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This is a model of the '''Eurocopter EC130 B4 / EC130 T2 (H130)''', a single engine light [[helicopter]] based on and developed from the [[Ecureuil AS 350 Helicopter|AS350]]'s. | |||
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This is a model of | |||
=== The Real Thing === | |||
Indeed “EC130 B4” is just a marketing name by [[Eurocopter]], now known as Airbus Helicopters, 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 rotor and hydraulics system from the AS355. It is also 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 | 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 “EC130 B4” has been built until 2013. As of 2014 it is replaced by the improved “EC130 T2”, which was renamed to '''“H130”''' in 2015. It has a new and more powerful Turbomeca Arriel 2D engine and a 70% modified airframe. The exterior, cockpit and interior has been also modified.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.airbushelicopters.com/site/en/ref/Characteristics_1180.html |title=H130(EC130 T2) |publisher=www.airbushelicopters.com }}</ref> | |||
<references/> | |||
=== The FlightGear Model=== | |||
This model of the “EC130 B4/H130” was built using very detailed drawings, the Pilots Flight Manual and pilot reports. | |||
[[Image:Rembrandtready.png|link=Rembrandt]] | |||
[[Image:Tutorialready.png|link=Tutorials]] | [[Image:Tutorialready.png|link=Tutorials]] | ||
[[Image:Checklistready.png|link=Aircraft Checklists]] | [[Image:Checklistready.png|link=Aircraft Checklists]] | ||
[[Image:Tooltipready.png|link=Tooltips]] | |||
== Features == | == Features == | ||
This model is | This model is a WIP to get a realistic and complete simulation of a helicopter. | ||
By using [[Nasal]]-scripting nearly all main systems have been simulated to a degree which wasn't available at this time on [[FlightGear]]'s helicopters. The [[flight dynamics model]] is custom made and though a lot of values could only be estimated, it should give an good impression on how the real one flies. | By using [[Nasal]]-scripting nearly all main systems have been simulated to a degree which wasn't available at this time on [[FlightGear]]'s helicopters. The [[flight dynamics model]] is custom made and though a lot of values could only be estimated, it should give an good impression on how the real one flies. | ||
Systems and Procedures are based on the real Flight Manual | Systems and Procedures are based on the real Flight Manual so the helicopter can be started and shutdown by using the checklist. | ||
The exterior model is detailed and accurate and originally based on accurate drawings, using high-resolution textures and the latest [[Howto: Aircraft Reflection Shader|Reflect-Bump-Spec-Shader]]. | The exterior model is detailed and accurate and originally based on accurate drawings, using high-resolution textures and the latest [[Howto: Aircraft Reflection Shader|Reflect-Bump-Spec-Shader]]. | ||
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[[Livery over MP|Livery-over-mp]] including dynamic configurable external stores like skibox, deployable emergency floats, FLIR's etc. which affects CoG, weight and drag. | [[Livery over MP|Livery-over-mp]] including dynamic configurable external stores like skibox, deployable emergency floats, FLIR's etc. which affects CoG, weight and drag. | ||
[[File:EC130 | [[File:EC130.jpg|thumb|280px|right|The Heli Alps version]] | ||
=== Goals === | === Goals === | ||
* Fully usable cockpit with controls | * Fully usable cockpit with controls | ||
* Complete startup procedure | * Complete startup procedure {{Done}} | ||
* | * System failures and engine fire | ||
=== Issues === | === Issues === | ||
