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Airbus A321-200 (Omega Hangar)

2017-09-22T00:58:24Z

Magicmaze: /* A321-200 series */

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''This includes the following models: A321-200 series''

{{infobox Aircraft
|image =fgfs-screen-001.png
|name =Airbus A321
| hangar = bermuda
|type =Airliner
|fdm =JSBSim : OMEGA Hangar Model - YASim
|status =beta : OMEGA Hangar Model - alpha
|authors =malikguest, isix, jchnd, qf52, liam, fg community : OMEGA Hangar Model - Nomega95, Xiang, Nicholas, Hafidh
|fgname =A321
|download = http://www.freewebs.com/theomegahangar/aircraft.htm
}}

== Variants ==

== A321-200 series ==
The Airbus A321-200 series aircraft (231) was completed by the OMEGA hangar (www.theomegahangar.webs.com) on January 7th, 2011. More information on the model can be found at the Hangar Website. The A321 is an extended version of A320 but the fuel tank has not been expanded giving it lesser range. Neither is the CFM56 engine changed. Therefore, the A321-100 series' range is much lesser than even the A320's. A321-200 series was built to fix that problem. In the A321, the fuel tank is extended (even though no changes were made in the engines). The Engines each give about 142,000 kg (32,000 lbs) thrust. This is why it takes time for the plane to lift off compared to the other planes. The OMEGA Hangar's FDM is made as close as possible to the original planes.

== A321-200 (OMEGA Hangar) Authors ==
omega95 : 3D model, YaSim FDM, Livery

Xiang Guo (Reborn) : 3D model, Research

Hafidh Mahasin (INTEL) : Research, Livery

Nicholas Koh (music) : Livery

== A321-200 (OMEGA Hangar) Status ==
The OMEGA Hangar's A321 project has just been started on Dec 28, 2010 and is still under development. The alpha version has been released though. The beta version is currently being worked on.
The beta version will have the following which the alpha does NOT have :

1. Landing Gear Door animation

2. Turning wheels and ground smoke

3. 3D Cockpit (This MAY not be available in the beta version)

4. Spoilers

5. Cabin (This too MAY not be available in the beta version)

== External links ==
* [http://www.freewebs.com/theomegahangar/aircraft.htm]
* [http://cvs.flightgear.org/cgi-bin/viewvc/viewvc.cgi/data/Aircraft/A320-family.tar.gz?view=tar Download the latest version of the A320-family]
* [http://www.airbus.com/en/aircraftfamilies/a320/ Airbus A320 Family Official Homepage]
* [http://forum.flightgear.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6057&start=0 Airbus A321 Flightgear Forum Topic]

{{Airbus}}

[[Category:Airliners]]

Beechcraft B1900D

2017-09-22T00:53:11Z

Magicmaze: /* Flying */

{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
[[File:b1900d-cockpit-pano.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Howto: Make full spherical panorama|A full spherical panorama]] of the 3d Beechcraft B1900d cockpit]]

The '''Beechcraft 1900''' series [[aircraft]] is the most popular 19-passenger [[:Category:Airliners|airliner]] in history. It is a pressurized, twin-engine [[Powerplant#Turboprop|turboprop]] manufactured by the [[Beechcraft|Beechcraft Division]] of the Raytheon Company (now Hawker Beechcraft). Designed primarily as an all weather regional airliner capable of landing on relatively short runways it has also been used by the United States military and other governments.

Beech announced the improved '''1900D''', simulated here, at the US Regional Airlines Association meeting in 1989. The main difference in the 1900D was the substantially deeper fuselage allowing stand up headroom in the cabin. It also had larger passenger and cargo doors and windows, twin ventral strakes and auxiliary horizontal fixed tails. To carry the extra weight Beech upgraded to two PT6A-67D engines, each rated at 1,279 shaft horsepower. Although rarely used a fully fueled Beechcraft 1900 has a range of 860 miles.

The Beechcraft B1900D is one of the default aircraft in [[FlightGear]] and has been available since [[FlightGear 0.9.8]].

== Review ==

The Beech 1900D is one of the nicer simulator aircraft on Flight Gear. It comes standard with version 1.9.1 which is tested here.

==Model Detail==

The Beech 1900D has a smooth high polygon exterior that looks realistic on the ground and inflight. The propellers spin in a blur even when idling, and the landing gear is fairly detailed. The interior is nicely modelled, including the cockpit and the passenger area as well, which is included as standard view. Although the windows appear as rough polygons, you can sit in the passenger seat and experience the entire flight. The cockpit and instruments and well modelled and work well.

==Flying==
This aircraft packs a lot of power with the twin engines, and take-off performance is strong and powerful. The B1900D features a very stable flying experience, anyone graduating from a Cessna 172 will appreciate the stability and the power of the aircraft. Banking too hard will trigger the "Bank Angle" warning and so will descending too fast.

