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{{infobox Aircraft
{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
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{{for|the [[:Category:Helijah hangar|Helijah hangar]] DR400 in [[FGAddon]]|Robin DR400}}
|name = Robin DR400 Dauphin
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|image = DR400-dauphin.jpg
 
|alt =
= Aircraft help =
|type = Civilian aircraft
 
|livery =  
 
|authors = Clément de l'Hamaide <br/> Bertrand Augras <br/> PAF team
== Specifications ==
|status-fdm = 4
 
|status-systems = 4
|status-cockpit = 5
|status-model = 4
|fdm = JSBSIM
|fgname = dr400-dauphin
|download = http://clemaez.fr/flightgear/PAF/DR400-dauphin.tar.gz
}}


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==== General characteristics ====
* Capacity: 4
* Length: 6.96 m (22 ft 10 in)
* Wingspan: 8.72 m (28 ft 7¼ in)
* Height: 2.23 m (7 ft 3¾ in)
* Wing area: 13.60 m2 (146.4 ft2)
* Empty weight: 620 kg (1323 lb)
* Gross weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
* Engine: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A flat-four pistons engine, 134 kW (180 hp)


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==== Performances ====
* Stall speed: 87 km/h
* Cruise speed: 215 km/h
* Maximum speed: 265 km/h
* Range: 1200 km (745 miles)


- breakable gears


= Aircraft help =
== Procedures ==
== Procedures ==
=== Startup ===
=== Startup ===
==== Autostart ====
==== Autostart ====
If you don't want to execute the real startup procedure you can use the "Autostart" feature available from the Menubar > Robin DR400 Dauphin or [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Options menu|Options menu]]
Pressing this feature you are toggling Startup/Shutdown engine. You just need to press "s" key (starter) in order to startup the engine.
==== Manual ====
==== Manual ====
# Electric master    : ON
# Avionics master    : ON
# Carburator heat    : COLD (pushed)
# Fuel selector valve : CENTER
# Throttle            : 10%
# Mixture            : FULL RICH
# Magnetos            : BOTH
# Electric pump      : ON
# Starter            : PRESS until engine is started
# Electric pump      : OFF
# Alternator          : ON
=== Takeoff ===
=== Takeoff ===
# Brakes              : SET (shift+b)
# Mixture            : FULL RICH
# Fuel selector valve : RECHECK SELECTION
# Elevator trim      : SET for takeoff
# Radios and Avionics : SET
# Flaps              : SET for takeoff (15°)
# Brakes              : RELEASE
# Throttle            : FULL OPEN
=== Climb ===
=== Climb ===
* Airspeed            : 115 - 125 KM/H
* Throttle            : FULL OPEN
* Mixture            : RICH
=== Cruise ===
=== Cruise ===
* Power              : 2100 - 2700 RPM
* Flaps              : UP
* Elevator trim      : ADJUST as required
=== Landing ===
=== Landing ===
# Brakes              : RELEASE
# Flaps              : 1 flaps below 170 KM/H
# Airspeed            : 150 KM/H
# Flaps              : 2 flaps below 130 KM/H
# Airpseed            : 110 KM/H
# After landing      : Flaps UP
=== Shutdown ===
=== Shutdown ===
== Keyboard shorcut ==
# Brakes              : SET
# Avionics, electrical : OFF
# Alternator          : OFF
# Throttle            : PULLED FULL OUT
# Mixture              : PULLED FULL OUT
# Magnetos            : OFF
# Electric master      : OFF
# Fuel selector valve  : CLOSED
 
 
== Keyboard shortcuts ==
{| class="keytable"
|-
! Key
! Function
|-
| {{key press|d}}
| Open/close the canopy
|-
| {{key press|s}}
| Starter
|-
| {{key press|{{=}}}}
| Open/close options menu
|-
| {{key press|Ctrl|c}}
| Toggle panel hotspots and labels
|}
 
== Options menu ==
== Options menu ==
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Menu dialogs.jpg|500px]]
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Menu dialogs.jpg|thumb|Options menu]]
Options menu is available in the menubar > Robin DR400 Dauphin > Options or by pressing "=" key


= Features =
* Display
=== Tutorials ===
** Show Yokes : show/hide yokes
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Tuto.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Tuto]]
** Show Pilot in cockpit view : show/hide the pilot in cockpit view
A list of tutorials for training purpose are available in the menu  Help > Aircraft tutorials
* Realism : look at [[Robin DR400 Dauphin#Realism|realism]] section


They are also available in the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Options menu|Options menu]].


