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Saab SF-37 Viggen ↗Research-based aircraft background

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

Savoia-Marchetti S.55 ↗Simulator documentation

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

SourceSavoia-Marchetti S.55 Manual ↗Microsoft / aircraft developers
Shark.Aero Shark ↗Simulator documentation

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

SourceShark UL ↗Aerobask
Short SC.7 Skyvan ↗Simulator documentation

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

SourceShort SC.7 Manual ↗Microsoft / aircraft developers
Sikorsky S-76 ↗Simulator documentation

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 ↗Research-based aircraft background

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

SourceSikorsky S-76 ↗Wikipedia contributors
Spartan 7W Executive ↗Simulator documentation

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

Taylorcraft BC-12D ↗Simulator documentation

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

Taylorcraft BC-12D ↗Simulator documentation

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

Taylorcraft BC-12D ↗Simulator documentation

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