PAC CT/4E Airtrainer

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This project is part of the VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' series, designed specifically for use with X-Plane cutting edge Experimental Flight Model.

New Version 3.0

The Pacific Aerospace Corporation (PAC) CT-4 is a two side-by-side seater, single engine, low wing, all metal monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage that is able to operate in VFR and IFR conditions. The CT-4E variant is equipped with the powerful 300 hp Lycoming engine and three bladed propeller. It provides a very capable aircraft, highly suitable for flight training, including aerobatics. Its stability and robustness makes it a very forgiving aircraft as well.

Project Highlights:

VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' Project: designed for use with X-Plane cutting edge flight model environment, featuring superb flight dynamics with authentic performance and flight handling characteristics.
Built for VR: development was tailored specifically for VR, and optimized for 2D usage.
Engineered and designed as a default X-Plane aircraft (Like all VSKYLABS projects). The VSKYLABS projects are practically show-casing X-Plane, as they are stretching X-Plane default features, systems and flight model to its limits without any dependencies on complementary plugins or software...delivering a very robust simulation model, having maximum compatibility with the ever evolving X-Plane flight simulator.
Perfect fit for beginner and expert pilots, including aerobatics.
Optional 3-d HUD (optimized for VR and 2-d environments).
Built-in Avitab Plugin Compatibility (AviTab plugin is not included).
Autoupdater based on the SkunkCrafts autoupdater (XP12 only) - all updates are being pushed smoothly without the need to re-download the entire base package (base package will be updated every once in a while to minimize the gap).
Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums: VSKYLABS is offering continuous professional support from aircraft related aspects (operating and flying) to X-Plane technical support.
The project is under constant maintenance and development.

Development Notices:

The development of the VSKYLABS CT/4E Airtrainer project for X-Plane flight simulator was approved by Pacific Aerospace Corporation. However, it is an independent VSKYLABS project which is not related, affiliated and/or endorsed with Pacific Aerospace Corporation.
ALL AIRCRAFT DATA, FACTS, FIGURES, PROCEDURES AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT REFERS TO THE *VIRTUAL* VSKYLABS CT/4 AIRCRAFT. It is for informational purposes only and should not be used for real-world flying. For official information and data regarding the real-world PAC CT/4 aircraft, please contact pacific aerospace corporation, or visit their website: https://www.aerospace.co.nz/aircraft/ct-4-airtrainer/description
The project’s included liveries (RTAF, RAAF, RNZAF ‘Red Checkers’) were brought into the project out of pure honor and enthusiastic intent. VSKYLABS is not affiliated and/or endorsed with/by RTAF, RAAF, RNZAF and do not hold any intellectual rights on the included Air-Forces insignias. Please contact VSKYLABS in any case of issue caused by the existence of these liveries in the project and VSKYLABS will address any inquiry on this matter, as there are no intentions to cause damage or conflicts. Contact information: [email protected]

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Version 3.0.1 (May 13 2024)

Propeller design tuneup to match the official Type Certificate data sheet for the CT/4E specs (Model CT/4E Airtrainer (Acrobatic Category). Approved 17/7/92.).

Performance calibration to fall in line with the extended CT/4E performance charts:

Overall drag calibration to hit target speeds with higher accuracy.
Takeoff performance.
Landing performance.
Rate of climb.
Range (power and speeds).
Endurance.
Engine output and settings.
Fuel flow.
Max allowable aileron input vs speed range (official figures) is now incorporated into the flight model.

Bug fixes:

Turn and Slip indicator XP12 dataref bug - fixed.
Fuel-flow 'hump' when leaning the mixture at high pressure altitude was fixed.
Engine data instrument arcs (red, yellow, green) are now accurate.

Interaction:

Autopilot A/P light (in S-TEC panel) now indicates the status of the master AP switch.
Flight initiation includes now:
If a flight is being restarted in-flight (when reloading an aircraft while it is already flying) - The rudder and aileron trims are set in 'flight mode', to allow comfortable flying initiation.
Stick HAT trim manipulators (the 3-d trim HAT switch) are now presented with arrows, for more intuitive operation with the mouse/touch controller).

Version 3.0 (May 6 2024)

Major Update Release

Flight Dynamics:

Inverted flight fuel-tank is now simulated (allows maximum 10 seconds of inverted flight/negative g).
AEIO-540-L1B5 Engine tune-ups:
Power tuneups including power gradients calibration.
Fuel consumption curve update including cruise performance.
Airfoils update.

Graphics:

PRB setup for interior and exterior models to fall in line with the latest X-Plane 12 rendering aspects.
Various 3-d modeling enhancement for the interiors.
Paint-kit update.

Systems:

3-d HUD was added (optional feature).

Sounds:

New FMOD 2 sound pack.

POH:

Manual update rev.004.
Added Lycoming O-540/I540 performance charts.
Added 'Essentials' pdf file with assignments summary.

XP12 - v2.2a (15th Februery 2023):

COM1/COM2/NAV1/NAV2/ADF1 radios are being initialized with 'audio selected' once the aircraft is being loaded.

ADF Frequencies windows switch to be positioned properly (stby vs active freq).

Version 2.1 (November 23rd 2022)

Added the Skunkcraft Updater

Version XP12 (September 5th 2022)

Added link for X-Plane 12 version

Version v1.0 (July 1st 2021)

Initial release

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