==Landing with caution==

The only potentially serious problem I have encountered on this aircraft is during landing. With some realistic procedures, this can be sorted out. Descending very fast requires a sharp arrest of descent before landing, however pulling up sharply will not slow the descent enough to land smoothly. Also, the right wing tends to dip as the aircraft enters a stall in nose up condition at high speed near the ground, not somewhere you want to be. The solution is to trim the aircraft for landing, ensuring with sufficient elevator control and to approach at the recommended approach speed of 130 kt. Also check the weight configured for the model, try flying empty for a start.

Apart from the above cautions, the B1900D is a real mini airliner, and fun to fly due to its speed, power and rate of climb not to mention the 3D models including a single pilot (no co-pilot and no passengers).

(Reviewed by Openflight 17 Sept 2015)

== Procedures ==

=== Starting Procedure ===
In the menu bar at the top of the screen you may select B1900D and then Autostart. You may also choose to start-up manually. In the help menu you will find a start up tutorial this is a quick summary.

* Switch on the battery
* Switch on the left and right generators located on the lower left pilots panel. This should bring up the electrical systems and you should have instrumentation lights
* Switch on the AC BUSs above the generator switches
* Switch on the avionics located just below the battery and generator switches.
* Look at the throttle panel in between the pilot and co-pilot. The two far right levers are labeled Condition. Move them fully forward by clicking at the top of the lever slots or by pressing “m”. You should now hear the engines starting up.
* Move the levers labeled Propeller forward by clicking at the top of the lever slots or by pressing “n”.
* Move the levers labeled Throttle to the idle position by clicking at the top of the lever slots or by pressing “9” or “PAGEUP”.
* Switch on Master Panel and any lights needed on the left side of the overhead console.
* Reset the Master Caution Warning in the middle top of the pilot panel that is probably flashing red now that all systems are powered up.
* The aircraft is now ready for take off.

=== Takeoff ===
* Decision at 105 KIAS
* Rotation at 110 KIAS
* Pitch 10-15 degrees
* Trim before engaging autopilot

=== Climb ===
* Airspeed 160 KIAS
* Climb Rate 1500 fpm

=== Cruise ===
* 220 –240 KIAS

=== Descent ===
* 180 KIAS
* Descent Rate –1500 fpm

=== Approach ===
* Establish 150 KIAS
* Set flaps to approach
* Establish 130 KIAS
* Landing gear down – set flaps full down
* Final glide slope 110 KIAS

=== Landing ===
* 100 KIAS
* Main wheels down first
* Lower nose gear

=== [[V Speeds]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Stall speed, dirty (Vs0)||88 kts
|-
|Stall speed, clean (Vs1)||104 kts
|-
|Best angel of climb (Vx)||123 kts
|-
|Best rate of climb (Vy)||135 kts
|-
|Maneuvering speed (Va)||184 kts
|-
|Never exceed speed (Vne)||247 kts
|}
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aerolinea.simpilots.es/descargas/Beechcraft_b1900d.pdf |title=Beechcraft B1900D Aircraft Operating Manuals |publisher=SimPilots }}</ref>

== [[GPS]] ==
The B1900D is equipped with a functioning [[Avionics_and_instruments#Further_instruments|Bendix/King KLN 908]] [[GPS]] that can be slaved to the autopilot. In the help menu you will find a tutorial on [[GPS]] navigation.

== Liveries ==
Apart from the two liveries (SWISS AIR FORCE and AIR NEW ZEALAND) that comes with the b1900d aircraft, it is possible to download more on the [http://liveries.flightgear.org/aircraft.php?display=2&id=21 FlightGear Livery Database].
To create your own livery, a vector template (in svg format) is available in the [http://liveries.flightgear.org/download/paintkits/27.zip livery database].

== Notes ==
* The glas panel instruments (artificial horizon and horizontal situation indicator) don't show up with Rembrandt rendering
{{Appendix}}

{{Beechcraft}}

[[Category:Aircraft with Route Manager support]]

[[fr:Beechcraft B1900D]]

Beechcraft B1900D

2017-09-22T00:51:10Z

Magicmaze: /* Model Detail */

{{:{{PAGENAME}}/info}}
[[File:b1900d-cockpit-pano.jpg|thumb|270px|[[Howto: Make full spherical panorama|A full spherical panorama]] of the 3d Beechcraft B1900d cockpit]]

The '''Beechcraft 1900''' series [[aircraft]] is the most popular 19-passenger [[:Category:Airliners|airliner]] in history. It is a pressurized, twin-engine [[Powerplant#Turboprop|turboprop]] manufactured by the [[Beechcraft|Beechcraft Division]] of the Raytheon Company (now Hawker Beechcraft). Designed primarily as an all weather regional airliner capable of landing on relatively short runways it has also been used by the United States military and other governments.

Beech announced the improved '''1900D''', simulated here, at the US Regional Airlines Association meeting in 1989. The main difference in the 1900D was the substantially deeper fuselage allowing stand up headroom in the cabin. It also had larger passenger and cargo doors and windows, twin ventral strakes and auxiliary horizontal fixed tails. To carry the extra weight Beech upgraded to two PT6A-67D engines, each rated at 1,279 shaft horsepower. Although rarely used a fully fueled Beechcraft 1900 has a range of 860 miles.

