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Quest Kodiak · SimCoders / Thranda · SimCoders / Thranda · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11
Thranda’s newer Kodiak includes two undercarriage types
The native X-Plane 12 package includes landplane and amphibian models, Timberline and executive interiors, and selectable equipment such as skis, tyres and a cargo pod. Its G1000 installation offers a choice between bezel autopilot controls and an S-TEC 55 interface. The menus also provide individual passenger and cargo loading.
Gathered Thranda XP12 listing
Lionheart Quickie Q200 · Lionheart Creations · MSFS 2020
Fuel and cockpit equipment
Lionheart describes a 5 US gal header tank feeding the engine and a 15 US gal tank under the seats. An electric pump transfers fuel to the header tank. Its simulator cockpit includes GNS navigation equipment and a basic autopilot for flight assistance.
Product description and feature list
Quickie Q200
The Quickie Q200 uses two lifting wings arranged in tandem. Its elevators are on the forward wing and its ailerons on the rear wing. The reflexor changes the rear ailerons' neutral position, giving the pilot a control distinct from conventional wing flaps.
Lionheart's rendition has independent elevator and aileron trims. The developer describes a two-seat fiberglass and Kevlar homebuilt with a 100 hp Continental O-200, alongside simulator navigation and autopilot equipment.
Quickie Q200
Robinson R22 Beta II · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The cockpit includes Laminar’s GNS530
The guide describes Laminar’s interpretation of the Garmin 530 and a separate transponder. The centre console places cyclic friction, right trim, carburettor heat and fuel controls within another illustrated area. These diagrams help locate controls before using the manual’s simulator checklists.
Gathered Laminar manual · PDF pp.31–34; no autopilot inferred from generic GPS wording
Robinson R22 Beta II · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
Direct controls and a mechanical trim aid
The R22 overview describes direct, unboosted controls. Its right-trim system uses a pulley and spring arrangement to relieve cyclic load associated with faster flight. This is a mechanical trim aid, distinct from the autopilot or stability systems described for larger helicopters.
Laminar R22 guide · PDF pp.4,8,33
Robinson R22 Beta II · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Cowan’s panel choices and assistance belong to its package
The v2.3 product description lists analogue, G530 and GTN panel options, plus a custom SAS and autopilot with force-trim release. Those are Cowan’s chosen simulator features and differ from the basic mechanical trim described in the Laminar guide. Optional GTN integrations have their own dependencies.
Gathered Cowan product page · v2.3, February 2026
Robinson R22 Beta II
Frank Robinson developed the R22 as a light two-seat helicopter, with production beginning in 1979. Its compact cabin, exposed tail boom and two-bladed rotor became familiar in training and private use.
The Beta II uses unboosted controls and trim arrangements described in its simulator manual. The cyclic trim cord relieves control force; it is not an autopilot.
Aircraft / family
Robinson R66 · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The add-on’s SAS and autopilot have their own scope
Cowan describes force-trim release, attitude, heading, speed and altitude modes, plus navigation and vertical guidance. The product targets MSFS 2020 with stated MSFS 2024 compatibility. It is a separate package from the R66 bundled with MSFS 2024; a dedicated new edition was still described as forthcoming.
Developer feature and compatibility statement
Commander 114 · Black Square · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Two engine configurations and a choice of cockpit equipment
Black Square represents a 1977 normally aspirated Commander 114 and a turbonormalised, air-conditioned version. The manual describes interchangeable radio equipment, a stormscope, hydraulic landing gear and the S-TEC System 60-2 autopilot. Mechanical effects include wheel shimmy.
Black Square Commander 114 · PDF p.9; introduction and variants
Ryan Navion
The Navion configurations described by Hangar Studios 713 include hydraulic landing gear and flaps, with an emergency hand pump in the cockpit. A pitch-trim wheel, flap selector and gear handle give each system its own control.
The Super 260 rendition uses a 260 hp Continental IO-520 and KAP140 autopilot. The L-17B uses the 205 hp O-470-7; its included L-17D ski version has an inoperative gear system. These engine and undercarriage differences distinguish the package's represented variants.
Ryan Navion
Nemeth Designs SIAI-Marchetti S.205-18/R · Nemeth Designs · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The 18/R propulsion fit
The 18/R configuration uses a 180 hp O-360 and a two-bladed constant-speed propeller. The manual also identifies the autopilot controls.
S.205-18/R manual; aircraft description and controls, PDF pp.2–4
DeltaWing Simulations SF-37 Viggen · DeltaWing Simulations · X-Plane 12
Hydraulic handling and SPAK
DeltaWing describes custom hydraulic handling and SPAK control augmentation for its SF-37. Its product also identifies CK37 and autopilot systems. Those features belong to the reconnaissance simulation; AJ37 and JA37 equipment are separate variant references.
SF-37 product Description and Key Features; hydraulic handling, SPAK, custom computer and autopilot
