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|authors = Heiko Schulz<br/>Melchior Franz (Nasal)<br/>FlightGear Community
|authors = Heiko Schulz<br/>Melchior Franz (Nasal)<br/>Michael Habarta (Model details, Animations)<br/>FlightGear Community
|fgname = ec130
|fgname = ec130
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This is a model of an '''Eurocopter EC130 B4''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based and developed from their [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s.
This is a model of a '''Eurocopter EC130 B4''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based and developed from the [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s.


Indeed “EC130 B4” is just a marketing name by [[Eurocopter]], the real name is still AS350 B4.  It is a widebody variant of the AS350 B3 with a completely new designed passenger cabin and fuselage, and equipped with a fan tail instead of the conventional two-blade tailrotor. With this the EC130 B4 is much less noisier  than other helicopters of this class.  
Indeed “EC130 B4” is just a marketing name by [[Eurocopter]], the real name is still AS350 B4.  It is a widebody variant of the AS350 B3 with a completely new designed passenger cabin and fuselage, and equipped with a fan tail (fenestron) instead of the conventional two-blade tailrotor. With this the EC130 B4 is much less noisier  than other helicopters of this class.  


The helicopter was designed especially for tours, so it features a great visibility, a left-seated pilot and plenty of space inside. The EC130 B4 is also used by the police in Long Beach/CA and by several medical services.
The helicopter was designed especially for tours, so it features a great visibility, a left-seated pilot and plenty of space inside. The EC130 B4 is also used by the police in Long Beach/CA and by several medical services.
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=== Issues ===
=== Issues ===
see latest version in the [https://gitorious.org/ec130/ec130/source/381894383a2461b137721edfcb1b846edfb1de6a: hangar at gitorious]


* interior with controls not yet ready
* <strike>interior with controls not yet ready</strike> (available in git version)
* three instruments (compass, usable transponder and GNS 430) have not yet been added
* three instruments (compass, usable transponder and GNS 430) have not yet been added
* bad autorotation behavior at high speed above 110 ktn
* bad autorotation behavior at high speed above 110 ktn
* only default sound yet - sound still dependent on EC135
* <strike>only default sound yet - sound still dependent on EC135</strike> (available in git version)
* Rotor Brake Lever doesn't move anymore in FGFS 2.9.11+. Switch to sliding animation planned.
* <strike>Rotor Brake Lever doesn't move anymore in FGFS 2.9.11+. Switch to sliding animation planned.</strike> (available in git version)


== Pilot Flight Manual ==
== Pilot Flight Manual ==
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430 rpm …...............................................................................maximum rotor rpm power off
430 rpm …...............................................................................maximum rotor rpm power off


'''Low Rotor rpm aural warning < 360 rpm (not yet implemented)'''
<strike>'''Low Rotor rpm aural warning < 360 rpm (not yet implemented)'''</strike> (available in Git version)


'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm (not yet implemented)'''
<strike>'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm (not yet implemented)'''</strike> (available in Git version)


=== Warning Panel ===
=== Warning Panel ===
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'''TWT GRIP''' lights up: twist grip not in flight position- engine idles. Drag mouse up until you get 100% and the light goes off
'''TWT GRIP''' lights up: twist grip not in flight position- engine idles. Drag mouse up until you get 100% and the light goes off
(currently not yet supported on Mac...)
(currently not yet supported on Mac...) New: in Git version Twist Grip on collective is animated




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== Helpful Usage Hints ==
== Helpful Usage Hints ==
If you follow all Tutorials for startup and still can't find your way to '''fuel up''' the heli, ...
Git version has comfortable configuration and help dialogs, new checklists based on pilot handbook and after 15 flights Autostart/Autoshutdown possibility
 
