piper cub manual

PA-11 Cub Special for X-Plane Aircraft Reference Guide

Piper PA-11 Cub Piper PA-11 Cub SpecialSpecialfor X-Plane 9

2012 Alcal Simulacin. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents

End-User License Agreement (EULA)End-User License Agreement (EULA)......................................................................................................................................................................33IMPORTANT NOTE..................................................................................................................................... 3Software rights............................................................................................................................................. 3Disclaimer of warranties and limitations of liability ......................................................................................3Repaint Policy.............................................................................................................................................. 3Development Tools...................................................................................................................................... 3

The AircraftThe Aircraft..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44The Model.................................................................................................................................................... 4X-Plane Versions Compatibility....................................................................................................................4About Alcal Simulacin.............................................................................................................................. 4

Technical DataTechnical Data................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................55Specifications............................................................................................................................................... 5Aircraft Performance.................................................................................................................................... 5

X-Plane SettingsX-Plane Settings........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................66Recommended X-Plane Settings................................................................................................................. 6Settings for Texture resolution .................................................................................................................... 6Operation & Warnings.................................................................................................................................. 6

The 3D CockpitThe 3D Cockpit............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................77General cockpit overview............................................................................................................................. 7Main Panel................................................................................................................................................... 8ICON AC-15s handheld VHF radio............................................................................................................10Engine startup Procedure.......................................................................................................................... 10

Special FeaturesSpecial Features....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11113D Pilot and Copilot figures........................................................................................................................ 11Floats version............................................................................................................................................. 11Water rudder lever..................................................................................................................................... 12

Normal proceduresNormal procedures..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................1313Preflight inspection.................................................................................................................................... 13

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End-User License Agreement (EULA)End-User License Agreement (EULA)

IMPORTANT NOTE

Alcal Simulacin (Alcal-Sim from now on) provides its software for the solely purpose of computer entertainment in SIMULATED Flight enviroment. This software, the documents and all information contained in it, never has to be used in relation to real world aviation or for real flights.

Software rights

Alcala-Sim owns the rights of its software, available for public download. Although the software is provided as freeware license, this software is copyrighted and protected by worldwide copyright laws and treaty provisions. This means that you may NOT copy, reproduce, modify, publish, upload, post, sell, transmit, distribute, or include all or a part of this software in any commercial or non comercial product, in any way without written permission of Alcala-Sim to do this. By downloading and installing the software, you agree to these terms.

Disclaimer of warranties and limitations of liability

The software are provided "AS IS" without any express or implied warranty of any kind including warranties of merchantability, title, no infringement of intellectual property, or fitness for any particular purpose. Alcala-Sim will not be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of information) arising out of the use of or inability to use the software provided.Alcala-Sim reserves the rights to change without pre-notifications its software and/or related documents for improvements.

Repaint Policy

Alcala-Sim declares that mapped textures are optimized for the paint schemes included in this package. Although you can repaint it at your way, without any explicit permission of Alcala-Sim for repaint or distribute repainted textures.Repainted textures may be delivered along with the aircraft package, but we recommend to deliver it as separate files.

Development Tools

All tools used to develop this aircraft package are freeware. A spacial thanks to all freeware tools developers for letting me have this powerful tools.

This aircraft was made and tested on Windows 7 SP1 and Ubuntu 11,04.

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The AircraftThe Aircraft

The Model

The aircraft modelled is a 1947 Piper PA-11 Cub Special. This aircraft is equipped with a Continental A-65-8F (65 hp) engine. Features of the model are:

Complete exterior model designed in Blender, with animated parts (Control surfaces with detailed transmission, tail wheel steering, suspension, Propeller, Doors Windows, etc.)

Wheels and floats versions available in the same package.

Three paint schemes and blank textures are Included in the package.

Custom sounds.

Animated 3D Pilots designed in Blender.

Fully functional 3D cockpit, with manipulators-based technology.

X-Plane Versions Compatibility

This package was developed and tested in X-Plane 9.70. I can't guarantee compatibility in older X-plane versions than this.

