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1 | P a g e Virtavia Pty Ltd BN-2 Islander Manual Manual revision 1.01 for FSX version 1.00

Britten-Norman

BN-2 Islander Manual


BN-2 Islander Manual

Contents Notes on sim limitations & noteworthy features ......................................................................................... 4

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 6

1.3 Credits & thanks to... .............................................................................................................................. 7

1.4 Support information ............................................................................................................................... 8

1.5 Copyright information ............................................................................................................................. 8

1.6 PIRACY! .................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.0 Package Information .............................................................................................................................. 9

2.1 RealGauge Technology & the 2D panel .................................................................................................. 9

2.2 3D Virtual Cockpit night lighting ........................................................................................................... 10

2.3 Paint and model variants ...................................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Extras ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

2.5 FS Security Warning Pop-up .................................................................................................................. 15

2.6 FSX camera views .................................................................................................................................. 16

3.0 Aircraft Information & Specifications .................................................................................................. 18

3.1 Aircraft general arrangement ............................................................................................................... 19

3.2 Aircraft information and specifications ................................................................................................ 21

4.0 Cockpit General Arrangement ............................................................................................................. 22

4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 22

4.2.1 Main (forward) panel ......................................................................................................................... 23

4.2.2 Lower console .................................................................................................................................... 24

4.2.3 Pedestal .............................................................................................................................................. 25

4.2.4 Overhead Console .............................................................................................................................. 26

4.3 Individual Gauge Diagrams .................................................................................................................. 27

5.0 Aircraft Systems and Operation........................................................................................................... 35

5.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 35


5.2 Century 21 Autopilot ............................................................................................................................ 36

5.2.1 Initialisation ........................................................................................................................................ 36

5.3 Audio Control Panel ............................................................................................................................. 36

5.3.1 Initialisation ........................................................................................................................................ 37

5.4 KLN-90 GPS ........................................................................................................................................... 38

5.4.1 Initialisation ........................................................................................................................................ 38

5.5 KN54 DME ............................................................................................................................................. 39

5.5.1 Initialisation ........................................................................................................................................ 39

5.6 KR87A ADF ............................................................................................................................................ 41

5.6.1 Initialisation ........................................................................................................................................ 41

5.7 KT67A Transponder .............................................................................................................................. 44

5.7.1 Initialisation ........................................................................................................................................ 44

5.8 KX155 COM/NAV .................................................................................................................................. 45

5.8.1 Initialisation ........................................................................................................................................ 45

6.0 Checklists .............................................................................................................................................. 46


Notes on sim limitations & noteworthy features Whilst the BN2 has been built with the upmost level of accuracy, and made to take full advantage of

every current technology available to the sim, we at Virtavia have still had to contend with the hard

coded limitations of the sim engine.

Noteworthy features:

The BN2 makes full use of our 3D RealGauge technology.

The exterior and interior models feature over 400 custom animations- the pilots react to G in

rolls, every switch works as it should in the cockpit, and every gauge is fluid.

The cockpit is modelled in ultra-realistic detail and features full night lighting textures & effects.

Included are 13 beautifully detailed paint schemes each with customised features and flight

crew.

The FSX version includes high-detail specular and bump maps for EVERY part of the VC and

exterior.

1 interior and 3 exterior pre-set camera views (FSX only)

FSX DX10 compatible model complete with interior self-shadowing, realistic spec and shine, and

custom bump mapping to bring every rivet and surface to life.

Limitations in FSX:

Lights can appear to differ in position when viewed from different viewpoints, such as the tower

view. This is a documented FSX issue, and not an issue with the model.



1.0 Introduction

1.1 Introduction The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a 1960's British light utility aircraft, mainline airliner and cargo

aircraft designed and originally manufactured by Britten-Norman of the United Kingdom. The Islander is

one of the best-selling commercial aircraft types produced in Europe. Although designed in the 1960s,

over 750 are still in service with commercial operators around the world. The aircraft is also used by the

Army and Police forces in the United Kingdom and is a popular light transport with over 30 military

aviation operators around the world.

