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{{Infobox aircraft
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
|image = Extra500 flightgear1.png
|alt            = Extra 500 flying in clouds
|name = Extra EA 400-500
|type = Civilian aircraft
|fdm = [[JSBSim]]
|status-fdm = 4
|status-systems = 5
|status-cockpit = 4
|status-model = 4
|authors = D-EKEW, D-LEON, D-STHO
|fgname = extra500
}}
[[File:Extra 500.jpg|thumb|250px|The real Extra 500]]
[[File:Extra 500.jpg|thumb|250px|The real Extra 500]]


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== Status ==
== Status ==
; Flightgear 3.4 and later: Current stable release is 2.1.0 (02.05.2015) and can be found at the [http://sourceforge.net/p/flightgear/fgaddon/HEAD/tree/trunk/Aircraft/extra500/ FGAddon] repository. The previous stable release (2.0.0) can be found on the [http://www.flightgear.org/download/aircraft-v3-4/ flightgear 3.4 download page]
; Flightgear 2018.3.1 and later: Current stable release is 5.1.0 (07.09.2018) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F2018.3 here] and can be found at the {{fgaddon aircraft source|extra500|text=FGAddon repository}}.
 
; Flightgear 2018.1.1 and later: Current stable release is 5.0.0 (04.02.2018) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F2018.1 here] and can be found at the {{fgaddon aircraft source|extra500|text=FGAddon repository}}.
 
; Flightgear 2017.3.1 and later: Current stable release is 4.4.0 (13.08.2017) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F2017.3 here] and can be found at the {{fgaddon aircraft source|extra500|text=FGAddon repository}}.


; FlightGear 3.2 and earlier: The last stable release is 1.2.0 and can be found on GitLab.
; Flightgear 3.6 (only): Current stable release is 3.2.0 (20.03.2016) and can be downloaded [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/repository/archive.zip?ref=FG%2F3.6.0 here].
 
; Flightgear 3.4 and later: Current stable release is 2.2.0 (17.07.2015) and and can be found on GitLab. The first stable release (2.0.0) for FG 3.4 can be found on the [http://www.flightgear.org/download/aircraft-v3-4/ flightgear 3.4 download page]
 
; Flightgear 3.2 and earlier: The last stable release is 1.2.0 and can be found on GitLab.


Alternatively: [[#Download|Download]]
Alternatively: [[#Download|Download]]


For the stable release make sure you are on the release/2.1.0 branch!
For the (latest) stable release make sure you are on the FG/2018.3 branch!


Since March 2013 D-EKEW, D-LEON, D-STHO are working on this model. They are making use of original data from the Pilot's Operation Handbook. People who have experienced the aircraft in real life help calibrating the FDM as well as tuning the systems behavior.
Since March 2013 D-EKEW, D-LEON, D-STHO are working on this model. They are making use of original data from the Pilot's Operation Handbook. People who have experienced the aircraft in real life help calibrating the FDM as well as tuning the systems behavior.
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== Download ==
== Download ==
The Extra500 is available via GitLab: https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500
Download the current stable versions for your Flightgear version:
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2018.3 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2018.3}}
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2018.1 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2018.1}}
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2017.3 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2017.3}}
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2017.1 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2017.1 and later}}
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2016.3 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2016.3 and later}}
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/2016.1 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 2016.1 and later}}
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/3.6.0 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 3.6.0}}
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/3.4.0 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 3.4.0}}
 
{{gitlab zip file | proj=extra500 | repo=extra500 | branch=FG/3.2.0 | text=Extra500 for Flightgear version 3.2.0}}


We recommend Flightgear version 3.1 or later, to benefit from the performance improvements in the canvas system.
We recommend Flightgear version 3.1 or later, to benefit from the performance improvements in the canvas system.


Stable release up to '''Flightgear 3.2''' is available from GitLab:
Development takes place on GitLab: https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500.


<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
The latest stable release is also available on the the Flightgear SVN aircraft repository: 
git clone https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500.git
{{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
cd extra500
{{fgaddon co|path=Aircraft/extra500|post=}}
git checkout release/1.2.0
| lang = "sh"
</syntaxhighlight>
}}


or use the download button on: [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/tree/release/1.2.0].
And of course the [http://www.flightgear.org/download/aircraft-v3-4/ Flightgear aircraft download page] has the stable release of the point where the latest Flightgear version was released.
Stable releases are available for Flightgear versions 3.2.0, 3.4.0, 3.6.0, 2016.1 (use for 2016.2 as well), 2016.3 (use for 2016.4 as well), 2017.1 (use for 2017.2 as well), 2017.3, 2018.1 and 2018.3. You can get them using GIT:


Stable release from '''Flightgear 3.4''' is available from FGAddon or alternatively from GitLab:
{{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
{{gitlab clone|proj=extra500|repo=extra500}}
git clone https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500.git
cd extra500
cd extra500
git checkout release/2.1.0
git checkout FG/VERSION
</syntaxhighlight>
| lang = "sh"
}}


or use the download button on: [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/tree/release/2.1.0].
With ''VERSION'' = 3.2.0, 3.4.0, 3.6.0, 2016.1, 2016.3, 2017.1, 2017.3, 2018.1, 2018.3


The current development takes place in the master branch
The current development takes place in the next branch
<syntaxhighlight lang="bash">
{{#tag:syntaxhighlight|
git clone https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500.git
{{gitlab clone|proj=extra500|repo=extra500}}
cd extra500
cd extra500
git checkout master
git checkout next
</syntaxhighlight>
| lang = "sh"
}}


or use the download button on: [https://gitlab.com/extra500/extra500/tree/master].
== Other Extra500 wiki pages ==
[[Extra EA-500/pitch control|Comfortable pitch control for mouse and joystick]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/Smooth weather|Smooth weather system]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/flight_planning|Am I going to get there?]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/Icing|Icing is not your friend]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/IFD|Howto operate your avionics system]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/autopilot|For Autopilot know it all]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/engine operation|Make sure you tread your engine well]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/failure dialog|Breaking things]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/panel reference|What is this button for???]]<br />
[[Extra EA-500/config|The Extra 500 menu]]<br />


== Operation ==
== Operation ==
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Below is just a quick start and some selected topics. See here for the [[Extra EA-500/panel reference|''panel reference page'']].
Below is just a quick start and some selected topics. See here for the [[Extra EA-500/panel reference|''panel reference page'']].


