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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
Hangar Studios 713 Ryan Navion B Super 260 · Hangar Studios 713 · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Hydraulics and cockpit controls
The Navion B manual identifies a pitch-trim wheel, flap selector, gear handle and emergency hydraulic hand pump. Gear-position lights indicate the resulting state. They are separate from the controls that operate the hydraulic system.
Developer manual PDF7-9 visual cockpit labels
Hangar Studios 713 Ryan Navion L-17B · Hangar Studios 713 · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The L-17 variants
The L-17B manual specifies a 205 hp O-470-7 with hydraulic flaps and retractable landing gear. Its L-17D ski configuration has inoperative gear and indicators, and version 1.0.1 removed the gear-lever function. The manual's aileron-trim label remains unresolved against its elevator-trim references.
Developer manual PDF6-7/16/21/34/38
Hangar Studios 713 Ryan Navion L-17D Skis · Hangar Studios 713 · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The L-17 variants
The L-17B manual specifies a 205 hp O-470-7 with hydraulic flaps and retractable landing gear. Its L-17D ski configuration has inoperative gear and indicators, and version 1.0.1 removed the gear-lever function. The manual's aileron-trim label remains unresolved against its elevator-trim references.
Developer manual PDF6-7/16/21/34/38
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
Cables, trim and configuration controls
The manual describes a conventional wheel and pedals operating the primary surfaces through cables. The centre trim wheel controls the elevator tab by cable. Electrically retractable gear and four-position manual flaps are separate mechanisms.
S.205-18/R manual; aircraft description and controls, PDF pp.2–4
SIAI-Marchetti S.205-18/R
The S.205-18/R is a four-seat, all-metal low-wing aircraft. Its Lycoming O-360 produces 180 hp and turns a two-bladed constant-speed propeller. Electrically retractable tricycle gear and manually selected flaps form the documented configuration.
Nemeth's manual describes cable-operated primary controls and an elevator trim tab controlled from a centre wheel. The product's background identifies honeycomb panels in the wing skin as a feature of the design.
SIAI-Marchetti S.205-18/R
SNCASO SO.4050 Vautour IIN
Institutional equipment history identifies hydraulic servos and artificial feel on the Vautour. Restauravia's IIN has twin jets, monotrace retractable landing gear and flap settings of 10, 20 and 30 degrees. The cockpit labels elevator, aileron and rudder trim individually.
SNCASO SO.4050 Vautour IIN
17 B · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
Trim and undercarriage controls
The 2023 B 17A guide labels trim and normal/emergency gear controls. This older MSFS 2020 manual does not establish unchanged MSFS 2024 operation.
Legacy guide 1.0.2 · PDF page 27; 2024 roster label is 17 B, original release is B 17A
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
Got Friends Discus-2c Unpowered · Got Friends · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The two simulator editions
Standard is unpowered, while Premium adds 22 kW electric in-flight assistance. Spring elevator trim, mid-wing airbrakes and retractable gear accompany the airframe. The manual documents FES power, temperature and folding-propeller behaviour.
PDF3/6/8/9/11/14; PDF6 table image reviewed
Got Friends Discus-2c FES · Got Friends · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The two simulator editions
Standard is unpowered, while Premium adds 22 kW electric in-flight assistance. Spring elevator trim, mid-wing airbrakes and retractable gear accompany the airframe. The manual documents FES power, temperature and folding-propeller behaviour.
PDF3/6/8/9/11/14; PDF6 table image reviewed