Once the tutorial dialog is opened, you can select a tutorial from the right list then press "Start", the tutorial is loading.
These settings are stored between sessions.


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= Features =




=== Tutorials ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Tuto.jpg|thumb|Tutorials]]
A list of tutorials for training purpose are available in the menu  Help > Aircraft tutorials


They are also available in the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Options menu|Options menu]].


Once the tutorial dialog is opened, you can select a tutorial from the right list then press "Start", the tutorial is loading.


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=== Checklists ===
=== Checklists ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Checklist.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Checklist]]
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Checklist.jpg|thumb|Checklists]]
A list of checklists are available in the menu Help > Aircraft checklists
A list of checklists are available in the menu Help > Aircraft checklists


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Once the checklist dialog is opened, you can select a checklist from the top droplist.
Once the checklist dialog is opened, you can select a checklist from the top droplist.


Each items can be executed by pressing ">" and a focus marker can be displayed in the cockpit by pressing "?"
Each item can be executed by pressing ">" and a focus marker can be displayed in the cockpit by pressing "?"
 
 
 
 
 


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=== Slider/knob ===
=== Slider/knob ===
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* Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease
* Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease


 
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=== Text OSG ===
=== Text OSG ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin TextOSG.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin TextOSG]]
[[File:DR400 Dauphin TextOSG.jpg|thumb|TextOSG]]
[[File:TextOSG 2.jpg|thumb|TextOSG]]
The panel is plenty of helpful text available with Ctrl+c
The panel is plenty of helpful text available with Ctrl+c


That way you know the name and use of each parts on the panel.
That way you know the name and use of each part on the panel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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=== Tooltips ===
=== Tooltips ===
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* NAV/VOR instruments
* NAV/VOR instruments


<gallery>
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip altimeter.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip brake.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip elt.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip flaps.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip fuel selector.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip magneto.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip master.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip panel light.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip throttle.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip vor.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip warning.jpg
</gallery>
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=== Rembrandt ===
=== Rembrandt ===
The DR400 Dauphin is fully Rembrandt compliant.  
The DR400 Dauphin is fully Rembrandt compliant.  


Taxi light, Landing light, Nav lights, Beacon light, Panel lights.
Taxi light, Landing light, Nav lights, Beacon light, Panel lights.
<gallery>
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 01.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 02.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 03.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 04.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 05.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 06.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 07.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 08.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 09.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 10.jpg
File:DR400 Dauphin Rembrandt 11.jpg
</gallery>
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=== Liveries ===
=== Liveries ===
You can change the livery by selcting one in the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Options menu|Options menu]] > Liveries
You can change the livery by selecting one in the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Options menu|Options menu]] > Liveries
 
Changing your aircraft livery is shown to other simmers.
 
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Changing your aircraft livery is shown to other players.
=== Shaders ===
=== Shaders ===
A reflective shader is applied on exterior model. Take care your "Model" slider is at least at 4/5 in the Rendering dialog
A reflective shader is applied on exterior model. To make it appear be sur the "Model" slider is at least at 4/5 in the Rendering dialog.
 
