Orientation Manual
For Flight Simulation Use Only!
PLEASE NOTE
The Reality XP Garmin GNS430 & WX500 Radar, along with the
Sandel 3308 EHSI and EDM700 EGT are locked to this aircraft, and will
not operate if installed in another Flight Simulator aircraft.
This manual is provided free of charge in the public domain, and no copyright is claimed. It is intended
for Flight Simulation use only, and may not be used in any real world aviation applications. The authors
are not responsible for any errors or omissions.
Beech A36
Table of Contents
Section 0: Introduction
0-1: Product Support Information- Where to go for help
0-2: About this Manual & Product
0-3: History of the Beech A36
Section 1: Getting Started
1-1: Important Information Click Spots, Computer & FS Performance
1-2: Computer & FS Performance
1-3: Computer & FS Performance
1-4: Loading the A36 into FS for the first time
1-5: Familiarizing yourself with the aircrafts 2D and 3D environment
Section 2: 2D Panels, Panel Windows & Interior Views
2-1: Listing of available 2D Panel Windows and 2D Interior Views and general access information
2-2: Panel Window Click Spot locations on the Left Main Instrument Panel
2-3: Using the DropStack XP gauge to open panel windows
2-4: Navigating the four 2D Instrument Panels
2-5: Navigating the 2D Interior Views
Section 3: Configuration Control
3-1: Overview
3-2: Aircraft Page - Frame Rate Saver VC options
3-3: Aircraft Page - Model options, Internal Sound options, Avionics Page
3-4: Preflight Page- Selecting preflight animations for conducting a virtual walk around inspection
Section 4: 3D Aircraft Model, Virtual Cockpit, Sounds & Settings
4-1: Overview- Aircraft Models, Virtual Cockpit, Configuration Control and Sounds
4-2: Aircraft Models- Pre-Flight Options available via the Configuration Control
4-3: Virtual Cockpit- Animations and features of the Virtual Cockpit
4-4: Virtual Cockpit- Performance Options available via the Configuration Control
4-5: Aircraft Models- Visual and Sound Options available via the Configuration Control
4-6: Aircraft Models- Permanently Changing the Virtual Cockpits eyepoint
Section 5: Cockpit Gauges, Avionics and Controls
5-1: Left and Right Instrument Panel gauges
5-2: Left and Right Instrument Panel gauges
5-3: Left and Right Instrument Panel gauges
5-4: Ignition, Gear, Flaps Switches Panel Window gauges
5-5: Ignition, Gear, Flaps Switches Panel Window gauges
5-6: Throttle Quadrant and Trim Panel Window gauges
5-7: Fuel Tank Selector Panel Window Gauge
5-8: Clock and Timer Panel Window gauge
5-9: Audio Selector Panel
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Section 5: Cockpit Gauges, Avionics and Controls (Contd)
5-10: VHF Navigation and Communication Transceivers
5-11: Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Receiver
5-12: Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) Receiver
5-13: Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) Receiver
5-14: ATC Transponder
5-15: Autopilot and Flight Director, Proper Autopilot use
5-16: Proper Autopilot use, Autopilot Tutorial Introduction
5-17: Autopilot Tutorial
5-18: Autopilot Tutorial
5-19: Autopilot Tutorial
5-20: Autopilot Tutorial
5-21: Autopilot Tutorial
5-22: Autopilot Tutorial
5-23: EDM700 Digital Engine Temperature Gauge - Overview
5-24: EDM700 Digital Engine Temperature Gauge Operation
------: Garmin GNS Users Manual (separately numbered pages)
------: Garmin WX500 Radar Users Manual (separately numbered pages)
------: Sandel 3308 EHSI (separately numbered pages)
5-25: Adjusting gauge sound levels
Section 6: Check Lists & Performance Charts
6-1: Check List Before Starting Engine, Starting Engine
6-2: Check List After Starting, Before Take Off
6-3: Check List Take off, Climb, Cruise, Descent, Before Landing
6-4: Check List Balked Landing, After Landing, Shut Down
6-5: Limitations Weights, Airspeed Limitations, Operating airspeeds
6-6: Performance Charts Introduction
6-7: Performance Charts Stall Speeds Idle Power
6-8: Performance Charts Manifold Pressure vs. RPM
6-9: Performance Charts Wind Components
6-10: Performance Charts Take Off Distance Flaps Up
6-11: Performance Charts Take Off Distance Flaps Approach
6-12: Performance Charts Climb
6-13: Performance Charts Time, Fuel & Distance to Cruise Climb
6-14: Performance Charts Cruise Power Settings
6-15: Performance Charts Cruise Power Settings
6-16: Performance Charts Cruise Power Settings
6-17: Performance Charts Cruise Power Settings
6-18: Performance Charts Cruise Speeds
6-19: Performance Charts Cruise Speeds
6-20: Performance Charts Range Profile
6-21: Performance Charts Range Profile
6-22: Performance Charts Endurance Profile
6-23: Performance Charts Endurance Profile
6-24: Performance Charts Landing Distance
6-25: Performance Charts Useful Load Weights & Moments Moment Limits vs. Weight
6-26: Performance Charts Useful Load Weights & Moments
Section 7: DreamManager- Aircraft Repainting Program (replacement for Text-o-Matic)
7-1: DreamManager for Aircraft Repaints Introduction, Installation, How to use
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Introduction
Product Support
You should read this manual from cover to cover before asking for support / help with this
product. We have found that over 95% of all product support questions can be answered by
reading the manual first.
There is an on-line support forum, and a FAQ forum available for the asking of questions and specific problem
solving concerning this product. It is:
NOTE: Over time the above web addresses (URL) may change. If you find one of the
above links is no longer working, please visit the SUPPORT page at the DreamFleet web
site, where the current URLs for these forums will always be listed.
http://www.dreamfleet2000.com
Thank you.
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Introduction
Beech A36
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Introduction
Beech A36
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Getting Started
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Click Spots & Tool Tips
The instrument panel on the Beech A36 features a newer method of implementing click spots that is intended to
greatly increase user convenience and ergonomics. The operation of these click spots is described in detail is this
manual.
Failure to read this manual, especially where these click spots are concerned could cause the user great difficulty
in using the panel, and may deny the user some of the features these click spots provide.
When familiarizing yourself with the panel, it is suggested that you turn on Tool Tips. These tips will then appear
when you hold your cursor over the various click spots, and the tips will describe what each click spot is for. Tool
tips can be activated under the FS menu under Options / Settings / General.
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Getting Started
FS Performance Notes
Make no mistake about it: FS is a far more complex simulator than its predecessor.
These notes do not just apply to the Beech A36 product, but to FS in general.
Aside from the advice provided on the previous page, we wish to strongly caution you concerning the various
scenery density, options, and hardware display settings available in FS. You will need to spend some time
experimenting with these settings, in order to see what works best with your system, and which settings provide
the best performance.
These various settings can be found on the FS menu bar, under: Options / Settings then look for Display and
Traffic, and make changes as required under each of these headings.
Unless you have the very fastest computer available, with the most system and video memory, you will need to be
prepared to turn down some of these display settings and options.
Do not expect to simply push all the sliders to their maximum settings, enable all options, and then fly away with
fast, smooth performance. You may be lucky, and your computer can handle this. Then again, if you have an
older computer, such settings may prove un-wise.
In some cases updating your video cards drivers may help. If you are using a particularly old video card, you may
wish to consider upgrading it. In some cases increasing your systems memory (RAM) may help. We consider the
bare minimum of system RAM for FS to be 256mb, and this is a MINIMUM. 512mb or more would be preferable.
As to video memory, we would prefer to see no less than 64mb.
Locking Frame Rates: FS allows you to lock the maximum frame rates you will get, and we strongly suggest
doing this. Lock your frame rates at no more than 30; you need no more than this for smooth operation.
AI Traffic: Do not assume that this has no impact, as on the ground, and at very busy airports it can.
If you find yourself running slow at a particular airport, turn down the volume of AI traffic.
Weather: Its a whole new world of weather in FS, and such realism, as always, comes at a price. Be sure you
examine the various settings available for weather (this is under the Display menu) and experiment with various
adjustments to see their effect on performance.
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Getting Started
1. While the Beech A36s 2D instrument panels were designed in 1024 x 768 resolution, you may wish to try
running FS at a higher resolution, such as 1280 x 960, or 1280 x 1024. This may actually improve performance
with some video cards, especially in full-screen display mode.
2. Anti-Aliasing: If you feel performance is suffering, turn OFF antialiasing in FS, and be sure it is turned ON in
the hardware settings for your video card. You will need to refer to the documentation for your video card to learn
how to do this, as methods can vary, however, the example below may help.
Yes, you can still have antialiasing in FS, even though it is turned off in FS itself. Just be certain it is enabled on
your video card.
Here is an example of the settings for
an nVIDIA GeForce Ti 4200 video
card. These settings can be located
by right-clicking on your desktop, and
selecting Properties from the menu,
then navigating your way to the
appropriate page.
Note that we have un-checked the
Allow applications to control
antialiasing mode, and instead have
checked Manually select antialiasing
mode.
While we show 2X being selected
here, you can experiment with what
setting works best, and these
settings may vary depending upon
the make of video card in your
computer.
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Getting Started
As you no doubt learned installing the Beech A36 was easy; a simple click on the executable that you
downloaded, or running of the CD-ROM and following of the installers instructions.
Now that the Beech A36 is installed in to FS, it is time to go find it and become familiar with it. This is where this
manual will be very handy once printed out and at your side.
IMPORTANT!
Initial Loading of the A36
When loading the Beech A36 in to Flight Simulator for the first time, it is essential that it be loaded
fresh. This means it should not be loaded over an existing aircraft or flight that you have saved. Also,
as a rule, the Beech A36 should never be loaded over an existing aircraft, unless it is the default Cessna
start flight. Loading the A36 over another aircraft could cause settings that have been saved with that
aircraft to cause problems with the A36. Once you have loaded the A36 fresh, save that flight with the
A36 instead, and use it in the future.
If starting Flight Simulator takes you directly to a pre-saved flight, one featuring another aircraft, you must first do
the following before loading the A36:
1. Go to the FS menu, and select Flights.
2. On the menu that now appears select End Flight
3. Once you have ended the current flight that was loaded when starting FS, you will
be taken to the Create a Flight menu.
If you see the Create a Flight screen when you first start Flight Simulator, then you will have no problem, and
should proceed to the information below.
Selecting the Beech A36 from the FS menu
The Beech A36 can be found under the manufacturer DreamFleet & Flight One; it will NOT be found
under Beechcraft.
With the Beech A36 now located you will see that it appears with one of two models: A straight wing version
(Beech A36), and a version with wing tip fuel tanks (Beech A36 Tip Tanks). Both of these versions are also
available with two different paint schemes (Variation). The first paint scheme shown is that which is authentic to
the real Beech A36 we simulated, and an alternate scheme in different colors is also available.
One you have selected the A36 you wish to fly, continue to create your flight, and load the A36.