The Beechcraft B1900D is one of the default aircraft in [[FlightGear]] and has been available since [[FlightGear 0.9.8]].

== Review ==

The Beech 1900D is one of the nicer simulator aircraft on Flight Gear. It comes standard with version 1.9.1 which is tested here.

==Model Detail==

The Beech 1900D has a smooth high polygon exterior that looks realistic on the ground and inflight. The propellers spin in a blur even when idling, and the landing gear is fairly detailed. The interior is nicely modelled, including the cockpit and the passenger area as well, which is included as standard view. Although the windows appear as rough polygons, you can sit in the passenger seat and experience the entire flight. The cockpit and instruments and well modelled and work well.

==Flying==
This aircraft has a lot of power, and take-offs are quick and climb is good. The B1900D is quite stable and fast, anyone graduating from a Cessna 172 will appreciate the stability and the power of the aircraft. Banking too hard will trigger the "Bank Angle" warning and so will decending too fast.

==Landing with caution==

The only potentially serious problem I have encountered on this aircraft is during landing. With some realistic procedures, this can be sorted out. Descending very fast requires a sharp arrest of descent before landing, however pulling up sharply will not slow the descent enough to land smoothly. Also, the right wing tends to dip as the aircraft enters a stall in nose up condition at high speed near the ground, not somewhere you want to be. The solution is to trim the aircraft for landing, ensuring with sufficient elevator control and to approach at the recommended approach speed of 130 kt. Also check the weight configured for the model, try flying empty for a start.

Apart from the above cautions, the B1900D is a real mini airliner, and fun to fly due to its speed, power and rate of climb not to mention the 3D models including a single pilot (no co-pilot and no passengers).

(Reviewed by Openflight 17 Sept 2015)

== Procedures ==

=== Starting Procedure ===
In the menu bar at the top of the screen you may select B1900D and then Autostart. You may also choose to start-up manually. In the help menu you will find a start up tutorial this is a quick summary.

* Switch on the battery
* Switch on the left and right generators located on the lower left pilots panel. This should bring up the electrical systems and you should have instrumentation lights
* Switch on the AC BUSs above the generator switches
* Switch on the avionics located just below the battery and generator switches.
* Look at the throttle panel in between the pilot and co-pilot. The two far right levers are labeled Condition. Move them fully forward by clicking at the top of the lever slots or by pressing “m”. You should now hear the engines starting up.
* Move the levers labeled Propeller forward by clicking at the top of the lever slots or by pressing “n”.
* Move the levers labeled Throttle to the idle position by clicking at the top of the lever slots or by pressing “9” or “PAGEUP”.
* Switch on Master Panel and any lights needed on the left side of the overhead console.
* Reset the Master Caution Warning in the middle top of the pilot panel that is probably flashing red now that all systems are powered up.
* The aircraft is now ready for take off.

=== Takeoff ===
* Decision at 105 KIAS
* Rotation at 110 KIAS
* Pitch 10-15 degrees
* Trim before engaging autopilot

=== Climb ===
* Airspeed 160 KIAS
* Climb Rate 1500 fpm

=== Cruise ===
* 220 –240 KIAS

=== Descent ===
* 180 KIAS
* Descent Rate –1500 fpm

=== Approach ===
* Establish 150 KIAS
* Set flaps to approach
* Establish 130 KIAS
* Landing gear down – set flaps full down
* Final glide slope 110 KIAS

=== Landing ===
* 100 KIAS
* Main wheels down first
* Lower nose gear

=== [[V Speeds]] ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|Stall speed, dirty (Vs0)||88 kts
|-
|Stall speed, clean (Vs1)||104 kts
|-
|Best angel of climb (Vx)||123 kts
|-
|Best rate of climb (Vy)||135 kts
|-
|Maneuvering speed (Va)||184 kts
|-
|Never exceed speed (Vne)||247 kts
|}
<ref>{{cite web |url=http://aerolinea.simpilots.es/descargas/Beechcraft_b1900d.pdf |title=Beechcraft B1900D Aircraft Operating Manuals |publisher=SimPilots }}</ref>

== [[GPS]] ==
The B1900D is equipped with a functioning [[Avionics_and_instruments#Further_instruments|Bendix/King KLN 908]] [[GPS]] that can be slaved to the autopilot. In the help menu you will find a tutorial on [[GPS]] navigation.

== Liveries ==
Apart from the two liveries (SWISS AIR FORCE and AIR NEW ZEALAND) that comes with the b1900d aircraft, it is possible to download more on the [http://liveries.flightgear.org/aircraft.php?display=2&id=21 FlightGear Livery Database].
To create your own livery, a vector template (in svg format) is available in the [http://liveries.flightgear.org/download/paintkits/27.zip livery database].

== Notes ==
* The glas panel instruments (artificial horizon and horizontal situation indicator) don't show up with Rembrandt rendering
{{Appendix}}

{{Beechcraft}}

[[Category:Aircraft with Route Manager support]]

[[fr:Beechcraft B1900D]]