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{{infobox Aircraft
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
|image = EC130 MedFlight N130NE.jpg
|name = Eurocopter EC130 B4 / EC130 T2
|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 = ec130b4 or ec130t2
|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 / EC130 T2 (H130)''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based on and developed from the [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s.  
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.  


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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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=== 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)


Some simulation related issues are:
* GTX328 and GNS430 only dummies (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/4 Issue #4 (CR)] in dev repo)
* 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 (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/8 Issue #8 (CR)]
* some caution lights on panel (outside CWS) not working (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/8 Issue #8 (CR)]
* <del>ETL on the central panel isn't working (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/9 Issue #9 (CR)]</del>  {{Done}}
* 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 (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/10 Issue #10 (CR)]
* <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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[[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 [{{fgaddon url|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 2016.1 version ==
== Updates as of FG 2017.2 version ==
[[File:H130 Air Zermatt.png|thumb|290px|right|H130 of Air Zermatt]]
[[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 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 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]]
[[File:H130 MH fgfs-screen-004.png|thumb|290px|right|new Maverick Helicopters H130]]
After '''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''']
===General Updates===
===General Updates===
* '''H130 (EC130 T2)''' variant added
* '''H130 (EC130 T2)''' variant added
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*** KA51b moved to panel
*** KA51b moved to panel
*** Emergency switch removed
*** 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, Passenger and Patient models''' added
** Co-Pilot animated model (like pilot)
** Co-Pilot animated model (like pilot)
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** Pilots/Passengers can be seated/removed by click animations
** Pilots/Passengers can be seated/removed by click animations
** Co-Pilot can fly without Pilot
** Co-Pilot can fly without Pilot
** Autostart enabled after 5 flights (previous 15)
* '''Luggage''' added
* '''Luggage''' added
** visible luggage is added according to weight,  
** visible luggage is added according to weight,  
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** New temperature warning if air temperature is outside of range -20°C <-> +50°C
** 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
** 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===
===New Liveries===
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File:EC130 EMS equipment with patient.jpg|EMS equipment with patient
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
File:H130 fuel animation.jpg|"Fuel" animation: refuel the heli by click or mouse-wheel animation
File:H130 panel-001.jpg|New panel of H130
</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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