See latest version and issues in the development repository (link at the top) | |||
* | Some simulation related issues are: | ||
* GTX328 and GNS430 only dummies (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/4 Issue #4 (CR)] in dev repo) | |||
* bad autorotation behavior at high speed above 110 ktn | * bad autorotation behavior?? at high speed above 110 ktn (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/5 Issue #5]) | ||
* | * some caution lights on panel (outside CWS) not working (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/8 Issue #8 (CR)] | ||
* | * Buttons on side of VEMD not functional (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/10 Issue #10 (CR)] | ||
== Pilot Flight Manual == | == Pilot Flight Manual == | ||
=== Panel Overview === | === Panel Overview === | ||
The FlightGear model of the EC130 B4 features the standard panel delivered ex works without any additional customer whishes. | |||
Apart from the missing functions mentioned above it is a fully working helicopter cockpit. | |||
[[File:EC130B4Panel wiki.jpg|800px|Panel of the EC130 B4 showing all the instruments]] | [[File:EC130B4Panel wiki.jpg|800px|Panel of the EC130 B4 showing all the instruments]] | ||
=== Limitations === | === Limitations === | ||
'''Type of Operation:''' | '''Type of Operation:''' | ||
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'''The following is not allowed:''' | '''The following is not allowed:''' | ||
* Aerobatics maneuvers | |||
* in flight engine power reduction except for engine failure trainings and other emergency procedure trainings | |||
'''Occupants''' | '''Occupants''' | ||
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'''Weight and Balance Limitations''' | '''Weight and Balance Limitations''' | ||
Minimum weight:......................................................................................... | Minimum weight:.........................................................................................3015lbs (1368kg) B4 / 3159lbs (1433kg) T2 | ||
Maximum weight:........................................................................................5350lbs (2427kg) | Maximum weight:........................................................................................5350lbs (2427kg) B4 / 5512lbs (2500kg) T2 | ||
'''Airspeed limitations''' | '''Airspeed limitations''' | ||
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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 ''' | '''Low Rotor rpm aural warning < 360 rpm ''' | ||
'''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm ''' | '''High Rotor rpm aural warning > 410 rpm ''' | ||
=== Warning Panel === | === Warning Panel === | ||
Still uncompleted and especially failures indicated on the panel keeps mostly without any follow-up. | Still uncompleted and especially failures indicated on the panel keeps mostly without any follow-up. | ||
''' | {| class="wikitable" cellpadding="2" | ||
|- | |||
!colspan=2| ENG P lights up | |||
|- | |||
|'''Indication''' | |||
|low oil pressure | |||
|- | |||
|'''Procedure''' | |||
|check gauge and land as soon as possible | |||
|- | |||
!colspan=2| TWT Grip lights up | |||
|- | |||
|'''Indication''' | |||
|twist grip not in flight position - engine idles | |||
|- | |||
|'''Procedure''' | |||
|set twist throttle into flight position | |||
|- | |||
!colspan=2| MGB P lights up | |||
|- | |||
|'''Indication''' | |||
|Main gear box oil pressure | |||
|- | |||
|'''Procedure''' | |||
|check gauge and land as soon as possible | |||
|- | |||
!colspan=2| FUEL lights up | |||
|- | |||
|'''Indication''' | |||
|low fuel | |||
|- | |||
|'''Procedure''' | |||
|approx. 15min of flight time remain | |||
|- | |||
!colspan=2| FUEL P lights up | |||
|- | |||
|'''Indication''' | |||
