[fltsim.0]
title=Bell427 Silver Fern Helicopters NZ
sim=bell427
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
kb_checklists=bell427_check
kb_reference=bell427_ref
prop_anim_ratio=-1.85
atc_id_color=0xc6eff7ff
atc_id=S-FHBH

atc_model=
ui_manufacturer=Bell
ui_type=427
ui_variation=Silver Fern Helicopters NZ
description=With its first flight in 1997, the Bell 427 is a fast, smooth and reliable twin engine helicopter with powerful Pratt & Whitney PW207D engines. It also has a roomy cabin interior with passenger seating of up to 6.



[General]
atc_type=Bell
performance=Cruise Speed \t\n143 kts            165 mph          \n\nEngine\nPratt & Whitney PW207D   710 shp\n\nMaximum Range\n290 nm   \t        500 m            722 km km\n\nService Ceiling\n10,000 ft        6,096 m\n\nHovering Ceiling\n10,000            5,974 m\n\nFuel Capacity\n203 U.S. gal       770 L\n\nMaximum Gross Weight\n6,550 lb          2,971 kg\n\nLength\t\n42.6 ft\t         12.99 m\n\nRotor Span\n37 ft\t         \n\nHeight\n10.6 ft\t         3.23 m\n\nSeating \t\nUp to 8 \n
editable=0

//0  Class                        <0=none,1=wheel, 2=scrape, 3=skid>
//1  Longitudinal Position        (feet)
//2  Lateral Position             (feet)
//3  Vertical Position            (feet)
//4  Impact Damage Threshold      (Feet Per Minute)
//5  Brake Map                    (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6  Wheel Radius                 (feet)
//7  Steer Angle                  (degrees)
//8  Static Compression           (feet)  (0 if rigid)
//9  Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio                (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time               (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time              (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction     (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)


[propeller]
thrust_scalar=1.0
propeller_type=1
propeller_diameter=6.883000
propeller_blades=2
propeller_moi=5.706520
beta_max=0.000000
beta_min=15.000000
min_gov_rpm=0.000000
prop_tc=0.100000
gear_reduction_ratio=1.000000
fixed_pitch_beta=20.000000
low_speed_theory_limit=80.000000
prop_sync_available=0
prop_deice_available=0
prop_feathering_available=0
prop_auto_feathering_available=0
min_rpm_for_feather=0.000000
beta_feather=0.000000
power_absorbed_cf=0.000000
defeathering_accumulators_available=0
prop_reverse_available=0
minimum_on_ground_beta=0.000000
minimum_reverse_beta=0.000000

[Helicopter]
low_realism_stability_scale=1.0, 1.0, 1.0             //Pitch , Bank, Yaw Scalars on Stability in Low Realism Settings

[electrical]
;BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage       BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4)
flap_motor=0, 5 , 17.0
gear_motor=0, 5 , 17.0
autopilot=0, 5 , 17.0
avionics_bus=0, 10, 17.0
avionics=1, 5 , 17.0
pitot_heat=0, 2 , 17.0
additional_system=0, 20, 17.0
marker_beacon=1, 2 , 17.0
gear_warning=0, 2 , 17.0
fuel_pump=0, 5 , 17.0
starter1=0, 20, 17.0
light_nav=0, 5 , 17.0
light_beacon=0, 5 , 17.0
light_landing=0, 5 , 17.0
light_taxi=0, 5 , 17.0
light_strobe=0, 5 , 17.0
light_panel=0, 5 , 17.0

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit
light.0=3, -14.35, -4.62, -1.05,  fx_navred ,
light.1=3, -14.35,  4.62, -1.05,  fx_navgre ,
light.2=3, -22.17,  0.73, -3.00,  fx_navwhi ,
light.3=1, -22.20,  0.44,  3.50,  fx_beacon ,
light.4=4,   6.31,  0.00,  1.93,  fx_vclight ,
light.5=4,   1.10,  0.00,  1.55,  fx_vclight ,

