Aerosoft Wilga X Operating Instructions

Aerosoft Wilga X 1.00 Manual
INTROD U C TION
The PZL-104 was developed by the Development Design Office of the PZL factory (Poland). It was designed to be a sturdy and simple aircraft able to operate from small unpaved runways. The high wing has additional lift surfaces so it is a real STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft that can fly at very low speeds and has very gentle stall characteristics.
The pilot and navigator were placed next to each other to make communication easier. This also makes the Wilga a very good training aircraft. So many years after it was designed many are still in use all over the world to two gliders or to take parachutist to drop altitude.
In many ways this is a real eastern European aircraft. It lacks many of the niceties that the mostly US aircraft made during the same period and it also has some quirky features like a starting system that uses compressed air. Unlike some aircraft that can be flown with two fingers the Wilga needs two hands. Many of the controls are large and rather cumbersome but that’s one of the charms of the Wilga. They might not be very refined but the do work and in fact they work very well and reliable.
When you take your first flight in the Wilga you are in for a shock. The engine is very large and very loud. The Wilga shakes as the engine warms up (that does take a while) and there is a distinct smell of avgas and oil in the cockpit (you can add oil in flight!). You won’t see much other than the sky as the large engine and massive propeller cause the tail wheeled aircraft to be tilted backward a lot. With the warmed engine the aircraft is ready to take-off. You need to keep a good eye on the temperatures as it overheats easy as you taxi to the runway. At take-off power it seems like the engine will explode, noise levels are incredible and it
seems bits will fly off. It’s hard to keep straight
at low speeds without tail wheel steering. But after a very small run the aircraft transforms itself from a lumbering beast to a rather nimble aircraft. The flying characteristics are docile and it never seems out to surprise you. As long as you convert enough noise to speed it will fly very stable. Landing is a non-event as long as you keep the speed in mind. Throttle back and the massive drag and weight slows the Wilga down very fast.
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CREDI T S
Concept: Stanislav Kolesnikov (Octopus Group) Models/Textures: Stanislav Kolesnikov (Octopus Group) XML/ gauges: Evgeny Podjachev (Octopus Group), Flight modeling: Stanislav Kolesnikov (Octopus Group) Project Management: Stanislav Kolesnikov (Octopus Group) Mathijs Kok (Aerosoft) Manual, documentation: Kristina Ageeva (Octopus Group) Mathijs Kok (Aerosoft) Sounds: Kolesnikov Stanislav (Octopus Group) Images: Nick Churchill Installer: Andreas Mügge (Aerosoft) Testing: Good folks who will all be getting a free copy
COPY R I G H T S
The manual, documentation, video images, software, and all the related materials are copyrighted and cannot be copied, photocopied, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine legible form, neither completely nor in part, without the previous written consent of AEROSOFT. THE SOFTWARE IS FURNISHED «AS IS» AND IT DOES NOT COME FURNISHED WITH ANY GUARANTEE IMPLICIT OR EXPRESS. THE AUTHOR DECLINES EVERY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTINGENT MALFUNCTIONS, DECELERATION, AND ANY DRAWBACK THAT SHOULD ARISE, USING THIS SOFTWARE.
Copyright © 2011 AEROSOFT/ Octopus Group. All rights reserved. All trademarks and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective owners.
Copyrights are serious stuff. If you find any pirated copies of this software please notify us at info@aerosoft.com. We will make sure reports of copyrights violation are rewarded.
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SY S T E M REQUIREMEN T S
Windows XP, Vista, 7 (fully updated) Microsoft Flight Simulator FSX (with SP2 or Acceleration Pack) Dual Core CPU 2 GB RAM internal memory 512 MB graphic card Adobe Acrobat® Reader 8 minimal to read and print the manual (
(1) Available for free, download at: http://www.adobe.com/prodindex/acrobat/readstep.html
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INST A L L I NG
After downloading the file unzip and start the setup.exe file. At the end of the installer the Aerosoft Launcher tool will be installed. This allows you to register the product and get easy access to the manuals, updates etc. Appendix A has more information on this.