|low fuel pressure | |||
|- | |||
|'''Procedure''' | |||
|switch on Boost pump | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
== Helpful Usage Hints for Simulation == | |||
[[File:EC130 Grand Canyon Helicopters.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Livery of Grand Canyon Helicopters]] | |||
[[File:EC130-B4 Blue Hawaiian at coast of Kalaupapa.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Livery of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters]] | |||
''' | Besides the above documentation there is a lot of additional help available from within Flightgear. | ||
=== Heli Setup === | |||
* '''Configuration and Help-Dialog (Alt-o)''' | |||
** choose the desired '''Livery (Heli-Operator)''' | |||
** configure the '''Equipment''' | |||
*** Baskets | |||
*** Searchlight | |||
*** Cargo Hook, ... | |||
** set '''Fuel and Payload''' | |||
*** fuel amount | |||
*** passengers | |||
*** other payload like luggage | |||
** activate/deactivate '''Specific Views''' | |||
* --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4 or H130/Configuration (Livery,Payload,...)''' | |||
== | === Heli Usage === | ||
* '''Info''' about the '''Heli-Operator''' --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4 or H130/Operator/Model Info (Alt-i)''' | |||
* '''Tutorials''' guide through the preparation and startup process --> see '''Menu: Help/Tutorials''' | |||
* '''Checklists''' based on pilot handbook help to follow standard procedures --> see '''Menu: Help/Aircraft Checklists''' | |||
* '''Autostart/Autoshutdown''' available after 5 flights --> see '''Menu: EC130-B4 or H130/Autostart''' or '''Autoshutdown''' | |||
* '''Shortcuts and general Info''' --> see '''Menu: Help/Aircraft Help''' | |||
== Updates of | == Updates as of FG 3.0 Version == | ||
[[File:EC130 MedFlight N130NE.jpg|thumb|The EMS variant of EC130-B4, used by MedFlight, Ohio, USA]] | [[File:EC130 MedFlight N130NE.jpg|thumb|240px|right|The EMS variant of EC130-B4, used by MedFlight, Ohio, USA]] | ||
[[File:EC130 | [[File:EC130-B4 MAC rescue.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Livery of MAC rescue (South Australia)]] | ||
[[File:EC130 Mainrotor front.png|thumb|Closeup of EC130 Mainrotor, fully animated in all details]] | [[File:EC130-B4 ZS-HOY.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Livery of ZS-HOY Starlite Helicopters (South Africa)]] | ||
[[File:EC130-B4 MedFlight using SX-16 Nightsun.jpg|thumb|EC130 Helicopter using the SX-16 Nightsun searchlight | [[File:EC130-B4 F-GOLH Geneva.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Livery of beautiful F-GOLH]] | ||
[[File:EC130B4 Snow.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Livery of D-HSTS "Heli Gourmet" above snowy landscape]] | |||
[[File:EC130 Mainrotor front.png|thumb|240px|right|Closeup of EC130 Mainrotor, fully animated in all details]] | |||
[[File:EC130-B4 MedFlight using SX-16 Nightsun.jpg|thumb|240px|right|EC130 Helicopter using the SX-16 Nightsun searchlight]] | |||
The [[Eurocopter EC130 B4]] helicopter | The [[Eurocopter EC130 B4]] helicopter has recieved a major upgrade with FG 3.0 release. | ||
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 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. | 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''' | '''Cockpit''' was enriched for Pilot/Copilot controls, seats are textured now and a variable cabin configuration allows to set up 5 or 6 seats or an '''Emergency Medical Services (EMS) variant''' with 4 seats and a stretcher. | ||
===New Liveries=== | |||
* '''N155GC''' of '''Grand Canyon Helicopters''', colorful painting in red/gold, 6 seats | |||
* '''N11QC''' of '''Blue Hawaiian Helicopters''', 6 seats | |||
