MD-500D

MD-500D

Role Utility Manufacturer Hughs/MD RL First Flight 1976 RL Introduction 1977 SL First Flight Jan 2024 SL Introduction TBD GTFO Code SAKS321002MD500D

Description TBD

The SAFE (Shergood Aviation Flight Engine) engine driving this virtual reproduction is the most advanced and realistic in SL., developed by an RL helicopter pilot The engine is purely physics based and features independent control of cyclic, collective and anti-torque pedals. Many real-world helicopter effects are also modeled as part of the engine including translational lift, translating tendency, ground effect, main rotor torque and vortex ring state.

Master Contents

General Systems Avionics Limits Weight and Balance Normal Procedures Emergency Procedures Servicing

Mission Equipment Water Operations Maintenance and Diagnostics All Weather Operations SL Features Appendices Painting Resources

Paint Resources

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Paint templates are available at: (Subject to change, use at own risk)

• md500-paint.xcf

Credits

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• Sounds - Lorin Tone
• Flight Testing, Design - Tsukino Usagi (tsukino.firethorn)
• Design, Mesh, Textures and Scripting - Kelly Shergood

Links

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• Release Notes