IRIS TEXAN II Technical specifications

FOR SIMULATION USE ONLY
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
2023.001-AFM
AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
IRIS TEXAN II
Date of Issue: 4th November 2023
Software Version: V1.0.0

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PREFACE
The year 2005 marked a significant milestone for IRIS Simulations, as it was the
genesis of our journey. It was during this formative year that we birthed our very
first aircraft, the T-6/A Texan II. This aircraft, our inaugural creation, quickly soared
to prominence, capturing the hearts of pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. Over
the ensuing years, it cultivated a devoted and growing consumer base that has
remained unwavering in their support.
Fast forward to 2015, a pivotal moment arrived as we embarked on a
comprehensive redevelopment endeavour. The result was the birth of a reimagined
classic – the IRIS Texan Driver. Through meticulous attention to detail and a
commitment to excellence, we resurrected this beloved aircraft from the ground up,
infusing it with fresh assets that breathed new life into the experience.
And now, in the year 2023, we proudly present our latest offering, a technological
marvel custom-tailored for the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform. This new
creation stands as a testament to our unceasing dedication to pushing the
boundaries of realism and immersion in the world of flight simulation.
The team at IRIS has poured their passion and expertise into crafting this aircraft,
with countless hours spent building and rigorously testing it. Our hope is that you,
our fellow aviators, will derive as much joy from flying it as we have derived from
bringing it to life.
Happy flying and thank you for joining us on this exciting adventure through the
skies!
David “DLB” Love-Brice
Director
IRIS Simulations Pty Ltd

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
IRIS Simulations would also like to thank the online community from the
‘Virtual Royal Air Force’ for their testing and evaluation of the IRIS Texan II
multiplayer functionality (and frequent fun in the Mach Loop!)
Visit their website for more information on their roleplay simulation community!
IRIS Simulations would also like to credit the following additional individuals and
businesses for their support and involvement in the production of this product.
Original Concept Artwork
Magnus Almgren
Digital Media
Ross Mackerracher (Spectre Sim Shorts)
Quality Assurance (Team Texan)
Robbo, Fenix, Jakey, Matt, Roebuck, Spectre, Aero, Bug, Novawing24, Grumpy,
Jimmie, Matt S & Zach.
Programming Support
Huge thanks to Dino Cattaneo @ Indiafoxtecho for his permission to use elements
of the Indiafoxtecho F-35 avionics into the Texan II product.
Visit his Facebook page to follow his awesome work!

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TRADEMARKS
All trademarks, logos and brand names are the property of their respective owners.
All company, product and service names used in this product or website are for
identification purposes only.
Use of these names, trademarks and brands does not imply endorsement.
AUTHORITY
Users are to regard this Aircraft Flight Manual as an authoritative publication for
this product. It is compiled from data available from public operating & technical
sources.
These instructions provide you with a general knowledge of the simulated aircraft,
its characteristics, and specific normal operating procedures. Instructions in this
manual are for a pilot inexperienced in the operation of the simulation aircraft.
DESIGN SOURCES
All references to produce this product are from publicly available sources.
Where required information was not available, modifications were made to provide
an expected level of detail for simulation products of this type.
As such IRIS Simulations Pty Ltd cannot guarantee the accuracy of the product or
its component parts.
INTENDED USE
This product is for entertainment purposes only.
In accordance with the IRIS Simulations Pty Ltd EULA, this product cannot be used
as part of any real-world aviation training.
This product does not cover all aspects of flight operations; accordingly, it may
contain errors, limitations, and variations from the actual aircraft.
Should you require use for other applications or purposes, please contact
[e-mail] to discuss your requirements.