* '''N130NE''' of ''' MedFlight''' based in Ohio, EMS rescue configuration, 4 seats | |||
* '''VH-OSA''' of '''MAC rescue''' based in South Australia, EMS configuration, 4 seats | |||
* '''F-GOLH''' a beautiful new livery of a private french model for those who want to travel in style | |||
* '''ZS-HOY''' of '''Starlite Helicopters''' based in South Africa, variation of F-GOLH, 6 seats | |||
* '''D-HSTS''' privately owned '''Heli Gourmet''' in reference to famous cook Johann Lafer. The livery was done by Sanni, contributed through FG Livery database and was adapted to FG 3.0 version. | |||
A lot of '''equipment''' (most of which was there already but hidden) can now be used, including a full blown '''SX16-Nightsun searchlight'''. | A lot of '''equipment''' (most of which was there already but hidden) can now be used, including a full blown '''SX16-Nightsun searchlight'''. | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:EC130 Fenestron.jpg|A closeup of the full detailed fenestron | File:EC130 Fenestron.jpg|A closeup of the full detailed fenestron | ||
File:EC130 snowshoes hook.jpg|EC130 fitted with snowshoes and hook | File:EC130 snowshoes hook.jpg|EC130 fitted with snowshoes and hook | ||
File:EC130 | File:EC130 pilot.jpg|EC130 pilot controls | ||
File:EC130 stretcher.png|EC130 cabin configuration (EMS) with stretcher | File:EC130 stretcher.png|EC130 cabin configuration (EMS) with stretcher | ||
File:EC130 luggage door back.jpg|EC130 luggage door | File:EC130 luggage door back.jpg|EC130 luggage door | ||
File:EC130 pilot.jpg|EC130 | File:EC130 Pilot window.jpg|Even the pilot window can be opened now | ||
File:EC130B4Samedan.png|EC130B4 at Samedan/ Switzerland | |||
File:Ec130B4 mountains.jpg|EC130B4 flying in the mountains | |||
File:EC130-B4 F-GOLH Lake Geneva.jpg|F-GOLH landing in Lake Geneva with floats inflated | |||
File:EC130-B4 Blue Hawaiian near ship.jpg|Blue Hawaiian Helicopter near Kalaupapa | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Some of the most interesting changes=== | |||
* '''Flight Model''' tremendously improved (CoG and agility much more realistic) (fix by HHS) | |||
* '''Mainrotor''' fully animated and adapted to original | * '''Mainrotor''' fully animated and adapted to original | ||
* '''Fenestron''' fully designed and animated, incl. control rod | * '''Fenestron''' fully designed and animated, incl. control rod | ||
* '''Cockpit Controls''' added: Stick, Collective, Pedals, Co-Pilot Controls (optional) | * '''Cockpit Controls''' added: Stick, Collective, Pedals, Co-Pilot Controls (optional) | ||
* '''Compass (magn.)''' added (HHS) | |||
* '''Doors''' movable | * '''Doors''' movable | ||
* '''Searchlight''' | * '''Searchlight''' | ||
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===Configuration Dialogs and Help Screens=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:EC130 Config.jpg|EC130 fully integrated configuration dialog | File:EC130 Config new.jpg|EC130 fully integrated configuration dialog | ||
File:EC130 Help.jpg|EC130 Help screen with all shortcuts and additional info | 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 Config Help 2.jpg|EC130 Config Help with explanation of dependencies | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Updates as of FG 3.5 version == | |||
[[File:EC130-B4 Maverick.jpg|thumb|240px|right|EC130-B4 of Maverick Helicopters (Grand Canyon) at LOWI]] | |||
[[File:EC130-B4 Broward County Sheriff 2.jpg|thumb|240px|right|EC130-B4 Broward County Sheriff in flight near Miami]] | |||
* | [[File:EC130-B4 PR-BOP Parana Policia Militar 4.jpg|thumb|240px|right|EC130-B4 PR-BOP using the SX-16 Nightsun in Parana/Brazil ]] | ||
* | [[File:EC130-B4 Trakkabeam A800 Searchlight 03.jpg|thumb|240px|right|EC130-B4 of MAC rescue using Trakkabeam A800 Searchlight during flight]] | ||