NOTE: Depending on your system there is a chance that upon loading the Beech A36 that your screen will
go black for several seconds before it appears. This is normal, and should cause you no concern.
Upon loading the A36 into FS, the main, 2D instrument panel will now appear before you, and it does not get
more real than this! From the gauges programmed using actual photos of the real Beech A36s gauges, to the
panel itself, there is little compromise in design here, and you are looking at almost exactly what Julie sees when
she flies her Beech A36.
Before moving on to the next section of this manual, lets take a moment to talk about how to navigate through the
various 3D views.
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Getting Started
By default, changing your 3D view is accomplished using the S key on your keyboard to move forward through
these views, and Shift-S to move backward through them. These 3D views are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
From the 2D Main Panel, hitting the S key will take you to the virtual cockpit (VC). Hitting the S key again will take
you to the Tower View, and so on. For example, if you are on the Tower View, hitting S will take you to the Spot
Plane view, and hitting Shift-S will take you back to the Tower view.
Take a moment to cycle through your 3D views then return to the 2D main panel. Yes, the VC is nice to look at,
and you might be spending much of your time flying behind it, however it is the 2D main panel that has the easiest
access to all the gauges and various features you will need to operate the aircraft with and that is where we will
start.
With your tour of the 3D world complete, go back to the main 2D instrument panel, and turn to the next section of
this manual. There you will find described all of the various instrument panels (there are four instrument panels)
and the panel windows. You will also learn about the complete, photo real 2D interior that is also included with the
Beech A36 (yes, you get your choice of using 3D virtual cockpit, or 2D interior!).
This section will also describe how to access these instrument panels, panel windows, and 2D interior views,
using either keyboard, click spots, or in some case both.
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The Beech A36 contains a complete virtual cockpit / cabin and complete 2D instrument panels, panel windows,
and interior views. This section will describe the 2D instrument panels, panel windows and interior views, and the
keystrokes and click spots necessary to access them.
Panel Window Name:
Avionics Stack
Reality XP GNS430
Throttles and Trim
Ignition - Gear Flaps
Fuel Selector
Reality XP WX500 Radar
Configuration Control Panel
Reserved For 3rd Party Add-on
Clock Timer
EHSI Zoom
Default GPS500
Reality XP DropStack
EDM700 EGT Zoom
Airspeed Indicator Zoom
Attitude Indicator Zoom
Altimeter Zoom
Turn Coordinator Zoom
Vertical Speed Indicator Zoom
Click spots for accessing panel windows will be described later in this section.
FS Outside View
Name
Look ahead/right
Look right
Look back/right
Look back
Look back/left
Look left
Look ahead/left
Three additional outside view windows are provided for the Right Main, Right Landing View, and Left Landing
view panels.
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Avionics Stack
Reality XP GNS430 GPS
Throttles and Trim
Ignition - Gear Flaps
Fuel Selector
Reality XP WX500 Radar
Configuration Control Panel
Clock Timer
EHSI Zoom
Default GPS 500
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Reality XP DropStack
EDM700 EGT Zoom
Airspeed Indicator Zoom
Attitude Indicator Zoom
Altimeter Zoom
Turn Coordinator Zoom
Vertical Speed Indicator Zoom
OAT Gauge Zoom*
NOTE: On the Left Landing View Panel click spot #8 (for the clock) is moved to the left of the Vacuum
gauge and the air conditioning vent above it, as shown by the black box.
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7. Clock Timer
8. Reality XP WX500 Radar
9. Default GPS500
10. Configuration Control Panel
11. EDM700 EGT Zoom
12. Reserved For 3rd Party Add-on
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To the
adjacent
Interior View
To the
adjacent
Interior View
To the
adjacent
Interior View
To the
adjacent
Interior View
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NOTE: Click spots only operate over the 2D image, not over the outside view area. Thus, the click
spots for the LEFT and REAR LEFT views are much smaller than the others, and you must be sure to
click over visible 2D image, not over the outside view.
THE VISIBLE WINGS ARE NOT 2D IMAGE, BUT ARE ANIMATED 3D PARTS, AND ARE PART OF THE
OUTSIDE VIEW. CLICKING OVER THE WINGS WILL HAVE NO AFFECT.
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Configuration Control
Overview
Unlike similar Utilities found in other products, the A36s Configuration Control (CC) operates within FS and
inside the A36 aircraft, and does not need to be run prior to starting FS, or selecting your aircraft. It can literally be
operated on the fly!
The CC is used to change certain aircraft and avionics settings, and also to operate certain features found on the
aircraft.
When using the CC you will find that certain settings take immediate affect when you push the button,
while others require that a SAVE be performed after you push their button. When you SAVE these
settings, the aircraft is automatically reset in order for these settings to take affect.
The CC appears by default when you first load the A36, but this can be changed by clicking on the button, and
extinguishing the green light just under the title at the top left of the CC.
A green light indicates the CC will be visible upon loading the aircraft.
When the CC is not visible it may be brought into view using one of several methods:
1. Keyboard: Shift 8
2. Click Spot to the Left of the WX500 Radar on the Left Main Instrument Panel
3. The DropStack XP gauge
4. The FS Views / Instrument panel menu
At the upper right corner of the CC is a ? icon. Pressing this will take you to the CCs Help page.
NOTE: All settings on the CC are stored after you exit FS, and will remain for the
next time you fly the aircraft.
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Configuration Control
Aircraft Page
Note: The Frame Rate Saver Options are intended for increased computer performance when using the
Virtual Cockpit. They are not intended to simulate any operational or failure condition on the aircraft.
These options only affect the Virtual Cockpit, and will not appear on the external aircraft model.
4. Selecting this option will remove the radar pod from both the Virtual Cockpits wing, and the external aircraft
models wing. This is an esthetic / visual option, and is not intended to simulate any operational or
failure condition on the aircraft. The WX500 Radar will continue to operate when the pod is removed.
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3
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Configuration Control
Aircraft Page
The aircraft will default to using the Realistic sounds. If you wish to use the Unrealistic sounds, press the
button for them, the green light will illuminate, then press the SAVE button.
The Realistic sounds only affect the engine sounds. All other sounds such as switch clicks, etc. will
remain at their normal volume regardless of sound set chosen.
NOTE: Whenever you press the SAVE button your aircraft / flight will be Reset. Changing the sounds
should only be done when you initially load the aircraft, and before making any settings changes on the
aircrafts instrument panel, especially the GNS430 GPS.
Avionics Page
The Avionics page is selected by pressing the AVIONICS button at the bottom left of the CC.
Options on this page are strictly for use by the Reality XP GNS430 GPS, and you should read the GNS430s
Manual to become acquainted with these options.
NOTE: Aside from changing the Navigational Data Base from Americas to International, or changing
the Screen Display Quality of the GNS430s moving map display, the remaining options on this page are
set for optimum use by the A36 and the GNS430, and should not be changed unless you are familiar with
the affect they will have on the aircrafts instruments.
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Configuration Control
Preflight Page
The Preflight page is ideal for those who wish to perform a virtual walk-around inspection of the aircraft, using any
add-on camera utility they may posses. Otherwise, these features can be viewed using the default spot view in
FS. The options on this page take immediate affect upon selection, and no SAVE is necessary. For this
reason there is no Save button on the Preflight page.
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2
3
4
5
1. Selecting this option removes / replaces the pilot in the aircraft so he can conduct the preflight inspection.
2. Selecting this option open / closes the fuel caps from the tanks for a visual fuel inspection (sorry, but we do not
have virtual fuel visible in the tanks!)
3. Selecting this option opens / closes the engines cowling for inspection of the power plant.
4. Selecting this option opens / closes the fuel sump drain door, on the aircrafts belly, just under the pilots seat.
The fuel sump is drained prior to flight to check for water / contaminates in the fuel.
5. Selecting this option will tie down or un-tie the aircraft prior to flight.
As stated on the Configuration Controls Preflight page, these animations are not available in
flight, only when the aircraft is on the ground. In addition, to remove the pilot from the aircraft or
to tie down the aircraft, the engine must also be shut down.
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Overview
Subjects mentioned in this overview are discussed in greater detail later in this section.
Available Aircraft Models
There are three (3) Beech A36 3D aircraft models available for flying.
1. Beech A36
2. Beech A36 Tip Tanks
3. Beech A36 Floats*
Aside from the extra fuel and weight provided by the Tip Tanks version, both aircraft 1 & 2 are identical, and as in
real life fly / handle the same.
*NOTE: The A36 on floats has been provided strictly for fun, as there is no float version of the
A36 in real life. The flight dynamics provided for this aircraft are similar to those for the other
versions, and this aircraft is not intended to simulate what a real A36 on floats might fly like.
Virtual Cockpit
Both aircraft models feature identical Virtual Cockpit / Cabin environments, and these VCs integrate seamlessly
with the 2D interior views and instrument panels. You can easily switch between the 2D world and the 3D world
with just a click of your mouse. You can also remove the entire VC or reduce some of its complexity, in order to
increase computer performance, at any time using the Configuration Control described below.
Configuration Control
A Configuration Control panel is built into the aircraft / instrument panel, and this is used to modify certain features
of the aircraft model, the virtual cockpit, engine sounds, and certain animated parts on the aircraft.
The Configuration Control is brought into view by pressing Shift 8, by using the provided click spot on the Main
Left Instrument Panel, or via the DropStack XP gauge.
Sounds
The engine sounds you hear were recorded from the real Beech A36 that is simulated. The internal engine
sounds that you hear while in the cockpit are available in two versions: Realistic and Unrealistic by using the
Configuration Control.
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Detailed Information
Aircraft Models
In addition to the expected control surface animations and similar, the aircraft models also feature the following
special animations that can be activated via the Preflight page in the Configuration Control. These animations
will allow for a simulated aircraft pre-flight inspection or walk-around, when the user is equipped with an
appropriate add-on camera utility that allows such movement. Even without such a utility, you can still view these
animations by using Spot View.
1. Remove Pilot from cockpit
2. Open Fuel Tank caps
5. Tie Down Aircraft
Press button to
activate option. Green
light will illuminate.
There is no SAVE button on the Preflight page, as these options take immediate affect.
As stated on the Configuration Controls Preflight page, these animations are not available in
flight, only when the aircraft is on the ground. In addition, to remove the pilot from the aircraft or
to tie down the aircraft, the engine must also be shut down.
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Detailed Information
Virtual Cockpit
The virtual cockpit is completely interactive, and all controls can be adjusted just as they would be with the 2D
instrument panels. In addition, the following animations and features are available as shown in the photos below.
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Detailed Information
Virtual Cockpit
The Virtual Cockpit also features certain options to assist with your computers performance (frame rates), and
these options are also available on the AIRCRAFT page in the Configuration Control.
1. Virtual Cockpit Visible (show / hide the VC)
2. Remove Reflective Glass (removes the glass windows from the VC)
3. Remove 3 Rear Cabin Seats and 1 Rear Cabin Door
NOTES: These options are only seen within the VC, and will not appear on the external aircraft model.
They are not intended to simulate any operational or failure condition, and are strictly provided to
lessen the impact the VC has on your computer system.