The FSX version is a full-featured FSX release, including all of our now standard technologies such as

cockpit self-shadowing, HDR bloom effects, and bump mapping.


1.2 Installation

An easy installation is provided by way of installer. Simply double click the installer EXE file, and follow

the on screen prompts. The BN2 will be installed to the default FSX directory.

Extras will be installed into the root FS directory/Flight One Software. A start menu entry will also be

made, containing links to the paint kit, help and support, and an uninstaller should you ever wish to

remove the product.

Please see the ‘Package’ section for more details on what is included in this package.

1.3 Credits & thanks to...

The visual model and cockpit were created by Virtavia.

The flight model was crafted by Shane Olguin.

Sounds licensed by Virtavia from TSS.

This BN-2 simulation is extensively based a real world example with assistance from Great Barrier X-

Press Airlines, Auckland, NZ. We extend our thanks to the team at GBA for allowing access to their

aircraft. Kotare is our flagship scheme as a way of saying thanks!

Our thanks extend to the dedicated beta testers that scanned various versions with their trained eyes!


1.4 Support information Product support is available 24/7.

For support, please visit the Flight1 Support section at http://www.flight1.com/view.asp?page=service .

Support is ONLY available to legitimate customers.

1.5 Copyright information These files are a commercial product and should NOT be treated as freeware.

These files may not be copied (other than for backup purposes), transmitted or passed to third parties

or altered in any way without the prior permission of the publisher. Any breach of the aforementioned

copyright will result in the full force of law being brought to bear on those responsible.

The source code for this product is closed. No modifications or reverse engineering may be carried out

without prior consent from Flight1.

All rights reserved – copyright Virtavia Pty Ltd 2010

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1.6 PIRACY! This Virtavia release is a commercial product and should be treated the same as any other product you

would buy from a store.

REAL time, REAL money, and REAL efforts were tirelessly invested in the creation of this product.

The act of piracy and the criminals masterminding illegal websites behind such acts are eroding our

hobby and our industry.

Please support the development team and our precious hobby by ensuring that you own a legitimate,

purchased copy of the product.

PIRACY IS A CRIME.

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2.0 Package Information

2.1 RealGauge Technology & the 2D panel “RealGauge” is our own version of the very impressive 3D gauge technology. Each gauge is crafted in 3D

and uses high resolution textures in order to create a level of immersion not possible with conventional

2D gauges. “RealGauge” creates very little overhead in the sim, allowing both your processor and

graphics card to concentrate on proving a totally fluid sim experience. FPS with RealGauge technology is

often higher than with less detailed conventional 2d cockpits.

Due to the complexity of the RealGauge technology, and the guaranteed frame rate increase, this

product is designed to be completely flown from the Virtual Cockpit. No 2D panel is included, though a

pop-up containing the KLN-90 GPS is provided.


2.2 3D Virtual Cockpit night lighting The virtual cockpit of the BN2 comes equipped with realistic and high-definition night lighting

effects and textures. Both gauge lighting and cockpit floodlighting can be toggled individually.


2.3 Paint and model variants In total 13 paint schemes included in the BN-2 package. The models and paints are documented below.

2.3.1 Model variants:

BN-2 Islander with early nose profile and related lighting accessories.

BN-2 Islander with late nose profile and related lighting accessories.

2.3.2 Paint variants

Great Barrier X-Press (Kotare)

Great Barrier X-Press

Milford Sound Flightseeing

Winair

OLT

British Airways Express

British Airways Express (Tartan)

Shetland Islands Council

Nature Air

Barrier Aviation

Air Hamburg

LFH

FLN




2.4 Extras The BN-2 comes with a number of extras, all of which are installed by default to:

%your sim directory%\Flight One Software\ Extras include:

- An easy to use paint kit in PSD (Photoshop) format.

