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{{infobox Aircraft
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|image = EC130.jpg
This is a model of the '''Eurocopter EC130 B4 / EC130 T2 (H130)''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based on and developed from the [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s.  
|name = Eurocopter EC130 B4
|type = Civilian helicopter
|fdm = YASim
|authors = Heiko Schulz (Basic 3d-model, FDM, Nasal Scripts)<br/>Melchior Franz (Nasal)<br/>Michael Habarta (Model details, Animations, Liveries, Configuration Menu, Debugging)<br/>FlightGear Community (help and support)
|fgname = ec130
|status-fdm = 4
|status-systems = 4
|status-cockpit = 4
|status-model = 5
|download =http://www.flightgear.org/download/aircraft-v3-4/
|development =https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130
}}
This is a model of the '''Eurocopter EC130 B4''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based on and developed from the [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s.  


=== The Real Thing ===
=== The Real Thing ===
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=== The FlightGear Model===
=== The FlightGear Model===


This model of the “EC130 B4” was built using very detailed drawings, the Pilots Flight Manual and pilot reports.
This model of the “EC130 B4/H130” was built using very detailed drawings, the Pilots Flight Manual and pilot reports.


[[Image:Rembrandtready.png|link=Rembrandt]]
[[Image:Rembrandtready.png|link=Rembrandt]]
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== Features ==
== Features ==
This model is a try and a WIP to get a realistic and complete simulation of a helicopter.
This model is a WIP to get a realistic and complete simulation of a helicopter.


By using [[Nasal]]-scripting nearly all main systems have been simulated to a degree which wasn't available at this time on [[FlightGear]]'s helicopters. The [[flight dynamics model]] is custom made and though a lot of values could only be estimated, it should give an good impression on how the real one flies.
By using [[Nasal]]-scripting nearly all main systems have been simulated to a degree which wasn't available at this time on [[FlightGear]]'s helicopters. The [[flight dynamics model]] is custom made and though a lot of values could only be estimated, it should give an good impression on how the real one flies.
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[[Livery over MP|Livery-over-mp]] including dynamic configurable external stores like skibox, deployable emergency floats, FLIR's etc. which affects CoG, weight and drag.
[[Livery over MP|Livery-over-mp]] including dynamic configurable external stores like skibox, deployable emergency floats, FLIR's etc. which affects CoG, weight and drag.
[[File:EC130 MedFlight N130NE.jpg|thumb|280px|right|The "new" EMS variant of EC130-B4, as used by MedFlight, Ohio, USA]]
[[File:EC130.jpg|thumb|280px|right|The Heli Alps version]]


=== Goals ===
=== Goals ===
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=== Issues ===
=== Issues ===
See latest version in the development repository (link at the top)
See latest version and issues in the development repository (link at the top)


* GTX328 and GNS430 only dummies (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/4 Issue #4] in dev repo)
Some simulation related issues are:
* GTX328 and GNS430 only dummies (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/4 Issue #4 (CR)] in dev repo)
* bad autorotation behavior?? at high speed above 110 ktn (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/5 Issue #5])
* bad autorotation behavior?? at high speed above 110 ktn (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/5 Issue #5])
* some caution lights on panel (outside CWS) not working
* some caution lights on panel (outside CWS) not working (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/8 Issue #8 (CR)]
* ETL on the central panel isn't working
* Buttons on side of VEMD not functional (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/10 Issue #10 (CR)]
* buttons on side of VEMD not functional
* <del>Nasal error with Mouse handling of Twist Grip, but works (fixed in FG 3.5 version, FG 3.0 only)</del>  {{Done}}
* Nasal error after crash (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/6 Issue #6])
* <del>GSDI (is not switched if only livery is changed) (fixed in FG 3.5 version, FG 3.0 only)</del>  {{Done}}
* <del>Texture of N130NE (Medflight) is too large (4096x2048px), may cause ressource problems if used/switched (Rembrandt) (fixed in FG 3.5 version, FG 3.0 only)</del>  {{Done}}


== Pilot Flight Manual ==
== Pilot Flight Manual ==
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The FlightGear model of the EC130 B4 features the standard panel delivered ex works without any additional customer whishes.
The FlightGear model of the EC130 B4 features the standard panel delivered ex works without any additional customer whishes.
   
   
Some caution lights on the panel itself like the one for the Landinglight aren't working yet. Also the ETL on the central panel isn't working yet. Apart from that it is a fully working helicopter cockpit.
Apart from the missing functions mentioned above it is a fully working helicopter cockpit.