* | [[File:EC130-B4 PR-BOP Parana Policia Militar 3.jpg|thumb|240px|right|EC130-B4 PR-BOP view from below]] | ||
[[File:EC130-B4 Blue Hawaiian at Patscherkofel.jpg|thumb|240px|right|Beautiful Night-Scene with EC130-B4 of Blue Hawaiian landed at Patscherkofel above Innsbruck (LOWI). Look at what Rembrandt can do !]] | |||
[[File:EC130-B4 wide luggage box-012.jpg|thumb|240px|right|ZS-HOY of Starlite Helicopters with wide luggage boxes seen from above]] | |||
'''FG 3.5''' version of '''EC130 B4''' is the first update after FG 3.0 version and the first one made available in {{fgaddon aircraft source|ec130|text=FGAddon - ec130}} at the new Sourceforge FGAddon SVN repository. | |||
===New Liveries=== | |||
* '''N812MH Maverick''' Helicopters (Grand Canyon) | |||
* '''N156BC Sheriff''' Broward County Florida | |||
* '''PR-BOP Parana Police''' Policia Militar, Curitiba (Brazil) | |||
<gallery widths=200px> | |||
File:EC130-B4 Broward County Sheriff.jpg|EC130-B4 of Broward County Sheriff (Florida) | |||
File:EC130-B4 Maverick LOWI in summer.jpg|EC130-B4 of Maverick Helicopters (Grand Canyon) at LOWI airport | |||
File:EC130-B4 PR-BOP Parana Policia Militar 1.jpg|EC130-B4 PR-BOP of Parana Policia Militar (Brazil) | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Enhancements of Model / Equipment=== | |||
* '''NEW Searchlight Trakkabeam A800''' (as seen with MAC rescue) fully functional with stow/deploy, color-filters (white,amber,red,IR),... | |||
* '''NEW Stabilization for Trakkabeam A800''', i.e. lightbeam direction remains stable in the air despite helicopter motion | |||
* '''NEW Searchlight Watch View''', allows to watch searchlight in action, automatically adjusted to selected searchlight | |||
* '''NEW Searchlight Follow View''', synced to searchlight direction, automatically adjusted to selected searchlight | |||
* '''NEW Strobe Light''' at the rear gear mount (as seen with Maverick, MedFlight,Blue Hawaiian) | |||
* '''NEW additional landing lights''' (as seen with MedFlight) | |||
* '''NEW wide luggage boxes''' (as seen with Starlite) | |||
* '''Searchlights optimized for Rembrandt''' | |||
* '''Light-Cone Visibility''' adjustable (off,low,medium,high) | |||
* '''Searchlight Portability:''' completely separated from other model parts, easy reuse with other models | |||
* '''NEW additional antennas''' of different kinds (as seen with Broward County Sheriff, Parana Police) | |||
* '''Fixes:''' handling of startselector guard fixed, rembrandt related fixes, ... | |||
<gallery widths=170px> | |||
File:EC130-B4 MAC rescue equipment.jpg|EC130-B4 of MAC rescue with new Trakkabeam A800 searchlight | |||
File:EC130-B4 MAC rescue equipment 2.jpg|EC130-B4 Trakkabeam A800 searchlight in stowed position | |||
File:EC130-B4 additional lights.jpg|EC130-B4 additonal landing lights and strobe | |||
File:EC130-B4 Trakkabeam A800 Searchlight 04.jpg|Trakkabeam A800 Searchlight deployed and active | |||
File:EC130-B4 Trakkabeam A800 Searchlight 02.jpg|Attention: never look directly into a searchlight, this may cause severe injuries to the unprotected eye ... | |||
File:EC130-B4 Blue Hawaiian with Trakkabeam A800.jpg|EC130-B4 of Blue Hawaiian Heli using the A800 Trakkabeam searchlight (with red color filter) | |||
File:EC130-B4 wide luggage box-004.jpg|EC130-B4 wide luggage box on right side | |||
File:EC130-B4 wide luggage box-016.jpg|EC130-B4 wide luggage box on left side | |||
File:EC130-B4 wide luggage box-007.jpg|EC130-B4 wide luggage box open with animated gas strut | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Enhancements of Instruments=== | |||
* '''NEW Horizon Offset Adjustment (AI)''' | |||
