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|image = DR400-dauphin.jpg | |image = DR400-dauphin.jpg | ||
|alt = | |alt = | ||
|type = | |type = General aviation aircraft | ||
|livery = | |livery = | ||
|authors = Clément de l'Hamaide <br/> Bertrand Augras <br/> PAF team | |authors = Clément de l'Hamaide <br/> Bertrand Augras <br/> PAF team | ||
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=== Shaders === | === Shaders === | ||
A reflective shader is applied on exterior model. | A reflective shader is applied on exterior model. To make it appear be sur the "Model" slider is at least at 4/5 in the Rendering dialog. | ||
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=== Realism === | === Realism === | ||
==== Gears ==== | ==== Gears ==== | ||
Be carefull at landing because you could break the gears if you hit the ground too hard ! | Be carefull at landing because you could break the gears if you hit the ground too hard! | ||
==== Water ==== | ==== Water ==== | ||
It's a JSBSim aircraft but you can't land on water, if so | It's a JSBSim aircraft but you can't land on water, if you do so your aircraft will be considered as crashed, but you just need to press "p" as needed when you are in the water then you can continue your flight. | ||
==== Negative G ==== | ==== Negative G ==== | ||
Don't try to get negative G too long ! The DR400 Dauphin is not | Don't try to get negative G too long! The DR400 Dauphin is not made for acrobatics. If you are flying upside down or even flying with negative G for too long, your engine will shutdown, just like in real life! | ||
==== Over G ==== | ==== Over G ==== | ||
-- TO BE DONE -- | -- TO BE DONE -- | ||
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=== Electrical system === | === Electrical system === | ||
The Robin DR400 Dauphin has a realistic electric system. Each electric | The Robin DR400 Dauphin has a realistic electric system. Each electric part (instruments, lights, pump...) consumes electrical power. The more electrical parts are ON, the more the electric system is sought. | ||
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==== Electric master ==== | ==== Electric master ==== | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Magneto master.jpg|thumb|Electric master and alternator]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin Magneto master.jpg|thumb|Electric master and alternator]] | ||
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. | ||
The first | The first thing you would do once you are seating in this aircraft is to trigger this switch ON. | ||
==== Alternator ==== | ==== Alternator ==== | ||
Until alternator switch is ON AND engine is OFF, the battery is the only electric provider. | Until alternator switch is ON AND engine is OFF, the battery is the only electric provider. | ||
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[[File:DR400 Dauphin Lighting.jpg|thumb|Lights switches and Avionics master]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin Lighting.jpg|thumb|Lights switches and Avionics master]] | ||
This switch is supplying electrical power to: | This switch is supplying electrical power to: | ||
* | * Artificial horizon | ||
* Radio | * Radio | ||
* Transponder | * Transponder | ||
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==== Interior lights ==== | ==== Interior lights ==== | ||
Three knobs are available | Three knobs are available to light up three parts of the panel (Left, Right, Center) | ||
Interior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON. | Interior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON. | ||
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* Landing light - a powerful light for long distance lighting | * Landing light - a powerful light for long distance lighting | ||
* Taxi light - for short distance lighting | * Taxi light - for short distance lighting | ||
* Nav lights - | * Nav lights - located at the tips of the wings | ||
* Beacon light - | * Beacon light - located on the top of the fuselage | ||
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. | ||
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=== Chronometer === | === Chronometer === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Chrono.jpg|thumb|Chronometer]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin Chrono.jpg|thumb|Chronometer]] | ||
The chronometer is independant of electrical system | The chronometer is independant of electrical system: it has its own integrated battery. | ||
* On/Off: Switch ON/OFF the chronometer | * On/Off: Switch ON/OFF the chronometer | ||
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[[File:DR400 Dauphin ELT.jpg|thumb|ELT]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin ELT.jpg|thumb|ELT]] | ||
ON: | ON: if, for some reason, you are feeling in emergency situation but not crashed you can set ON. A message with your callsign and your position is sent over the network. | ||
