Kawasaki BK-117 / Search & Rescue
The Kawasaki BK-117 is a twin-engined medium utility–transport helicopter. This model is outfitted for Search & Rescue / Emergency Medical Service use. This rotary craft has the ability to sustain 60kts in cruise, as well as the ability to accommodate up to 7 souls at a time. The size, speed, and utility of this helicopter makes it ideal for Search and Rescue and Medical Transportation roles.
- Crew: 1 – 4
- Seating Capacity: 7 seats (x2 Pilot Seats, x2 Crew Seats, x2 Bench Seats, x1 Medical Bed)
- 2x Sliding Side Doors
- 1x Exterior Lighted Rear Bay Door
- Co-Pilot Controlled Spotlight
- Avionics Suite featuring interactive navigation
- 1x Rescue Harness Winch
- Full array of exterior area lighting for dark LZs
- Extensive onboard gear storage
Operating Handbook
As a preflight precaution, one should always turn on the master power switch, and retract the harness winch into it’s fully stowed position to prevent a loose harness from flying up into the rotor blades.
Startup
- Master Power ON
- APU ON
- Allow compressors to power on, and steadily increase the power setting to 11.0 RPS, or full operating power.
- ~30RPM compressors engage
- Wait for stable ~400RPM
- Avionics switch ON
- APU OFF
- Decrease power to 8.0 – 10.0 RPS for idle setting (Use when landed to prevent slippage)
- Enable Necessary Lighting (Nav Lights Minimum)
Flight
- Press [1] to enable Gyroscopic Stabilizer
- Increase power to Full Operating Power (11.0RPS)
- UP / DOWN = Collective
- LEFT / RIGHT = YAW
- W / S = PITCH
- A / D = ROLL
Special thanks to Mr. Franco for playtesting and feedback.
Credit:
– markers622 – interactive map
– bumblemert – flight info screen
– PenguinO – Computer Graphic Horizon
