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==Version Tested== | ==Version Tested== | ||
Aircraft from | Aircraft from FlightGear version 2.6 download page (v20101217)<br /> | ||
Works with | Works with FlightGear 1.9.1<br /> | ||
Not tested with other | Not tested with other FlightGear versions<br /> | ||
==Flying the Dash 8== | ==Flying the Dash 8== | ||
The aircraft starts up in | The aircraft starts up in FlightGear with its engines started and running. The parking brakes have to be released with SHIFT-B and power increased, upon which the aircraft quickly gathers speed. Rotation is made at around 100 kt. | ||
The aircraft is very stable but responds well to roll and pitch inputs: aileron and elevator. Setting the autopilot and throttling back the engines results in a fast cruise speed of above 200 kt. | The aircraft is very stable but responds well to roll and pitch inputs: aileron and elevator. Setting the autopilot and throttling back the engines results in a fast cruise speed of above 200 kt. | ||