* '''NEW Altimeter Pressure adjustable''' | |||
* '''Lighting:''' improved INST.1 dimming | |||
* '''Rotor Break Lock''' operable | |||
* '''Cutoff Lever Guard''' operable | |||
===Updates of User Interface=== | |||
* '''Configuration Dialog extended/updated''' new model/operator info, new equipment, antenna setup | |||
* '''Simulation Options Dialog extended/updated''' light-cone visibility | |||
* '''NEW Operator/Model Info Dialog''' with background info about the operator of the selected livery | |||
* '''NEW Antenna Setup Dialog''' for configuration of all possible antenna | |||
* '''Help Dialog updated''' | |||
* '''NEW Multi-Key Shortcuts''' for Buttons on System Control Unit (SCU), Twist Grip, Start Selector, etc. | |||
* '''NEW Tooltips''' for pick animations | |||
* '''Pick Animations''' for knobs unified (all knobs use half-cylinders left/right) | |||
* '''Shortcuts modified and some new added''' | |||
- Alt-o ... Config Dialog (was AltGr-o) | |||
- AltGr-o ... Simulation Options (was Alt-o) | |||
- Alt-a ... Antenna Setup Dialog (new) | |||
- Alt-i ... Operator/Model Info Dialog (new) | |||
- Alt-L ... cycle Light-Cone Visibility (new) | |||
- AltGr-L ... cycle Slew Rate (new) | |||
- Alt-s ... toggle Stabilization (A800)(new) | |||
- Shift-S ... toggle/cycle Searchlight Filter (was Alt-s) | |||
- Ctrl-s ... reset Searchlight (was Ctrl-k) | |||
- Ctrl-p ... pause Searchlight (was Shift-S) | |||
- Alt-w ... W/LT TST (Warning Test) (new) | |||
- Alt-r ... toggle Rotor Break Lock (new) | |||
- AltGr-c ... toggle Cutoff Lever Guard (new) | |||
- :A* ... Multi Key Shortcuts (new) | |||
'''New and improved Dialogs''' | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:EC130 Config updated.jpg|EC130-B4 extended configuration dialog | |||
File:EC130 Operator Info MedFlight.jpg|New info dialog about the Operator of the selected livery | |||
File:EC130 Antenna Setup.jpg|New Antenna Setup Dialog | |||
File:EC130 Options after FG 30.jpg|updated Simulation Options Dialog | |||
File:EC130 Help new.jpg|EC130-B4 updated Help Dialog | |||
</gallery> | |||
<gallery widths=100px> | |||
File:EC130_MultiKey_35.jpg|NEW Multi-Key commands (general) | |||
File:EC130_MultiKeys_Doors.jpg|NEW Multi-Key commands (doors) | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Updates as of FG 2016.1 version == | |||
[[File:EC130_GC_Gold-015.jpg|thumb|290px|right|]] | |||
[[File:EC130_GC_Gold-009.jpg|thumb|290px|right|The 50 year anniversary "Golden Copter" EC130 , of Grand Canyon Helicopters, USA]] | |||
[[File:EC130_GC_Golden_Copter_Formation-046.jpg|thumb|290px|right|"Golden Copter" EC130 , of Grand Canyon Helicopters, USA in a 5 ship formation ready for take-off]] | |||
[[File:EC130 GC Golden Copter Formation-026.jpg|thumb|290px|right|Five helicopter formation of Grand Canyon Helicopters in flight over Arizona]] | |||
In '''FG 2016.1''' release the following improvements are done. If you are interested in the newest features see [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130 '''Gitlab development repository'''] | |||
===New Liveries=== | |||
* '''N836GC Grand Canyon Gold''' 50 years anniversary special ''Golden Copter'' painting | |||
=== Formation Flight === | |||
* '''NEW: Formation/Wingman Support:''' A fully animated wingman model and several formation scenarios are available. For details look for the '''''Readme_Formations.txt''''' file in AI sub-directory of ec130 aircraft ... and at [[Howto:Add wingmen]] | |||
===General Updates=== | |||
* '''Non-Rembrandt aircraft-shadow''' improved and ALS compatible | |||
* '''Nasal Errors''' handle nil values whereever necessary, hopefully fixes some really irritating bugs ... | |||
* '''Tooltips''' improved/fixed | |||
