Quote:When you get this "air file " thing figured out let me know.
I want to get my DC3 to be able to do Mach 2!

In all seriousness would that be possible? Just for Sh*ts and Giggles. To be able to modify a few lines in the files to make a 3 go that fast? or Have M$ actually made the defaults accurate enough to know that the plane was never designed for that so if it was done the Gooney would just tear apart?
Yes you can alter the air file and the aircraft.cfg file to increase the aircraft's speed. I will also give you the information to increase the reverse thrust power.
As for your question about the plane being capible of such a fast speed, Yes the plane is capible of it but only if you change some varibles in the aircraft.cfg file.
I will give you the information that I have to do so.
1} Open your aircraft.cfg
2} Find [GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 1
Engine.0 = -42.8, -4.8, 0.8
Engine.1 = -42.8, 4.8, 0.8
fuel_flow_scalar = 1.0
min_throttle_limit = -0.25
Change it to:[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 1
Engine.0 = -42.8, -4.8, 0.8
Engine.1 = -42.8, 4.8, 0.8
fuel_flow_scalar = 1.0
min_throttle_limit = -0.50
3} Find [Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 112.0
full_flaps_stall_speed = 102.0
cruise_speed = 464.0
max_mach = 0.81
max_indicated_speed = 330
Change it to:[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 112.0
full_flaps_stall_speed = 102.0
cruise_speed = 1600.000
max_mach = 2.299951
max_indicated_speed = 1600.000
4) Find [TurbineEngineData]
fuel_flow_gain = 0.0025
inlet_area = 4.2895
rated_N2_rpm = 29920
static_thrust = 3500
afterburner_available = 0
reverser_available = 1.000
Change it to: [TurbineEngineData]
fuel_flow_gain = 0.0025
inlet_area = 4.2895
rated_N2_rpm = 29920
static_thrust = 17.000.000
afterburner_available = 0
reverser_available = 1.000
5} Find: [jet_engine]
thrust_scalar = 1.0
Change it to:[jet_engine]
thrust_scalar = 1.5
This information below is for the air file. You can't edit this file like you can the aircraft.cfg. It requires a special program called "AirEd" I have forgot where I downloaded it from, so I you want that program you can send me a instant message on America Online Instant Messenger, My screen name is "Cybersurf872000" or you can send me a instant message on msn Instant Messenger, my screen name is: Cybersurf872000 and I can send it to you on any one of those messengers.
****This is for AirEd****
1) Find "Reverse Thrust=-25"
2) Change it to "Reverse Thrust=-50"
3) Find "Mmo=0.81001"
4) Change it to "Mmo=2.3000"
5) Find "Autopilot Settings" then open the submenu, then find :VS hold default(fpm)=1800" look right below that and you should see "unknown2=0" change that to "unknown2=1"
Also you can E-Mail me at: Cybersurf872000@hotmail.com
You can use these varibles in the Lear Jet, Boeing 737, 747 and the boeing 777 air files. To make those aircraft's go faster. Also you must put the varibles in the aircraft.cfg for the Lear Jet, Boeing 737, 747 and Boeing 777