When the VC is removed, the wings and horizontal stabilizer will remain for use with the 2D interior views.
You will also note a small part of the VC remaining in the lower half of your screen. This is required to
remain for the landing / taxi lights to work.
When the 3 rear seats and 1 rear door are removed, you will NOT even see this if you pan around the
cockpit from the pilots seat. This is why one seat remains, as it is the seat you would see when panning.
Press button to
activate option. Green
light will illuminate.
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Detailed Information
Virtual Cockpit
One final option that is located with these VC options pertains not only to the VC but to the external aircraft model
also, and this is the Remove Wings Radar Pod option. Clicking this button will remove the radar pod from the
wing. This is intended solely as an esthetic feature, and is not intended to simulate any failure or
operational condition. Your radar will still work even with the pod removed.
NOTE: As stated on the Configuration Control, all of these settings take immediate affect when the button
is clicked. DO NOT PRESS THE SAVE BUTTON AFTER CHANGING THESE SETTINGS!
All of these VC settings are remembered even after you close FS, and will return the next time you fly
the aircraft.
Sound
The Aircraft page also allows you to choose the internal engine sounds that you hear while in the aircraft (no
affect on the external sounds).
1. Realistic: The internal engine sound is greatly muffled, as the pilot would hear it while wearing Active Noise
Reduction (ANR) headphones. Almost all pilots wear these or similar headphones today in order to protect their
hearing and ease communication over the radios. It is very rare to see these aircraft flown without the pilot and
passengers wearing headphones.
2. Unrealistic: These are the sounds as they would normally be heard in default FS aircraft, and are very loud
and generally unrealistic to the real cockpit environment.
The aircraft will default to using the Realistic sounds. If you wish to use the Unrealistic sounds, press the
button for them, the green light will illuminate, then press the SAVE button.
The Realistic sounds only affect the engine sounds. All other sounds such as switch clicks, etc. will
remain at their normal volume regardless of sound set chosen.
NOTE: Whenever you press the SAVE button your aircraft / flight will be Reset. Changing the sounds
should only be done when you initially load the aircraft, and before making any settings changes on the
aircrafts instrument panel, especially the GNS430 GPS.
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While the pilots eye point in the VC can be temporarily changed using the keys provided for this in FS, a
permanent change to the eye point can be made by making adjustments within the Aircrafts Aircraft Configuration
file (aircraft.cfg). This file can be found in the main folder(s) for the Aircraft, located along the following path(s).
FS \ Aircraft \ DreamFleet Beech A36
and
To change the eye point, locate the aircraft.cfg file in the folder and make a backup copy of it first. Then, open
the original aircraft.cfg file in Notepad, and locate the following section, that appears as shown below:
[Views]
eyepoint=-7.2, -1.0, 1.5
Note the three numbers highlighted in bold. These represent the Longitudinal, Lateral, and Vertical positions of
the eye point.
You can adjust these three numbers in order to permanently change your eye point within the VC.
NOTE: Make only very small changes at first, as these figures are in feet. Make adjustments to the decimal
values first, and only if larger adjustment is required should you make changes to the whole numbers.
Upon changing the eye point values, save the aircraft.cfg, and launch FS and the Aircraft to see the changes.
NOTE: You can make eyepoint adjustments while FS is running. Simply make the changes, save the aircraft.cfg,
then re-load the aircraft, and this will refresh the Aircraft using your new settings.
IMPORTANT!
Once you are satisfied with the settings, you will then need to make these changes to the aircraft.cfg files
that appear in the Text-o-Matic folder for this aircraft. These files can be found along this path. Failure to
do this will cause any new aircraft created with Text-o-Matic to have the original, un-modified settings.
FS\Flight One Software\Text-o-Matic \Data.DFA36 and
FS\Flight One Software\Text-o-Matic \Data.DFA36TT
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1. Outside Air Temperature: This is a zoom gauge. Click on the partial face of the OAT and it will pop up in
enlarged form. Click again to hide it.
2. ADF Indicator / Radar Altimeter (ADF appears by default): A right or left click on this gauge will toggle it
between ADF and RA. The ADFs Heading Knob and RAs DH (Decision Height) setting knob is turned with left
clicks to turn left, right clicks to turn right, or mouse wheel scroll. DH lamp illuminates both on the RA and on the
ADI upon reaching DH. There is also an aural DH warning that works with the AAS (see 7A below). The RA has a
minimum altitude readout of 20, and will go no lower. This is accurate to the real unit.
3. Vacuum Pressure Gauge
4. Airspeed Indicator: Readout is in knots. Left click on the gauge to zoom out to a larger version, right click on
the gauge to place a cover over it.
5. Turn Coordinator: Left click on the gauge to zoom out to a larger version, right click on the gauge to place a
cover over it.
6. Exhaust Gas Temperature / Engine Monitor Gauge: Please see detailed information at the end of this
section.
7A. Audio Advisory System Mute Switch: Left or right click to operate. When Illuminated, Audio Advisories for
Landing Gear, Autopilot and Decision Height can be heard.
7B. DME NAV1 / NAV2 Switch: Left or right click to operate. Switches the DMEs NAV source between NAV 1
(GNS430) and NAV 2 (KX155 NAV/COM Receiver).
7C. GPS Source Select Switch: Left or right click to operate. Toggles the primary GPS source between GPS1
(Garmin GNS430) and GPS2 (Default GPS500).
IMPORTANT
7D. NAV / GPS Switch & Annunciator: Left or right click to operate. When GPS Source Select Switch is set
to GPS1 (Garmin GNS430) this switch acts as an annunciator only, and GPS / VOR switching is handled
by the GNS430. When GPS Source Select Switch is set to GPS2 (Default GPS500) this switch acts as a
standard NAV/GPS switch as found in many other FS aircraft.
Depressing this switch when GPS1 (GNS430) is set will have no affect, and will momentarily flash between
settings and return to the setting as provided by the GNS430.
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8. Attitude Indicator & Flight Director: Standard air-driven attitude indicator with single-cue Flight Director bar.
The Flight Director is controlled by the autopilot (see Autopilot description later in this section for more
information). Left click on the gauge to zoom out to a larger version, right click on the gauge to place a cover over
it. The Decision Height (DH) lamp will illuminate upon reaching the altitude set on the Radar Altimeter (see #2).
9. Sandel 3308 EHSI: Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator. Knobs are turned with left clicks to turn left, right
clicks to turn right, or mouse wheel scroll. Left click on the gauge to zoom out to a larger version, right click on the
gauge to undock window. Please see detailed information at the end of this section for more information.
10. Autopilot Mode Annunciator: A remote annunciator that indicates modes set on the autopilot located in the
Avionics Stack (see Autopilot description later in this section for more information).
11. Primary Altimeter (Left side of panel): Knob is turned with left clicks to turn left, right clicks to turn right, or
mouse wheel scroll. Left click on the gauge to zoom out to a larger version, right click on the gauge to place a
cover over it. This altimeter features individually adjustable altitude bugs, and each bug can be set by locating its
click spot at the upper left, right, and lower right corners of the gauge. Bugs are adjusted using left clicks to turn
left, right clicks to turn right, or mouse wheel scroll
11. Standby Altimeter (Right side of panel): Identical to the Primary Altimeter, except without altitude bugs.
12. Vertical Speed Indicator: Left click on the gauge to zoom out to a larger version, right click on the gauge to
place a cover over it.
13. VOR2 Course Deviation Indicator: OBS Knob is turned with left clicks to turn left, right clicks to turn right, or
mouse wheel scroll. Either a right or left click on this gauge will place a cover over it.
14A. Manifold Pressure Gauge: Either a right or left click on this gauge will open the Throttle Quadrant panel
window.
14B. Tachometer: Either a right or left click on this gauge will open the Throttle Quadrant panel window.
14C. Fuel Flow Gauge: Either a right or left click on this gauge will open the Fuel Selector panel window.
14D. Cylinder Head Temperature & Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge: Either a right or left click on this gauge
will open the Throttle Quadrant panel window.
14E. Oil Temperature & Oil Pressure Gauge: Either a right or left click on this gauge will open the Throttle
Quadrant panel window.
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15: Standby Attitude Indicator: Standard electrically driven attitude indicator. The caging knob is not
simulated.
16: Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) Switch: Left or right clicks to toggle switch. The normal position for
this switch is the ARM position. To test the ELT set a COM radio to 121.5, select that COM radio on the ASP,
and turn the ELT switch ON. ELT tests may be performed during the first 5 minutes of the hour, and during this
time the signal will be ignored by authorities. NOTE: As we do not simulate crashes or damage modeling the
ELT serves no other purpose on this aircraft except for its ability to be tested.
17. Carbon Monoxide Detector: Left or right clicks to activate TEST function. This detector is battery operated
and is not connected to the aircrafts electrical system. It will work at all times. The only item simulated on
this unit is its TEST function. There is no simulation of carbon monoxide leaks in the aircraft cabin. NOTE: The
tone heard when testing this unit is VERY LOUD, as it is in real life, and will be heard once, followed by a
delay, then it will sound a second time.
Glare shield Annunciator Panel: Contains various warning annunciations, and can be tested by holding a
mouse click over any of the annunciator lights, or by holding a click over the red Annunciator Test Button to the
left of the Ignition Switch.
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NOTE: All switches on this panel operate with either a left or right click to toggle their
position. The white box surrounding numbers 1, 2 & 3 above shows the location of a
hidden click spot that can be used to close this window.
1. Battery & Alternator Switches
2. Avionics Master Switch
3. Air Conditioning and Fan / Blower switch: Aside from being able to turn on the air conditioning any
affects that air conditioning may have on the aircraft are not simulated, including erratic magnetic
compass operation.
4. Standby Vacuum Pump Switch: The A36 is equipped with an electrically driven Standby Vacuum Pump that
is used in the event of a failure of the primary vacuum source.
5. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch: Use this pump as described in the check list. It is not necessary that this
switch be turned on at all times in order for the engine to run, as an engine-driven fuel pump is also
installed.
6. Landing Gear Switch and Indicator Lights: When using the optional float version of the aircraft this switch is
used to raise / lower the Water Rudder, and is labeled accordingly.
7. Fuel Quantity Gauges: When using the version with Tip Tanks these gauges will indicate total fuel quantity in
each wing of the aircraft (main tank + tip tank). There is no need for separate gauges for the tip tanks, as these
tanks feed the respective main tank.
8. Flap Position Switch and Indicator Lights: Left click = flaps down, Right click = flaps up.
9. Glare Shield Annunciator Test Button: Tests the lights on the annunciator when pressed and held.
10. Ignition Switch: Left clicks turn the key left and right clicks turn it right. When key is in the OFF position, a
Left click will remove the key and a right click will replace it.
To Start the Engine: When the key is at the BOTH position, right click and HOLD the click. You will
hear the pilot call out clear! the key will move to the start position and the engine will crank. Release
the right click only after the engine has started.
