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|liverydbid = 98 | |liverydbid = 98 | ||
|authors = Heiko Schulz<br/>Melchior Franz (Nasal)<br/>FlightGear Community | |authors = Heiko Schulz<br/>Melchior Franz (Nasal)<br/>Michael Habarta (Model details, Animations)<br/>FlightGear Community | ||
|fgname = ec130 | |fgname = ec130 | ||
|status-fdm = 4 | |status-fdm = 4 | ||
|status-systems = 4 | |status-systems = 4 | ||
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This is a model of | This is a model of a '''Eurocopter EC130 B4''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based and developed from the [[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 (fenestron) 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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=== Issues === | === Issues === | ||
see latest version in the [https://gitorious.org/ec130/ec130/source/381894383a2461b137721edfcb1b846edfb1de6a: hangar at gitorious] | |||
* interior with controls not yet ready | * <strike>interior with controls not yet ready</strike> (available in git version) | ||
* three instruments (compass, usable transponder and GNS 430) have not yet been added | * three instruments (compass, usable transponder and GNS 430) have not yet been added | ||
* bad autorotation behavior at high speed above 110 ktn | * bad autorotation behavior at high speed above 110 ktn | ||
* only default sound yet - sound still dependent on EC135 | * <strike>only default sound yet - sound still dependent on EC135</strike> (available in git version) | ||
* Rotor Brake Lever doesn't move anymore in FGFS 2.9.11+. Switch to sliding animation planned. | * <strike>Rotor Brake Lever doesn't move anymore in FGFS 2.9.11+. Switch to sliding animation planned.</strike> (available in git version) | ||
== Pilot Flight Manual == | == Pilot Flight Manual == | ||
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430 rpm …...............................................................................maximum rotor rpm power off | 430 rpm …...............................................................................maximum rotor rpm power off | ||
'''Low Rotor rpm aural warning < 360 rpm (not yet implemented)''' | <strike>'''Low Rotor rpm aural warning < 360 rpm (not yet implemented)'''</strike> (available in Git version) | ||
'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm (not yet implemented)''' | <strike>'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm (not yet implemented)'''</strike> (available in Git version) | ||
=== Warning Panel === | === Warning Panel === | ||
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'''TWT GRIP''' lights up: twist grip not in flight position- engine idles. Drag mouse up until you get 100% and the light goes off | '''TWT GRIP''' lights up: twist grip not in flight position- engine idles. Drag mouse up until you get 100% and the light goes off | ||
(currently not yet supported on Mac...) | (currently not yet supported on Mac...) New: in Git version Twist Grip on collective is animated | ||
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== Helpful Usage Hints == | == Helpful Usage Hints == | ||
Git version has comfortable configuration and help dialogs, new checklists based on pilot handbook and after 15 flights Autostart/Autoshutdown possibility | |||
== Updates of Git Version (to be released with FG 3.0) == | |||
[[File:EC130 MedFlight N130NE.jpg|thumb|The EMS variant of EC130-B4, used by MedFlight, Ohio, USA]] | |||
[[File:EC130 Grand Canyon Helicopters.jpg|thumb|New Livery of Grand Canyon Helicopters]] | |||
[[File:EC130 Mainrotor front.png|thumb|Closeup of EC130 Mainrotor, fully animated in all details]] | |||
[[File:EC130-B4 MedFlight using SX-16 Nightsun.jpg|thumb|EC130 Helicopter using the SX-16 Nightsun searchlight]] | |||
[[File:EC130 Pilot window.jpg|thumb|Even the pilot window can be opened now]] | |||
The [[Eurocopter EC130 B4]] helicopter is on short final for a new major upgrade. | |||
The existing model, which already had been of very high quality, has been refined in various aspects with lots of effort by '''mhab'''. The outside model has been enriched to a degree which should justify a '''''5*''''' rating and the overall status of the aircraft improves to "'''''production'''''". | |||
The '''Rotorhead''' has been brought to a new level of detail, a full detailed '''Fenestron''' was added and animations were introduced to all moving parts. | |||
'''Cockpit''' was enriched for Pilot/Copilot controls, seats are textured now and a variable cabin configuration allows to set up an '''Emergency Medical Services (EMS) variant''', which comes preconfigured with a new Livery of '''N130NE MedFlight''' (Ohio). | |||
Fans of '''Grand Canyon Helicopters''' now find a livery of the N155GC and the colorful painting in red/gold. | |||
A lot of '''equipment''' (most of which was there already but hidden) can now be used, including a full blown '''SX16-Nightsun searchlight'''. | |||
All of this has been brought together in a fully integrated configuration dialog which allows to set-up livery, fuel, extra views, weights, cabin setup and equipment. | |||
Extra gimmics include a fully animated pilot, glass reflection on windows and front shield and variable rotor wakes depending on the strength of the downwash. | |||
'''If you can't wait''' for the next release '''[https://gitorious.org/ec130/ check it out from the Git-Hangar]''' | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:EC130 Fenestron.jpg|A closeup of the full detailed fenestron | |||
File:EC130 snowshoes hook.jpg|EC130 fitted with snowshoes and hook | |||
File:EC130 cabin seats.jpg|EC130 Grand Canyon Helicopters cabin and pilots' controls | |||
File:EC130 stretcher.png|EC130 cabin configuration (EMS) with stretcher | |||
File:EC130 luggage door back.jpg|EC130 luggage door | |||
File:EC130 pilot.jpg|EC130 pilot controls | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''Some of the most interesting changes:''' | |||
* '''Mainrotor''' fully animated and adapted to original | |||
* '''Fenestron''' fully designed and animated, incl. control rod | |||
* '''Cockpit Controls''' added: Stick, Collective, Pedals, Co-Pilot Controls (optional) | |||
* '''Doors''' movable | |||
* '''Searchlight''' | |||
* '''Snowshoes''' | |||
* '''Hoist/Hook''' | |||
* '''Checklists''' implemented with conditional display | |||
* '''Pilot''': ''fully animated'' | |||
* '''Autostart/Autoshutdown''' enabled after 15 flights | |||
* '''Rotor-Wakes''' off-low-medium-high cyclable | |||
* '''Sound improved''' (doors moving, low/high rotor rpm, overspeed warning, and noise inside depends on open doors/window) | |||
'''Configuration Dialogs and Help Screens:''' | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:EC130 Config.jpg|EC130 fully integrated configuration dialog | |||
File:EC130 Help.jpg|EC130 Help screen with all shortcuts and additional info | |||
File:EC130 Config Help 2.jpg|EC130 Config Help with explanation of dependencies | |||
File:EC130 Options.jpg|EC130 Simulation Options | |||
</gallery> | |||
'''Things on stack for FG 3.0:''' | |||
* Rembrandt support | |||
* BUG fixing | |||
{{Eurocopter}} | {{Eurocopter}} | ||
[[Category:Helicopters]] | [[Category:Helicopters]] |
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