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DeltaWing Simulations SF-37 Viggen · DeltaWing Simulations · X-Plane 12
Airframe configuration
The represented SF-37 has one jet engine, canards, retractable gear and a reversing system.
SF-37 product Description and Key Features; hydraulic handling, SPAK, custom computer and autopilot
Saab SF-37 Viggen
The SF-37 is the reconnaissance member of Saab's Viggen family. Canards, retractable landing gear, one jet engine and a reversing system form the configuration represented by DeltaWing Simulations.
The X-Plane 12 product describes custom hydraulic handling, SPAK augmentation, a CK37 computer and autopilot functions.
Saab SF-37 Viggen
S.55 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
A basic simulator autopilot beside the historical cockpit
The S.55 pilot's guide identifies pitch-trim indication and an optional basic simulator autopilot on the options board. The latter is optional simulator equipment, not part of the original inter-war flying boat.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.10,20
Shark 600
Propair Flight's Shark 600 guide documents the cockpit controls, engine, trim and Dynon autopilot. The guide covers the aircraft in both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
Shark 600
Shark.Aero Shark · Aerobask · X-Plane 12
A SkyView cockpit with a stated navigation limit
Aerobask lists synthetic vision, a touchscreen, autopilot and optional Navigraph charts. The developer says the SkyView map and flight-plan displays cannot show arrivals or approaches because of X-Plane limitations.
Aerobask Shark UL · X-Plane12; Navigraph subscription required for charts
SC.7 Skyvan · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Utility aircraft, full set of flight-guidance controls
The Skyvan guide documents a dedicated autopilot master, navigation and capture modes, pitch and roll trim controls, and hydraulic preparation.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.25,27
S-76C++ · CowanSim · MSFS 2020 / MSFS 2024
Autopilot engagement and coupling have separate commands
The guide distinguishes switching both autopilots on or off from disconnecting their actuators from the flight director. It also documents a separate collective-drive arm command. Those controls represent different actions in the package, even where the simulator’s event names resemble fixed-wing functions.
Setup and controls manual · PDF pp.7–8
Sikorsky S-76
The S-76 was Sikorsky's first helicopter developed for the civil market. Twin turbines, a four-bladed main rotor and retractable gear supported passenger, offshore and emergency-service roles.
Engines and avionics changed across the programme. An S-76C+ photograph shows that particular version; simulator manuals identify the cockpit and autopilot equipment represented by their models.
Aircraft / family
Spartan 7W Executive · iniBuilds · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Navigation equipment follows the chosen cockpit
The developer lists navigation instruments, an autopilot and radio communications integrated into the different cockpit arrangements. The Modern cabin also offers selectable night-lighting colours.
Spartan product feature list; specific equipment should be checked for the chosen variant
Got Friends Taylorcraft BC-12D Classic · Got Friends · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Trim and cockpit options
An elevator-trim lever adjusts pitch trim. The manual lists no wing flaps; it assigns the simulator's Spoilers axis to carburettor heat. Rudder trim is a simulator convenience. The cockpit configuration determines whether the aircraft has the Classic radio installation or an optional GPS suite with KAP140 autopilot.
PDF5-6,8,17,22,24; PDF6 table image reviewed
Got Friends Taylorcraft BC-12D Backcountry · Got Friends · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Trim and cockpit options
An elevator-trim lever adjusts pitch trim. The manual lists no wing flaps; it assigns the simulator's Spoilers axis to carburettor heat. Rudder trim is a simulator convenience. The cockpit configuration determines whether the aircraft has the Classic radio installation or an optional GPS suite with KAP140 autopilot.
PDF5-6,8,17,22,24; PDF6 table image reviewed
Got Friends Taylorcraft BC-12D Seafarer · Got Friends · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Trim and cockpit options
An elevator-trim lever adjusts pitch trim. The manual lists no wing flaps; it assigns the simulator's Spoilers axis to carburettor heat. Rudder trim is a simulator convenience. The cockpit configuration determines whether the aircraft has the Classic radio installation or an optional GPS suite with KAP140 autopilot.
PDF5-6,8,17,22,24; PDF6 table image reviewed