WARNING: Below reflects the current development version (master). If you are using the stable version, some functionality will not be available!
WARNING: Below reflects the current development version (next). If you are using the stable version, some functionality may not be available!


===General Remarks===
===General Remarks===
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There are a few special Extra500 shortcuts:
There are a few special Extra500 shortcuts:


{{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press|e}}  Connect / disconnect External power cart
{| class="keytable"
 
! Key                                !! Function
{{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press|f}}  Control pitch with pitch trim only
|-
 
| {{key press|Ctrl}}+{{key press|e}}  || Connect / disconnect External power cart
{{key press|CTRL}}+{{key press|g}}  Put the aircraft on Jacks (for testing the gear on the ground)
|-
 
| {{key press|Ctrl}}+{{key press|f}}  || [[Extra EA-500/pitch control|Toggle pitch control modes]] (direct and force)
{{key press|w}}       Gear Warn Mute (you'll need it, alternatively press the switch on the throttle lever)
|-
 
| {{key press|Ctrl}}+{{key press|g}}  || Put the aircraft on Jacks (for testing the gear on the ground)
{{key press|r}}       Put the propeller in reverse (beta range)
|-
 
| {{key press|w}}                     || Gear Warn Mute (you'll need it, alternatively press the switch on the throttle lever)
{{key press|s}}       Condition lever fuel on/cut-off (alternatively click on the condition lever)
|-
 
| {{key press|r}}                     || Put the propeller in reverse (beta range)
{{key press|d}}       Autopilot disconnect (alternatively click on the red button on the yoke)
|-
 
| {{key press|s}}                     || Condition lever fuel on/cut-off (alternatively click on the condition lever)
{{key press|c}}       Engage Control Wheel Steering (CWS, see below)
|-
 
| {{key press|d}}                     || Autopilot disconnect (alternatively click on the red button on the yoke)
{{key press|o}}       Over power autopilot servos. Need to keep {{key press|o}} pressed and be very careful!
|-
 
| {{key press|c}}                     || Engage Control Wheel Steering (CWS, see below)
|-
| {{key press|o}}                     || Over power autopilot servos. Need to keep {{key press|o}} pressed and be very careful!
|-
| {{key press|<}}                    || Toggle quick view
|-
| {{key press|>}}                    || Define quick view: define your view you are using often and press {{key press|>}}
|}


===Checklist dialog===
===Checklist dialog===
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# Trim: shows if the pilot (you) needs to pull or push the yoke. You will need to use the elevator trim (mouse wheel) accordingly.
# Trim: shows if the pilot (you) needs to pull or push the yoke. You will need to use the elevator trim (mouse wheel) accordingly.


All these messages are on by default, but can be switched off in the Extra500 - Configuration menu
All these messages are on by default, but can be switched off in the [[Extra EA-500/config|Extra500 - Configuration menu]].


The messages by far do not cover all situations, but are there to help the pilot learn the most basic behavior/limits. Typically there is no special message when it already is in the aircraft warning panel.
The messages by far do not cover all situations, but are there to help the pilot learn the most basic behavior/limits. Typically there is no special message when it already is in the aircraft warning panel.
   
 
===Flight Planning===
By clicking on 'Equipment - Fuel and Payload' (on the ground) you can access a comprehensive [[Extra EA-500/flight_planning|flight planning tool.]]<br /> There are four tabs, of which the 2 upper ones deal with loading the aircraft. It won't be a surprise that they are called 'Fuel' and 'Payload'. By clicking and dragging you can add passengers, baggage, dogs and fuel on the individual seats or tanks respectively. Of course while loading you must adhere to the aircraft weight and center of gravity limits. This is graphically displayed in the lower tab 'weight'. The other lower tab is a Trip Calculator. You can input your trip distance, cruise altitude, airport altitude and alternate distance to calculate your required fuel load. These values may be imported from your flight plan ('Autopilot - Route Manager') with a single click. You can also put the exact calculated fuel into your tanks by clicking on the 'Order Fuel' button.  


===Engine starting===
===Engine starting===
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<br />


===Smooth Weather===
This aircraft features a special weather mode designed to prevent strong jumps in pressure, temperature and wind while flying. It can be activated in the EXTRA 500 menu --> Toggle Smooth Weather.
It works on top of 'Basic Weather' and uses all METAR-s in a 100nm radius to create a 'local' METAR for the position of the aircraft. Especially pressure and temperature have an additional filter to make the transition as smooth as possible.
It does not work with 'Advanced Weather', in fact it will switch it off. If you want to return to an other weather sort, toggle smooth weather off and use the normal weather dialog.
Also, there is a penalty in performance. Once a minute, the METAR stations are updated and this might result in a noticeable lag. This lag is very pronounced when first activated, so it is advised to activate while on the ground.
The current implementation cannot be described any differently as an ugly hack. It is a proof of concept, no more. There are situation where the limits of this approach are evident: In large areas on our planet the METAR coverage is somewhat scarce. It works much better in Europe than in Africa or even the North-American continent.
Nevertheless, hope you enjoy it! 
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