* '''Knob Animations:''' many pick animations replaced by knob animations | |||
* '''MGPU''' (external power unit) can be removed by mouse click now | |||
* '''Panel/Instruments Lighting Controls''' fully functional with day/night selector and dimming | |||
* '''Multi Key Shortcuts''' added for panel/instrument lighting controls | |||
* '''CWS''' Warning/Cautions next to CWS added, LITE+LIMIT+GYRO+GOV (amber+red) is operational | |||
* '''Beep Sound''' whenever a red warning lights up on CWS | |||
* '''Taxi Light''' independent of Nav lights | |||
* '''Light/Searchlight''' Shortcuts adapted for Taxi Light | |||
- L ... toggle Taxi Light | |||
- Shift-L ... toggle Landing Light (was L) | |||
- AltGr-L ... toggle Searchlight (was Shift-L) | |||
- Ctrl-L ... cycle Slew Rate (was AltGr-L) | |||
* '''Stretcher Backrest''' adjustable (EMS variants only) | |||
* '''EBCAU TEST''' implemented, EBCAU = Emergency Backup Control Ancillary Unit | |||
* '''EBCAU Check Tutorial''' implemented | |||
* '''ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter''' operational | |||
* '''Rotor RPM''' improved variable rotor speed management | |||
* '''Floats VNE Warning''' if airspeed exceeds max. speed with inflated floats | |||
* '''Crash Fire''' if enough fuel is available at crash time | |||
===Enhancements of Instruments=== | |||
* '''W/LT TST''' shows ALL warning lights | |||
* '''Rotor Break''' disables starter | |||
* '''Rotor RPM Indicator''' improved, dim knob added | |||
* '''fix cockpit clock''' so it displays sim time | |||
* '''VEMD Flight Report''' shows helicopter and turbine hobbs time | |||
* '''Instrument Lights''' dimming in NIGHT1/NIGHT2 position | |||
* '''EMER SW''' new emergency switch for emergency shutdown | |||
<gallery widths=200 heights=140px> | |||
Image:EC130_CWS_warnings_on.jpg|EC130 Warning Panel with all on | |||
Image:EC130_emerg_sw3.jpg|EC130 improved RPM indicator, RPM dim knob and NEW Emergency Switch | |||
Image:EC130_cockpit_tach_shutdown.jpg|RPM indicator during shutdown | |||
Image:EC130_EBCAU_1.jpg|Engine panel with EBCAU TEST button and guard open | |||
Image:EC130-B4_stretcher_adjustable.jpg|Stretcher backrest is adjustable now (EMS variant only) | |||
Image:EC130 crash fire smoke-021.jpg|If you crash while enough fuel is on board a fire starts ... | |||
Image:EC130 crash fire smoke-023.jpg|... which burnes and rumbles until the fuel is gone | |||
</gallery> | |||
<gallery widths=100px> | |||
File:EC130 MultiKey.jpg|NEW Multi-Key commands added (general) | |||
File:EC130_Help_36.jpg|updated Help Dialog | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Updates as of FG 2017.2 version == | |||
[[File:H130 Air Zermatt.png|thumb|290px|right|H130 of Air Zermatt]] | |||
[[File:H130 BH fgfs-screen-001.png|thumb|290px|right|new Blue Hawaiian H130]] | |||
[[File:H130 GC fgfs-screen-002.jpg|thumb|290px|right|Grand Canyon Helicopters H130]] | |||
[[File:H130 MH fgfs-screen-004.png|thumb|290px|right|new Maverick Helicopters H130]] | |||
===General Updates=== | |||
* '''H130 (EC130 T2)''' variant added | |||
** engine params | |||
** 3D Model | |||
** new/changed doors on right side | |||
** new bumpmap | |||
** liveries split up EC130 B4 and H130 | |||
** menu/dialogs adjusted | |||
** panel instruments modified | |||
*** Turn indicator removed | |||
*** CWS redesigned | |||
*** Horizon (AI) redesigned | |||
*** ELT switch moved to panel | |||
*** KA51b moved to panel | |||
*** Emergency switch removed | |||
**'''New panel of H130''' | |||
<gallery widths=550 heights=300>File:H130 panel-001.jpg</gallery> | |||
* Autostart enabled after 5 flights (previous 15) | |||
* Full autostart including external power fetch/remove and Twist-Grip run-up | |||
* '''Co-Pilot, Passenger and Patient models''' added | |||
