Calypso Schweizer 269C Helicopter
The Schweizer 300C Helicopter first saw use with Calypso when she voyaged to the Antarctic. At the time the helipad was located on the bow and could be collapsed and stowed. Later on a more permanent helipad was fitted aft of the ship, and the helicopter went with Calypso on almost all subsequent voyages.
SPECFICATIONS:
- Range: 40Km+/-
- Speed: 49+ Knots
- Capacity: One Pilot, and one Passenger/Observer
CHECKLIST:
- Magneto………………………………………..ON
- Ignition………………………………..PRESSED
- Position Lights……………AS REQUIRED
- Clutch………………………………..ENGAGED
- Rotor RPM over 500…………CHECKED
- Throttle High*……………………………..SET
*Do not attempt to takeoff until the ‘Low Engine RPM’ light is out.
In the HUD, there is a ‘Hotkey’ to signal the crew to tie-down the helicopter, i.e. engage the connectors to "tie down" the helicopter to the deck. When the connectors are active, an illuminated symbol of a ‘T’ will appear on the cockpit at your left foot (reference screenshots above)
REFUELING:
Located near the funnel aboard Calypso is both a batter charger cable and a fuel hose. The fuel is drawn from the daily use fuel tank feed line, so insure you have fuel in whichever tank you are planning to draw from to refuel the helicopter, and the associated valve in the engine room is open.
COMPLETELY REBUILT FROM THE PREVIOUS VERSION IN 2019!
Thanks to Sir_Murtak sharing the Pineview Heliport with us, and Uran_Wind for the Gyro controller!
ENJOY!
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