[[File:EC130B4Panel wiki.jpg|800px|Panel of the EC130 B4 showing all the instruments]]
[[File:EC130B4Panel wiki.jpg|800px|Panel of the EC130 B4 showing all the instruments]]
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'''Weight and Balance Limitations'''
'''Weight and Balance Limitations'''


Minimum weight:.........................................................................................3307lbs (1500kg)
Minimum weight:.........................................................................................3015lbs (1368kg) B4 / 3159lbs (1433kg) T2


Maximum weight:........................................................................................5350lbs (2427kg)
Maximum weight:........................................................................................5350lbs (2427kg) B4 / 5512lbs (2500kg) T2


'''Airspeed limitations'''
'''Airspeed limitations'''
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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 ''' (available in Git version)
'''Low Rotor rpm aural warning < 360 rpm '''  


'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm ''' (available in Git version)
'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm '''  


=== Warning Panel ===
=== Warning Panel ===
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*** other payload like luggage
*** other payload like luggage
** activate/deactivate '''Specific Views'''
** activate/deactivate '''Specific Views'''
* --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4/Configuration (Livery,Payload,...)'''
* --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4 or H130/Configuration (Livery,Payload,...)'''
 
=== Heli Usage ===
=== Heli Usage ===
* '''Info''' about the '''Heli-Operator''' --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4/Operator/Model Info (Alt-i)'''
* '''Info''' about the '''Heli-Operator''' --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4 or H130/Operator/Model Info (Alt-i)'''
* '''Tutorials''' guide through the preparation and startup process --> see '''Menu: Help/Tutorials'''
* '''Tutorials''' guide through the preparation and startup process --> see '''Menu: Help/Tutorials'''
* '''Checklists''' based on pilot handbook help to follow standard procedures --> see '''Menu: Help/Aircraft Checklists'''
* '''Checklists''' based on pilot handbook help to follow standard procedures --> see '''Menu: Help/Aircraft Checklists'''
* '''Autostart/Autoshutdown''' available after 15 flights --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4/Autostart''' or '''Autoshutdown'''
* '''Autostart/Autoshutdown''' available after 5 flights --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4 or H130/Autostart''' or '''Autoshutdown'''
* '''Shortcuts and general Info''' --> see '''Menu: Help/Aircraft Help'''
* '''Shortcuts and general Info''' --> see '''Menu: Help/Aircraft Help'''


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[[File:EC130-B4 wide luggage box-012.jpg|thumb|240px|right|ZS-HOY of Starlite Helicopters with wide luggage boxes seen from above]]
[[File:EC130-B4 wide luggage box-012.jpg|thumb|240px|right|ZS-HOY of Starlite Helicopters with wide luggage boxes seen from above]]


FG 3.5 version of '''EC130 B4''' is the first update after FG 3.0 version and the first one made available in [http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/fgaddon/HEAD/tree/trunk/Aircraft/ec130/ FGAddon - ec130] at the new Sourceforge FGAddon SVN repository.
'''FG 3.5''' version of '''EC130 B4''' is the first update after FG 3.0 version and the first one made available in {{fgaddon aircraft source|ec130|text=FGAddon - ec130}} at the new Sourceforge FGAddon SVN repository.


===New Liveries===
===New Liveries===
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</gallery>
</gallery>


== Updates after FG 3.5 version ==
== Updates as of FG 2016.1 version ==
[[File:EC130_GC_Gold-015.jpg|thumb|290px|right|]]
[[File:EC130_GC_Gold-009.jpg|thumb|290px|right|The 50 year anniversary "Golden Copter" EC130 , of Grand Canyon Helicopters, USA]]
[[File:EC130_GC_Golden_Copter_Formation-046.jpg|thumb|290px|right|"Golden Copter" EC130 , of Grand Canyon Helicopters, USA in a 5 ship formation ready for take-off]]
[[File:EC130 GC Golden Copter Formation-026.jpg|thumb|290px|right|Five helicopter formation of Grand Canyon Helicopters in flight over Arizona]]
 
In '''FG 2016.1''' release the following improvements are done. If you are interested in the newest features see [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130 '''Gitlab development repository''']
===New Liveries===
* '''N836GC Grand Canyon Gold''' 50 years anniversary special ''Golden Copter'' painting
 