REMO VING THE AIRCRAFT FROM Y O UR SYSTEM
Never remove the product manually, always used the control panel applet to do so. Failing to do so could create serious problems.
SU P P ORT
Support for this product is offered by Aerosoft. We prefer to have a support forum for the simple reason that it is fast and efficient because customers help customers when we are sleeping.
http://forum.aerosoft.com/
If you prefer email support you can reach us at support@aerosoft.com. Do be aware that email support is as fast as forum support.
We feel strongly about support. Buying one of our products gives you the right to waste our time with questions you feel might be silly. They are not.
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CONS T R U C T I ON
The PZL-104 I has a high mounted wing that includes slot flap drooped aileron and fixed wing slats. The fuselage is made up from a semi-monocoque metal frame with partially fabric covered panels. The power plant consists of the redial reciprocating air-cooled engine АI-14RA with two-blade rotor controllable pitch US -
122000. The twin fuel tanks are in the wings. The cockpit is closed, four-passenger, with dual control, has the big glass areas for better visibility and has two removable doors. Equipment differs but most aircraft are equipped with basic navigation and communication radios.
AIRCRA F T D ATA
DIMEN SIONS
Length, m 8,1 Wingspan, m 11,12 Wing area, m2 15,5 Height (with antenna), m 2,96
PERFO R MANCE
Maximum speed (low altitude), km/h:
Maximum power 200 Maximum continuous power 185
Service ceiling, m 4000 Ferry range (km): 510(Н = 500 m, V = 120 km/h) Flight duration(h/min): 4:20(Н = 500 m, V = 120 km/h) Liftoff speed, km/h: 90 Takeoff run, m: 150-160 Landing speed, km/h: 100 Rolling distance, m: 220
ENGINE DATA
Engine type: AI-14RA (nine-cylinder, single-row, air-cooled)
Takeoff output, h.p.: 260-2% Rate power, h.p.: 220-2% Engine weight, kg: 197+2% Tanks capacity, l: 180 Applied fuel: aviation petrol B-70 or B-91/115 Oil quantity, l: max16/ min11 Applied oil: MS-20 or MS-22
PROP E L L ER DATA
Prop type: US-122000(two-bladed) Prop direction of rotation: left
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Thrust Rating
RPM
Pressure kp/cm²
Temperature°C
Fuel Consl/h
Manifold
Fuel
Oil
Engine
Oil
Take-off
Power
2350 ±1%
35 ±10%
0.2<>0.5
4<>6
120<>230
30<>75
80-85
Rate Power
2050 ±1%
30 ±10%
0.2<>0.5
4<>6
120<>230
30<>75
70-75
Cruise Rating I
1860 ±1%
680 ±15%
0.2<>0.5
4<>6
120<>230
30<>75
60-65
Cruise Rating II
1730 ±1%
630 ±15%
0.2<>0.5
4<>6
120<>230
30<>75
55-60
Idle
<500
>0.15
>1.5
THRUS T R ATINGS
LIMI T S
Max take-off weight, kg 1350 Max take-off weight, kg 1250 Max landing weight, kg 265 Maximum permissible operation speed, km/h 265 Maximum speed (full power), km/h 200 Maximum speed (max continuous power), km/h 185 Maximum flap extended speed, km/h 130 Maximum over load:
positive G 3.5 negative G -1.5
Maximum bank angle, degrees 45 Maximum number of gliders in tow 2 Maximum weight of gliders in tow kg:
two 1125 one 650
Maximum wind speed, m/s:
front wind 15 beam wind 3
Maximum safe without door (parachute operations) 200
Do not operate engine at max rated power for more than 5 minutes!