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1. Throttle Lever
2. Propeller / RPM Control Lever
3. Mixture Control Lever
4. Elevator Trim Wheel & Indicator: Left or right clicks or mouse wheel scroll to operate.
5. Manifold Pressure, Tachometer & Fuel Flow gauges (added for convenience): Clicking on the Manifold
Pressure and Tachometer gauges will close the Throttle Quadrant window. Clicking on the Fuel Flow gauge will
open / close the Fuel Selector panel window. These gauges are identical to those appearing on the Left
Instrument Panel.
6. Aileron Trim Knob & Indicator: Left or right clicks or mouse wheel scroll to operate.
NOTE: The real Beech A36 is NOT equipped with Rudder Trim, and neither
is our simulated version.
7. Cowl Flap Lever: Left or right clicks Left or right clicks or mouse wheel scroll to operate.
NOTE: On the real Beech A36 opening Cowl Flaps does NOT cause any
noticeable decrease in airspeed.
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Left or right clicks to change levers position. The OFF STOP BUTTON is not simulated.
The Fuel Tank Selector is the same for both versions of the aircraft, as on the version with Tips Tanks, the Tip
Tanks feed the main tanks.
NOTE: In order to keep this gauge in accordance with FS standards and to avoid issues with a heavy
wing caused by Flight Simulators exaggeration of weight and balance affects, the fuel selector is
provided with a BOTH position that does not appear on the real A36.
It is suggested that you keep the Fuel Tank Selector in the BOTH position.
Failure to do this could cause an unrealistically heavy wing unless you
switch tanks very frequently.
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NOTE: Due to the limited height of the Left Landing View Panel, there is a click spot available to
open / close the clocks panel window on the Left Landing View Panel. It is located just to the
left of the Vacuum Pressure Gauge and air conditioning vent above it.
This is a simplified version of the unit appearing in the real A36, and should serve your flying needs well. It
features a current time display (time set using the FS menu) and two Elapsed (count up) Timers. You can use
one timer for flight time and the other for timing an approach, or time between waypoints.
A click spot over the Clocks display is used to close the Clocks panel window. All click spots operate with either
left or right clicks to activate the selected function.
1. Mode Button: Pressing this button will change the display from showing the current time to displaying the first of
the two Elapsed Timers. A second press of this button will display the second Elapsed Timer, and a third press
will return the display to current time. Continued presses of this button will cycle the display as just described.
NOTE: Timers will run in the background even when not on display.
2. Start Stop Button: Starts or Stops the selected Elapsed Timer.
3. Reset Button: Resets the selected Elapsed Timer.
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COMM
Frequency in use
Swap button
NAV
Standby frequency
Frequency in use
Swap button
Standby frequency
6
NAV / COM 1 & NAV / COM 2
NOTE: NAV / COM 2 appears on the Right Instrument Panel. NAV / COM 1 only appears in the
Avionics Panel Window, just below the ASP. This unit is intended for use by those who care not
to use the GNS430 GPS for NAV / COM 1 duties.
1. Power Switch and Test Switch: Left clicks ONLY will toggle the unit on/off. When the unit is ON, a right click
can be used to pull out the knob, and this will turn off Auto Squelch, allowing static to be heard, provided that
particular COM radio is selected on the ASP.
2, 3. Communications Frequency Selector Knob: Using left and right clicks or mouse wheel scrolling on the
click spots shown by the boxes labeled 2 (whole numbers) and 3 (decimal numbers) will allow for frequency
setting of the STANDBY frequency above it. Once the standby frequency has been set, it can be put into use, or
made active by left or right clicking on the transfer or swap button. This will cause the standby frequency to
move to the left, and the frequency formerly the active or use frequency will move to the right and become the
standby frequency. ONLY THE STANDBY FREQUENCY CAN BE SET. When audio reception / transmission is
required, it will be necessary to activate either the COM 1 or COM 2 buttons on the ASP (depending upon the
transceiver in use) in order to receive or transmit. Activating the BOTH button on the ASP will only allow for audio
reception via both COM radios, and transmit capability will only be allowed for that radio, either COM1 or COM2,
when it is selected separately on the ASP.
4, 5, 6. Navigation Frequency Selector Knob: Using left and right clicks or mouse wheel scrolling on the click
spots shown by the boxes labeled 4 (whole numbers) and 5 (decimal numbers) will allow for frequency setting of
the STANDBY frequency above it. Once the standby frequency has been set, it can be put into use, or made
active by left or right clicking on the transfer or swap button. This will cause the standby frequency to move to
the left, and the frequency formerly the active or use frequency will move to the right and become the standby
frequency. ONLY THE STANDBY FREQUENCY CAN BE SET. Audio reception for IDENT (Morse code
identification) of the navigation station is achieved by left or right clicking on the IDENT knob (6). It will also be
necessary to select the appropriate NAV radio (either NAV1 or NAV2) on the ASP. Using the keyboard to select a
NAV ident will automatically select the appropriate NAV ident knob and the corresponding ASP button. Using your
mouse will NOT do this, and you must select both separately, as in real life.
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Transponder
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The Autopilot (AP) is a simplified version of the Bendix-King KFC 225 autopilot, and is programmed using
standard Flight Simulator autopilot variables. It is not a custom autopilot. It is designed to be
relatively simple to use, while also being as accurate as possible.
The AP/FD is designed so that modes can be selected for use with the FD when flying manually, or the AP
can be engaged to fly the selected mode.
1. Autopilot Engage Button (AP): Press to engage the autopilot
2. Flight Director Engage Button (FD): Press to engage the Flight Director. It is not necessary to engage the AP
when using the FD. You can also select the modes you wish to use, and these will automatically engage the FD
without need to push the FD button.
3. Mode Buttons: Heading Hold (HDG), GPS or VOR Navigation Hold (NAV), Approach Hold for either Localizer
or ILS (APR), Back Course Localizer Hold (REV) and Altitude Hold (ALT). Modes can be selected prior to
autopilot engagement for use with the FD, and later by the AP when engaged.
4. Vertical Speed Setting Buttons: Press the UP or DN (down) button as required to change your vertical
speed. When you have set a vertical speed, a single left or right click on the Altitude select knob will
return the display to showing the selected altitude.
5. Altitude Select Knob: Use left or right clicks to turn the knob to set the desired altitude.
6. Mode, Altitude and Vertical Speed Display
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Autopilot Tutorial
In an effort to further educate FS pilots on proper autopilot use, we have asked Peter McLeland, a real,
retired British Airways captain, and former RAF fighter pilot, who is also an extremely accomplished FS
pilot to write a tutorial for the Beech A36.
It is long, and you will need to follow it precisely. However, if you stick with it and complete it, you will not
only learn proper procedures concerning flying, using the autopilot, and Flight Simulator in general, but
you will also see just how well this autopilot will perform when used properly. Even if you should
experience some problems with it, you may still learn new things that will increase your enjoyment of
flying the A36.
This tutorial commences on the following page.
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In opening screen, click SETTINGS > TRAFFIC. Pull the Air traffic density (%) slider full left. Click OK.
Realism & Weather > click Realism > Pull P-Factor slider fully left, check other sliders fully right. TICK
Autorudder (do it even if you have pedals, you will see why later). Set Detect crashes and damage, Display
indicated airspeed and tick Pilot controls aircraft lights. Click OK.
On left of panel click SELECT A FLIGHT
1. Choose a category, scroll to and select Other
2. Choose a flight and select Default Flight
Click FLY NOW!
When sitting in the Cessna at Tacoma (KSEA), press ALT to get the menu, if necessary and GO > Aircraft >
Select aircraft > Aircraft Manufacturer > Scroll to and select Dreamfleet and Flight One > Select Beechcraft
Bonanza A36 Tip Tanks. Click OK.
Press SHIFT+ S to Spot View. Move your stick in a couple of full circles and check that the control surfaces
move full and free, and centre when you release the stick. Press S to return to the 2D cockpit. For some
people, including myself, step 4 is necessary for every first start of FS9 after computer boot. All will be well
after that for as many FS9 starts as you wish, but, after the next reboot step 4 is again necessary (certain
sticks with certain operating systems will boot with full control displacement in effect, until waggled preferably
in Spot View.
GO > Aircraft > Fuel and Payload > Change Fuel > Edit Left and Right to 50% each and Left and Right tip
tanks to Zero > Click OK.
GO > World > Go to airport > in Airport ID: box, type KBFI > Click OK.
You will be on runway 31 and you will be slightly right of centre line. Dont worry about this, the start position
is slightly displaced here, but FS9 knows exactly where the centre line is and you can expect to Autoland in
these still air conditions, very close to centre.
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Now we must set our Navaids. If you have FSNav then you can get them from its map by hovering your
pointer over a runway end. If not then GO > World > Map > Click the + at the top left to zoom in. Click on
the runway to get Facilities. Select each runway in turn and note the details on paper:
Your aids are now tuned, but while the radio stack is up, let us set up the Autopilot. On the Autopilot panel,
Right click on the large knob at the right to dial the Altitude up to 3000 feet (we will ignore the 16 feet
elevation of Boeing Field). Now click the UP button to dial the rate of climb up to 1200 feet/min. Finally click
the Autopilot HDG and ALT button to prime these two modes (Do NOT click the AP button as this would
wreck the trim). Click in the Autopilot window to close the Avionics stack.
Now we can set our Instruments. On the EHSI, Left click the Course Knob to put the pointer on 310 degrees
and check the green numbers read 310.
Left click the Heading Knob to set the index to 310 degrees and check the brown numbers read 310. Check
on left, green ILS1 is showing with ICHJ 330 0.1 nm
Bottom left of EHSI click SHFT followed by BRG. Now click on the blue letters BRG1 till you get ADF. (This
BRG setting will not be saved with the flight but I thought we would practice it here and then do it again later)
Press B to set Altimeter but it is already set to 29.92.
One final setting: GO > Options > SETTINGS > Weather > Drag the rate slider fully left to NONE > click OK.
Click in the RPM gauge to open the Throttle window and set the Trim in the middle of the green sector (you will
need to trim back to do this). Click RPM gauge to close the window.
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Click top left under the glare shield to open the Switch Panel. Switch ON Pitot Heat, STROBE, BCN and NAV
lights. Close the Switch Panel.
On the keyboard press ; and wait for the SAVE FLIGHT box to appear. Type into the Title box, in capital
letters AUTOMATIC ILS CIRCUIT and click OK.
You have now created a saved flight that has completely fixed conditions built into it. The next section of this
document will explain, step by step, how to use it; there may be one or two surprises!
Start FS9.1
Choose a category > scroll to top My Saved Flights and click it to select.
Some things have not been saved > bring up the Radio Stack by clicking in the Autopilot window. Click the
HDG and ALT buttons to arm those modes, and park the stack again.
On the top line of magnetic switches Set: AAS, DME N1, GPS2, NAV (the GPS is not used on this flight but
with the GPS1/GPS2 switch in the GPS2 position the last switch is freed to operate from NAV to GPS and
back by clicking. This last switch can only be moved by the GNS430 if the GPS1/GPS2 switch is on GPS1).
