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Realstart 206 is a revolutionary flight sim add-on developed from our procedural trainer software, it brings some of the features used to train real world pilots to the home desktop user.
For a taste of what flying a jetranger is really like you will need an add-on that delivers real world challenges such as "vortex ring state", realistic overtorque, systems accuracy and an engine that is affected by the myriad of factors and failures that afflict the real thing such as hotstart meltdowns.

Learn the critical technique of starting a Jetranger

The first ever FS9 helicopter to feature hot start engine melt downs

 Parameters include:
Time elapsed since last shutdown
Residual engine temperature
Battery condition and load
Fuel pressure
Ambient air temperature
Altitude
Wind direction
Hotstart Engine meltdown causes include:
Throttle opening prior to 12%-15% N1
Starter release prior to 58% N1
Start commenced above 150 deg. TOT
Tail wind/TOT combinations
low battery

Authentic corrective action is modelled including accurate engine cooling by starter operation

4 custom panels

Highly accurate gauges and functions

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 Special working features include:

Idle release throttle stop
2 fuel pump breakers (fore/aft)
Full warning annunciator panel
Annunciator test circuit
Battery overheat and warning system
2 warning horns (engine out/low rotor rpm)
warning horn test/bypass systems
Telltale TOT warning light
TOT warning light test circuit

3 great models

Created by Owen Hewitt: standard 206b, no doors and camera chopper

Many repaints already exist for this model and are available free on the internet, they can all be used with this aircraft. There is even a paint kit available so that you make your own textures.
"A HUGE step toward leaving plain FS simulation and plunging into Bell 206blll JetRanger reality, two thumbs up here!"
Kirk Sunley - Commercial helicopter pilot, over 4000 rotary flying hours

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The start up and shutdown of turbine helicopters is completely absent from the FS2004 Simulator. Introducing these features has been a complex task and there are some minor limitations imposed by the way the simulator operates. We believe it is only fair that these are explained to our customers.

Requirements

Microsoft FS2004 must be installed. If you can run FS2004 then you can run Realstart 206.
If you are not running WindowsXP you will need a utility such as "Winzip" to unzip the download version of the file.

Limitations

Full functionality is only guaranteed when the helicopter is started using a saved flight that has a cold dark cockpit. Otherwise FS2004 will try to override the start procedure with it's default "all engines running" state. Such a flight will be created for you during installation and you can save your own flights at any airport you choose.

Although the Virtual Cockpit is fully functional for normal flying, you should only use the 2d Cockpit for the start sequence as this gives access to all the critical switches and controls needed.

When using any aircraft, if the engines were not shut down properly on the previous flight, FS2004 always tries to load with the engines running. If this happens you may hear engine sounds or see gauges running down when you start a flight. If you click on flight/reset flight (or use the shortcut CTRL+;) the cockpit will immediately become cold and dark. This is a simulator bug and not restricted to the Advanced 206. Stopping the engine after each flight will prevent this.



FAQ

These frequently asked questions are specific to the Realstart 206. If you you do not find an answer here or want to know more about other subjects, security or how to buy, take a look at the support page.



What does the panel look like?
To see the panel click here, to see the exterior click here (new windows will open).

What about multiplayer?
Multiplayer performance is the same as with the default aircraft.

I have never flown the real thing, just how accurate is the start up
Accurate enough to train real world pilots, but it does not replace a qualified instructor. The code is based on our full blown trainers used by the aviation industry.

When I start a flight I can sometimes hear the engines and all the gauges are running down
Shutting off the engine at the end of each flight will prevent this happening the next time you fly. This is a problem with the host simulator, it always tries to load with the rotors turning if the engines were not fully shut down in the previous flight. If you click on flight/reset flight (or use the shortcut CTRL+;) the cockpit will immediately become cold and dark.

At the beginning of a flight, when I switch to the 2d panel some things do not work as they should.
You must start flights in 2d panel view, this loads and configures the required software and gauges. Remember that until the engine is running at 62% N1 changing views or using any other keys or buttons (Such as Q for sound etc.) may interrupt the start cycle. Once the engine is running at idle and the generator is on, you can freely switch views, turn sounds on and off etc.

I was whizzing along quite happily and the engine stopped, what is going on?
If you exceed the engine torque or other limits the engine will fail. This aircraft will not ignore abuse in the way that the default aircraft will.

The flight controls are not responding properly and made me crash
Did you remember to turn the hydraulics on?

Will there be any conflicts with my other third party addons?
No issues have been reported so far.
The product has been tested on computers using 3rd party enhancements such as "trackIR" and "realityXP" with no problems reported. It has been tested in multiplayer using FSNET and functions perfectly in this 2 pilot environment.

I find the FS2004 helicopters impossible to control, can you help?
Most of the problems with flying the FS2004 helicopters can be solved by setting up the simulator options to suit helicopter flight.
There are guidelines in the "installation and setup" section of the manual, for more detailed information and advice we recommend www.hovercontrol.com . The site has information, tutorials and live instructors on their popular server to help with all aspects of helicopter simulation. There are also activities, a very active forum and a display team.

Why is the default realstart flight set in Blackpool?
Because that is where I flew my first Jetranger!