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AIRCRA F T S Y STEMS
OIL S YSTEM
The oil system is used for lubrication, cooling and is used by the propeller control mechanism. It consists of oil tank, oil filter, oil cooler (with a louvers air flow control mechanism controlled by a turn knob in the cockpit), engine driven oil pump and a cockpit indication for the oil pressure and oil temperature. Proper use of the oil cooler is important and oil temperature should be monitored closely. It is important that oil cooling and engine air cooling should be used together and not working against each other.
FUE L SYSTEM
The fuel system provides the engine with fuel and consists of two wing mounted tanks (each with a fuel level indicator), hand operated primer pump, fuel selector switch, small feeder tank and a fuel filter. The primer pump is used to prime the engine with fuel if it has been off for some time. Normally 3 pulls are enough. When the engine runs the primer pump should be locked (turned horizontal). When total fuel load is below 30 liter the fuel selector has to be at L/R to ensure a reliable fuel flow. The Wilga will use around 55 l/h in cruise.
HYD R A ULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system of the Wilga is very basic and only serves to operate the two (independent) wheel brakes. It’s a fully closed system without any pressurization.
PNE U M ATIC SYSTEM
The pneumatic system is used to start the engine and consists of two pressure vessels, a main control with manometer, air and condense filters and a small engine driven compressor. The system can be pressurized on the ground with a standard compressor (up to 50 kp/cm²) and will be pressurized in flight by the engine driven compressor.
ELEC T R ICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system is used to provide instruments, radios and engine ignition system with power. It consists of a 24,5 volt battery, engine driven generator and an electrical bus divided in 12 separate sections, each protected by a fuse.
RAD I O
Mounted in the main panel is the R-860 transceiver for the 118.0 - 135.9 MHz frequency range. It’s a basic radio set with an expected range of 100 km. Operation is simple, after switching the system on and waiting 2 minutes the frequency can be set with the MHz and KHz controls. The system is connected to the on-board communication system that activated with a separate switch.
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1. Airspeed indicator
2. Altimeter
3. Directional gyro
4. Attitude indicator
5. Alternator caution lamp
6. ADF indicator
7. Climb indicator
8. Clock
9. Magnetic compass
10. Oil temperature, oil pressure and
fuel pressure indicator
11. Manifold indicator
12. Mixture temperature indicator
13. Engine temperature indicator
14. Tachometer
15. ADF (АРК-9)
16. “Distance/Narrow” switch
17. Start button
18. Magneto switch
19. Fuel selector and fuel emergency
shutoff valve
20. Mixture lever
21. Primer
22. Airborne radio station
23. Flight intercom
24. Air pressure indicator
25. Air valve
26. Engine cowl flaps grip
27. Oil radiator cowl flaps grip
28. Elevator trim wheel guard
29. Elevator trim indicator
30. Self-recording device
PANEL S
MAI N PANEL
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1. Battery switch
2. Alternator switch
3. Ignition switch
4. Oil pressure indicator switch
5. Fuel pressure indicator switch
6. Mixture temperature indicator
switch
7. Pitot heat switch
8. Cabin light switch
9. Dome light switch
10. Devices light switch
11. Nav-lights switch
12. Directional gyro switch
13. Attitude indicator switch
14. Radio switch
15. Wiper blade switch
16. Excess-voltage protection switch
17. Alternator protection switch
18. Ultraviolet light switch 1
19. Ultraviolet light switch 2
20. Volt / Ampere meter
21. Lever flaps
OVE R HEAD PANEL
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FLI G H T G U I D E
COC K P IT PREPARATION
Check that stick and rudder move freely Check that elevator trim moves freely then set neutral trim Set altimeter to airport altitude Check (or set) the clock Check free movement of throttle and propeller lever Check the fuel selector control can move then set to L+R
(fuel selector has four position: CLOSED/LEFT/BOTH/RIGHT/CLOSED)
Check that engine cowl flaps and oil radiator flaps can be fully operated Open air valve and check that pressure is 50 Psi or more
NOTE: do not check radio and other electrical equipment extensively until engine runs at 1300 RPM to avoid discharging the battery.