Now for a very big shock: GO > Options > Controls > Click Disable JoystickYES, I mean itWe will not be
using our stick, yoke or rudder pedals on this flight. Now, perhaps some of my settings are more
understandable, and If you have modified any, I suggest you put them right.
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When you have got over the shock and horror of this situation, click SHFT+S to go to Spot ViewWaggle
the stick and verify control surfaces do not move. Try your hat switchmore shock and
horrorNOTHING works on your stick. Press S to return to your seat and press .(period) to release the
brakes.
This entire departure is carried out with three key strokeseach at the right time. The first is F4this will
apply full power and the Take-Off will commence.
The second is done at 70 knots and it is Z to engage the Autopilot (the modes should already selected,
correct?).
The third is G to retract the gear and is done as soon as you are safely climbing away.
OK, lets go then > F4watch for 70 knotshit Zclimbing safely hit G to retract the gear.
When the climb reaches about 500 feet press P (Pause) to read ahead.
OK. That wasnt bad was it? Here is the next sequence.
When you have un-paused with P, place your mouse pointer on the heading knob of EHSI and press and
hold the Right mouse button to wind the index round to 130 degrees. Click to correctthe brown number
should read 130.
The aircraft will now be in a climbing turn right onto 130 degrees and will level at 3000 feet on the
altimeter. As the aircraft is leveling at 3000 feet start tapping the key F2 to reduce the Manifold Pressure
to 20 inchesIf you overdo it, taps on F3 will open it again in small bits.
Look now at the DME reading (Radio Stack and EHSI). We are going to do nothing until it reaches 11
miles. BTW this is nice as we are flying straight at that pretty mountain As you go along you will see the
Glide Path short need on the right side of EHSI, work its way up the scalenow P to read ahead.
At 13 miles turn the Heading Knob right on to 270 degrees. As soon as you have done it click the APR
button on the Autopilot (no need to open the stack window). APR will probably replace HDG on the Mode
Indicator at this stage.
Watch the Glide Path short needle come down the scale on the right side of EHSI and at One Dot to Go
Press G to lower the Gear.
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Watch for the nose to dip as the Glide path is captured (ALT will go out on the Mode indicator). As the
rate of descent dips through 300 feet/min, press F7 for approach flaps.
As the aircraft descends, The Manifold Pressure will rise. Keep it exactly at 15 inches with occasional
taps on F2.
At Decision Height, 200 feet, slowly tap F2 to bring the Manifold Pressure back slowly just 2 inches to 13
inches and leave it there.
Keep your finger ready to hit F1 the moment you get the squeal from the tires as they touch. This will
close the throttle. The aircraft will be close to the centre line and the nose wheel will be lowered gently
onto the runway.
Just tap the Period key to slow the aircraft to a stop, near the Boeing Field tower.
Finally press CTRL+; to reset the flight and start again at the beginning, but, do remember to reset the
Autopilot HDG and ALT modes, the top four magnetic switches and the EHSI BRG1.
Key SHIFT+ S to go to Spot View, verify that controls work from stick and hat switch pans.
GO > World > Go to airport > Airport ID: Type in KBFI. At the bottom left on that window,
Runway/Starting position, click the drop down list and scroll to and select PARKING 17RAMP GA
SMALL. Click OK
GO > Options > Settings > Traffic and pull the slider fully right to 100%. Click OK
GO > World > Time and Season > Set the Time and Date as required. Click OK
GO > World > Weather > Pull the slider one click to right at Mild > Place dot in Real World weather
(updated every 15 minutes). Click OK > When the weather has loaded and the summary read, click OK
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Open the ATC window and press 1 to tune Boeing Ground. Close the ATC panel.
GO > Aircraft > Realism settings > Change them back to your normal settings. Click OK
Press S to re-enter cockpit. Press B to set Altimeter. Call the switch panel and switch off all the switches.
Park the switch panel.
Press ; and wait for the SAVE FLIGHT window. Scroll to your AUTOMATIC ILS CIRCUIT and click it to
place it in the slot. Click next to the last T to get a cursor and type REALISTIC. Click OK
Well, I hope you get some pleasure out of these two flights. Thank you for reading.
Peter McLeland
14th February 2005
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EDM 700
Digital Engine Temperature Gauge
Provided by Fr. Bill Leaming - Eaglesoft Development Group
The EDM 700 is an advanced gauge that will display a bar graph of Exhaust Gas Temperature for each of the six
cylinders, the T average Exhaust Gas Temperature and a bar graph of the Oil Pressure. At the bottom of the
gauge, there is a digital readout of EGT (left display) and CHT (right display).
1. The left button (Step) will display the EGT temperature for each cylinder in the left display, as well as the T
average EGT.
2. The right button (LeanFind) is used to engage automatic search for the Peak EGT.
The CHT for each of the six cylinders is displayed as a red bar, as can be seen in the picture above. These red
bars will not be visible unit CHT has reached 310.
The major function of the EDM700 gauge is to allow the pilot to lean or enrich the mixture* so that fuel/burn ratio
is maximized, while at the same time allowing the cooling effect of rich mixture settings.
*Note: Make sure that you have "Auto Mixture" turned off in FS otherwise this will not work properly!
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Operation
1) When starting the engine, open Mixture Full Rich.
2) After rotation, during climb out, slowly reduce Mixture until Fuel Flow is approximately 18 GPH.
3) You may need to lean a bit more, if you are climbing > 8,000' or are operating from high altitude airport.
4) After leveling out at cruise altitude, slowly pull the throttle back to Cruise MAP.
5) Press the LeanFind button to start the automatic process.
6) Slowly lean Mixture, while watching the EDM 700's EGT display. Note where the 'peak EGT' is reached, the
display will lock on the Peak EGT for the hottest cylinder, and will display a bar above the cylinder number.**
7) Click on the LeanFind button to turn it off. The display will automatically lock to the T column, which
displays the average EGT for all cylinders in the left digital display.
8) Slowly enrich the Mixture to ~20 RICH of the 'peak EGT' point.
For example, if 'peak EGT is 1640, set the Mixture until EGT reads ~`1620.
9) Running 20 ROP (Rich of Peak) will give the best Economy.
10) For best "Performance," set the Mixture to ~60 degrees RICH of peak. Fuel Flow will be ~15 to 18 GPH for a
typical engine.
*Note: Make sure that you have "Auto Mixture" turned off in FS otherwise this will not work properly!
**Note: because of FS limitations, cylinder #5 will always have the hottest EGT.
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Reality XP
430XP/530XP
Users Manual
NOTE:
This is the complete Reality XP 430XP/530XP manual. Certain items
described within will not pertain to the A36s GNS430 installation.
There is no need to install the Garmin Trainer, as it was installed at
the time you installed the A36.
This manual is intended for Flight Simulation use only, and may not be used in any real world
aviation applications. The authors are not responsible for any errors or omissions. This manual
may be printed out by the user or at the users request by a commercial print shop. This
authorization is provided by the publisher of this product.
Inclusion of Garmin copyrighted material in this presentation does not imply any
endorsement by Garmin Ltd or its affiliates of the flight training material provided by
Reality XP. Please note that Garmin Ltd. or its affiliates owns the copyright to this
material and it is reproduced by permission.
Gns 430XP/530XP
Table of Contents
FLIGHT LINE 430XP/530XP OVERVIEW .................................................................. 1
Important information for customers of a previous version .......................... 2
Additional information....................................................................................... 2
Getting Started ................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL FEATURES .............................................................................................. 4
Tool-tips.............................................................................................................. 4
Gauges settings ................................................................................................. 4
GARMIN SIMULATION .............................................................................................. 5
GnsCore XP ........................................................................................................ 5
Garmin Series Trainer program ........................................................................ 6
INTEGRATION WITH FLIGHT SIMULATOR ............................................................. 7
Navigation data and Flight Simulator............................................................... 7
Enhanced capabilities with Reality XP............................................................. 7
HSI / VOR / RMI Operation................................................................................. 8
Knobs and mouse interface .............................................................................. 8
OPERATION WITH FLIGHT SIMULATOR ................................................................ 9
Special Click spots ............................................................................................ 9
Special features ................................................................................................. 11
430XP/530XP PROFESSIONAL ................................................................................ 12
ADDITIONAL GAUGES ............................................................................................. 13
GMA340 GTX327 ............................................................................................. 13
GI106A GI102A VOR........................................................................................ 13
PRODUCT SUPPORT ................................................................................................ 14
Gns 430XP/530XP
Gns 430XP/530XP
Additional information
After installation, a new program group is accessible from your Windows Start Menu \
Reality XP. This program group contains the necessary utilities and documentation.
Make sure you review all available documentation.
Please take the time to read all manuals completely; so that you can become
properly acquainted with the product and its operation.
Avionics Manuals
The systems features are simulated in form, fit and function. The Flight Line
430XP/530XP has been developed as accurately as is possible based on its realworld counterpart. We strongly recommend that you download the Garmin avionics
documentation from the Internet:
Garmin GNS530, Garmin GNS430, Garmin GTX327 and Garmin GMA340
http://www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp
Gns 430XP/530XP
Getting Started
The Flight Line 430XP/530XP is a Flight Simulator compatible gauge and can be
configured in any Flight Simulator aircraft panel. The software package includes an
easy to use configuration program to assist with integration and configuration. There
are two Reality XP versions and they are Gns Config and Gns Config Pro (the
Professional version)
When first started, Gns Config detects and prompts you with all available aircrafts
and panels with the select an aircraft panel. Flight Simulator has an open
architecture that permits several aircraft to share the same panel, and the selected
aircraft can use different panel configurations. Not all available aircraft and panels
configurations are listed in the select an aircraft: Gns Config lists only the unique
combinations of both aircraft and panels.
NB: Gns Config operation, advanced panel integration and GNS gauges settings are
covered in separate documents. Make sure to review the complete documentation
located in your Windows Start Menu / Reality XP program group.
Gns 430XP/530XP
General features
All of the Reality XP gauges and controls utilize a relatively unique implementation of
click spots. They work as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
As your mouse cursor passes over a click spot on the panel it will cause it to
turn from an arrow cursor into a hand cursor. There are no + or - click spots:
the hand cursor will be empty.
Whenever a single click spot is used, and depending upon its function a left click
will accomplish the same task as a right click. In other cases, a left click will
accomplish one task, while a right click will accomplish another.
In some cases the click spot will not function as stated above, but instead will
feature separate functions for the left and right clicks. Example: For a toggle
switch with 3 positions, a left click will move the switch in one direction, while a
right click will move it in the opposite direction.
Certain click spots will work with left and right clicks, and the mouse wheel, if
your mouse is so equipped. This type of click spot is used on gauges that
require adjustment, such as the knobs, etc. In this case the left click turns the
item left and a right click turns it right. Forward / back scrolling on your
mouse wheel will also do the same.
Tool-tips
By turning on FS Tool Tips you will see descriptions of these clicks spots when your
mouse cursor is placed over them.
Gauges settings
The gauges can be configured for a variety of panel/aircraft situation. These features
are designed to get the most out of Flight Simulator.
