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H125 · CowanSim · X-Plane 11 · X-Plane 12
Separate controls for trim, hydraulics and mission equipment
The X-Plane H125 manual identifies cyclic trim, force-trim release and autopilot-off controls. It also describes the collective-mounted hydraulic switch and separate sling-load and servo-test controls. These functions have distinct purposes even when a desktop setup assigns several of them to buttons on the same device.
Cowan H125 guide copyright 2022 · PDF pp.8,21-24
H160 · Hype Performance Group · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Four-axis automation with a separate backup layer
HPG's H160 has a four-axis automatic flight-control system, two main computers and backup SAS. Cyclic trim release temporarily gives the pilot an input window, while beep trim changes meaning according to the active upper mode. The guide gives autopilot-off, upper-mode-off and backup-cut actions different functions.
Content Creator Preview · 20 October 2023 · PDF pp.3–4,26–27
Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400
OBY1's Pioneer 400 handbook describes a Rotax 916 iS engine, a three-blade constant-speed MT propeller and retractable tricycle landing gear. Four flap positions are provided. Its cockpit combines digital instruments with separate trim and autopilot controls.
Alpi Aviation Pioneer 400
American Champion 8GCBC Scout
The Scout configurations in Hangar Studios 713's handbook adapt a high-wing utility aircraft to wheels and floats. The 26-inch-wheel and amphibious versions use the 180 hp O-360-C1G. The 35-inch-tyre Denali uses a 210 hp IO-390-A1B6.
The amphibian adds retractable wheels and water rudders. Cockpit equipment includes a pitch-trim control and flap handle, with an AS307 autopilot in the glass-panel arrangement.
American Champion 8GCBC Scout
Hangar Studios 713 Super Decathlon 8KCAB · Hangar Studios 713 · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Avionics update record
The August 2026 developer post records autopilot Heading, NAV and GPS fixes and G3X compatibility changes. It uses both 1.6.0 and 1.0.6 labels, leaving a version-label discrepancy within that account.
Developer B4Gunner August2026 Super Decathlon updates
An-225 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Six engines and a specialised loading interface
The An-225 guide shows separate pitch, roll and yaw trim controls and indicators, together with autopilot and hydraulic panels. Its electronic flight bag covers loading and ground services as well as navigation-related information.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.14-17,32
BAe 146 / Avro RJ · Just Flight · Just Flight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
An older regional jet's flight-control architecture
The 146 manual describes autopilot movement of the control columns and elevator servo tabs, automatic pitch trim and flap-dependent trim speed. It also explains the SYNC function and distinguishes stick shakers from the nose-down stall-identification force.
146 manual v2.4 · PDF pp.35,82; pitch controls and automatic trim
RJ Professional · Just Flight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Vertical guidance remains advisory
RJ Professional models the GNLU-910A flight-management system, including climb, cruise and descent predictions. The comparison booklet explicitly says its VNAV is not coupled to the autopilot. For a non-precision approach, the simulated VNAV APPROACH function uses waypoint altitudes to generate an advisory path indication on the navigation display. The displayed vertical path is advisory.
Just Flight 146/RJ differences booklet, archived 10 September 2026; product comparison · PDF p.5
BAe Hawk · Just Flight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The tablet configures the cockpit for different activities
The EFB can select weapon or display-smoke panels and alternative gunsight/GPS arrangements. It also controls the rear pilot, ordnance, ground equipment and simple autopilot assistance. These are package options available around the Hawk T1/T1A cockpit.
Just Flight MSFS 2020/2024 listing · captured September 2026
Beechcraft Duchess · Just Flight · Just Flight · X-Plane 12 · X-Plane 11
Avionics and adjustable virtual control effort
The documented cockpit includes X-Plane’s GNS 430, KX 155 radio, KR 87 ADF and Century IV autopilot. DynaFeel adjusts the simulated pilot strength used to overcome control-surface aerodynamic forces. This is a flight-model option; the description does not establish force-feedback hardware output.
X-Plane 12 product description · Cockpit; Other Features. These features are not automatically assigned to the separate X-Plane 11 edition.
Beechcraft Duke · Black Square · Black Square · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The turbine conversion changes the engine story
Black Square's Turbine Duke models the Royal Turbine conversion with PT6A-35 engines, a different propulsion system from the piston Duke's turbocharged Lycomings. The manual describes persistent wear and failures, pressurisation and environmental systems, and a broad choice of navigation equipment. Period radios, the Century IV autopilot and optional modern GPS installations form distinct cockpit configurations.
Black Square Turbine Duke · PDF p.9; introduction and feature overview
Beechcraft King Air C90B · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
The smaller King Air's cockpit
The C90B guide identifies roll and yaw trim controls and the navigation and autopilot systems implemented in Laminar's aircraft. The guide covers the 90-series cockpit.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,29