Go to the menu and choose the '''Equipment''' section, then open the '''Fuel & Payload''' entry.  
== Updates of Git Version (to be released with FG 3.0) ==
[[File:EC130 MedFlight N130NE.jpg|thumb|The EMS variant of EC130-B4, used by MedFlight, Ohio, USA]]
[[File:EC130 Grand Canyon Helicopters.jpg|thumb|New Livery of Grand Canyon Helicopters]]
[[File:EC130 Mainrotor front.png|thumb|Closeup of EC130 Mainrotor, fully animated in all details]]
[[File:EC130-B4 MedFlight using SX-16 Nightsun.jpg|thumb|EC130 Helicopter using the SX-16 Nightsun searchlight]]
[[File:EC130 Pilot window.jpg|thumb|Even the pilot window can be opened now]]
 
The [[Eurocopter EC130 B4]] helicopter is on short final for a new major upgrade.
The existing model, which already had been of very high quality, has been refined in various aspects with lots of effort by '''mhab'''. The outside model has been enriched to a degree which should justify a '''''5*''''' rating and the overall status of the aircraft improves to "'''''production'''''".
 
The '''Rotorhead''' has been brought to a new level of detail, a full detailed '''Fenestron''' was added and animations were introduced to all moving parts.
 
'''Cockpit''' was enriched for Pilot/Copilot controls, seats are textured now and a variable cabin configuration allows to set up an '''Emergency Medical Services (EMS) variant''', which comes preconfigured with a new Livery of '''N130NE MedFlight''' (Ohio).
 
Fans of '''Grand Canyon Helicopters''' now find a livery of the N155GC and the colorful painting in red/gold.
 
A lot of '''equipment''' (most of which was there already but hidden) can now be used, including a full blown '''SX16-Nightsun searchlight'''.
 
All of this has been brought together in a fully integrated configuration dialog which allows to set-up livery, fuel, extra views, weights, cabin setup and equipment.
 
Extra gimmics include a fully animated pilot, glass reflection on windows and front shield and variable rotor wakes depending on the strength of the downwash.
 
'''If you can't wait''' for the next release '''[https://gitorious.org/ec130/ check it out from the Git-Hangar]'''
 
<gallery>
File:EC130 Fenestron.jpg|A closeup of the full detailed fenestron
File:EC130 snowshoes hook.jpg|EC130 fitted with snowshoes and hook
File:EC130 cabin seats.jpg|EC130 Grand Canyon Helicopters cabin and pilots' controls
File:EC130 stretcher.png|EC130 cabin configuration (EMS) with stretcher
File:EC130 luggage door back.jpg|EC130 luggage door
File:EC130 pilot.jpg|EC130 pilot controls
</gallery>
 
'''Some of the most interesting changes:'''
 
* '''Mainrotor''' fully animated and adapted to original                                 
* '''Fenestron''' fully designed and animated, incl. control rod                         
* '''Cockpit Controls''' added: Stick, Collective, Pedals,  Co-Pilot Controls (optional)                                                           
* '''Doors''' movable                                                                 
* '''Searchlight'''                                                                     
* '''Snowshoes'''                                                                         
* '''Hoist/Hook'''                                                                       
* '''Checklists''' implemented with conditional display                                   
* '''Pilot''': ''fully animated''                                                             
* '''Autostart/Autoshutdown''' enabled after 15 flights                                   
* '''Rotor-Wakes''' off-low-medium-high cyclable                                         
* '''Sound improved''' (doors moving, low/high rotor rpm, overspeed warning, and noise inside depends on open doors/window)                                                                   
 
 
'''Configuration Dialogs and Help Screens:'''
 
<gallery>
File:EC130 Config.jpg|EC130 fully integrated configuration dialog
File:EC130 Help.jpg|EC130 Help screen with all shortcuts and additional info
File:EC130 Config Help 2.jpg|EC130 Config Help with explanation of dependencies
File:EC130 Options.jpg|EC130 Simulation Options
</gallery>
 
'''Things on stack for FG 3.0:'''
* Rembrandt support
* BUG fixing


Here you can set the fuel amount as well as balancing the weight like you can do it for (almost) all other aircraft in FGFS.


[[File:EC130-B4 Innsbruck Hospital Heliport.jpg|thumb|300px|EC130-B4 landed at Innsbruck hospital heliport, Patscherkofel in background]]


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