Configuration File
Gns Config provides a graphical user interface to most of the settings provided for
the Flight Line 430XP/530XP. These settings are configured in several files located
in:
[fs9]\RealityXP\Common\Settings\
Refer to the additional Gns Service Manual (located in your Windows Start Menu \
Reality XP program group) for additional details and configuration options.
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Garmin Simulation
With the Flight Line 430XP/530XP youll be flying with a simulated avionics package
capable of providing the same features and benefits as the real avionics. The
simulation solution includes:
The gauge pack that runs the user interface in Flight Simulator. The gauge pack includes
the GPS gauges with the correct look and feel.
The GPS simulation running in the background. The GPS simulation runs with a unique
Reality XP interface to the Garmin Series Trainer program: GnsCore XP
GnsCore XP
GnsCore XP is our unique technology that integrates with the Garmin Series Trainer
program. This allows us to offer extended simulation and control capabilities to the
GPS within Flight Simulator programs. GnsCore XP unpacks the 16 bits Trainer
program from its 16 bits windows components while they are running in memory and
wraps the GNS Simulation components in a Win32 shell.
Increased stability.
Minimizes overhead by just running what is required.
Intel Hyper Threading optimizations.
Precise and direct control of any GNS simulation core parameters.
Avionics Electric Bus interface (cold and dark cockpits are now supported!).
Interface to our new Reality XP Avionics Bus Driver for Cross fill between GNS units and
Avionics data exchange between other Avionics products.
Possibility to run more than one Trainer at the same time on the same computer.
And many more features described in this manual!
Gns 430XP/530XP
Gns 430XP/530XP
Navigation Device: selects the active GPS data source. The selection is made from the Options
menu and/or the Device Select Switch Gauge included in the product. The Default FS GPS source
is always available.
Simple Vor Compatibility: some VOR gauges working with the VOR variables require this option
to be checked to display the information from the Reality XP GPS source.
Gns 430XP/530XP
Advanced EHSI displaying nav data sources simultaneously (VOR + GPS) should run
with Simple Vor off.
General and regular VOR, should run with Simple Vor On for having the VOR CDI
displaying the correct information.
Due to Flight Simulator limitations, the Flight Line 430XP/530XP is not able to interface yet
with XML gauges. This is the type of gauge found with the default Baron 58 EHSI gauge. The
Flight Line 430XP/530XP gauge pack includes an advanced analogue GI106A VOR that
accurately depicts the current navigation information.
Knob selection
(push)
Gns 430XP/530XP
Gns 430XP/530XP
1- Database Change: The Flight Line 430XP/530XP comes with two databases. The click
spot swaps the two databases when clicked with the right mouse button.
Americas
International
NB: the database loaded when the 430XP/530XP starts is configured with Gns Config. The
click spot changes the database only during the session.
2- Navigation Device selection: The click spot cycles the available navigation devices. Its
operation is similar to the Device Select Switch Gauge or the Options menu, when clicked
with the right mouse button.
3 - Contrast: The 430XP/530XP screen contrast is adjusted with this click spot, in a range
from 0.3 to 1.5. The middle mouse button (wheel push) resets the contrast to 1.0.
4 and 5 - Radios Sets swap: The click spot swaps the radios set between COM1/NAV1 and
COM2/NAV2 when clicked with the right mouse button. In dual GNS configuration (dual
430XP or dual 530XP), the click spot swaps the radios between the two GPS.
6 - Autoresize: The click spot autoresize the GPS to the gauge original size and aspect ratio
when clicked with the right mouse button. The middle mouse button (wheel push) resizes the
gauge only to keep its aspect ratio.
7 - Popup: The click spot toggles the popup window. The Left and Right mouse buttons
operate two different popup idents when configured in the RXPGNSx30.INI file. Gns Config
automatically configures the click spot for proper operation.
8 - Auto-course: The click spot toggles/activate the Auto-course function when clicked with
the right mouse button.
9 - Export Flight Plan: Using the right mouse button on the click spot exports the active
route (from the present position up to the next 10 waypoints) to the MS Map, the MS GPS
and the flight plan file is stored in the following folder:
My Documents\Flight Simulator Files
10 - GPSS mode: The click spot cycles the GPSS modes when clicked with the right mouse
button.
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Special features
The Flight Line 430XP/530XP gauge features additional functions for Flight
Simulator.
Virtual Cockpit enhancements
The 430XP/530XP gauge bezel automatically adjusts the knob perspective to provide
greater realism.
Simulation data
In addition to the enhanced navigation data information and VOR/EHSI/RMI
integration presented above, the Flight Line 430XP/530XP also integrates several
other Flight Simulator parameters:
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430XP/530XP Professional
With the Professional Expansion Pack, the Flight 430XP/530XP allows you to run
dual GNSs be it two of the same type or a combination of 430 and 530 gauges if you
have acquired both products. Most importantly, these are independent GNS
displaysalthough your aircraft position will be the same you can be running unique
flight plans on both.
In all cases, it permits you to transfer flight plans from any Reality XP GNS model to
any other Reality XP GNS model using the same Crossfill procedure that is in the
real units.
The Flight Line 430XP/530XP Professional offers an enhanced Gns Config Pro
adding additional capabilities to edit and tailor you GNS features and to load
Checklists for the aircraft, as well as supporting the extended settings tailored
specifically to the most demanding user.
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Additional Gauges
GMA340 GTX327
The Flight Line 430XP/530XP includes a Garmin standard Audio Panel and Transponder.
Not all features of the units have been implemented due to limitations of Flight Simulator.
They will provide an excellent replacement to the default gauges.
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Product Support
You should read this manual, and the others included with this product from
cover to cover before asking for support or help with this product. We have
found that over 95% of all product support questions can be answered by
reading the manual.
You can visit the Reality XP General Forum for general customer service
issues.at:
http://www.reality-xp.com/community/users.htm
While anyone may read this support forum, you will need to register in order to
post a question or reply with an answer. Support at this forum may be
provided by any one of the following individuals:
1. Members of the Development / Publishing Team.
2. Members of the products beta testing team.
3. Knowledgeable users of the product who know the correct answer.
If you still require help: Product support is available through our online help
system. Please visit http://www.reality-xp.com for additional support
information.
Thank you.
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2002-2005 by Reality XP. All rights reserved.
Reality XP
Wx500 Radar
Users Manual
This manual is intended for Flight Simulation use only, and may not be used in any real world
aviation applications. The authors are not responsible for any errors or omissions. This manual
may be printed out by the user or at the users request by a commercial print shop. This
authorization is provided by the publisher of this product.
Wx500
Table of Contents
FLIGHT LINE WX500 OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 1
Important information for customers of a previous version .......................... 2
Additional information....................................................................................... 2
Getting Started ................................................................................................... 3
GENERAL FEATURES .............................................................................................. 4
Tool-tips.............................................................................................................. 4
Gauges settings ................................................................................................. 4
INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER RADAR.................................................................. 5
Weather Radar Principle.................................................................................... 5
Radar Reflectivity............................................................................................... 7
Weather Attenuation Compensation ................................................................ 8
INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER INTERPRETATION ............................................... 9
Thunderstorm Avoidance.................................................................................. 10
OPERATION WITH FLIGHT SIMULATOR ................................................................ 11
Special Click spots ............................................................................................ 11
Controls .............................................................................................................. 12
Flight Simulator Interface and Settings ........................................................... 13
OPERATION IN-FLIGHT ............................................................................................ 14
Tilt Management................................................................................................. 14
Over Scanning and Tilt Management ............................................................... 15
General Operation.............................................................................................. 16
Separation of Weather and Ground Targets.................................................... 16
Shadowed Areas ................................................................................................ 17
PRODUCT SUPPORT ................................................................................................ 18
Wx500
For the discriminating pilots, Flight Line Wx500 is a unique and innovative solution
brought to you by Reality XP. Modeled after todays real world avionics, it is a
modern Onboard Weather Radar based on a state of the art technology. The Flight
Line Avionics products are unequaled in providing the features, levels of performance
and reliability that flight simulation users require. The Reality XP Flight Line Avionics
sets a new higher standard to which all other Avionics Simulations will be compared.
The Flight Line Wx500 is a comprehensive Onboard Weather Radar Simulation
accurately modeled from real world radar physics and simulated weather scenarios in
Flight Simulator. With its unique real-time rendering technology and true to life
graphics, the Flight Line Wx500 offers a solid foundation to understanding and using
modern onboard weather radar.
With Flight Line Avionics, youll be flying a simulated avionics package capable of
providing the same features and benefits as the real avionics. The Reality XP Wx500
package is so realistic that pilots can use it as a training tool to familiarize themselves
with the workings of the actual equipment. Each button and knob is fully functional
and performs identically to its real-world counterpart.
Wx500
Additional information
After installation, a new program group is accessible from your Windows Start Menu \
Reality XP. This program group contains the necessary utilities and documentation.
Make sure you review all available documentation.
Please take the time to read all manuals completely; so that you can become
properly acquainted with the product and its operation.
Wx500
Getting Started
The Wx500 is a Flight Simulator compatible gauge and can be configured in any
Flight Simulator aircraft panel. The software package includes an easy to use
configuration program to assist with integration and configuration: Wx500 Config.
When first started, Wx500 Config detects and prompts you with all available aircrafts
and panels with the select an aircraft panel. Flight Simulator has an open
architecture that permits several aircraft to share the same panel, and the selected
aircraft can use different panel configurations. Not all available aircraft and panels
configurations are listed in the select an aircraft: Apollo Config lists only the unique
combinations of both aircraft and panels.
NB: Wx500 Config operation, advanced panel integration and Wx500 gauges
settings are covered in separate documents. Make sure to review the complete
documentation located in your Windows Start Menu / Reality XP program group.
Wx500
General features
All of the Reality XP gauges and controls utilize a relatively unique implementation of
click spots. They work as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
As your mouse cursor passes over a click spot on the panel it will cause it to
turn from an arrow cursor into a hand cursor. There are no + or - click spots:
the hand cursor will be empty.
Whenever a single click spot is used, and depending upon its function a left click
will accomplish the same task as a right click. In other cases, a left click will
accomplish one task, while a right click will accomplish another.
In some cases the click spot will not function as stated above, but instead will
feature separate functions for the left and right clicks. Example: For a toggle
switch with 3 positions, a left click will move the switch in one direction, while a
right click will move it in the opposite direction.
Certain click spots will work with left and right clicks, and the mouse wheel, if
your mouse is so equipped. This type of click spot is used on gauges that
require adjustment, such as the knobs, etc. In this case the left click turns the
item left and a right click turns it right. Forward / back scrolling on your
mouse wheel will also do the same.
Tool-tips
By turning on FS Tool Tips you will see descriptions of these clicks spots when your
mouse cursor is placed over them.
Gauges settings
The gauges can be configured for a variety of panel/aircraft situation. These features
are designed to get the most out of Flight Simulator.
Configuration File
Wx500 Config provides a graphical user interface to most of the settings provided for
the Flight Line Wx500. These settings are configured with files located in:
[fs9]\RealityXP\Common\Settings\
Refer to the additional Wx500 Service Manual (located in your Windows Start Menu \
Reality XP program group) for additional details and configuration options.