- A real-world manual is available from the Bendix King Website at www.bendixking.com in the support menu at the top. From the Support drop-down menu, select "Technical Publications", then in the "Search Technical Publications" section, from the first text box menu, choose "Unit Name". Type KLN 90A into the second box. Most of the publications listed are available to registered Bendix King users, but the Pilots Guide and Abbreviated guide have a "View" Button instead. Those are the two publications you should read, so download and save them to your computer.

http://www.bendixking.com/


2.5 FS Security Warning Pop-up When FSX is first run with the BN-2 installed, a window will appear. Please click 'Run' to allow

the KLN-90 GPS and the Virtavia Sound Controller to be added to the FSX trusted gauges list.

Clicking 'Yes' at the next pop up window will allow the sound controller to run automatically

every time the simulator is loaded.

Following the above steps will mean that the process will only have to be performed once and

not every time the simulator is launched.


2.6 FSX camera views Camera views are unique to the FSX version of this product. They allow the virtual pilot to move the

viewpoint into a number of unique and helpful viewpoints. To change the camera mode use the ‘S’ key.

To change cameras, use the ‘A’ key. Alternatively, clicking the main Flight Simulator window will bring up

a quick and easy to use menu system.

2.6.1 Exterior Cameras

Camera 1 – ‘Tail plane’

Camera 2 – ‘Left side’

Camera 3 – ‘Right side’


2.6.2 Interior Cameras

‘Virtual Cockpit’

‘Autopilot and Switches Panel’

‘Cabin left rear looking fwd’

‘Cabin right looking fwd’

‘Radios’


3.0 Aircraft Information & Specifications

The following section of the manual contains information on how to operate the BN-2.

Checklists and References are available at the very end of the manual.


3.1 Aircraft general arrangement



3.2 Aircraft information and specifications The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander is a 1960s British light utility aircraft, mainline airliner and

cargo aircraft designed and originally manufactured by Britten-Norman of the United Kingdom.

The Islander is one of the best-selling commercial aircraft types produced in Europe.

Although designed in the 1960s, over 750 are still in service with commercial operators around

the world.

The aircraft is also used by the Army and Police forces in the United Kingdom and is a light

transport with over 30 military aviation operators around the world.

Specifications

Cruise speed: 154 mph

Stall speed: 40 mph

Max speed: 170 mph

Service ceiling: 13,200 ft.

Typical empty weight: 3,675 lbs.

MTOW: 6,000 lbs.

Crew: Typically one

Capacity: Up to nine

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britten-Norman

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_aviation_in_the_United_Kingdom


4.0 Cockpit General Arrangement

4.1 Introduction Over the next few pages are several diagrams designed to aid in cockpit familiarisation. Whilst

the exterior aeroplane may differ in configuration, the cockpit is uniform throughout.

All systems that are labelled may be operated by clicking them with your mouse. Please read

the descriptions carefully in order to fully understand what each switch, button, or lever, does.


4.2 Virtual cockpit

4.2.1 Main (forward) panel

Key

1. Whiskey Compass 2. Sun Visor (click to toggle) 3. Outside Air Temperature 4. Sun Visor (click to toggle) 5. Compass Deviation Card 6. Back-up Compass Deviation 7. Air Speed Indicator 8. Artificial Horizon 9. Vertical Speed Indicator 10. Horizon Wing Calibrator 11. Horizon Caging Button 12. Altimeter

b. Calibration Knob 13. Gyro Compass 14. Autopilot Heading Control 15. Turn and Slip Indicator 16. Engine Panel

17. Engine Gas Temperature 18. Yoke Toggle 19. Clock 20. Gyro Suction Indicator 21. RMI Marker Panel 22. Generator Voltage Lamps 23. HSI 24. Tachometer 25. Radio Magnetic Indicator 1 26. Manifold Pressure 27. Radio Magnetic Indicator 2 28. Carb Mixture Temperature 29. KLN-90 GPS 30. KR87 ADF Unit 1 31. KR87 ADF Unit 2 32. KX155 COM/ NAV Unit 33. KMA24 Audio Panel

