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Basic flying features are quite simple and almost perfect as a starter for pilots. Takeoff and landing is simple and due to its slow flying speed, the Dragonfly is perfect for scenery exploration. | Basic flying features are quite simple and almost perfect as a starter for pilots. Takeoff and landing is simple and due to its slow flying speed, the Dragonfly is perfect for scenery exploration. | ||
=== | === Configuration === | ||
Being an ultralight aircraft with less regulation than seen on typical aircraft, the Dragonfly can be equipped with a variety of different instrumentations. To set it up in a way you like, go to the menu, Moyes Dragonfly -> Configuration. There you can set various options: | |||
==== Big Panel ==== | |||
This enables an instrument panel to the left of the pilot, including a standard size airspeed indicator, altimeter, RPM and coolant temperature indicator as well as a compass. | |||
==== EIS-2000G ==== | |||
This simulates a compact engine monitor, namely the EIS-2000G (Engine Information System) as described [http://grtavionics.com/home/eis-engine-monitors/ here]. Although it is not yet complete, the functionality available works as described in the [[Moyes_Dragonfly#External_links|flight manual]]. | |||
==== Hall Wind Meter ==== | |||
The hall wind meter is a simplistic airspeed indicator, basically working by having a "floating" plate inside a transparent tube. See [https://hallwindmeter.com/ the manufacturer's website] for more information. | |||
==== Units ==== | |||
For the airspeed indicator and the hall wind meter, the indicated unit can be selected. <br /> | |||
Available options are: | |||
# for the '''airspeed indicator''': | |||
#* '''kph''' (kilometers per hour) | |||
#* '''mph''' (statute miles per hour) | |||
#* '''kts''' (knots/nautical miles per hour) | |||
# for the '''hall wind meter''': | |||
#* '''kph''' (kilometers per hour) | |||
#* '''mph''' (statute miles per hour) | |||
==== Other options ==== | |||
You can also select which texture to use for the [[Moyes_Dragonfly#Banner_towing|banner]] and whether/in which manner human models shall be displayed. | |||
=== Banner towing === | === Banner towing === | ||
The FlightGear model of the Dragonfly supports banner towing. The banner to tow has to be picked up from the ground during the flight and can be released in flight before landing. | The FlightGear model of the Dragonfly supports banner towing. The banner to tow has to be picked up from the ground during the flight and can be released in flight before landing. | ||
==== | ==== Placement ==== | ||
[[File:Dragonfly-banner-onground.jpg|thumb|Banner on the ground]] | [[File:Dragonfly-banner-onground.jpg|thumb|Banner on the ground]] | ||
There are two possible ways to create a banner: You can either place one about 50m to your right by using the menu (Moyes Dragonfly -> Place Banner) or you can place it at specific coordinates using a small configuration file: | |||
It is a small XML file placed in your FlightGear home directory (which is <tt>~/.fgfs</tt> on Linux and <tt>.../Users/.../AppData/Roaming/flightgear.org/</tt> on Windows) named <tt>groundbanner.xml</tt>. Create this file and paste the following content into it; it will tell FlightGear where to put the banner: | |||
<syntaxhighlight lang="xml"> | <syntaxhighlight lang="xml"> | ||
<PropertyList> | <PropertyList> | ||
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== Flying the Moyes Dragonfly == | == Flying the Moyes Dragonfly == | ||
The aircraft contains checklists to guide you through the preflight checks and starting the engine. Additionally, the EIS-2000G includes a reduced before takeoff checklist that is displayed on start. | |||
=== Starting the engine === | |||
Starting the Rotax 582 is pretty easy, after assuring that the propeller area is clear, there are only three steps to take: | |||
# Switch on the '''master switch''' | |||
# Switch the '''left and right magnetos''' on | |||
# Press the starter button until the engine catches | |||
It helps to add a bit of throttle for starting the engine. | |||
Note that the engine does not have a mixture lever, as the mixture is automatically regulated using a technique called "High Altitude Compensation" (HAC). Page 6 of this [https://legacy.rotaxowner.com/si_tb_info/serviceinfo/5ul89.pdf Service Information] contains more information about this system. | |||
=== Review === | |||
{{review}} | {{review}} | ||
''' Please note that this review was review was written for a previous version of this aircraft, most of it is not accurate anymore and may be removed soon.'''<br /> | |||
This is definitely something different, the classic ultralight trike, somethings I have not flown before in the simulator. Personally I have seen these things droning overhead and flown very freely, but I have wondered what it would be like to fly. | This is definitely something different, the classic ultralight trike, somethings I have not flown before in the simulator. Personally I have seen these things droning overhead and flown very freely, but I have wondered what it would be like to fly. | ||
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--[[User:Openflight|Openflight]] ([[User talk:Openflight|talk]]) 11:45, 14 February 2014 (UTC) | --[[User:Openflight|Openflight]] ([[User talk:Openflight|talk]]) 11:45, 14 February 2014 (UTC) | ||
== Current Development == | == Current Development == | ||
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The '''current to-do list''' is as follows (not complete and subject to change): | The '''current to-do list''' is as follows (not complete and subject to change): | ||
* More Detailed cockpit model | * More Detailed cockpit model | ||
* Optional small instrument panel with switches at the wing root and | * Optional small instrument panel with switches at the wing root | ||
* aerodynamic coefficients are a very rough guess | |||
* aerodynamics and movement of the banner is far from being realistic | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||