Wx500
Wx500
Note that the antenna gain versus angle characteristic is a continuous function at all
angles. This means that there is a gain value associated with all forward angles
relative to the selected tilt angle. In this figure the tilt angle is shown as zero degrees.
This means the beam center is along the same angle as the aircraft flight angle.
Next, the points on either side of the beam where the antenna gain is down 3 dB
relative to the maximum gain defines the 3 dB beam width. The remainder of the
manual uses the cone shaped 3 dB beam width extensively to illustrate how the
beam spreads with distance, much like a flashlight beam. Note that there are small
side lobes characteristically at fairly large angles to the main beam.
The cone formed by the 3 dB beam width is where most of the radar energy is
concentrated, so it is important to realize that at any given time whatever is within this
cone (and sometimes other strong targets like clutter outside the cone) is what is
being painted on the display. The pilot should be aware of how wide this cone is as a
function of range. The primary target of interest is obviously weather cells of
significance. The typical cell is considered to be 3 nm in diameter.
Flight Line Wx500 models a simplified antenna gain continuous function with a fairly
accurate 3db beam width. It does not model side lobes.
Wx500
Radar Reflectivity
What target will reflect the radars pulses and thus be displayed on the indicator?
Only precipitation (or objects more dense than water such as earth or solid
structures) will be detected by an X-band weather radar. Therefore weather radar
does not detect clouds, thunderstorms or turbulence directly. Instead, it detects
precipitation which may be associated with dangerous thunderstorms and turbulence.
The best radar reflectors are raindrops and wet snow or hail. The larger the raindrop
the better it reflects. Because large drops in a small concentrated area are
characteristic of a severe thunderstorm, the radar displays the storm as a strong
echo. Drop size is the most important factor in high radar reflectivity. Generally, ice,
dry snow, and dry hail have low reflective levels and often will not be displayed by the
radar.
A cloud that contains only small raindrops, such as fog or drizzle, will not produce a
measurable radar echo. But if the conditions should change and the cloud begins to
produce rain, it will be displayed on radar.
Due to limitations of the Flight Simulator Weather Engine, the Flight Line Wx500 may
not display an accurate picture for every possible weather condition. It however is
accurate enough for building solid training and understanding foundations of weather
radar operation.
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Wx500
Thunderstorm Avoidance
Above all, remember: Never regard any thunderstorm as LIGHT, even when radar
observers report the echoes are of light intensity. Avoiding thunderstorms is the best
policy:
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1- Stab Mode toggle: Controls the Tilt 0 degrees reference. When set to On the Tilt 0 degrees is in
relation to the horizontal. When set to Off the Tilt 0 degrees is in relation to the aircraft pitch. NB:
When stabilized, the radar does not simulate gimbals limits.
2- Easy Mode toggle: When set to On, the radar simulation is based on a simpler model and provides
a top-down view of the actual weather conditions, regardless of the Tilt setting. WAC and Radar
Shadows are eliminated.
3 - Popup: The click spot toggles the popup window. The Left and Right mouse buttons operate two
different popup idents when configured in the RXPWX500.INI file. Wx500 Config automatically
configures the click spot for proper operation.
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Wx500
Controls
ON: selects the normal condition of operation for weather detection and/or other
modes of operation. The system will transmit after a 5 seconds warm-up time is
completed. The radar system initializes the Wx mode at 80nm.
TEST: in this mode the multicolored arc displays a test pattern The test pattern
(typical 3 color) is initialized and sized to fit the display. No radar transmissions
occur while TEST is selected.
STBY: fully energizes the system circuitry but no radar transmissions occur.
OFF: removes all power from the radar unit.
BRT: controls brightness of the indicator display (CW rotation for max
brightness).
Gain: the gain knob adjusts the radar gain from 0 to -20db (CCW rotation
reduces gain).
HOLD: suspend the radar beam in its last position and freezes the display.
Pressing Hold again resumes normal operation.
TRACK: provides a yellow track centerline for horizontal profile. With the radar
on and a track button pushed, the track line position moves left or right in 1
degree increments. The track line is automatically removed from the display after
a 10 seconds interval.
TILT: permits manual adjustments of antenna tilt 15 up or down for best
indicator presentation. When the Wx500 is configured in the Vertical Stabilization
mode, the tilt angle range is relative to the horizontal. When the Stabilization
mode is disabled, the tilt angle range is relative to the aircraft pitch angle.
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Wx500
Operation in-flight
The Flight Line Wx500 provides weather avoidance information with greater clarity
than any previous generation weather avoidance radars. The purpose of this section
is to help you get acquainted with the radar and used to interpreting the display so
that you can get the maximum benefit during your flying. Your proficiency will only
improve with usage. Hence, we recommended that you become familiar with the
operation of the system during fair weather instead of while trying to penetrate a
storm front.
In previous sections of this Users Manual we have described the various controls
and discussed the features of the radar system. This section gives a more detailed
discussion of some of these controls and how to make the most benefit from them.
Note: Your radar is a weather-avoidance device. It will help you see the weather
ahead and will assist you in planning the best routing to avoid any significant
conditions in your path.
Tilt Management
Management of the antenna tilt is the single most important function performed by
the pilot to ensure that the radar depicts the weather in front of the aircraft as
accurately as is possible in order to assist in making good tactical decisions:
The earths curvature must be considered in determining the location of the beam
at long distances.
The center of the radar beam is referenced to the horizon by the aircraft vertical
reference system.
Adjusting the antenna tilt control will cause the center of the radar beam to scan
above or below the plane of the attitude reference system.
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Simply, a low setting will result in excessive ground or sea returns while too high a
setting (although excessive returns are eliminated) can result in the radar beam
passing over the top of a weather target.
For detecting weather targets at long ranges and to allow adequate time for planning
the proper avoidance path, the tilt angle should be set for a sprinkle of ground target
returns on the display. By slowly raising the tilt angle, weather targets will emerge
from the ground returns because of their height above the ground. In order to
minimize ground returns when closely examining weather targets below the aircraft
flight level, select the shortest range that allows full depiction of the area of interest.
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General Operation
Follow these steps to adjust the antenna tilt to optimize the radars capability to
identify significant weather:
1. Select the WX (weather) mode of operation and adjust the Brightness control as
desired.
2. Select the 40 or 80 nm range.
3. Adjust the antenna tilt control down until the entire display is filled with ground
returns.
4. Slowly work the antenna tilt up so that ground returns are painted on or about the
outer one third of the indicator area.
5. Watch the strongest returns on the display. If they become weaker and fade out
as the returns move to the near limit of the ground return pattern, then they are
probably just ground returns or insignificant weather. If, on the other hand, the
returns continue strong after moving down into the lower half of the indicator then
you are approaching a potential hazardous storm or storms and should take
evasive action immediately.
6. Examine the area behind strong targets. If radar shadows are detected you are
approaching a hazardous storm or storms and should deviate immediately,
regardless of the aircrafts altitude. If weather is being detected, move the
antenna tilt control up and down in small increments until the return object is
optimized. At that angle, the most active vertical level of the storm is being
displayed.
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Shadowed Areas
Extremely heavy rainfall can reduce the ability of the radar energy to penetrate a
weather cell and present a complete picture of the weather area. This condition is
referred to as radar attenuation. Under these conditions ground returns can be
helpful in analyzing the weather situation. Tilt the antenna down and observe the
ground returns around the displayed cell. If no ground returns are displayed on the
far side of the displayed cell (shadowed area), heavy rain may be blocking the radar
energy. This could mean that a larger area of precipitation exists than that which is
displayed.
WARNING: AVOID AND NEVER PENETRATE A SHADOWED AREA.
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Product Support
You should read this manual, and the others included with this product from
cover to cover before asking for support or help with this product. We have
found that over 95% of all product support questions can be answered by
reading the manual.
You can visit the Reality XP General Forum for general customer service
issues.at:
http://www.reality-xp.com/community/users.htm
While anyone may read this support forum, you will need to register in order to
post a question or reply with an answer. Support at this forum may be
provided by any one of the following individuals:
1. Members of the Development / Publishing Team.
2. Members of the products beta testing team.
3. Knowledgeable users of the product who know the correct answer.
If you still require help: Product support is available through our online help
system. Please visit http://www.reality-xp.com for additional support
information.
Thank you.
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2002-2005 by Reality XP. All rights reserved.
Coyote Avionics
Users Guide
SN3308 EHSI
Standard Disclaimer
This software is designed for entertainment only. Although it has been
designed to resemble and function as much like the actual avionics as possible, it
is not designed as a training device. Only a sub set of the real instruments
functions have been simulated.
NOT CERTIFIED FOR USE IN REAL FLIGHT OR FLIGHT TRAINING.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Display Overview
Operation Basics
Button Operations
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Introduction
The goal of Coyote Avionics Design is to provide modern, high quality avionics
for the use of the flightsim community.
The purpose of this document is to provide a detailed user's guide for the Coyote
Avionics Design version of the SANDEL SN3308 EHSI. An updated version of
this document will be included with each new release of the software.
This document is for use with Version 2.0.0 and above.
Display Overview
Information Sources
The SN3308 displays data from the following instruments:
The following section describes the appearance of the SN3308 display and
identifies each functional element. Descriptions of these elements and a tutorial
guide to their use are detailed in this document.
Display Areas
Primary Display
The primary display area shows a 360 degree view, as indicated by the white
compass rose. The white airplane represents the aircraft's current position.
Upper Display
This area presents data from the selected navigation source.
Upper Left Display
The data displayed depends on the navigation source selected (VOR/DME/ILS or
GPS) but it will normally include bearing and distance and the waypoint ID of the
specified source. It also includes information on whether the VOR nav display is
currently receiving either a localizer or a full ILS (localizer/glide slope) signal. The
selected course is numerical displayed.
Upper Center Display
The aircraft magnetic heading and the selected A-B mode of the EHSI are
displayed.
Upper Right Display
This displays the ground speed if available and the selected heading.
Lower Display
This area presents the numeric data associated with the two bearing pointers.
This includes nav source, bearing and distance (if available). The upper section
of this area also contains a display of the marker beacon lights.
Indicators
Several different symbols, or indicators, are used in each of the display areas.
These are described below. The white symbol is the "lubber line", pointing to
the magnetic heading. It is always at the top of the display.
The orange symbol on the outer edge of the compass rose is the heading bug.
This can be set by rotating the Heading Select knob or pressing [SYNC].
The green needle is the course pointer. By rotating the Course Select knob, you
can set the course pointer to the desired course of a VOR nav source. When a
GPS nav source is selected, the course pointer can automatically rotate to the
desired track being sent by the nav source (i.e. "Auto-Slew") if Auto Slew mode is
active.
The Course Deviation Indicator, or "CDI" (also known as a deviation bar or "Dbar") is the movable center section of the course pointer which depicts deviation
to the left or right of course. The large Deviation Indicators can be turned on and
off using the DBAR option. The CDI is also repeated at the bottom of the display.