[EFFECTS]
wake=fx_wake
water=fx_spray
dirt=fx_tchdrt
concrete=fx_sparks

[fuel]
Center1=0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 203.0, 0.0         //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type=2                                //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors=1
                   

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type=5                                 //0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0=8.3, 0.0, 0.4                        //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar=1.000000

[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed=0.0                   //Knots True (KTAS)
full_flaps_stall_speed=0.0                   //Knots True (KTAS)
cruise_speed=143.0                 //Knots True (KTAS)

[autopilot]
autopilot_available=0
flight_director_available=0

[forcefeedback]
gear_bump_nose_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_nose_direction=18000
gear_bump_nose_duration=250000
gear_bump_left_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_left_direction=35500
gear_bump_left_duration=250000
gear_bump_right_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_right_direction=00500
gear_bump_right_duration=250000
ground_bumps_magnitude1=3250
ground_bumps_angle1=8900
ground_bumps_intercept1=5.0
ground_bumps_slope1=0.48
ground_bumps_magnitude2=750
ground_bumps_angle2=9100
ground_bumps_intercept2=0.075
ground_bumps_slope2=1.0
crash_magnitude1=10000
crash_direction1=01000
crash_magnitude2=10000
crash_direction2=9000
crash_period2=75000
crash_duration2=2500000

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight=6550                         // (pounds)
empty_weight=2100                             // (pounds)

reference_datum_position=0.0, 0.0, 0.0   // (feet) distance from FlightSim Reference position: (1/4 chord, centerline, waterline)
empty_weight_CG_position=0.0, 0.0, 0.0   // (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from specified datum

max_number_of_stations=50

station_load.0=0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000
station_load.1=0,  0.0, 0.0, 0.0              //Co-Pilot        Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)


;Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI   =  10000
empty_weight_roll_MOI    =  10000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI     =  10000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI =      0

[contact_points]
point.0=3,    6.78,   3.86, -5.20, 1574.8, 0, 0.5187, 0.0, 0.186975, 2.5, 0.605067, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0
point.1=3,   -2.45,   3.86, -5.81, 1574.8, 0, 0.5187, 0.0, 0.196299, 2.5, 0.728164, 0.0, 0.0, 2.0, 0.0, 0.0
point.2=3,   -2.45,  -3.86, -5.81, 1574.8, 0, 0.5187, 0.0, 0.196299, 2.5, 0.728164, 0.0, 0.0, 3.0, 0.0, 0.0
point.3=3,    6.78,  -3.86, -5.20, 1574.8, 0, 0.5187, 0.0, 0.186975, 2.5, 0.605067, 0.0, 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, 0.0
point.4=2,  -24.04,   0.00, -3.64,  784.0, 0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.000000, 0.0, 0.000000, 0.0, 0.0, 9.0, 0.0, 0.0
point.5=2,   15.36,  16.67,  3.05,  784.0, 0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.000000, 0.0, 0.000000, 0.0, 0.0, 4.0, 0.0, 0.0


static_pitch=1.0
static_cg_height=6.0

[keyboard_response]
//Breakpoint speeds (knots) on the keyboard increments of control surfaces.
//Speed at which the incremenet is reduced to  1/2 and 1/8 respectively.
//NOTE: These map to cyclic (fore/aft), cyclic (left/right), and anti-torque
elevator=100,  180
aileron=200, 1000
rudder=200, 1000

[Radios]
// Radio Type=availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1=1
Com.1=1, 1
Com.2=1, 1
Nav.1=1, 1, 1
Nav.2=1, 1, 0
Adf.1=1
Transponder.1=1
Marker.1=1

[Views]
eyepoint=6.8, 1.0, 0.0

[direction_indicators]
//1 Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro, 3=Electro-Mag Slaved Compass, 4=Slaved to another
//2 Indicator number of slaving indicator if Type=4
direction_indicator.0=3,0

[exits]
number_of_exits=6
exit_rate.0=0.4                               ;Percent per second
exit_rate.1=0.4                               ;Percent per second
exit_rate.2=0.4
exit_rate.3=0.4
exit_rate.4=0.4
exit_rate.5=0.4