ARMED: ready to operate in case of crash. A message with your callsign and your position is sent over network | ARMED: ready to operate in case of crash. A message with your callsign and your position is sent over network in case of a crash. | ||
TEST: | TEST: press it and make sure you get a testing message on your screen to be sure the ELT is working and ready to operate in case of crash. | ||
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=== Radio === | === Radio === | ||
A [[Kx165|Bendix King KX165]] is installed, | A [[Kx165|Bendix King KX165]] is installed, it has a 25kHz spacing and works well with [[FGCom]]. | ||
It's only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON | |||
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A [[Bendix King KT 76A]] is installed, it's a transponder working over network. | A [[Bendix King KT 76A]] is installed, it's a transponder working over network. | ||
It is only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON | |||
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Electric pump is usually ON during critical flight procedures (takeoff and landing). | Electric pump is usually ON during critical flight procedures (takeoff and landing). | ||
The gauge | The gauge located just above the switch shows the fuel pressure. | ||
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=== Fuel tank selector === | === Fuel tank selector === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel selector.jpg|thumb|Fuel tank selector and starter]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel selector.jpg|thumb|Fuel tank selector and starter]] | ||
The Robin DR400 Dauphin has 3 tanks, one inside each | The Robin DR400 Dauphin has 3 tanks, one inside each wing plus one centered in fuselage. | ||
You can select the tank with the fuel tank selector | You can select the tank with the fuel tank selector located between the pilot and copilot. | ||
Until the selector is on CLOSED position, the starter switch is unaccessible for security | Until the selector is on CLOSED position, the starter switch is unaccessible for security reason (we don't want start the engine until we selected a fuel tank) | ||
Press Ctrl+x in order to see the hotspot. You can use | Press Ctrl+x in order to see the hotspot. You can use mousewheel or left click to set the selector. | ||
=== Starter === | === Starter === | ||
The Starter button is | The Starter button is located 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. | You can only press it once the tip of the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Fuel tank selector|fuel tank selector]] has moved from CLOSED position. | ||
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=== Elevator trim === | === Elevator trim === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Middle.jpg|thumb|Elevator trim and flaps]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin Middle.jpg|thumb|Elevator trim and flaps]] | ||
The trim wheel is | The trim wheel is located ahead of the fuel tank selector. The wheel is working like a knob depending on the mouse action. | ||
A trim indicator is | A trim indicator is located to the left of the mixture, that way you know the state of the elevator trim. | ||
=== Flaps === | === Flaps === | ||
Flaps handle is | Flaps handle is located to the right of the pilot, just between pilot and copilot seats. | ||
Pressing on the front of the handle makes flaps UP while pressing on the back makes flaps DOWN. | Pressing on the front of the handle makes flaps UP while pressing on the back makes flaps DOWN. | ||
A warning light is | A warning light is lit up green until flaps are not totally UP. | ||
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=== Brakes === | === Brakes === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Brake mixture.jpg|thumb|Brakes and mixture]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin Brake mixture.jpg|thumb|Brakes and mixture]] | ||
You can handle left and right brake independently. It can | You can handle left and right brake independently. It can be helpful for taxiing in addition of the rudder action. | ||
Pressing "b" acts on both brakes. | |||
Parking brake switch is | Parking brake switch is located on the top of the mixture parts, by pressing it will toggle the parking brake. | ||
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=== Warnings === | === Warnings === | ||
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Warning.jpg|thumb|Warnings]] | [[File:DR400 Dauphin Warning.jpg|thumb|Warnings]] | ||
The warnings are displaying the state of | The warnings are displaying the state of: | ||
* Starter | * Starter | ||
* Flaps | * Flaps | ||
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* Oil pressure | * Oil pressure | ||
The | The switch to the left of the warnings light has two functions: | ||
* Bottom hotpsot: | * Bottom hotpsot: make sure there is no broken warning lights - Every warning light should lit up, that way you are sure none are out of service. | ||
* Switch: | * Switch: toggles day/night mode - At night mode, warning lights intensity is reduced. | ||
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