34. Hobbs Indicator 35. KN54 DME 36. KT76A Transponder 37. Stall Warning Lamp 38. ASI (backup) 39. Altimeter (backup) 40. Century 31 AP 41. Lower Console 42. Throttle Levers 43. Pitch Levers 44. Mixture Levers 45. Throttle Tie Toggle 46. Pitch Tie Toggle 47. Mixture Tie Toggle 48. Flap Lever 49. Elevator Trim Wheel


4.2.2 Lower console

Key

1. NAV/ GPS Selector 2. Pitot & Structural heaters 3. Strobe Lights 4. Landing Lights 5. Nav Lights 6. Cabin Lights 7. Rotating Beacon Light 8. Panel Lights 9. Avionics Master 10. Port Generator 11. Master Battery 12. Starboard Generator


4.2.3 Pedestal

Key

1. Lower Panel 2. Port Throttle 3. Starboard Throttle 4. Port Propeller RPM 5. Starboard Propeller RPM 6. Port Mixture 7. Starboard Mixture 8. Parking Brake 9. Carb Heat Control 10. Flap Lever 11. Elevator Trim Wheel


4.2.4 Overhead Console

Key

1. Whiskey Compass 2. Sun Visors (click to toggle) 3. OAT 4. Port Magnetos 5. Starters 6. Starboard Magnetos 7. Port Fuel Cock

8. Flap Position Indicator 9. Port Fuel Tank Indicator 10. Starboard Fuel Cock 11. Starboard Fuel Tank Indicator 12. Starboard Fuel Pump Switch 13. Ammeter 14. Voltmeter


4.3 Individual Gauge Diagrams

Altimeter (Main)

Displays altitude, in feet.

Kollsman display, inHg, is on the right of the gauge.

To set the Kollsman, use the knob on the bottom left of the gauge. Either click and drag, or use left click to increment and right click to decrement.

Altimeter (Back-up)

Displays altitude, in feet.

Kollsman display, inHg, is on the right of the gauge.

To set the Kollsman, use the knob on the bottom left of the gauge. Either click and drag, or use left click to increment and right click to decrement.

Air Speed Indicator (Main)

Displays current air speed in knots x 10.

VNE 175 knots.


ASI (Back-up)

Displays current air speed in knots x 10.

VNE 175 knots.

Carburettor Temperature

Displays carb temp, in degrees centigrade.

Clock

Displays local time.


Engine Gas Temperature

EGT in Fahrenheit x100

Engine Gauge Stack

Gauges are labelled as to their relative functions.

Gauges are arranged port to starboard, respectively.


Flap Position Indicator

Displays flap deployment.

Fuel Contents (x2)

Displays fuel tank contents in US Gallons.

Hobbs

Displays total engine running time, in hours and tenths.


Artificial Horizon

Gyro Compass

Autopilot heading can be set using the lower right knob.

Manifold Pressure

One gauge, two needles.

Displays manifold pressure in inches of mercury.


Outside Air Temperature

OAT in degrees centigrade.

RMI (x2)

Used in conjunction with ADF.

Stall Warning

Lamp is lit when stall warning is activated.


Gyro Suction Indicator

Displays suction in PSI.

Tachometer

Displays engine speeds in RPM x 1000.

Turn and Slip Indicator


HSI

Lower left knob sets course.

NAV flag displays when no valid NAV signal is received.

GS displays when no valid Glideslope signal is received.

Inner markings depict Glideslope and deviation.

Vertical Speed Indicator

Displays vertical speed.

Whiskey Compass


5.0 Aircraft Systems and Operation

5.1 Introduction This section of the manual details individual systems and their operation.


5.2 Century 21 Autopilot

5.2.1 Initialisation

The Century 21 AP unit is a simple-to-operate device. When a mode is activated, its respective

icon will display.

Key

1. Power 2. Heading Hold 3. NAV Hold 4. Approach Hold

5. Back-course

Hold

6. LNAV Hold 7. Altitude Hold 8. Altitude Select

If a waypoint or flight plan is programmed into the KLN-90 GPS, clicking LNAV will allow the

autopilot to follow the GPS plan.