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The large Glide Slope deviation is displayed if the DBAR option is active and the
nav source is an ILS. The Glide Slope deviation is always indicated on the right
side of the display if the nav source is an ILS.
The single and split arrow symbols are the two bearing pointers. Depending on
user-selected settings, these pointers may show the bearing to a VOR, ADF, or
GPS waypoint. The numeric information from the instruments assigned to these
pointers are displayed in the lower display area. The information is displayed in
the same color as the bearing pointer with which it is associated. Bearing1
information is Cyan and Bearing2 information is Magenta. Also the tail of each
pointer can be used to determine the bearing from the selected nav source.
CYAN
Bearing 1 information
WHITE
Compass Rose
Magnetic heading
Airplane symbol
To/From indicator
Inner Marker indicator (IM)
RED
ORANGE
MAGENTA
Bearing 2 information
BLUE
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Operation Basics
You can configure and control the SN3308 to provide the information you need at
any point in the flight. Configuring the SN3308 refers to connecting the
appropriate data to a given display. For example, a bearing pointer can be
driven by VOR1, VOR2, ADF or the GPS receiver. Controlling the SN3308 refers
to tailoring the display to suit your information needs. For example, you may
decide to turn off a bearing pointer completely during the enroute portion of the
flight and use it only during an approach.
nav source is a GPS receiver a status message of "GPS" appears next to the
[NAV] button.
To select which nav source is connected to BRG1 pointer use [SHFT] button to
select desired Bearing1nav source.
To select which nav source is connected to BRG2 pointer use [A-B] button to
select desired Bearing2 nav source.
To exit SHFT-BRG mode click [BRG] button. The ESC text will clear indicating
that you are back in the normal mode.
To enable auto-slewing, select the [SHFT] button, which has the SLEW label. A
white "AUTO" status message appears next to the nav source status message
when the selected nav source is the GPS and auto-slewing is on.
With auto-slewing on the course pointer will be set to the desired track (DTK)
being sent by the selected GPS. When flying a gps flight plan the course pointer
will automatically point to the next waypoint as the flight progresses.
With auto-slew off the course select knob rotates the course indicator in the
same way as a conventional HSI.
The Reality XP gps support a similar function called Auto Crs and if you have
Auto Crs turned on you will not need Auto-Slew.
To exit SHFT-NAV mode click [NAV] button if ESC label present.
clicking the right mouse button to increase the setting. The CRS readout is
displayed in the left side of the Upper Display Area.
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Button Operations
NAV
The [NAV] button selects the avionics supplying information to the main course
indicator, CDI and upper display area. Each selection of the button cycles
through the available choices. The sequence is VOR1, VOR2, and GPS. The
selected option is displayed to the right of the [NAV] button.
SHFT>NAV
[SHFT][NAV] activates other nav-related user settings. The SHFT-NAV mode
labels are:
BRG
No function in non-shifted mode.
SHFT>BRG
[SHFT][BRG] activates BTG mode selection buttons. The SHFT-BRG mode
labels are:
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BRG1: Assigns a nav source to the Bearing1 pointer. The available nav
sources are None, NAV1, NAV2, GPS, and ADF. The selected
nav source will be indicated in the left area of the lower display
area.
BRG2: Assigns a nav source to the Bearing2 pointer. The available nav
sources are None, NAV1, NAV2, GPS, and ADF. The selected
nav source will be indicated in the right area of the lower display
area.
If the selected source is not tuned to an active navigational aid or an active GPS
waypoint then the bearing data field will contain "---". If the selected source is not
active or cannot provide distance information the distance data field will contain
"--.-".
SHFT
Selecting [SHFT] will toggle the shift mode on and off. When on the ESC is
visible over the SHFT key and A=B over the A-B Key. Pressing the SHFT key
again will clear the ESC and put the instrument back into default mode.
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SYNC
Pressing SYNC moves the heading bug to the current heading.
SHFT>SYNC
Sets the course pointer "Direct-To" the current nav source. If a VOR is the
selected nav source, the current bearing to the VOR is used as the direct-to
course and the CDI needle centers with a "TO" flag indication. If the selected
nav source is the GPS the direct-to function is performed if auto-slew is off.
A-B
The SN3308 can memorize and display two presentations of information,
referred to as A and B.
[A-B] cycles the display between these two memories, each of which retains the
selected values for:
Primary Navigation Source
Bearing1 Source
Bearing2 Source
Auto Slew mode
DBAR mode
A or B is shown at the top of the display indicating which memory is currently
active. This option can be setup in a variety of ways such as an enroute view and
an approach view.
SHFT> A-B
Copies the active memory into the inactive memory page, overwriting the
previous settings (i.e. If A is active, pressing [SHFT][A-B] will copy the settings in
A over to B).
CRS Knob
The CRS knob is used to manually select the desired course. The left mouse
button decreases the setting and the right mouse button increases the setting.
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HDG Knob
The HDG knob is used to manually set the desired heading. The left mouse
button decreases the setting and the right mouse button increases the setting.
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Button Summary
The function associated with each of the active buttons is summarized in the list
below:
A-B
SYNC
Moves the heading bug to the top of the display, to align it with the
current aircraft heading.
SHFT
BRG
No function implemented.
NAV
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SHFT>Button Summary
The [SHFT] button accesses the shft mode which provides additional functions.
The SHFT mode button functions are:
SYNC
SHFT
BRG
NAV
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17
Crossing radial
ADF tracking
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19
Tracking the localizer in bound; keep the CDI centered using standard techniques. Outer
marker passage will be marked by the flashing OM display and bearing pointer #1 will
swing to the bottom of the display.
LOC-DME and GPS distance can be used as a cross-check. If the procedure terminates
in a missed approach, especially one in which ATC issues multiple vectors, bearing
pointer #2 becomes especially useful. It simply points at the airport, which can greatly
improve your situational awareness.
This example is the same as the one provided in the SANDEL SN3308 Pilot's
Guide and it is fully functional in FS with the Coyote Avionics SN3308.
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Navigation Flags
The SN3308 detects lack of information from the navigation equipment and flags
these conditions.
Condition
Display
NAV flag
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Beech A36
5-25
There are numerous sounds that are played by certain gauges on the instrument panel. Such sounds are: Switch
clicks, audible warnings, test sounds, etc.
While we have endeavored to set the volume of these sounds to a level that we consider to be generally realistic
and pleasing to the majority of customers, you may wish to adjust the volume level of these sounds further in
order to suit your particular needs. You may wish to make some louder or some softer.
The sounds that you can adjust volume on are located here:
\Flight Simulator \Sound\DFA36
This folder is located in the main FS sound folder, NOT in the aircrafts sound folder.
In this folder you will see the various gauge sounds that can be adjusted.
Beech A36
6-1
CHECK LIST: Beechcraft A36 Bonanza For Flight Simulation Use Only
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
STARTING ENGINE
[ ] Avionics - OFF
AFTER STARTING
[ ] Throttle - CLOSED
[ ] Autopilot - OFF
[ ] Voltmeter - CHECK
Beech A36
6-2
BEFORE TAKEOFF
[ ] Avionics - CHECK
Beech A36
6-3
TAKEOFF
CRUISE
[ ] Power - SET
[ ] Power - SET
DESCENT
[ ] Altimeter - SET
[ ] Brakes RELEASE
[ ] Mixture - FULL RICH OR AS REQUIRED
CLIMB
[ ] Cowl Flaps - CONFIRM CLOSED
[ ] Power- SET
[ ] Flaps - AS REQUIRED
(Maximum Continuous Power)
a. Mixture - FULL RICH or as required
BEFORE LANDING
[ ] Power - SET
[ ] Landing Lights - AS REQUIRED
[ ] Engine Temperatures - MONITOR
[ ] Flaps (124 kts or below) DOWN
[ ] Auxiliary Fuel Pump - OFF
[ ] Airspeed - ESTABLISH NORMAL APPROACH
SPEED, Propeller HIGH RPM
[ ] Propeller - HIGH RPM
Beech A36
6-4
BALKED LANDING
SHUTDOWN
[ ] Airspeed - 80 KTS
[ ] Throttle - 1000 RPM
[ ] Flaps - UP (0)
[ ] Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF
[ ] Landing Gear - RETRACT
[ ] Cowl Flaps- Open
AFTER LANDING
[ ] Flaps - UP
Beech A36
6-5
Rotation: 67 Kts
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Never Exceed (Vne): 205 KIAS
Maximum Structural Cruising (Vno): 167 KIAS
Maneuvering (Va): 141 KIAS
Maximum Flap Extension/Extended:
Approach (12): 154 KIAS
Full Down (30): 124 KIAS
Maximum Landing Gear
Operating/Extended(Vlo/Vle): 154 KIAS
Beech A36
6-6
Due to limitations within Flight Simulator the user should not expect the
performance of this simulated A36 to match in every respect the data
derived from the use of these charts.
If you find these charts difficult to read, this is realistic, and is the case
with the real charts that appear in the real A36 Operating Handbook and
Flight Manual.
Beech A36
6-7
Beech A36
6-8
Beech A36
6-9
Beech A36
6-10
Beech A36
6-11
Beech A36
6-12
Beech A36
6-13
Beech A36
6-14
Beech A36
6-15
Beech A36
6-16
Beech A36
6-17
Beech A36
6-18
Beech A36
6-19
Beech A36
6-20
Beech A36
6-21
Beech A36
6-22
Beech A36
6-23
Beech A36
6-24
Beech A36
6-25
Beech A36
6-26
Beech A36
7-1
DreamManager
DreamManager: The replacement for Text-o-Matic
Introduction
DreamFleets newest Aircraft Utility is DreamManager. In this first version it is designed as a direct replacement
for Flight 1 Softwares Text-o-Matic, which was used in previous DreamFleet products. In time, DreamManager
will be expanded, and will serve other uses in relation to your DreamFleet aircraft.
DreamManager is used to easily apply new paint schemes / liveries to your DreamFleet aircraft, and will create a
new aircraft featuring your new paint scheme. It does this by automatically making a copy of your aircraft and
applying the new paint scheme to it, while also making all other necessary changes to Flight Simulator that are
required for your new aircraft to appear in the aircraft menu.
DreamManager is a Windows program developed in the C++ programming language to be both reliable and
stable in operation. It will be installed automatically with your aircraft, and an icon for it will be placed on your
Desktop.
DreamManager is not a paint program, and cannot be used to create new paint schemes. It can only apply a paint
scheme that has already been created by you or someone else using our provided Texture Template and a
painting program such as JASC Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
For those who wish to create a new paint scheme, the master Texture Template for the Beech A36 can be
downloaded from this link:
http://www.dreamfleet2000.com/Previews/A36/downloads/TOM_TEMPLATE.jpg
Installation
DreamManager along with the Aircraft Packs necessary to make your aircraft compatible with DreamManager
installs automatically with your DreamFleet aircraft. Upon installation an icon for it will appear on your desk top.
The DreamManager program will be installed to the DreamFleet folder, located in your Flight Simulator folder.
Example: c:/Program Files/Microsoft Games/Flight Simulator/DreamFleet/DreamManager