VIPER SOFTWARE SHAREWARE NOTICE --------------------------------------------------------------------------- * This software is SHAREWARE...You are licensed to use this software for a * * period of 21 Days after first installation. If after the trial period you * * wish to continue using the software, you MUST register with the author. * * If you do not register, you must delete the software from your hard disk * * and reformat the floppy disk(s) that the software came on. * --------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is Shareware? Quite simply it's the ultimate try before you buy software scheme. We don't try to sell you our products with fancy packaging and hype, you get to try the game for 21 days before you decide if you want to keep it or not. It requires a great deal of honesty and trust between the end user and the author. The author benefits, as the expense of marketing is avoided, and this saving is passed on to you the end user. When people register, we can use that income to develop new games. When people don't register, a: they are breaking the law, and b: we go bust! Shareware is a brilliant concept, don't abuse it, use it. FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR FLIGHT SIMULATOR PACKAGES SEE THE FILE [ PRODUCT.TXT ] TYPE PRODUCT FROM THE GAME DIRECTORY. See the file REGISTER.TXT for more information on how to order. To contact us other than surface mail: Compuserve: FSFORUM or E-Mail 100735,3430 (Ray Purvis) UKFSC BBS 01908 319291 Blue Wave Mail To Ray Purvis Legal Matters: The author accepts no liability for any damage, either direct or consequential, no matter how it comes down. By installing or running this software you agree to these conditions. Viper Software disclaims all warranties as to this software, whether express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. As the end user (You) agree to register the software with the author if you continue to use the software after a 21 day trial period. By installing the software, you agree to all of the terms and conditions in this document. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- * All you are being charged for is the authors time for assembling the * * simulations, and the generation of original work, such as terrain detail, * * shapes, sounds, artwork etc. * * Note that the file FLY.EXE is copyright Domark/Simis Ltd * * This file must not be altered or re-distributed in any way. * ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any trade marks mentioned in this document belong to the companies who use the trade marks. This statement replaces a list of trademarks, which would take longer to type, and probably be less comprehensive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * You can register this software direct by Compuserve * * To do so GO SWREG and follow the online menus * * The program registration ID is 7371 * * Registration by CompuServe will automatically include any * * shipping charges. * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ When CompuServe notify us that you have registered, we will then ship the official software complete with upgrades extra missions and documentation. The keys used are listed below. (We recommend you print these out.) There is also an EXE file key display in some of our simulations called KEYS.EXE Escape Key activates pull down menu for configuring program Q turns engine sound on off. E turns engine on/off 1 to 0 Throttle controls (36% to 100% power in prop aircraft) (1 to 6 normal power 7 to 0 Afterburner Zone 1-4 in jets) + - fine throttle control (On top number row) W Wheel brakes. B Air brakes. G landing gear up/down S Flaps 10 to 30 degrees / ADF beacon scan up (Waypoints for Navigation around the World) ? ADF beacon scan down. (Waypoints for Navigation around the World) Space bar Fires weapon (Or joystick button 1) Backspace or Joystick button 2 selects weapon . F Drop flares F1 through F10 are view keys. F4 toggles between full cockpit display and Heads up only Shift F1 is the rear view. F7 F8 look around F9 look down F10 look up F2 look left F3 look right F5 look back left F6 look back right ALT V restores full cockpit view from any other view. ALT X quits the game. NUM PAD + - Elevator trim (V1.45 on only) CTRL M In flight map (V1.45 on only) P Pause game (Padlock View V1.45 on) CTRL P Pause game V1.45 on Be sure to calibrate your joystick the first time you run the game. Game options can be saved as default. External view keys are as follows V external track view (F1-F10 then rotates view.) O Fly past view ALT M missile view ALT V return to cockpit ALT T produces a version number/frame rate/objects active/memory used. ALT S reduces shading of world objects (Increases frame rate.) CTRL S Increases shading. HINT: Use the F4 key option when in dogfights, you see more sky! NB: You must turn off the engine (E Key) after landing to re-arm and refuel For easy reference to the keys simple type KEYS at the DOS prompt before running a simulation. This will produce a graphical display of the keyboard, and the keys used. A note on the padlock view Pressing P in flight will lock your visual view onto the nearest enemy air target, provided they are in visual range. Pressing P again will return your view to the cockpit. If you give copies of this software to your friends, PLEASE include all files, including this readme file! Please also point out that the game is SHAREWARE.