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=== Realism ===
==== Gears ====
Be carefull at landing because you could break the gears if you hit the ground too hard!
==== Water ====
It's a JSBSim aircraft but you can't land on water, if you do so your aircraft will be considered as crashed, but you just need to press "p" as needed when you are in the water then you can continue your flight.
==== Negative G ====
Don't try to get negative G too long! The DR400 Dauphin is not made for acrobatics. If you are flying upside down or even flying with negative G for too long, your engine will shutdown, just like in real life!
==== Over G ====
Be careful at manipulating the yoke, you could break the wings if you are too hard at high speed
 
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= HowTo use =
= HowTo use =
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=== Electrical system ===
=== Electrical system ===
The Robin DR400 Dauphin has a realistic electric system. Each electric parts (instruments, lights, pump...) are consumming electrical power. More electrical parts are ON, more electric is system is sought.
The Robin DR400 Dauphin has a realistic electric system. Each electric part (instruments, lights, pump...) consumes electrical power. The more electrical parts are ON, the more the electric system is sought.
 
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==== Electric master ====
==== Electric master ====
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Magneto master.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Magneto master]]
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Magneto master.jpg|thumb|Electric master and alternator]]
Electrical system is supplied by this switch. While this switch is OFF nothing is working but the GPS and chronometer.
Electrical system is supplied by this switch. While this switch is OFF, nothing is working but the GPS and chronometer.
 
The first things you would do once you are seatting in this aircraft is to switch ON this switch.


The first thing you would do once you are seating in this aircraft is to trigger this switch ON.
==== Alternator ====
==== Alternator ====
Until alternator switch is ON AND engine is OFF, the battery is the only electric provider.
Until alternator switch is ON AND engine is OFF, the battery is the only electric provider.
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Be carefull to switch it ON as soon as the engine is running to avoid electrical failure.
Be carefull to switch it ON as soon as the engine is running to avoid electrical failure.


 
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==== Avionics master ====
==== Avionics master ====
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Lighting.jpg|thumb|Lights switches and Avionics master]]
This switch is supplying electrical power to:
This switch is supplying electrical power to:
* Horizon artifical
* Artificial horizon
* Radio
* Radio
* Transponder
* Transponder
* NAV/VOR
* NAV/VOR


=== Lights ===
=== Lights ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Lighting.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Lighting and Avionic master]]
 
==== Interior lights ====
==== Interior lights ====
Three knobs are available for lighting up three parts of the panel (Left, Right, Center)
Three knobs are available to light up three parts of the panel (Left, Right, Center)


Interior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON.
Interior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON.
==== Exterior lights ====
==== Exterior lights ====
Available exterior lights are:
Available exterior lights are:
* Landing light - a powerful light for long distance lighting
* Landing light - a powerful light for long distance lighting
* Taxi light - for short distance lighting
* Taxi light - for short distance lighting
* Nav lights - situated on the end of wings
* Nav lights - located at the tips of the wings
* Beacon light - situated on the top of the fuselage
* Beacon light - located on the top of the fuselage


Exterior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON.
Exterior lights are only working once the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] is ON.


 
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=== Chronometer ===
=== Chronometer ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Chrono.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Chrono]]
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Chrono.jpg|thumb|Chronometer]]
The chronometer is independant of electrical system he is using its own integrated battery.
The chronometer is independant of electrical system: it has its own integrated battery.
 
* ON/OFF: Switch ON/OFF the chronometer
* Start/pause:
* Reset:
* Stop:
 
 
 
 
 


* On/Off: Switch ON/OFF the chronometer
* Reset: Set the chrono to 00:00:00
* Start: Start/pause the counter,
* Stop: Stop the counter


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=== ELT ===
=== ELT ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin ELT.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin ELT]]
[[File:DR400 Dauphin ELT.jpg|thumb|ELT]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


ON: if, for some reason, you are feeling in emergency situation but not crashed you can set ON. A message with your callsign and your position is sent over the network.


ARMED: ready to operate in case of crash. A message with your callsign and your position is sent over network in case of a crash.


TEST: press it and make sure you get a testing message on your screen to be sure the ELT is working and ready to operate in case of crash.


