Manual & paintkit

The manual is freely downloadable. It is also installed into the documents directory of the addon.

The paintkit is a layered psd file that is compatible with most psd capable applications. Some help and guides are on separate layers within the psd.

Compatibility information

The Bulldog is compatible with all versions of Prepar3d with the following notes

Use the Prepar3d_v3.x installer for P3d up to 3.x. Use the Prepar3d_v4.x for P3d V4.0+.

Compatibility with 4.3 is probable. This isnt a systems rich plane and the release of the Bulldog was in the same week as 4.3 ... who would've thunk it !

Remember to check the installation section of our questions page for more detailed information

We have changed the way that we ( aeroplaneheaven store ) Provides our products. You now only really need to download what you want EG you will be provided links to 3 installers. If you dont use FSX no longer then you wont need to download FSx installers

Updates and upgrades will always emailed to the email you used to purchase.

Buying options

Buy directly from us ( if you are in an EU based country please use one of the alternate stores below )

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Alternate stores

JustFlight store Simmarket store

Bristol Bulldog MKIIA

The Bristol Bulldog was originally designated Type 105. It was an advanced aircraft for its day and the prototype first flew on 17th. May 1927 with excellent reports. Deliveries began in 1929 and the MkIIA soon followed with many improvements including a larger tail area for better spin recovery.

Pilots found the Bulldog to be easy to fly and as it was fully aerobatic took full advantage of its powerful Bristol Jupiter engine and inherently strong airframe. A mixture of fabric and alloy construction, the design used tubular metal framework and extremely sturdy wing spars to withstand the considerable forces of a rigorous aerobatic programme. Many RAF squadrons created display teams and the Bulldog was a familiar sight at airshows throught the 1930's.

One pilot, the legendary Douglas Bader, survived a catastrophic crash in his Bulldog, attempting a slow roll at too low an altitude. As result he lost both legs. As history now records, he went on to become a leading ace in the Battle of Britain.

 

A short career came to an end in 1937, when the Bulldog was replaced in the front line by the Gloster Gauntlet. However, many Bulldogs were transferred to training units where many a future Battle of Britain pilot took their first solo flights in a Bristol. We have modeled this simulation with as many working features as possible including the special pressuried gas-starter, wing-mounted, wind-powered generator, cocking levers on the twin Vickers machine guns and opening ammunition boxes. All wires and struts are correctly modeled complete with scale turnbuckles and the brake wires and levers on the wheels are animated.

The flight dynamics are challenging but generally, the Bulldog is a pleasure to fly on scenery excursions and of course all your favourite aerobatic routines. Although the Bulldog pre-dates any sophisticated navigation equipment, we have included navigation radios and an RMI which are hidden until a switch is pressed for those who enjoy VFR and IFR transitional flights.

If you enjoyed our Grumman F3F, you're going to love the Bulldog!

Innovative features

Amazing features

  • All-new HF modelling with super detail. All panels, rivets and even the fabric lacing has been reproduced in 3D. Ribbed wings, polished alloy panels and cowlings- it's all there in super detail!
  • 12 authentic period liveries illustrate RAF squadrons of the day and international operators like Sweden and Estonia.
  • Highly detailed, Bristol Jupiter radial engine complete with working valve gear!
  • All rigging, turnbuckles, levers and wires faithfully reproduced.
  • Working brake levers, pedals and wires.
  • Opening ammunition boxes with detailed ammunition inside.

    • Highly detailed model

  • Highly accurate, fully modelled machine guns with cocking levers.
  • Beautifully rendered interior cockpit with specially designed materials to replicate leather, aluminium and rubber. Control grip and trim wheel covered with 3D cord binding! Correct Sutton Harness.
  • Correct gas-pressurised starting has been simulated, together with ignition magnetos and a hand-cranked starting magneto.
  • Authentic instrumentation throughout including “reverse direction” altimeter, boost and gas pressure gauges.
  • Animated wind-powered generator on the starboard lower wing.

    • Game friendly

  • Easy-to-use Pro quality paintkit lets you add your own choice of liveries.
  • Highly realistic animated pilot with animated goggles and oxygen mask (pre-set height activation). Pilot can be removed for external viewing of cockpit detail.
  • Period-correct wheel-chocks and accessories.
  • Additional “modern” navigation suite and radios which are hidden until required and accessed by a button in the cockpit.
  • Accurate and challenging flight dynamics provide a fully-immersive flight experience.
  • Authentic stereo soundset with actual sampled Jupiter engine startup.

    • Technical requirements

    • Windows XP SP3 , Vista , 7, 8, 10
    • FSX SP2/Accel pack/Steam
    • Prepar3d V2.x V3.x V4.0 (compatible)
    • Ram : Minimum 2 + GB RAM
    • Hard drive : 900 MB
    • Simulator compatibility information

    Screenshots

    Actual unedited screenshots. ( work in progress )

    Liveries

    Actual unedited screenshots.

    54 Squadron RAF
    32 Squadron RAF
    32 Squadron RAF
    23 Squadron RAF
    Royal Danish air force
    Estonian air force
    A12-2 Royal Australian air force
    29 Squadron RAF
    56 Squadron RAF
    19 Squadron RAF
    Swedish Air force
    17 Squadron RAF