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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==


This is a model of a Eurocopter EC130 B4, a single engine light helicopter based and developed from their AS350's.
This is a model of a '''Eurocopter EC130 B4''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based and developed from their [[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 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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== Features ==
== Features ==
This Model is a try and a WIP to get a realistic and complete simulation of a helicopter.
This model is a try and a WIP to get a realistic and complete simulation of a helicopter.
With using Nasal-scripting nearly all main systems has been simulated to a degree which wasn't available at this time on FGFS's helicopters. The FlightDynamicModel is custom made and though a lot of values could only be guestimate, it should give an good impression on how the real one flies.
 
With using [[Nasal]]-scripting nearly all main systems has 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 guestimate, it should give an good impression on how the real one flies.
Systems and Procedures are based on the real Flight Manual and as there is no Autostart available the helicopter has to be started and shutdown by using the checklist.
Systems and Procedures are based on the real Flight Manual and as there is no Autostart available the helicopter has to be started and shutdown by using the checklist.
The exterior model is detailed and accurate, using high-resolution textures and the latest bump-spec-reflection-shader.  
 
The exterior model is detailed and accurate, using high-resolution textures and the latest [[Howto: Aircraft Reflection Shader|bump-spec-reflection-shader]].  
 
The mainrotor is detailed and animated including blade-flex-bend.
The mainrotor is detailed and animated including blade-flex-bend.
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.


== Pilot Flight Manual ==
== Pilot Flight Manual ==
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'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm (not yet implemented)'''
'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm (not yet implemented)'''
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Revision as of 20:07, 23 April 2011

Eurocopter EC130 B4
EC130.jpg
Type Civilian Helicopter
Author(s) Heiko Schulz, Melchior Franz, FlightGear Community
FDM YASim
--aircraft= ec130
Status Alpha/Beta

Introduction

This is a model of a Eurocopter EC130 B4, a single engine light helicopter based and developed from their 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.

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 model was built using very detailed drawings, the Pilots Flight Manual and pilot reports.

Features

This model is a try and a WIP to get a realistic and complete simulation of a helicopter.

With using Nasal-scripting nearly all main systems has 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 guestimate, it should give an good impression on how the real one flies. Systems and Procedures are based on the real Flight Manual and as there is no Autostart available the helicopter has to be started and shutdown by using the checklist.

The exterior model is detailed and accurate, using high-resolution textures and the latest bump-spec-reflection-shader.

The mainrotor is detailed and animated including blade-flex-bend.

Livery-over-mp including dynamic configurable external stores like skibox, deployable emergency floats, FLIR's etc. which affects CoG, weight and drag.

Pilot Flight Manual

Limitations

Type of Operation: Helicopter is approved to operate Day and Night VFR only.

The following is not allowed:

-Aerobatics maneuvers

-in flight engine power reduction except for engine failure trainings and other emergency procedure trainings

Occupants

Minimum flight crew:..................................................................................1 pilot (left seated)

Maximum number of occupants:...................................................................7- 8 passengers

Weight and Balance Limitations

Minimum weight:.........................................................................................3307lbs (1500kg)

Maximum weight:........................................................................................5350lbs (2427kg)

Airspeed limitations

VNE Power on:...........................................................................................................155 ktn

VNE Power off:...........................................................................................................125 ktn

Altitude Limitations

Maximum operating flight altitude:...............................................................23000ft (7000m)

Main rotor Limits

<170 rpm:............................................................................................ rotor brake operation

320 rpm.....................................................................................minimum rotor rpm power off

320- 375 rpm..................................................................................................Caution Range

375-405 rpm....................................................................................normal Operating Range

405-430 rpm...................................................................................................Caution Range

430 rpm …...............................................................................maximum rotor rpm power off

Low Rotor rpm aural warning < 360 rpm (not yet implemented)

High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm (not yet implemented)