By built-in I meant that some add-ons are programed with fsuipc to have C&D on-the-fly, where you don't have to save a flight, quit etc'.

 

The R66 doesn't have that and many other addons do not as well. When I use C&D via SL, yes, I can make a complete start up from that state.

 

With the R66 though, I think you must start it with CTRL+E. Not 100% sure, only did a few quick tests. Knowing Alabeo they'll probably put out an update soon.

 

 

With the R66 though, I think you must start it with CTRL+E.

 

That right there is the info I was looking for.  Thank you very much.  I'm not exactly looking for systems depth from Alabeo by any means, but I do appreciate being able to do a full startup from inside the VC without resorting to CTRL+E, even if it's an unrealistic / overly-simplified start-up.

 

I should mention that my whole 'saved flight' routine isn't due to necessity, it's more of an immersion thing - starting the aircraft at the exact same spot I left it in.  ^_^

Yep. Saving flights just for C&D always seemed painful to me. Taking how annoying it is to wait for fsx to load up and then reload.. more messing around than actually flying.

 

Catalina demo from cockpit view...

 

Here's my notes for flying the R66. I took what was in the manual and removed anything that isn't modeled (that I can see anyway, i.e. hydraulic systems, collective friction, ability to beep RPM, turning ignition key, etc). From this I can start from C&D, go on to flying around, then back to C&D.

 

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:

 

● Altimeter: Set

● Fuel cutoff: Push ON

● Fuel cutoff guard: Installed

● Cyclic, collective, pedals: Full travel free

● Cyclic friction: ON

● Collective: Full down

● Cabin heat switch: OFF

● Anti-ice switch: OFF

● Pitot heat switch: OFF

● Avionics switch: OFF

● Generator switch: OFF

● Battery switch: OFF

● Landing lights (located on cyclic): OFF

 

Note: Click base of cyclic to hide T-Bar

 

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STARTING ENGINE AND RUN-UP:

 

● Battery switch: ON

● Strobe switch: ON

● Fuel cutoff guard: Remove

● Fuel cutoff: Pull OFF

● Collective: Full down

● Start button (on end of collective): Press once

 

Note: Once start button is pressed and released, the generator control unit (GCU) latches the starter on until N1 reaches 58% RPM, at which point the GCU automatically switches out of start mode.

 

● Fuel cutoff: Push ON

 

Note: Do not push fuel cutoff ON unless N1 has reached adequate speed and is increasing. 15% N1 RPM is recommended; 12% N1 RPM may be used in cold weather.

 

● Fuel cutoff guard: Installed

● Generator switch: ON

 

Note: The generator switch should not be switched ON until N1 RPM stabilizes.

 

● N1: Stable at 85-87% RPM

● N2: Stable at 100% RPM

● Engine Torque (on ground): ~30% 

● Oil Pressure: 100-130 psi

● Oil Temperature: ~27° C

 

Note: Low RPM annunciator will light when N2 RPM is below 95% unless collective is full down.

 

● Avionics switch: ON

● Annunciator panel test: All lights ON

● Cyclic friction: OFF

● Warm-up: One minute idle

● Annunciator lights: All OFF

● Engine gauges: Normal operating range

 

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TAKEOFF PROCEDURE:

 

● N2 RPM: Stabilized at 100%

● Slowly raise collective until aircraft is light on skids. Reposition cyclic as required for equilibrium, then gently lift aircraft into hover. Note hover torque.

● Check gauges are in the green, lower nose, and accelerate to climb speed (50 KIAS)

● Takeoff torque should not be more than 10% above hover torque.

 

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CRUISE:

 

● Set torque as desired with collective

● Torque: ~57%, MGT: 700° C, 90 KIAS

● Verify gauges in green

● Engine anti-ice as required (press H key)

 

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APPROACH AND LANDING:

 

● Make final approach into wind at lowest practical rate of descent with initial airspeed of 60 knots.

● Reduce airspeed and altitude smoothly to hover. (Be sure rate of descent is less than 300 feet per minute before airspeed is reduced below 30 KIAS).

● From hover, lower collective gradually until ground contact.

● After initial ground contact, lower collective to full down position.

 

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SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE:

 

● Collective: Full down

● N1: Deceleration check

● Cyclic friction: ON

● Cool down: Two minute idle

● Fuel cutoff guard: Remove

● Fuel cutoff: Pull OFF

● Monitor MGT

● Wait one minute. Apply rotor brake (hold Shift-B)

● Strobe, avionics, generator, battery switches: OFF