Presenting the British Aerospace 146 Family of Aircraft (Overview)

The Ultimate 146 Collection includes the BAe146 and Avro RJ series, a four engined regional aircraft series by British Aerospace. All produced passenger variants have been included, such as the old BAe146-100, -200 and the newer BAe146-300, but also the heavily upgraded Avro RJ series. For your pleasure, every model comes with its own 2D Panel and Virtual Cockpit to fully capture the spirit and identity of these jets.

The Ultimate 146 Collection includes the BAe146 and Avro RJ series, a four engined regional aircraft series by British Aerospace. All produced passenger variants have been included, such as the old BAe146-100, -200 and the newer BAe146-300, but also the heavily upgraded Avro RJ series.

Choose between 6 highly accurate and detailed models.

• British Aerospace BAe 146-100
• British Aerospace BAe 146-200
• British Aerospace BAe 146-300
• British Aerospace Avro RJ70
• British Aerospace Avro RJ85
• British Aerospace Avro RJ100

Exterior Model Features

• Exceptional attention to detail and typical characteristics of the BAe 146 and Avro RJ
• High resolution texturing
• Customized Environment Map for natural reflections (FSX & P3D only)
• QWHDT - QualityWings High Definition Textures for selected liveries (FSX & P3D only)
• Customized Bump- and Specular Maps (FSX & P3D only)
• Customized Landing Lights (FSX & P3D only)
• See-through cabin windows with modeled cabin and passengers (FSX & P3D only)*
• Multi-Stage super detailed night lighting
• Navigation lights and Strobes cast light splashes on the ground

Over 100 realistic Animations, including:

• Realistic XML controlled wingflex, reacting to turbulences
• Realistic XML controlled flap system
• XML controlled detailed airbrake and liftdumpers ( depending on hydraulic pressure )
• XML controlled rudder (locks at low speeds to simulate tiller control)
• All primary and secondary flight controls including tab-controlled aileron and elevator
• Working two-speed wipers
• Moving pilots
• Animated airstair
• Entry- & Cargo doors
• Wheel chocks
• Engine covers
• 'Remove Before Flight' tags
• Ground power unit

and many more...

*Note that the product has NO virtual cabin. The modeled cabin is for the exterior view only.

Flightdeck Features

Three different Cockpit layouts, each representing a different evolution of the airplane:

• BAe146-100 and -200 style cockpit (fully analogue) featuring GNS-XLS FMC
• BAe146-300 style cockpit (simple EFIS) featuring GNS-XLS FMC
• Avro RJ series style cockpit (full EFIS) featuring GNLU910 FMC

• Detailed 2D cockpit featuring both widescreen and standard resolution bitmaps
• Detailed 3D Virtual Cockpit with parallel functionality as 2D environment
• Autopilot with VNAV, LNAV, Flight Level Change and Autoland capability (Avro RJ)
• Thrust Rating Panel (Avro RJ)
• Sperry Autopilot with LNAV, Flight Level Change and Attitude Hold capability (BAe146)
• Thrust Management System (BAe146)
• Two different Flight Management Systems depending on variant selected (GNLU910 or GNS-XLS)
• Full simulation of electric, fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Transponder with FSINN / Squawkbox compatibility
• Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) with aural warning sounds
• Customizable Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) with altitude callouts
• Additional 'LITE' panel mode available for those who really want things simple
• Options Galore (available via configuration file)
• Over working 200 annunciators
• Master Warning- and Central Status Panel
• Selectable Landing Flap Datum
• Steep Approach mode (inhibits GPWS warnings)
• Speedcard giving you the correct reference speeds
• Realistic photoreal textures

Additional Virtual Cockpit features:

• Many additional animations and details like opening flightdeck window
• Working wiper and windshield rain effects. Wipers actually wipe away the rain! (FS9 only)
• Multi-stage Night Lighting with dimmable Flood Lighting

Flight Dynamics

• Realistic Flight Model
• Developed according to original documentation and under real life Avro pilot assistance

Sounds

A realistic ALF507 soundset including various cockpit environment, EGPWS and miscellaneous sounds.The FSX and P3D versions make use of advanced sound cone design to give an even more realistic immersion.

• Authentic Soundset for the Allied Signal LF-507 engine
• Flightdeck Environment Sounds (Equipment Cooling, FSB/NS Signs, etc.)
• Aural Warnings (Chimes, Horns, etc.)
• Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
• Realistic Click-sounds in the Cockpit
• Characteristic Flap extension / retraction wind sounds (howl)
• APU and GPU sounds
• Optimized to eliminate phasing sounds
• Sound Cones (FSX & P3D only)

Liveries

• Over 60 High Quality liveries to choose from. (Available here)
• Detailed, but easy to use repaint kit (Available here)

System Requirements

NOTES

The Ultimate 146 for Prepar3D (P3D) Version 4.2 and above is a separate purchase. The FS9/FSX/P3D Version 1 and V2 product does not work in P3DV4

Internet access is REQUIRED for installation/reinstallation

Reviews

"This is perhaps the highest quality simulation of the BAe 146 family that we may ever see for a long time to come." - Avsim.com

"Everything about the product is stunning" - Aerosoft Sim News

"The design team have raised the quality and standard to even higher levels of realism and functions that could never have been dreamed of a few years back." - Mutley's Hangars

"This is the most flown airliner in my fleet, I love it." - AirDailyX.net

Awards

FS Magazin - Editor's Choice Award
Avsim.com - Gold Star Award
PC Pilot Magazine - Platinum Award