On overhead panel switch battery, alternator, oil pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature and air
temperature on
Check battery voltage under load
Switch navigation lights on for at least 10 seconds and push button on volt/ampere meter, voltage must show at least 24 volts.
Check ADF set correct Check transceiver set correct On overhead switch gyro horizon on
After 2 minutes unlock the gyro horizon using the arrestor knob on the gauge, check arrestor indication is not shown
On overhead switch gyro compass on
Set the correct heading and after 2 minutes unlock the gyro compass using the arrestor knob on the gauge, check red indication is not seen
BEF O RE ENGINE STAR T
Check area around aircraft is clear of people and equipment Close engine and oil radiator shutters Check fuel selector is in position L+R Set air valve open (using mouse wheel) Mixture lever to full rich (fully in) Check starter switch is off Prime 3-4 times (use mouse wheel to turn control fully vertical and click to pump, then turn lock). Do
not prime more than needed.
ENG INE START
Crack throttle two centimeters Pull stick back
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Magneto switch to 1+2 Starter switch to on for 2 seconds After engine starts:
Establish 900-1000 RPM Check oil pressure reaches 1,5 Kg/c -> if not stop engine
WAR M I NG UP
Maintain 900-1000 RPM until oil temperature starts to rise then Slowly raise RPM in one minute steps ( 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800 and finally 2000 RPM) until cylinder
head temperature is at least 120 C° and Oil Temperature is at least 30C°
After engine is warmed up check the propeller controls (fully travel) to ensure it works and is warmed
up
To stop the engine:
Run engine at 1900-200 RPM for 30 seconds to clean the plugs Reduce RPM to 600-700 Magneto switch to off Throttle smoothly to full open When engine is stopped:
o Throttle back to idle o Fuel selector closed o Switches off
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TAX I
Check engine instruments, open radiators when engine runs hot Request taxi clearance when needed Increase throttle to 1300 RPM to start taxi, check that brakes are functional During taxi:
o Maintain 7-10 km/h, reduced while cornering or when wind is above 2 m/sec o Keep stick back o Use smooth short braking action to avoid the tail rising
At the holding point:
o Brake test with full power (stick back) aircraft must stay in position o Check runway for obstacles o Check circuit for landing aircraft o Set flaps for take-off at 21° o Switch pitot heat on
Request permission to enter runway (when needed) Line up and stop, then: Check trim is in neutral Check compass and gyro compass are in alignment Check mixture is full rich (fully forward) Open engine and oil radiators With brakes on, slowly increase RPM to 1900-2000 to clean plugs
TAK E - O FF
After take-off permission (when needed is received) Check engine instruments Increase RPM to 2350 with stick kept back and release brakes At 65-80 km/h allow tail to lift At 90 km/h smoothly lift off, achieve 20° nose up attitude Increase speed to 115 km/h At 50 meter AGL
o Retract flaps o Increase speed to 120 km/h and o Set maximum continuous power (2050 rpm),
When needed at 100 meter AGL
o Reduce power to high cruise setting (1860 rpm)
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CLIM B
Standard climbs:
o 2050 rpm o 30 kp/cm² manifold pressure o 120 km/h o Cylinder head temperature not over 240 °C o Oil temperature not over 85 °C
85 °C is allowed for not more than 15 minutes, then reduce to 50-60 °C
o Oil pressure 4 - 6 kp/cm² o Fuel pressure 0.2 - 0.5 kp/cm²
Monitor engine instruments carefully When temperatures are too high open engine and/or oil radiators Expect to reach service ceiling (3960 meters) after 48 minutes Expect vertical speeds between 4,6 m/s at sea level and start power down to 3.8 m/s above 2000
meters
For an increase in power: increase rpm then increase manifold pressure For a decrease in power: lower manifold pressure then lower rpm
CRU I SE FLIGHT
As soon as cruise altitude is reached the aircraft will be configured to cruise setting Fast cruise:
o 1860 RPM o 665 - 695 MP o 160 - 165 km/h
Slow cruise:
o 1730 RPM o 615 - 645 MP o 145 - 150 km/h
Airspeeds:
o Minimal = 108 km/h o Maximum = 220 km/h o Maximum in turbulent air : 140 km/h
Optimal engine variables:
o Cylinder head temperature : 140 - 210 °C o Oil temperature : 50 - 75 °C o Oil pressure = 4 - 6 kp/cm² o Fuel pressure = 0,2 - 0,5 kp/cm²
Every 15 minutes set rpm to 1500 (using propeller controls)
DESC E NT
Maintain 3 - 4 m/s sink rate (with passengers do not exceed 3 m/s) Optimal airspeed between 130 and 150 km/h Check engine variables
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o Cylinder head temperature : 140 °C o Oil temperature : 30 °C o Inlet temperature : 10 °C
When temperatures drop below these values, increase power.