=== Formation Flight ===
* '''NEW: Formation/Wingman Support:''' A fully animated wingman model and several formation scenarios are available. For details look for the '''''Readme_Formations.txt''''' file in AI sub-directory of ec130 aircraft ... and at [[Howto:Add wingmen]]


Development continues after FG 3.5 release. If you are interested in the newest features see [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130 '''Gitlab development repository''']
===General Updates===
===General Updates===
* '''Non-Rembrandt aircraft-shadow''' improved and ALS compatible
* '''Non-Rembrandt aircraft-shadow''' improved and ALS compatible
* '''adjust Rotor RPM''' so it fits original better (avg ~390)
* '''Nasal Errors''' handle nil values whereever necessary, hopefully fixes some really irritating bugs ...
* '''Nasal Errors''' handle nil values whereever necessary, hopefully fixes some really irritating bugs ...
* '''Tooltips''' improved/fixed
* '''Tooltips''' improved/fixed
* '''Knob Animations:''' many pick animations replaced by knob animations
* '''Knob Animations:''' many pick animations replaced by knob animations
* '''MGPU''' (external power unit) can be removed by mouse click now
* '''MGPU''' (external power unit) can be removed by mouse click now
* '''Panel/Instruments Lighting Controls''' fully functional with day/night selector and dimming
* '''Multi Key Shortcuts''' added for panel/instrument lighting controls
* '''CWS''' Warning/Cautions next to CWS added, LITE+LIMIT+GYRO+GOV (amber+red) is operational
* '''Beep Sound''' whenever a red warning lights up on CWS
* '''Taxi Light''' independent of Nav lights
* '''Light/Searchlight''' Shortcuts adapted for Taxi Light
  - L        ... toggle Taxi Light
  - Shift-L  ... toggle Landing Light (was L)
  - AltGr-L  ... toggle Searchlight (was Shift-L)
  - Ctrl-L  ... cycle Slew Rate (was AltGr-L)
* '''Stretcher Backrest''' adjustable (EMS variants only)
* '''EBCAU TEST''' implemented, EBCAU = Emergency Backup Control Ancillary Unit
* '''EBCAU Check Tutorial''' implemented
* '''ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter''' operational
* '''Rotor RPM''' improved variable rotor speed management
* '''Floats VNE Warning''' if airspeed exceeds max. speed with inflated floats
* '''Crash Fire''' if enough fuel is available at crash time


===Enhancements of Instruments===
===Enhancements of Instruments===
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* '''fix cockpit clock''' so it displays sim time
* '''fix cockpit clock''' so it displays sim time
* '''VEMD Flight Report''' shows helicopter and turbine hobbs time
* '''VEMD Flight Report''' shows helicopter and turbine hobbs time
* '''Instrument Lights''' dimming in NIGHT1/NIGHT2 position
* '''EMER SW''' new emergency switch for emergency shutdown


<gallery widths=200 heights=140px>
<gallery widths=200 heights=140px>
Image:EC130_CWS_warnings_on.jpg|EC130 Warning Panel with all on
Image:EC130_CWS_warnings_on.jpg|EC130 Warning Panel with all on
Image:EC130_cockpit_tach_flight.jpg|EC130 improved RPM indicator in flight
Image:EC130_emerg_sw3.jpg|EC130 improved RPM indicator, RPM dim knob and NEW Emergency Switch
Image:EC130_cockpit_tach_shutdown.jpg|... and during shutdown
Image:EC130_cockpit_tach_shutdown.jpg|RPM indicator during shutdown
Image:EC130_EBCAU_1.jpg|Engine panel with EBCAU TEST button and guard open
Image:EC130-B4_stretcher_adjustable.jpg|Stretcher backrest is adjustable now (EMS variant only)
Image:EC130 crash fire smoke-021.jpg|If you crash while enough fuel is on board a fire starts ...
Image:EC130 crash fire smoke-023.jpg|...  which burnes and rumbles until the fuel is gone
</gallery>
</gallery>


<gallery widths=100px>
<gallery widths=100px>
File:EC130 MultiKey.jpg|NEW Multi-Key command added (general)
File:EC130 MultiKey.jpg|NEW Multi-Key commands added (general)
File:EC130_Help_36.jpg|updated Help Dialog
</gallery>
 