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=== Altimeter ===
=== Altimeter ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Tooltip altimeter.jpg|thumb|Altimeter]]
Altimeter is a QNH based pressure. You can change the QNH by handling the knob on the bottom-right.
Altimeter is a QNH based pressure. You can change the QNH by handling the knob on the bottom-right.


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=== GPS ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Radio stack.jpg|thumb|Garmin196, KX165 and KT76A]]




=== Radio ===
A [[Kx165|Bendix King KX165]] is installed, it has a 25kHz spacing and works well with [[FGCom]].


It's only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON


=== GPS ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Radio stack.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Radio stack]]
=== Radio ===
A [[Kx165|Bendix King KX165]] is installed, its a 25KHz spacing and working well with [[FGCom]].
He is only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON


=== Transponder ===
=== Transponder ===
A [[Bendix King KT 76A]] is installed, it's a transponder working over network.
A [[Bendix King KT 76A]] is installed, it's a transponder working over network.


He is only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON
It is only working once [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Electric master|electric master]] AND [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Avionics master|avionics master]] are ON
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
=== Fuel pump ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel pump.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Fuel pump]]
 
 
 
 
 


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=== Electric pump ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel pump.jpg|thumb|Electric pump]]


Electric (fuel) pump ON is required for engine startup. Once the engine is running you can set it OFF.


Electric pump is usually ON during critical flight procedures (takeoff and landing).


The gauge located just above the switch shows the fuel pressure.


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=== Fuel tank selector ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel selector.jpg|thumb|Fuel tank selector and starter]]
The Robin DR400 Dauphin has 3 tanks, one inside each wing plus one centered in fuselage.


You can select the tank with the fuel tank selector located between the pilot and copilot.


Until the selector is on CLOSED position, the starter switch is unaccessible for security reason (we don't want start the engine until we selected a fuel tank)


 
Press Ctrl+c in order to see the hotspot. You can use mousewheel or left click to set the selector.
 
=== Fuel tank selector ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Fuel selector.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Fuel selector]]


=== Starter ===
=== Starter ===
The Starter button is situated behind the fuel tank selector tip.
The Starter button is located behind the fuel tank selector tip.


You can only press it once the tip of the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Fuel tank selector|fuel tank selector]] has moved from CLOSED position.  
You can only press it once the tip of the [[Robin DR400 Dauphin #Fuel tank selector|fuel tank selector]] has moved from CLOSED position.  


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=== Elevator trim ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Middle.jpg|thumb|Elevator trim and flaps]]
The trim wheel is located ahead of the fuel tank selector. The wheel is working like a knob depending on the mouse action.


A trim indicator is located to the left of the mixture, that way you know the state of the elevator trim.


=== Elevator trim ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Middle.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Middle]]
The trim wheel is situated ahead of the fuel tank selector. The wheel is working like a knob regarding mouse action.
A trim indicator is situated on the left of the mixture, that way you know the state of the elevator trim.


=== Flaps ===
=== Flaps ===
Flaps handle is situated on the right of the pilot, just between pilot and copilot seat.
Flaps handle is located to the right of the pilot, just between pilot and copilot seats.


Pressing on the front of the handle makes flaps UP while pressing on the back makes flaps DOWN.
Pressing on the front of the handle makes flaps UP while pressing on the back makes flaps DOWN.


A warning light is light up green until flaps are not totally UP.
A warning light is lit up green until flaps are not totally UP.
 
 
 
 
 


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=== Brakes ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Brake mixture.jpg|thumb|Brakes and mixture]]
You can handle left and right brake independently. It can be helpful for taxiing in addition of the rudder action.


Pressing "b" acts on both brakes.


Parking brake switch is located on the top of the mixture parts, by pressing it will toggle the parking brake. 


=== Brakes ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Brake mixture.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Brake mixture]]
You can handle left and right brake independently. It can help for taxiing in addition of the rudder action.
Press "b" acting on both brakes.
Parking brake switch is situated on the top of the mixture parts, by pressing it will toggle the parking brake. 


