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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. | 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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=== The FlightGear Model=== | === The FlightGear Model=== | ||
This model of the “EC130 | 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:Rembrandtready.png|link=Rembrandt]] | ||
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=== Issues === | === Issues === | ||
See latest version in the development repository (link at the top) | 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) | * 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 (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/5 Issue #5]) | * 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)] | * 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)] | * Buttons on side of VEMD not functional (is [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130/issues/10 Issue #10 (CR)] | ||
== Pilot Flight Manual == | == Pilot Flight Manual == | ||
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[[File:EC130-B4 wide luggage box-012.jpg|thumb|240px|right|ZS-HOY of Starlite Helicopters with wide luggage boxes seen from above]] | [[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 | '''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=== | ===New Liveries=== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Updates as of FG 2016 version == | == Updates as of FG 2016.1 version == | ||
[[File:EC130_GC_Gold-015.jpg|thumb|290px|right|]] | [[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_Gold-009.jpg|thumb|290px|right|The 50 year anniversary "Golden Copter" EC130 , of Grand Canyon Helicopters, USA]] | ||
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[[File:EC130 GC Golden Copter Formation-026.jpg|thumb|290px|right|Five helicopter formation of Grand Canyon Helicopters in flight over Arizona]] | [[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''' release the following improvements are done. If you are interested in the newest features see [https://gitlab.com/mhab/ec130 '''Gitlab development repository'''] | 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=== | ===New Liveries=== | ||
* '''N836GC Grand Canyon Gold''' 50 years anniversary special ''Golden Copter'' painting | * '''N836GC Grand Canyon Gold''' 50 years anniversary special ''Golden Copter'' painting | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Updates | == Updates as of FG 2017.2 version == | ||
[[File:H130 Air Zermatt.png|thumb|290px|right|H130 of Air Zermatt]] | [[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 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 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]] | [[File:H130 MH fgfs-screen-004.png|thumb|290px|right|new Maverick Helicopters H130]] | ||
===General Updates=== | ===General Updates=== | ||
* '''H130 (EC130 T2)''' variant added | * '''H130 (EC130 T2)''' variant added | ||
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** liveries split up EC130 B4 and H130 | ** liveries split up EC130 B4 and H130 | ||
** menu/dialogs adjusted | ** 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, Passenger and Patient models''' added | ||
** Co-Pilot animated model (like pilot) | ** Co-Pilot animated model (like pilot) | ||
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** Pilots/Passengers can be seated/removed by click animations | ** Pilots/Passengers can be seated/removed by click animations | ||
** Co-Pilot can fly without Pilot | ** Co-Pilot can fly without Pilot | ||
* '''Luggage''' added | * '''Luggage''' added | ||
** visible luggage is added according to weight, | ** visible luggage is added according to weight, | ||
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** Fuel tooltip shows percentage of tank fill | ** Fuel tooltip shows percentage of tank fill | ||
** Weight related tooltips (passengers,luggage) show percentage of used MTOW | ** 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=== | ===New Liveries=== | ||
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File:H130 new air intake and passengers.png|H130 new air intake and passengers | 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-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 stretcher-001.png|Stretcher empty | ||
File:EC130 luggage 1.png|H130 with one piece of luggage loaded | 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: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 remove luggage tooltip.jpg|H130 remove luggage tooltip | ||
File:H130 ski luggage.jpg|Left basket with skis | File:H130 ski luggage.jpg|Left basket with skis | ||
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</gallery> | </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 | |||
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===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> | |||
{{Eurocopter}} | {{Eurocopter}} | ||
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