LAN D ING
GENERAL
Three point landings are standard Landings can be done with flaps at 0°, 21° or 44° depending on airfield and wind
NORMAL LANDING WITH 21° FLAPS
Circuit is flown at 140 - 150 km/h Do not exceed 30° bank Final approach is flown at 120 - 130 km/h Set propeller pitch to minimal on final approach Start flare at 5 meter above ground Landing speed at 1300 kg
o Flaps at 0° : 110 km/h o Flaps at 21° : 102 km/h o Flaps at 44° : 95 km/h
Achieve three point landing attitude at 0.25 m above ground Expect the aircraft to drop to the ground fast, but this period of horizontal glide is very important. Maintain direction with rudder first and wheel brakes later Avoid strong braking to avoid the propeller hitting the ground
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LANDING WITH 0° FLAPS
Landing distance is at least 30 m longer Final approach is flown at 140 km/h Landing speed is 110 km/h
LANDING WITH 44° FLAPS
Landing with 44° flap is used:
o On short field landings o On soft, sandy or snow covered terrain o To avoid obstacles
Prevent the aircraft pitching up when extending flaps
PARK I NG AND STOPPIN G EN GINE
While taxing to the parking location monitor the engine temperatures Avoid running long duration on low throttle settings that could foul plugs, short burst of higher power
settings will clear plugs
To stop the engine:
Run engine at 1900-200 RPM for 30 seconds to clean the plugs Reduce RPM to 600-700 Magneto switch to off Throttle smoothly to full open When engine is stopped:
o Throttle back to idle o Fuel selector closed o Switches off
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APPE N D I X A : AEROSOFT LAUNCHER
The new installer and launcher system has advantages for Aerosoft (it protects our copyrights better) and for the customers (makes it easier to see what is installed and what updates are available. Using the new system is simple and only adds a few steps to what was used before. There are however four things that you have to keep in mind.
You need to be connected to the Internet while the installing and activation takes place (there is an
offline option via email, more on that later).
You need to be logged on as Administrator on your system. You need to understand that the product needs to be activated before it can be used. Scenery
products will just not show until the files are activated and aircraft products will have other limitations.
You need to know the installed files are customized to your order. Multiple files of the product will
be marked so if they ever ended up on the Internet we know where they came from.
After the SETUP.EXE is started you will see this screen (of course the actual product might differ):
Click [Next] to continue, you expected that right?
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Now you have to accept the license agreement. Easy to click [I accept....] but you might like to read the text at
least once, okay?
Enter your email address and the serial code we have sent you.
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A few screens that tell you what will happen. Click [Next] unless you see an obvious issue.
One more...
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The files are now installed. Will take a few seconds.
And you're done. Click [Finish] to close the installation part of getting the software in FSX. Now Aerosoft Launcher will start and you will see this.
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Click on the [Sceneries] to open that section of the product tree.
And there is the product we have just installed. By clicking on the [Activate] button the launcher will activate the software.
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Select the download shop you used, enter the email address used when buying and the serial code and click [Online activation]. You will see the program contact the server and do its work. Note that only appropriate information is sent. Product code, email address etc.
Eh voila, the product shows in green and you can now start FS to start enjoying the product.
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