=== Throttle/Mixture ===
=== Throttle/Mixture ===
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* Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease
* Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease


 
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=== Warnings ===
=== Warnings ===
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Warning.jpg|thumb|DR400 Dauphin Warning]]
[[File:DR400 Dauphin Warning.jpg|thumb|Warnings]]
The warnings are displaying the state of
The warnings are displaying the state of:
* Starter
* Starter
* Flaps
* Flaps
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* Oil pressure
* Oil pressure


The swith on the left of the warnings light has two functions:
The switch to the left of the warnings light has two functions:
* Bottom hotpsot: Test for no broken warning lights - Every warning lights should lightup, that way you are sure none are out of service
* Bottom hotpsot: make sure there is no broken warning lights - Every warning light should lit up, that way you are sure none are out of service.
* Switch: Toggle day/night mode - At night mode, warning lights intensity is reduced
* Switch: toggles day/night mode - At night mode, warning lights intensity is reduced.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 20:30, 27 July 2016

Robin DR400 Dauphin
FGAddon
DR400-dauphin.jpg
The Robin DR400 Dauphin's cockpit lighting.
The Robin DR400 Dauphin's cockpit lighting.
Type Sport aircraft, Civil utility aircraft, Glider tug
Configuration Low wing aircraft
Propulsion Propeller aircraft, Single-engine aircraft
Manufacturer Avions Pierre Robin
Author(s)
  • Bertrand AUGRAS (3D)
  • Daniel DUBREUIL (FDM)
  • Clement de l'Hamaide (3D, Systems, Adaptation)
  • PAF team
FDM JSBSim
--aircraft= dr400-dauphin
Status Production
 FDM Stars-4.png
 Systems Stars-4.png
 Cockpit Stars-5.png
 Model Stars-4.png
Supports Checklists Tutorials Rembrandt
Development
 Hangar PAF hangar
 Website The website for the Robin DR400 Dauphin developments.
 Repository The development repository of the Robin DR400 Dauphin.
Download Download the Robin DR400 Dauphin aircraft package for the current stable release (2020.3).
License GPLv2+

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Aircraft help

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 4
  • Length: 6.96 m (22 ft 10 in)
  • Wingspan: 8.72 m (28 ft 7¼ in)
  • Height: 2.23 m (7 ft 3¾ in)
  • Wing area: 13.60 m2 (146.4 ft2)
  • Empty weight: 620 kg (1323 lb)
  • Gross weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
  • Engine: 1 × Lycoming O-360-A flat-four pistons engine, 134 kW (180 hp)

Performances

  • Stall speed: 87 km/h
  • Cruise speed: 215 km/h
  • Maximum speed: 265 km/h
  • Range: 1200 km (745 miles)


Procedures

Startup

Autostart

If you don't want to execute the real startup procedure you can use the "Autostart" feature available from the Menubar > Robin DR400 Dauphin or Options menu

Pressing this feature you are toggling Startup/Shutdown engine. You just need to press "s" key (starter) in order to startup the engine.

Manual

  1. Electric master  : ON
  2. Avionics master  : ON
  3. Carburator heat  : COLD (pushed)
  4. Fuel selector valve : CENTER
  5. Throttle  : 10%
  6. Mixture  : FULL RICH
  7. Magnetos  : BOTH
  8. Electric pump  : ON
  9. Starter  : PRESS until engine is started
  10. Electric pump  : OFF
  11. Alternator  : ON


Takeoff

  1. Brakes  : SET (shift+b)
  2. Mixture  : FULL RICH
  3. Fuel selector valve : RECHECK SELECTION
  4. Elevator trim  : SET for takeoff
  5. Radios and Avionics : SET
  6. Flaps  : SET for takeoff (15°)
  7. Brakes  : RELEASE
  8. Throttle  : FULL OPEN


Climb

  • Airspeed  : 115 - 125 KM/H
  • Throttle  : FULL OPEN
  • Mixture  : RICH


Cruise

  • Power  : 2100 - 2700 RPM
  • Flaps  : UP
  • Elevator trim  : ADJUST as required


