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==Aircraft help== | == Aircraft help == | ||
===Engine start (temporal)=== | === Engine start (temporal) === | ||
* Press '''{''' three times for turn on magnetos | * Press '''{''' three times for turn on magnetos | ||
* Press '''s''' for starter | * Press '''s''' for starter | ||
===Takeoff=== | === Takeoff === | ||
* Flaps 15º | * Flaps 15º | ||
* Mixture rich | * Mixture rich | ||
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* Takeoff length and speed varies according to aircraft weight. | * Takeoff length and speed varies according to aircraft weight. | ||
===Landing=== | === Landing === | ||
* Flaps 30º | * Flaps 30º | ||
* Propeller coarse | * Propeller coarse | ||
* Touchdown with the main gear, and let tail wheel touch when the aircraft slows down the speed. | * Touchdown with the main gear, and let tail wheel touch when the aircraft slows down the speed. | ||
===Aircraft limits=== | === Aircraft limits === | ||
* '''V<sub>NE</sub>:''' 148 KIAS ''(Never exceed speed)'' | * '''V<sub>NE</sub>:''' 148 KIAS ''(Never exceed speed)'' | ||
* '''V<sub>NO</sub>:''' 121 KIAS ''(Max. speed for normal operations)'' | * '''V<sub>NO</sub>:''' 121 KIAS ''(Max. speed for normal operations)'' | ||
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* '''Max landing weight:''' 9200 lbs. ''(4200 kg)'' | * '''Max landing weight:''' 9200 lbs. ''(4200 kg)'' | ||
===Special keys=== | === Special keys === | ||
* '''e''' - Water drop/Pesticide dust | * '''e''' - Water drop/Pesticide dust | ||
* '''d''' - Open/Close Left-front door | * '''d''' - Open/Close Left-front door | ||
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* '''Ctrl+D''' - Open/Close rear door | * '''Ctrl+D''' - Open/Close rear door | ||
===In-flight considerations=== | === In-flight considerations === | ||
With full payload, a Dromader can grow his total weight in more than 50%: so, it's neccesary | With full payload, a Dromader can grow his total weight in more than 50%: so, it's neccesary to adjust the aileron trim carefully to fly properly. Pilots may consider to make firefighter water drops with flaps down at 15º, when plane flies with full water cargo at front. In the same way, a loaded Dromader is less maneuverable than empty ones, having more stall risk. | ||
Take attention of the lift while you do firefighter water dropping, due to fast aircraft weight loss. | Take attention of the lift while you do firefighter water dropping, due to fast aircraft weight loss. | ||
==Development status== | == Development status == | ||
[[ | [[File:M18B_Dromader-cockpit_20110131.png|thumb|250px|The current Dromader cockpit, with a panoramic view of the controls and instruments.]] | ||
[[ | [[File:M18B_Dromader_03.png|thumb|250px|Red firefighter livery]] | ||
[[ | [[File:M18B_Dromader_02.png|thumb|250px|CONAF livery]] | ||
* Detailed 3D model & textures | * Detailed 3D model & textures | ||
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==ToDo== | == ToDo == | ||
* Fix some engine Tº issues | * Fix some engine Tº issues | ||
* Improved fuel, hydraulic and electrical systems | * Improved fuel, hydraulic and electrical systems | ||
* Nasal-based instrumentation, where default property-tree has no items | * Nasal-based instrumentation, where default property-tree has no items | ||
* More realistic startup procedure | * More realistic startup procedure | ||
* Realistic cropdusting and [[ | * Realistic cropdusting and [[Wildfire simulation|firefighting]] systems, nasal-based | ||
==Links== | == Links == | ||
* [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9929 Dromader official forum post] | * [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=9929 Dromader official forum post] | ||
[[Category:Aircraft]] | [[Category:Aircraft]] | ||
[[Category:Civilian aircraft]] | [[Category:Civilian aircraft]] | ||