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Ilyushin Il-18D
The Il-18D described in Nemeth's technical reference uses four AI-20 turboprops, retractable landing gear and electric flaps. Its elevator control is mechanically linked with a loading spring; the aileron runs combine rods and cables.
The simulation is released for MSFS 2024. The technical PDF describes trim and an AP-6E autopilot, while a separate cockpit document identifies the instrument and control layout.
Ilyushin Il-18D
VL-3 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator aircraft manuals
VL-3 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator aircraft manuals
JMB VL-3 Evolution
The VL-3 originated with Aveko and continued under JMB Aircraft. Its composite low-wing airframe and enclosed side-by-side two-seat cabin belong to the European ultralight and light-aircraft market.
The Evolution programme has offered different engines, landing gear and cockpit equipment over time. Simulator product descriptions identify the configuration represented by each package.
Aircraft / family
Eurovision
Dave Hirschman · 1 January 2022
UL-Pilot-Report: VL-3 Evolution von JMB Aircraft
Peter Wolter · 1 April 2014
Turbine taste of what MOSAIC may enable
Emmanuel Davidson · 23 June 2025
IRIS Simulations Jabiru J160 · IRIS Simulations · MSFS 2020
Central stick and spring trim
The manual describes Teleflex push-pull primary controls operated from a common central stick. Cable-operated elevator trim loads springs against a friction lock; nose-up trim raises the elevator. The electric flaps have their own actuation, separate from the manual primary controls.
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IRIS Simulations Jabiru J160 · IRIS Simulations · MSFS 2020
J160 and J170 package context
Wing and weight distinguish the J160 and J170. Option A and Option B denote avionics choices. The archived AFM identifies v2.0.0, while the product page lists 1.5.6; those are retained as separate document and product versions.
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Jabiru J160
The J160 is a strut-braced high-wing aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear and two seats, intended for training and recreation. Its Jabiru 2200 four-cylinder engine accompanies electrically operated flaps.
IRIS's shared J160/J170 manual describes a common central stick and Teleflex push-pull primary controls. The J160 and J170 differ in wing and weight; the package offers Option A and Option B avionics arrangements.
Jabiru J160
IRIS Simulations Jabiru J170 · IRIS Simulations · MSFS 2020
Control runs and elevator trim
A common central stick operates Teleflex push-pull primary controls. Elevator trim uses a cable to load springs against a friction lock, with nose-up selection raising the elevator. The manual describes the J160 and J170 together while retaining their wing and weight distinctions.
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IRIS Simulations Jabiru J170 · IRIS Simulations · MSFS 2020
The IRIS package
The product page identifies the J160/J170 package for MSFS 2020. Its published 1.5.6 product version and the manual's v2.0.0 label describe different parts of the documentation record.
Aircraft-specific product description and compatibility requirements
