577
edits
Robin DR400 Dauphin: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
no edit summary
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 34: | Line 34: | ||
== Keyboard shorcut == | == Keyboard shorcut == | ||
== Options menu == | == Options menu == | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Menu dialogs.jpg|500px]] | |||
= Features = | = Features = | ||
=== Tutorials === | === Tutorials === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Tuto.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Tuto]] | |||
A list of tutorials for training purpose are available in the menu Help > Aircraft tutorials | A list of tutorials for training purpose are available in the menu Help > Aircraft tutorials | ||
| Line 41: | Line 44: | ||
Once the tutorial dialog is opened, you can select a tutorial from the right list then press "Start", the tutorial is loading. | Once the tutorial dialog is opened, you can select a tutorial from the right list then press "Start", the tutorial is loading. | ||
=== Checklists === | === Checklists === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Checklist.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Checklist]] | |||
A list of checklists are available in the menu Help > Aircraft checklists | A list of checklists are available in the menu Help > Aircraft checklists | ||
| Line 49: | Line 60: | ||
Each items can be executed by pressing ">" and a focus marker can be displayed in the cockpit by pressing "?" | Each items can be executed by pressing ">" and a focus marker can be displayed in the cockpit by pressing "?" | ||
=== Slider/knob === | === Slider/knob === | ||
| Line 60: | Line 77: | ||
* Dragging left/right = Increase/Decrease | * Dragging left/right = Increase/Decrease | ||
* Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease | * Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease | ||
=== Text OSG === | === Text OSG === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin TextOSG.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin TextOSG]] | |||
The panel is plenty of helpful text available with Ctrl+c | The panel is plenty of helpful text available with Ctrl+c | ||
That way you know the name and use of each parts on the panel. | That way you know the name and use of each parts on the panel. | ||
=== Tooltips === | === Tooltips === | ||
| Line 95: | Line 128: | ||
==== Electric master ==== | ==== Electric master ==== | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Magneto master.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Magneto master]] | |||
Electrical system is supplied by this switch. While this switch is OFF nothing is working but the GPS and chronometer. | Electrical system is supplied by this switch. While this switch is OFF nothing is working but the GPS and chronometer. | ||
| Line 103: | Line 137: | ||
Be carefull to switch it ON as soon as the engine is running to avoid electrical failure. | Be carefull to switch it ON as soon as the engine is running to avoid electrical failure. | ||
==== Avionics master ==== | ==== Avionics master ==== | ||
| Line 112: | Line 151: | ||
=== Lights === | === Lights === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Lighting.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Lighting and Avionic master]] | |||
==== Interior lights ==== | ==== Interior lights ==== | ||
Three knobs are available for lighting up three parts of the panel (Left, Right, Center) | Three knobs are available for lighting up three parts of the panel (Left, Right, Center) | ||
| Line 125: | Line 165: | ||
Exterior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON. | Exterior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON. | ||
=== Chronometer === | === Chronometer === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Chrono.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Chrono]] | |||
The chronometer is independant of electrical system he is using its own integrated battery. | The chronometer is independant of electrical system he is using its own integrated battery. | ||
| Line 134: | Line 181: | ||
* Stop: | * Stop: | ||
=== ELT === | === ELT === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin ELT.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin ELT]] | |||
=== Altimeter === | === Altimeter === | ||
Altimeter is a QNH based pressure. You can change the QNH by handling the knob on the bottom-right. | Altimeter is a QNH based pressure. You can change the QNH by handling the knob on the bottom-right. | ||
=== GPS === | |||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Radio stack.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Radio stack]] | |||
=== Radio === | === Radio === | ||
| Line 149: | Line 219: | ||
He is only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON | He is only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON | ||
=== | === Transponder === | ||
A [[Bendix King KT 76A]] is installed, it's a transponder working over network. | |||
He is only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON | |||
=== Fuel pump === | === Fuel pump === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel pump.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Fuel pump]] | |||
=== Fuel tank selector === | === Fuel tank selector === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel selector.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Fuel selector]] | |||
=== Starter === | |||
The Starter button is situated behind the fuel tank selector tip. | |||
You can only press it once the tip of the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Fuel tank selector|fuel tank selector]] has moved from CLOSED position. | |||
=== Elevator trim === | === Elevator trim === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Middle.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Middle]] | |||
The trim wheel is situated ahead of the fuel tank selector. The wheel is working like a knob regarding mouse action. | The trim wheel is situated ahead of the fuel tank selector. The wheel is working like a knob regarding mouse action. | ||
| Line 163: | Line 287: | ||
A warning light is light up green until flaps are not totally UP. | A warning light is light up green until flaps are not totally UP. | ||
=== Brakes === | === Brakes === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Brake mixture.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Brake mixture]] | |||
You can handle left and right brake independently. It can help for taxiing in addition of the rudder action. | You can handle left and right brake independently. It can help for taxiing in addition of the rudder action. | ||
| Line 170: | Line 304: | ||
Parking brake switch is situated on the top of the mixture parts, by pressing it will toggle the parking brake. | Parking brake switch is situated on the top of the mixture parts, by pressing it will toggle the parking brake. | ||
=== Throttle/Mixture === | |||
* Left/Middle mouse click = Increase/Decrease | |||
* Dragging up/down = Increase/Decrease | |||
* Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease | |||
=== Warnings === | === Warnings === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Warning.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Warning]] | |||
The warnings are displaying the state of | The warnings are displaying the state of | ||
* Starter | * Starter | ||
| Line 182: | Line 329: | ||
* Bottom hotpsot: Test for no broken warning lights - Every warning lights should lightup, that way you are sure none are out of service | * Bottom hotpsot: Test for no broken warning lights - Every warning lights should lightup, that way you are sure none are out of service | ||
* Switch: Toggle day/night mode - At night mode, warning lights intensity is reduced | * Switch: Toggle day/night mode - At night mode, warning lights intensity is reduced | ||