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APPLICABILITY
This Flight Manual applies to the IRIS TEXAN II for Microsoft Flight Simulator
(MSFS), produced and published by IRIS Simulations Pty Ltd.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This manual provides the best possible operating instructions, however, on
occasions these instructions may prove to be a poor substitute for sound judgment.
Adverse weather, terrain and other considerations may require modification of the
procedures listed.
PERMISSIBLE OPERATIONS
The Flight Manual takes a ‘positive approach’ and normally states only what you can
do. Unusual operations and configurations are prohibited unless specifically
covered herein.
CONTROL AND IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
The use of block capitals in the text, when identifying switches, controls etc.
indicates the actual markings on that item.
AIRSPEEDS
All airspeeds quoted in this manual are ‘indicated’ unless otherwise stated.
USE OF THE FLIGHT MANUAL
To use the Flight Manual correctly, it is essential to understand the division of the
manual into its sections and the subsequent division of the sections. Each section
has a table of contents, and best use will be obtained from the Manual by becoming
familiar with the table of contents for each section. The index enables easy
reference to a particular topic or item by page number.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following are frequently asked questions during testing.
Q. Why can’t I open/close the canopy?
A. To close the canopy, make sure the CFS Handle Safety Pin has been removed and
the engine is shut down. To open it, make sure the canopy is unlocked and the
engine is shut down. If the above conditions are met, the canopy handle should
work and the canopy open.
Q. Why do my textures differ in resolution at different points in the aircraft?
A. Cockpit textures do differ in resolution throughout the product. These are in
keeping with memory usage across medium end systems, and especially looking
toward to Xbox Compatibility.
We have focused on high detail where it is needed (decals and the like) and lower
where it is deemed non-essential.
It is our opinion that while not to everyone’s liking, it does not necessarily affect the
product in a significant way.
Q. I am a Real World Texan II pilot; can I use this for flight training?
A. This is not a training aid, nor is it permitted for being used on any other platform
than Microsoft Flight Simulator. For more information, please refer to the
INTENDED USE paragraph on Page 4.
Q. After landing, why doesn’t my thrust reverser work?
A. The TEXAN II doesn’t have reverse thrust.
Q. I can see the HUD outside the scope of the HUD combiner glass, how do I fix this?
A. This is caused by the limitations of MSFS and the XML coding language which is
used for the TEXAN II HUD symbology.
Q. Some of my gauges are blurry, how do I fix this?
A. This can be addressed by setting your antialiasing settings to DLAA mode.
Q. How do I add static weapons to my aircraft?
A. The two Mexican Airforce and 33rd FTS aircraft can have weapons added via the
CONFIG page. For all other aircraft, manually adding 1068lbs of payload to the
stores entry will show static weapons.

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Q. I have found a bug or would like to request a suggestion, where do I go?
A. Our online issue tracker is available to submit bugs via the link below.
IRIS TEXAN II Submit a Bug Form
https://wkf.ms/3QF2JiM
If you want to see the status of an issue, or if your issue has been submitted before,
please visit the following link to view the online issue tracker.
IRIS TEXAN II - Issue Tracking System (Public)
https://view.monday.com/5420738157-cc30b43777dc271d8352c9897f2a63dc?r=use1

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UPDATING/INSTALLING
IMPORTANT – IF YOU ARE MANUALLY UPGRADING YOUR PACKAGE FROM A
PREVIOUS VERSION, PLEASE DELETE THE PREVIOUS VERSION FIRST!
This package is distributed both on the Microsoft Marketplace, Orbx Central and
other vendors.
If you have purchased the package though the Microsoft Marketplace or through
Orbx Central and you have followed the on-screen instructions, no further action is
required from your end, as the plane should be available in the aircraft selection
menu as the other default planes and should be automatically updated.
If you have purchased the package directly from the IRIS Simulations storefront and
the aircraft is provided as a .zip file containing the iris-aircraft-texan folder, simply
copy and paste it into your COMMUNITY folder.
NOTE: The exact location of the folder will depend on your selection where you have
installed Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Once you have indicated where your COMMUNITY folder is, just follow the on-
screen instructions.
NOTE: If you DO NOT know where the community folder is located, you can follow
this procedure:
Within Microsoft Flight Simulator loaded, go to Options / General.
1. Click on "Developers" which you will find at the bottom of the list on the left.
2. Switch Developers Mode on.
3.On the Dev Menu select Tools / Virtual File System.
4. The Community folder location can be found under "Watched Bases"

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NOTE: If copying the contents into the Community folder fails because files names
are too long you can proceed as follows:
1. Extract the package folder on your desktop or in any known and easily acceptable
location.
2. Rename the package folder from “iris-aircraft-texan” to anything short and
recognizable such as “IRIS-TEXAN” or just “TEXAN”.
3. Place the renamed package folder in the Community folder.
Alternatively for EXPERT WINDOWS USERS ONLY, it is possible to edit the
"LongPathsEnabled” entry in the Windows registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem
Once the aircraft is installed in the Community folder, it will be available in the
aircraft selection menu next time you start Flight Simulator.
If Flight Simulator was running during the install process, you need to close it and
restart it for the aircraft to appear.