Landing

  1. Brakes  : RELEASE
  2. Flaps  : 1 flaps below 170 KM/H
  3. Airspeed  : 150 KM/H
  4. Flaps  : 2 flaps below 130 KM/H
  5. Airpseed  : 110 KM/H
  6. After landing  : Flaps UP


Shutdown

  1. Brakes  : SET
  2. Avionics, electrical : OFF
  3. Alternator  : OFF
  4. Throttle  : PULLED FULL OUT
  5. Mixture  : PULLED FULL OUT
  6. Magnetos  : OFF
  7. Electric master  : OFF
  8. Fuel selector valve  : CLOSED


Keyboard shortcuts

Key Function
d Open/close the canopy
s Starter
= Open/close options menu
Ctrl+c Toggle panel hotspots and labels

Options menu

Options menu

Options menu is available in the menubar > Robin DR400 Dauphin > Options or by pressing "=" key

  • Display
    • Show Yokes : show/hide yokes
    • Show Pilot in cockpit view : show/hide the pilot in cockpit view
  • Realism : look at realism section


These settings are stored between sessions.


Features

Tutorials

Tutorials

A list of tutorials for training purpose are available in the menu Help > Aircraft tutorials

They are also available in the Options menu.

Once the tutorial dialog is opened, you can select a tutorial from the right list then press "Start", the tutorial is loading.


Checklists

Checklists

A list of checklists are available in the menu Help > Aircraft checklists

They are also available in the Options menu.

Once the checklist dialog is opened, you can select a checklist from the top droplist.

Each item can be executed by pressing ">" and a focus marker can be displayed in the cockpit by pressing "?"


Slider/knob

Throttle and mixture use the slider animation, it means you have several possibility to handle these parts:

  • Left/Middle mouse click = Increase/Decrease
  • Dragging up/down = Increase/Decrease
  • Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease

All knobs use the knob animation, it means you can handle these parts like:

  • Left/Middle mouse click = Increase/Decrease
  • Dragging left/right = Increase/Decrease
  • Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease


Text OSG

TextOSG
TextOSG

The panel is plenty of helpful text available with Ctrl+c

That way you know the name and use of each part on the panel.


Tooltips

Tooltips are massively used for state information in the cockpit. Be sure the checkbox "Tooltips" is checked in Debug > User Preferences Interface

That way you can easily know the state of:

  • Throttle (in percent %)
  • Mixture (in percent %)
  • Altimeter (in QNH)
  • Switches (ON/OFF)
  • Lights (in percent %)
  • Flaps (in degrees)
  • Avionics
  • NAV/VOR instruments


Rembrandt

The DR400 Dauphin is fully Rembrandt compliant.

Taxi light, Landing light, Nav lights, Beacon light, Panel lights.


Liveries

You can change the livery by selecting one in the Options menu > Liveries

Changing your aircraft livery is shown to other simmers.


Shaders

A reflective shader is applied on exterior model. To make it appear be sur the "Model" slider is at least at 4/5 in the Rendering dialog.


Realism

Gears

Be carefull at landing because you could break the gears if you hit the ground too hard!

Water

It's a JSBSim aircraft but you can't land on water, if you do so your aircraft will be considered as crashed, but you just need to press "p" as needed when you are in the water then you can continue your flight.

Negative G

Don't try to get negative G too long! The DR400 Dauphin is not made for acrobatics. If you are flying upside down or even flying with negative G for too long, your engine will shutdown, just like in real life!

Over G

Be careful at manipulating the yoke, you could break the wings if you are too hard at high speed


HowTo use


Electrical system

The Robin DR400 Dauphin has a realistic electric system. Each electric part (instruments, lights, pump...) consumes electrical power. The more electrical parts are ON, the more the electric system is sought.

Electric master

Electric master and alternator

Electrical system is supplied by this switch. While this switch is OFF, nothing is working but the GPS and chronometer.

The first thing you would do once you are seating in this aircraft is to trigger this switch ON.