To use a flight plan created outside of the KLN, use the NAV hold function and NAV/GPS

selector switch.


5.3 Audio Control Panel


Buttons on the audio control panel allow for specific audio and navigation functions to be

muted. Labels denote the respective system to be controlled.


5.4 KLN-90 GPS


The KLN-90 GPS has been expertly created by Integrated SimAvionics. The unit is designed to

emulate the functions of the real-world unit. Reading of the abbreviated KLN-90 operations

manual is suggested.

To operate any of the toggle buttons, left click them.

Knobs can be operated using left-clicks to navigate forward through pages, or right clicks to

navigate backwards. Clicking the tip of the right knob will activate the PULL SCAN feature.

The function structures are displayed either side of the respective control knobs.

When loading a flight plan, the first flight plan available is always the default FS flight planner

track. Flight plans and tracks can be saved using the SAVE function and will also display in the

list.

To view the manufacturers’ manual for the KLN, please visit the Bendix King website:

https://www.bendixking.com/servlet/com.honeywell.aes.utility.PDFDownLoadServlet?FileName=/TechP

ubs/repository/006-08732-0000_0.pdf

Neither the KLN-90 simulation nor this manual should be used for any training purpose, real

world or otherwise.

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5.5 KN54 DME


The unit has four main modes of operation, all of which are detailed below. Knobs can be

operated by both clicking and dragging to the left or right, or by using the mouse wheel.

Mode 1, Power off The DME unit can be powered on or off using the slider switch. The switch above can be dragged to

select the mode of operation.

Mode 2, RMT When set to RMT [Remote], the DME unit uses the NAV1 active frequency to display Nautical miles,

current speed, and minutes to source.


Mode 3, FREQ

When set to FREQ, the DME can be set to track a NAV2 frequency, set using the knob on the right.

Mode 4, GS/T

When set to GS/T, the DME unit uses the NAV2 active frequency to display Nautical miles, current speed, and minutes to source.


5.6 KR87A ADF


In order for the ADF system to function correctly, the system must first be set to ON by means

of the control knob on the lower right of the device. There are two ADF units in the cockpit.

Selected frequency is displayed on the left of the screen, and can be set using the knob on the

right of the device. Stand-by frequency control and swap are not simulated.

The ADF button toggles between ADF and Antenna reception modes.


The BFO button toggles the Beat Frequency Oscillator function.

Each ADF is equipped with an independent timing system. Clicking FTL/ET will toggle between

Frequency Display and Timing modes. When in FRQ mode, click FLT/ET to go into flight time

(FLT) mode. Total flight time is displayed, in HH:MM format.

Clicking FLT/ET again will display the Elapsed Time mode (ET), in MM:SS format.


Clicking SET/RS with the left mouse button will commence timing. Clicking again will pause (or

continue timing), and right clicking will reset.

Clicking FRQ will return to Frequency Display mode.


5.7 KT67A Transponder


The transponder is a relatively simple device to operate. Required ID can be set using the knobs

on the right of the device.

All five modes of the Transponder are functional. To progress through the modes, left click the

control knob. To back track, right click instead.

OFF turns the power off.

SBY turns the unit on, but keeps it in Standby mode.

ON allows the unit to function in a normal capacity. The large light to the right of the knob will

flash when the unit is transmitting.

ALT will set the unit to Altitude report mode. The light will flash roughly once every ten seconds

when transmitting altitude data to ATC.

TST puts the unit into test mode, and will illuminate all lamps if working correctly.


5.8 KX155 COM/NAV


In order for the COM radio system to function correctly, the system must first be set to ON by

means of the control knob on the left of the device. Click PULL IDENT to control audio.

NAV or COM frequency can be swapped by clicking the relevant swap button. Frequencies are

adjusted using the knobs and by both clicking and dragging, or by using the mouse wheel.

Standby frequencies are affected and must be swapped before becoming active.


6.0 Checklists

The following checklists have been taken from a real-world BN-2 Islander manual, and as thus

are copyright of their respective owners.

Do NOT use for real world operation.







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