About Alcal Simulacin

Alcal Simulacin is my own and single person project, originally intended to development of freeware addons (sceneries and aircrafts) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. In 2008, I bought a X-Plane V9, and, from this year, all developments are oriented to X-Plane.

Is important, for me, you know the following: I'm only a flight simulator enthusiast. I haven't contact with real flight word, and I never see, or flight this aircraft in real life. Although I tried to make it as real as possible based on photographs, technical data and information founded in the WWW. Unfortunately, I can't ensure or guarantee the exact similitude between this simulated model and the real aircraft. My apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

This aircraft have houndreds of hours of hard work. Despite this I have decided to publish it for free, because not everyone can now spend money on aircraft for X-Plane, thanks to this crisis that seems endless ...

Although this plane is for X-Plane 9, there is a version for X-Plane 10 This new plane has been made possible by the donations received by ELA Gyroplane publication, which allowed me to buy a license for X-Plane 10. If you really enjoy this aircraft, consider making a donation.

If you want to make a Donation please visit www.alcala-sim.blogspot.com

Have good flights.

Adrin Fernndez Gmez (awall86)[email protected]

NOTE: I apologize for my bad English. It is very difficult for me to write this document in English.

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Technical Data

Specifications

External dimensionsLenght 22 ft. 4 in.

Height 6 ft 8 in.

Wingspan 35 ft. 2 in.

WeightsEmpty weight 780 lb.

Max. Takeoff weight 1220 lb.

Payload / CapacityUseful Load 470 lb.

Max. Fuel Capacity 17 Gal.

Unusable Fuel 0,6 Gal

EngineManufacturer Continental

Model A-65-8F

Output 65 hp @ 2300 RPM

Propeller Sensenich wood two blades, Fixed Pitch.

Fuel Consumption 4.4 Gal/h

Endurance 3-4 Hs.

Aircraft Performance

PerformanceTakeoff distance (Ground Roll) 370 ft.

Landing distance 290 ft.

Rate of climb at sea level 450 ft/minNever Exceed Speed (VNE) 122 MPHBest rate of climb speed (Vy) 60 MPHBest angle of climb speed (Vsd) 50 MPHCruise speed 75 MPHEconomy cruise speed 60 70 MPHFast cruise speed 85 87 MPHBest gliding speed (Vx) 72 MPH

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X-Plane Settings

Recommended X-Plane Settings

Rendering Options

In order to properly enjoy this plane you should make a series of adjustments in rendering options. To do this go to Settings and select Rendering Options. Make sure the checkbox labeled "draw per pixel lightning" is checked.

Settings for Texture resolution

If your video card supports it, is highly recommended that you select the option "extreme res! the texture resolution option.Depending on the quality of your video card you can choose a higher or lower resolution textures. At higher-resolution textures, the better the quality of the textures that you can see, and the plane and its details will be more clearly.

Operation & Warnings

In order to make the complete engine and systems startup process, you should adjust the way the plane is loaded into the simulator. To do this, go to Settings and choose the option "Operation & Warnings" Make sure the checkbox labeled "Start each flight with engines running" is unchecked. It is also recommended that the checkbox labeled "Start each flight on ramp" is checked.

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The 3D Cockpit

General cockpit overview

Fuel quantity indicator Cabin Heat Handle

Icom IC-A14s Handheld VHF Com Radio Carb Heat Handle

Main Instruments panel (See description above) Fuel cuttoff switch

Throttle Handre Elevator trim indicator needle

Magnetos Switch Elevator trim handle

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Main Panel

Engine tachometer (RPM) Altimeter (non-sensitive)

Airspeed indicator (miles per hour) Combined oil temperature/oil pressure Indicator

Magnetic compass Engine primer handle

Slip indicator

Engine tachometer

Indicates engine rotation speed in RPM. The Cub tachometer is a singular instrument, because the needle moves in anti clockwise direction.

