Robinson R66 Turbine

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Brand New version 3.0

The VSKYLABS development of the Robinson R66 project for X-Plane flight simulator was acknowledged by the Robinson Helicopter Company. However, it is an independent VSKYLABS project which is not related, affiliated and/or endorsed with the Robinson Helicopter Company

The Robinson R66 helicopter is a 5-seat turbine powered helicopter. It utilizes a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic and the latest Robinson technology. The R66 is powered by the Rolls Royce RR300 turbo-shaft engine, which operates on Jet A fuel and offers increased reserve power and improve altitude performance. Hydraulic controls provide responsive handling and eliminates feedback forces.

Project Main Features:

VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' Project.
Highly defined flight dynamics model of the Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter
Highly detailed model of the Robinson R66 helicopter.
Robust simulation of the R66 drive train and RR300 Turbo-shaft engine: Utilizes X-Plane's new and advanced free turbine simulation.
Autorotation capable.
Comprehensive systems: Drive system, Hydraulics flight controls, Engine Anti-ice, Starter-generator and ignition system, Fuel system, Auxiliary fuel system, Electrical system with functional CB panel, Lighting, Annunciator panel, Cabin heater, Rotor brake and more.
Fully functional VR (Virtual Reality) Ready: highly interactive cockpit environment including levers, switches, fuel cut-off / shut-off guards, 3D checklist viewer, modular cyclic and more.
Equipped with Robinson's 'later' advanced panel: a perfect mix of the traditional analog gauges and glass cockpit display.
R66 Auxiliary fuel system.
Fully featured G1000 (modified).
Autopilot
Built-in Avitab Compatibility (Avitab plugin not included).
Multi-Layer FMOD sound pack.
The project is under constant development: development road-map is including flight model refinements, enhanced systems depth, additional liveries and other improvements.
Skunkcraft Autoupdater is included: project updates are fast and efficient!
Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums.

In 2018, BC Helicopters team (Mischa Gelb, Ruben Dias and Diogo Dias), flew around the world in the R66 helicopter, in an effort called 'EPIC Global Heli World Tour'. The mission lasted 97 days, in which the team covered 30,000 miles, stopping in 45 countries and flying over 5 continents. It established 2 new world records (fastest Antipode RTW on a helicopter, and longest RTW on a helicopter). During that tour, YouTube channel 'Pilot Yellow' shared a fascinating daily VLOG of the mission. The EPIC Global world tour was one of the triggers that initiated the VSKYLABS R66 Project for X-Plane . The VSKYLABS R66 default livery is including the EPIC 'C-GEAK' call-sign and paint scheme, which was approved for use by BC Helicopters.

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Version 3.0 (June 29th 2024)

Flight model:

Deep tuning of engine power gradients, torque, throttle governor, handling characteristics in hover.
Updated airfoils.

Graphics:

Remodeled front panel plate with high resolution instrument holes.
enhanced 3-d modeling of RPM, Engine Torque, MGT and N1 gauges.
Re-modeled GNS530 element with higher accuracy/resolution.
Re-modeled G1000 element with higher accuracy/resolution.
Added scratched windshield.
Cockpit panel PBR tune-up for the latest X-Plane 12.1.0 rendering standards.
Cyclic stick is now extended by default (can be shortened with the use of hide-yoke feature as before).
Removed the avionics extension screen from the front/RH side of the cockpit.
External liveries PBR tuneups.

Systems:

Integrated G1000 PFD/MFD into a single screen. Both PFD and MFD are separate pop-out windows, and it can be toggled easily using on-screen/VR interaction, or key/button assignment.
New dual-system altimeter.

Sounds:

Sound package is now of the latest FMOD 2.02.22.
Added physical/aerodynamic based blade-slap effect.

Paint-Kit:

Minor changes to paint-kit to comply with the latest X-Plane 12.1.0 rendering engine.

Version 2.1 (November 23rd 2022)

Flight model:

Deep tuning of engine power gradients, torque, throttle governor, handling characteristics in hover.
Updated airfoils.

Graphics:

Remodeled front panel plate with high resolution instrument holes.
enhanced 3-d modeling of RPM, Engine Torque, MGT and N1 gauges.
Re-modeled GNS530 element with higher accuracy/resolution.
Re-modeled G1000 element with higher accuracy/resolution.
Added scratched windshield.
Cockpit panel PBR tune-up for the latest X-Plane 12.1.0 rendering standards.
Cyclic stick is now extended by default (can be shortened with the use of hide-yoke feature as before).
Removed the avionics extension screen from the front/RH side of the cockpit.
External liveries PBR tuneups.

Systems:

Integrated G1000 PFD/MFD into a single screen. Both PFD and MFD are separate pop-out windows, and it can be toggled easily using on-screen/VR interaction, or key/button assignment.
New dual-system altimeter.

Sounds:

Sound package is now of the latest FMOD 2.02.22.
Added physical/aerodynamic based blade-slap effect.

Paint-Kit:

Minor changes to paint-kit to comply with the latest X-Plane 12.1.0 rendering engine.

Version 2.1 (November 23rd 2022)

Added the Skunkcraft Updater

Version XP12 (September 5th 2022)

Added link for the X-Plane 12 version

Version 1.1 (15th July 2020)

FMOD Sound package update:

Interior and exterior sounds enhancements.

Experimental low-frequency bass-slapping for vibrating-based hardware.

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