Alternator

Until alternator switch is ON AND engine is OFF, the battery is the only electric provider.

Be carefull to switch it ON as soon as the engine is running to avoid electrical failure.


Avionics master

Lights switches and Avionics master

This switch is supplying electrical power to:

  • Artificial horizon
  • Radio
  • Transponder
  • NAV/VOR


Lights

Interior lights

Three knobs are available to light up three parts of the panel (Left, Right, Center)

Interior lights are only working once the electric master is ON.

Exterior lights

Available exterior lights are:

  • Landing light - a powerful light for long distance lighting
  • Taxi light - for short distance lighting
  • Nav lights - located at the tips of the wings
  • Beacon light - located on the top of the fuselage

Exterior lights are only working once the electric master is ON.


Chronometer

Chronometer

The chronometer is independant of electrical system: it has its own integrated battery.

  • On/Off: Switch ON/OFF the chronometer
  • Reset: Set the chrono to 00:00:00
  • Start: Start/pause the counter,
  • Stop: Stop the counter


ELT

ELT

ON: if, for some reason, you are feeling in emergency situation but not crashed you can set ON. A message with your callsign and your position is sent over the network.

ARMED: ready to operate in case of crash. A message with your callsign and your position is sent over network in case of a crash.

TEST: press it and make sure you get a testing message on your screen to be sure the ELT is working and ready to operate in case of crash.


Altimeter

Altimeter

Altimeter is a QNH based pressure. You can change the QNH by handling the knob on the bottom-right.


GPS

Garmin196, KX165 and KT76A


Radio

A Bendix King KX165 is installed, it has a 25kHz spacing and works well with FGCom.

It's only working once electric master AND avionics master are ON


Transponder

A Bendix King KT 76A is installed, it's a transponder working over network.

It is only working once electric master AND avionics master are ON


Electric pump

Electric pump

Electric (fuel) pump ON is required for engine startup. Once the engine is running you can set it OFF.

Electric pump is usually ON during critical flight procedures (takeoff and landing).

The gauge located just above the switch shows the fuel pressure.


Fuel tank selector

Fuel tank selector and starter

The Robin DR400 Dauphin has 3 tanks, one inside each wing plus one centered in fuselage.

You can select the tank with the fuel tank selector located between the pilot and copilot.

Until the selector is on CLOSED position, the starter switch is unaccessible for security reason (we don't want start the engine until we selected a fuel tank)

Press Ctrl+c in order to see the hotspot. You can use mousewheel or left click to set the selector.

Starter

The Starter button is located behind the fuel tank selector tip.

You can only press it once the tip of the fuel tank selector has moved from CLOSED position.


Elevator trim

Elevator trim and flaps

The trim wheel is located ahead of the fuel tank selector. The wheel is working like a knob depending on the mouse action.

A trim indicator is located to the left of the mixture, that way you know the state of the elevator trim.


Flaps

Flaps handle is located to the right of the pilot, just between pilot and copilot seats.

Pressing on the front of the handle makes flaps UP while pressing on the back makes flaps DOWN.

A warning light is lit up green until flaps are not totally UP.


Brakes

Brakes and mixture

You can handle left and right brake independently. It can be helpful for taxiing in addition of the rudder action.

Pressing "b" acts on both brakes.

Parking brake switch is located on the top of the mixture parts, by pressing it will toggle the parking brake.


Throttle/Mixture

  • Left/Middle mouse click = Increase/Decrease
  • Dragging up/down = Increase/Decrease
  • Mousewheel forward/backward = Increase/Decrease


Warnings

Warnings

The warnings are displaying the state of:

  • Starter
  • Flaps
  • Alternator
  • Fuel pressure
  • Oil pressure

The switch to the left of the warnings light has two functions:

  • Bottom hotpsot: make sure there is no broken warning lights - Every warning light should lit up, that way you are sure none are out of service.
  • Switch: toggles day/night mode - At night mode, warning lights intensity is reduced.