marcel Felde, author of Aerosoft's Diamond DA-20 Katana (GPS brightness 
states)

Gilbert Friemelt, fs-flightcrew.de (custom light effects)

Martin Gehrmann, Alfred Wegener Institute (technical data and info on 
research flights) 
 
Peter Gerchow and Johannes Kaessbohrer, Alfred Wegener Institute (guided 
tour to cockpit, gauges and lights) 

Don Kuhn, FS2X (for allowing us to create 3D versions of the Garmin
GNS430/530 packs available at www.fs2x.com)

Sina Loeschke, Press Office of the Alfred Wegener Institute (for 
arranging a visit to Polar 5 in its Bremerhaven hangar)
 
Karel Moerman (pictures of current Polar 6 Antarctica ops) 

Sascha Normann, LimeSim (details on Aerosoft's Antarctica scenery, 
pictures)
 
Dexter Poon (for W.I.P. on a promo video)

Jan Visser (side-view props)
 
Thomas Weigt, Basler Turbo Conversions (BT-67 production details) 



DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT

THE AUTHORS ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR AS A RESULT OF 
INSTALLING THIS ARCHIVE. YOU ASSUME THE RISK OF USE.

The Basler BT-67 model was created under Microsoft's Game Content Usage Rules 
using assets from Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition, © Microsoft Corporation. 
See www.xbox.com/en-US/Community/Developer/Rules

Redistributing this archive with any files added, removed or modified 
is prohibited. 
 
This archive (or any parts of it) may NOT be included in other packages 
without the written permission of the authors. 
 
No specific charge may be made for this archive and it may not be uploaded 
to any server that specifies that the server owners hold a copyright (of any 
sort) on this archive when stored on that server. You may NOT use the 
archive (or any parts of it) for commercial purpose without all the authors' 
explicit, written permission in advance. This includes "free" CD or DVD 
compilations with a charge of any kind. 

Copyright 2012 by Daniel Fuernkaess, Manfred Jahn, Alexander M. Metzger, 
Hansjoerg Naegele. All Rights Reserved.


17 July 2012

Manfred Jahn 

Manfred [dot] Jahn [at] uni-koeln [dot] de