== Updates as of FG 2017.2 version ==
[[File:H130 Air Zermatt.png|thumb|290px|right|H130 of Air Zermatt]]
[[File:H130 BH fgfs-screen-001.png|thumb|290px|right|new Blue Hawaiian H130]]
[[File:H130 GC fgfs-screen-002.jpg|thumb|290px|right|Grand Canyon Helicopters H130]]
[[File:H130 MH fgfs-screen-004.png|thumb|290px|right|new Maverick Helicopters H130]]
===General Updates===
* '''H130 (EC130 T2)''' variant added
** engine params
** 3D Model
** new/changed doors on right side
** new bumpmap
** liveries split up EC130 B4 and H130
** menu/dialogs adjusted
** panel instruments modified
*** Turn indicator removed
*** CWS redesigned
*** Horizon (AI) redesigned
*** ELT switch moved to panel
*** KA51b moved to panel
*** Emergency switch removed
**'''New panel of H130'''
<gallery widths=550 heights=300>File:H130 panel-001.jpg</gallery>
 
* Autostart enabled after 5 flights (previous 15)
* Full autostart including external power fetch/remove and Twist-Grip run-up
* '''Co-Pilot, Passenger and Patient models''' added
** Co-Pilot animated model (like pilot)
** Patient follows backrest adjustment
** internal views adjusted and limited to human view behaviour
** Pilots/Passengers can be seated/removed by click animations
** Co-Pilot can fly without Pilot
* '''Luggage''' added
** visible luggage is added according to weight,
** special stretcher roller added for EMS configuration
** can be added/removed by click animation
* '''Tooltips'''
** Fuel tooltip shows percentage of tank fill
** Weight related tooltips (passengers,luggage) show percentage of used MTOW
* '''Limit Warnings'''
** VNE warning considers altitude, pwr on/off and checks for open doors
** New temperature warning if air temperature is outside of range -20°C <-> +50°C
** improved limit warnings with more details and two warnings simultaneously possible
* '''Multi Player'''
** MP behaviour extended and compatibility improved
* '''FDM improvements'''
** more stable hover behaviour
** simulate main rotor downwash on horizontal stabilizers
* Use of new fresnel effect in reflection shader
 
===New Liveries===
* '''HB-ZAZ''' Air Zermatt (H130)
* '''N836GC''' Grand Canyon Gold, converted to H130
* '''N832GC''' Grand Canyon Helicopters, adapted from EC130-B4 model N155GC
* '''N11EQ''' Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, adapted from EC130-B4 model N11QC
* '''N872MH''' Maverick Helicopters, adapted from EC130-B4 model N812MH
 
<gallery widths=200 heights=140px>
File:H130 new air intake and passengers.png|H130 new air intake and passengers
File:H130 people fgfs-screen-019.jpg|View from inside with passengers
File:H130 people fgfs-screen-001.jpg|People seated, click to place/remove them
File:EC130 stretcher-001.png|Stretcher empty
File:EC130 luggage 1.png|H130 with one piece of luggage loaded
File:EC130 luggage wide full.png|EC130 with wide luggage box and fully packed
File:H130 remove luggage tooltip.jpg|H130 remove luggage tooltip
File:H130 ski luggage.jpg|Left basket with skis
File:H130 ski luggage closed.jpg|Left basket full and closed
File:EC130 EMS equipment.jpg|special stretcher roller as luggage in EMS configuration
File:EC130 EMS equipment with patient.jpg|EMS equipment with patient
File:H130 fuel animation.jpg|"Fuel" animation: refuel the heli by click or mouse-wheel animation
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Updates in Development Repository (after FG 2017.2) ==
After '''FG 2017.2''' release the following improvements were done. If you are interested in the newest features see [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130 '''Gitlab development repository''']
===General===
* more stable flight behavior, especially in hover situations
===New Liveries===
* '''N127LG''' Flight For Life Colorado (H130), operational since May 1st, 2017.
The helicopter started operation on May 1st, 2017 and provides transportation to pediatric patients within a 120-mile service area, including Colorado, southwestern Nebraska and southern Wyoming.


<gallery widths=300 heights=180px>
File:H130 N127LG-002.png|NEW Heli stationed at Centennial Airport Denver (KAPA)
File:H130 N127LG LOWI-007.png|H130 of Flight For Life Colorado on Heliport of Innsbruck Hospital
</gallery>
===Hot Stuff===
<gallery widths=700 heights=380px>
File:Hot Stuff with H130 at Stromboli.jpg|Flying with H130 of Blue Hawaiian next to an eruption of Stromboli volcano. (FG 2018)
</gallery>
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