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{{infobox Aircraft | {{infobox Aircraft | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|name = Extra EA-500 | |name = Extra EA 400-500 | ||
|type = Civilian aircraft | |type = Civilian aircraft | ||
|fdm = JSBSim | |fdm = JSBSim | ||
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[[File:Extra 500.jpg|thumb|250px|The real Extra 500]] | [[File:Extra 500.jpg|thumb|250px|The real Extra 500]] | ||
The ''' | The '''Extra500''' is a six-seat single-engined turboprop aircraft produced by the Extra Aircraft company (based at EDLD). | ||
== Status == | == Status == | ||
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=== Extra EA-Series === | === Extra EA-Series === | ||
The Extra Aircraft company designed several aerobatic aircraft based on the early experimental EA-230 and EA-260, followed by the FAR-23 certified EA-300 series (EA-300, EA-300/S, EA-300/L, EA-300/200, EA-300/LT, EA-330/LC, EA-330/SC). The company introduced the Extra EA-400 in 2001. This is a cross-country airplane with many exclusive features including carbon fiber construction, pressurized cabin, high strut-less wing, and a seating for six. | The Extra Aircraft company designed several aerobatic aircraft based on the early experimental EA-230 and EA-260, followed by the FAR-23 certified EA-300 series (EA-300, EA-300/S, EA-300/L, EA-300/200, EA-300/LT, EA-330/LC, EA-330/SC). The company introduced the Extra EA-400 in 2001. This is a cross-country airplane with many exclusive features including carbon fiber construction, pressurized cabin, high strut-less wing, and a seating for six. | ||
The EA-500 was introduced as a derivative of the EA-400 replacing the piston engine with a Rolls-Royce Model 250-B17F/2 turboprop producing 450 horsepower (340 kW) and driving a MT-propeller 5 bladed propeller. Walter Extra flew the first | The EA 400-500 was introduced as a derivative of the EA-400 replacing the piston engine with a Rolls-Royce Model 250-B17F/2 turboprop producing 450 horsepower (340 kW) and driving a MT-propeller 5 bladed propeller. Walter Extra flew the first Extra500 from Germany to Oshkosh, Wisconsin to illustrate its range and capabilities. The most recent changes to the aircraft come from Avidyne with their latest glass avionics, Entegra R9. | ||
[[File:Extra500 flightgear1.png|thumb|500px|Extra500 flying in clouds]] | [[File:Extra500 flightgear1.png|thumb|500px|Extra500 flying in clouds]] | ||
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===Engine shut-off=== | ===Engine shut-off=== | ||
Press s ( or click on condition lever ) | - Parking Brake: Set ( Shift-B or pull out middle Bowden cable in middle console AND press B ) | ||
- Fuel Pump 1 and 2: Switch OFF | |||
- Standby alternator: Switch OFF | |||
- Generator: Switch OFF | |||
- Press s ( or click on condition lever ) | |||
- Battery: Switch OFF | |||