Engine Idle: 500-550 RPMCruise: 2000-2100 RPMMax for takeoff: 2350 RPM

Airspeed indicator

Indicates aircraft airspeed in miles per hour.

Cruise speed: 75 MPHStall speed: 35 MPH

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Magnetic compass

Indicates magnetic course in degrees.

Slip indicator

The slip indicator shows slip or skid. When the ball in the indicator moves out of its center position, the aircraft is slipping or skidding.

Altimeter (non-sensitive)

Indicates aircraft barometric altitude in feet. This instrument is extremelly simple. The knob, instead of moving the needles, rotates the bottom of the instrument. To adjust the instrument, turn the dial until the needle matches, in the scale, the altitude of the airport you are operating,

Combined Oil Temperature/Oil Pressure indicator

Upper seccion:Indicates engine oil temperature in Fareheit degrees.

Normal opertion temp: 100 - 110 F

Lower section:Indicates engine oil pressure in PSI.

Normal operation 50-60 PSI.Red Line: 100 PSI

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ICOM AC-15s handheld VHF radio

The PA-11 does not have a battery or electrical system, therefore does not have a VHF radio equipment installed in the aircraft.

A Icom AC-15s is provided for comunication purposes. They have 4 interactive areas to change frequencies:

Select a lower frequency

Select a lower frequency (fine tunning)

Select a upper frequency (fine tunning)

Select a upper frequency

Engine startup Procedure

To start the engine follow this steps:

1 Verify magnetos switch position. Must be in off.2 Verify fuel cuttof switch position. Must be in off.3 Verify throttle handle. Must be in cuttoff position.3 Open the cabin door and put the hand in propeller blade. Move the hand up and then down to turn the propeller, 4 or 5 cycles. This procedure lubricates engine cylinders.4 Verify brakes applied (V key in X-plane)5 Verify fuel quantity.6 Turn on magnetos switch and fuel cuttof switch, to on position.7 Verify propeller area. Must be cleared.8 - Put the hand in propeller blade again. Move the propeller blade down to start the engine, Repeat this step, until the engine runs.9 set throttle to 700 RPM and leave the engine to raise normal operation temperature before taxi.

Note: To start the engine you mus be in 3D cockpit view.

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Special Features

3D Pilot and Copilot figures

Pilot and copilot figures have the head animated. You can see pilot and copilot checking flight instruments and environment in external view.

Pilot and copilot are visible only if you are in external view.

Also the co-pilot is only visible if the actual payload of the plane is over 245 lbs, that is, if your passenger is aboard.

Floats version

A aditional version equiped with floats is provided in this package. The cockpit is the same as the standard version. All procedures explained in this manual are aplicable to this version too.

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Water rudder lever

Version equiped with floats, have a aditional lever located in the floor of cabin, on the left side of the pilot seat. This lever is used to raise or lower the water rudder located in the right float.

Water rudder operation

Lower the rudder to maneouver the plane in the water.

Be sure to raise the rudder before attempting a takeoff.

Wave height settings in X-plane

Default wave height value in X-plane is too high for this plane. The optimal setting of this parameter is between 00.1 and 00.3 ft, to prevent uncontrolled movement of the aircraft

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Normal procedures

Preflight inspection

Cockpit: controls free & correct seatbelts secure ignition off trim neutral and operating correctly instruments correct. primer closed & locked carb heat off

Exterior landing gear attachments secure no hydraulic fluid leak brake disc & pad functional fuel tank, filled, no fuel leak. Drain. tire inflated, good condition strut attachments, leading edge aileron free; attachments & cable belly fabric in good condition trim mechanism secure flying wires & attachments secure rudder attachments secure steering springs, chains, leaf spring, tailwheel port flying wires & attachments secure

Execute CIGARS before takeoff.

The "CIGARS" is an acronym. Early versions of the PA-11, like the J3 did not have a before takeoff checklist . This acronym is translated as follows:

C for Controls free and correctI for Instruments correctG for Gas correct (Fuel Quantity)A for Attitude correct (trim neutral for takeoff) R for Runup (check magnetos)S for Safety check.

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