** Co-Pilot animated model (like pilot) | |||
** Patient follows backrest adjustment | |||
** internal views adjusted and limited to human view behaviour | |||
** Pilots/Passengers can be seated/removed by click animations | |||
** Co-Pilot can fly without Pilot | |||
* '''Luggage''' added | |||
** visible luggage is added according to weight, | |||
** special stretcher roller added for EMS configuration | |||
** can be added/removed by click animation | |||
* '''Tooltips''' | |||
** Fuel tooltip shows percentage of tank fill | |||
** Weight related tooltips (passengers,luggage) show percentage of used MTOW | |||
* '''Limit Warnings''' | |||
** VNE warning considers altitude, pwr on/off and checks for open doors | |||
** New temperature warning if air temperature is outside of range -20°C <-> +50°C | |||
** improved limit warnings with more details and two warnings simultaneously possible | |||
* '''Multi Player''' | |||
** MP behaviour extended and compatibility improved | |||
* '''FDM improvements''' | |||
** more stable hover behaviour | |||
** simulate main rotor downwash on horizontal stabilizers | |||
* Use of new fresnel effect in reflection shader | |||
===New Liveries=== | |||
* '''HB-ZAZ''' Air Zermatt (H130) | |||
* '''N836GC''' Grand Canyon Gold, converted to H130 | |||
* '''N832GC''' Grand Canyon Helicopters, adapted from EC130-B4 model N155GC | |||
* '''N11EQ''' Blue Hawaiian Helicopters, adapted from EC130-B4 model N11QC | |||
* '''N872MH''' Maverick Helicopters, adapted from EC130-B4 model N812MH | |||
<gallery widths=200 heights=140px> | |||
File:H130 new air intake and passengers.png|H130 new air intake and passengers | |||
File:H130 people fgfs-screen-019.jpg|View from inside with passengers | |||
File:H130 people fgfs-screen-001.jpg|People seated, click to place/remove them | |||
File:EC130 stretcher-001.png|Stretcher empty | |||
File:EC130 luggage 1.png|H130 with one piece of luggage loaded | |||
File:EC130 luggage wide full.png|EC130 with wide luggage box and fully packed | |||
File:H130 remove luggage tooltip.jpg|H130 remove luggage tooltip | |||
File:H130 ski luggage.jpg|Left basket with skis | |||
File:H130 ski luggage closed.jpg|Left basket full and closed | |||
File:EC130 EMS equipment.jpg|special stretcher roller as luggage in EMS configuration | |||
File:EC130 EMS equipment with patient.jpg|EMS equipment with patient | |||
File:H130 fuel animation.jpg|"Fuel" animation: refuel the heli by click or mouse-wheel animation | |||
</gallery> | |||
== Updates in Development Repository (after FG 2017.2) == | |||
After '''FG 2017.2''' release the following improvements were done. If you are interested in the newest features see [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130 '''Gitlab development repository'''] | |||
===General=== | |||
* more stable flight behavior, especially in hover situations | |||
===New Liveries=== | |||
* '''N127LG''' Flight For Life Colorado (H130), operational since May 1st, 2017. | |||
The helicopter started operation on May 1st, 2017 and provides transportation to pediatric patients within a 120-mile service area, including Colorado, southwestern Nebraska and southern Wyoming. | |||
<gallery widths=300 heights=180px> | |||
File:H130 N127LG-002.png|NEW Heli stationed at Centennial Airport Denver (KAPA) | |||
File:H130 N127LG LOWI-007.png|H130 of Flight For Life Colorado on Heliport of Innsbruck Hospital | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Hot Stuff=== | |||
<gallery widths=700 heights=380px> | |||
File:Hot Stuff with H130 at Stromboli.jpg|Flying with H130 of Blue Hawaiian next to an eruption of Stromboli volcano. (FG 2018) | |||
</gallery> | |||
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