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The '''Cessna 182S Skylane''' is an American four-seat, single-engine, light [[Aircraft|airplane]], built by [[Cessna]] | The '''Cessna 182S Skylane''' is an American four-seat, single-engine, light [[Aircraft|airplane]], built by [[Cessna]] between 1996 and 2001. | ||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
The new Cessna 182S has a very detailed 3D model and cockpit with highly detailed | The new Cessna 182S has a very detailed 3D model and a cockpit with highly detailed textures. Most of the switches in the cockpit are already clickable and working. It has a very realistic FDM based on real aeroydynamic coefficients and the pilot operating handbook; engine power, egt and fuel perfomance are tuned according the pilot operating handbook, the weight and balance behaves like written in the handbook. | ||
[[File:c182-panel-detail.jpg|center|800px]] | [[File:c182-panel-detail.jpg|center|800px]] | ||
There are currently five liveries available: default Cessna livery, D-ELFP, HB-CZV, N182PJ and N321HW. | There are currently five liveries available: default Cessna livery, D-ELFP, HB-CZV, N182PJ and N321HW. | ||
The aircraft has a simulation of the [[Bendix/King KAP140 Autopilot]]. The cockpit can be illuminated at night using two knobs. | The aircraft has a simulation of the [[Bendix/King KAP140 Autopilot]]. The cockpit can be illuminated at night by using the glareshield lighting, pedestal lighting and instruments/ radio lighting, controlled by two knobs. Dome lights which lights the cabin in a realistic way are in work. The knobs have two modes each, which can be used by clicking and dragging horizontally or vertically. | ||
Also, if the user has enabled ALS (Atmospheric light scattering) in the Rendering Options, some effects activated such as cockpit shadows, visible landing lights from the cockpit | Also, if the user has enabled ALS (Atmospheric light scattering) in the Rendering Options, some effects are activated such as cockpit shadows, visible landing lights from the cockpit and rain effect on the windshield. | ||
The Cessna 182S comes | The Cessna 182S comes with static objects which can be activated via the Ground Equipment dialog in the aircraft menu. These include a fuel tank trailer, ladders to access the fuel caps (and which the walker can climb!) and a ground power unit. Security cones are also available. Special Feature: The ground equipement will stay on ground where placed, independant from the movement of the aircraft! The aircraft can also go through a pre-flight check: wheel chocks, tie-downs and the pitot tube cover can now be added or removed. | ||
[[File:c182-objects.jpg|600px|center|Cessna 182S with static elements]] | [[File:c182-objects.jpg|600px|center|Cessna 182S with static elements]] | ||
== Handling The Aircraft == | == Handling The Aircraft (beginner version)== | ||
=== Pre-Flight Inspection === | === Pre-Flight Inspection === | ||
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* Prop Area: Clear | * Prop Area: Clear | ||
* Master switch: ON (both) | * Master switch: ON (both) | ||
* Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch: ON | * Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch: ON (fuel pump not yet simulated) | ||
* Magnetos: Both (Press {{Key press|<nowiki>}</nowiki>}} three times) | * Magnetos: Both (Press {{Key press|<nowiki>}</nowiki>}} three times) | ||
* Ignition: Start ({{Key press|S}}) | * Ignition: Start ({{Key press|S}}) | ||
=== Takeoff === | === Takeoff === | ||
* no flaps | * no flaps or flaps 10deg | ||
* cowl flaps open | |||
* full throttle | * full throttle | ||
* rotate at | * rotate at 50-60 KIAS | ||
=== Climbout === | === Climbout === | ||
* no flaps | * no flaps | ||
* cowl flaps open | |||
* full throttle | * full throttle | ||
* 80 KIAS | * 80 KIAS | ||
=== Cruise === | === Cruise === | ||
[[File:c182-default.jpg|270px||thumb|Cessna 182S in the air]] | [[File:c182-default.jpg|270px||thumb|Cessna 182S in the air]] | ||
* 2000-2400 RPM | * 2000-2400 RPM | ||
* mixture rich of peak | * 18-23 mp | ||
* mixture rich of peak as recommended lean mixture setting for cruise or 125°F rich for best power | |||
* speed between 120-140 knots depending on the power settings | * speed between 120-140 knots depending on the power settings | ||
* cowl flaps closed | |||
=== Landing === | === Landing === | ||
* full flaps | * flaps 20deg or full flaps | ||
* 60-70 KIAS | * 60-70 KIAS | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Airspeed !! | ! Airspeed !! IAS | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Stall speed, landing configuration, V<sub>S<sub>0</sub></sub> || 36 kt | | Stall speed, landing configuration, V<sub>S<sub>0</sub></sub> || 36 kt | ||
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* [http://tssflyingclub.org/documents/C182S_POH.pdf Cessna 182S POH] | * [http://tssflyingclub.org/documents/C182S_POH.pdf Cessna 182S POH] | ||
* [http://www.airborne-aviation.com.au/resources/aircraft/booklet_pco.pdf Cessna 182S Aircraft Information Booklet] | * [http://www.airborne-aviation.com.au/resources/aircraft/booklet_pco.pdf Cessna 182S Aircraft Information Booklet] | ||
* [http://www.freechecklists.net/getDoc.asp?fpath=docsStorage/Chris_Davis_C182S-WB.XLS Weight and Balance excel sheet] | |||
{{Appendix}} | {{Appendix}} | ||