ECLIPSE 550 NG

Owner's Manual

FOR SIMULATION ONLY!

DO NOT USE FOR REAL FLIGHT!
THE NEXT GENERATION
Thanks a lot for purchasing our Eclipse 550 NG
and welcome aboard !
The SkyView and GTN were completely custom-
coded in SASL and is going to be further
enhanced in future free updates.
The main features of the Aerobask Eclipse 550
NG are:
● Realistic simulation of the Dynon SkyView
and Garmin 750/650 – no default
instruments used. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Full custom-coded. Very usable with
Touch Screen Operation and full mouse
scroll wheel support. REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION 3
● High quality 3D model with high resolution
textures (4K), ambient occlusion, specular
and dedicated X-Plane 11 PBR Normal
mapping. PART I: FEATURES 4
● Accurate flight model according the real
datas, built by X-Aerodynamics. SPECIFICATIONS 5
● Fully functional virtual 3D cockpit, with a
different interior design based on the selected
livery. DYNON SKYVIEW / GARMIN GTN 6
● Enhanced 3D FMOD sounds.
● VIP Touchscreen Controller. POPUP PANELS 6
● Windshield with reflections and rain and fog
effect. FULL MOUSE SCROLL WHEEL SUPPORT 7
● Configurable passengers and luggage.
WEATHER EFFECTS & EQUIPMENT 8
TRIM & CLIMATE INDICATOR 8
On behalf of Cameron Garner (flight model),
Jean-François Edange (liveries), Mario Donick
(owner's manual template) and our beta-testers, PART II: INSTRUCTIONS
we wish you lots of fun with our product!
VIP TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER 10-11
Lionel Zamouth, PANEL OVERVIEW 12
Stephane Buon
MASTER SWITCHES 13
THE SKYVIEW EMS 14
AUTOPILOT PANEL 15
Flight model by X-Aerodynamics SAVED DATA 16
http://www.x-aerodynamics.com/
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 17

CREDITS 18

Please note that the Aerobask SkyView and Aerobask GTN are
described in their own manual which you can find in the
DOCUMENTS folder of this aircraft.

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REQUIREMENTS & INSTALLATION
The Aerobask Eclipse 550 NG requires X-Plane 11.20
(64-bit) and higher. FLY THE AIRCRAFT WITH
Read the included document ‘’Install Recommended X-PLANE 11
Settings.pdf’’ for help to the install.
The Eclipse NG requires GNS430 datas from
Navigraph or Aerosoft to be installed into X-Plane
11 ‘Custom data’ folder.
Read the F.A.Q for more information page 17.
Performance Optimization
This product has been optimized for good performance.
However, the aircraft uses several high definition liveries
(4096 px) for a high graphical quality and complex
custom programming for the avionics. We recommend at
least 4 GB of VRAM.
In case of low FPS, you can reduce graphic options in
the main program (esp. switching off HDR, reducing anti
aliasing, lowering the drawing distance etc.) If you use AI
planes, select only simple aircraft without 3D cockpit and
without plug-ins.

Custom Commands
The Eclipse 550 NG features complex avionics. To make
operation of the avionics easier for various kinds of
hardware setups, we have a lot of custom commands
which you can assign to buttons or keyboard. Some
available custom commands are shown on the right;
more are available.
Please refer to the X-Plane manual for information on
how to setup buttons and keys in X-Plane and how to
assign custom commands to them.

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PART I
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS

Source : http://www.oneaviation.aero/eclipse/specifications.php

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DYNON SKYVIEW
GARMIN GTN750 / 650
The new Eclipse 550 NG is equipped with a detailed
simulation of the Dynon SkyView and Garmin
GTN750/650. The SkyView and GTN have been
developed from scratch. Lionel Zamouth utilized the
SASL plugin for achieving an unmatched degree of
functional detail and readability.
The two Skyview displays on the panel are fully
configurable to be used as Primary Flight Display (PFD)
or Navigation Display (ND). The virtual screen resolution
is the same as in the real SkyView, so the displays are
very readable even in the 3D cockpit. However, by
clicking on the aircraft icon (or border frame for GTN),
you can also show them as popup windows which
enhances readability even more.
For details on the SkyView and GTN, please refer to the
separate SkyView & GTN manuals.
POPUP VIEWS
Ensuring good readability of virtual displays one a
desktop simulator is not an easy challenge and
strongly depends on your viewpoint. The higher the
simulated display resolution (in case of the SkyView
1024 x 600 pixels), the more condensed the 3D view
gets when you don't change your viewpoint. Actually
this works as in reality, where readability of a certain
resolution also changes with display size and
viewpoint.
Therefore, the Eclipse 550 NG offers you to optionally
show the SkyView displays and the Garmin 750/650
as popup windows.
For the Skyview, just click on or around the aircraft
silhouette both on the HSI and the MAP to make
the popup appear.
For the GTN, click on the border frame.
You can move and resize the popups using your
mouse and close them using the small “x” icon on their
upper right corner.
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FULL MOUSE SCROLL WHEEL SUPPORT
This product features full mouse scroll wheel support for all EFIS.
Any values on the Skyview and GTNs are editable by scrolling the mouse wheel.

For example, it’s easy to change the map scale or the charts scale : put the mouse cursor on the
map and scroll the mouse wheel.
Try with the BARO value, the HDG value, the ALT value, the CRS value, etc… Enjoy !

Note :Touch screen operation is also possible with the Skyviews.

See the dedicated manual for more information.

Put the mouse cursor on any value

and scroll to change it !

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WEATHER EFFECTS & EQUIPMENT
Of course, like other recent Aerobask products, the Eclipse 550 NG features rain
and fog. You will notice that rain slowly fades away with increased airspeed and
intensity.

BLEED AIR
After start the engines, enable the Air Source switch in NORM position.
During the flight, check the DELTA P and RATE/ALT indicators.
DELTA P maximum is 7.8.

OXYGEN
This panel is functionnal but currently, oxygen and mask are currently not
simulated.

Air conditioning switches

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PART II
INSTRUCTIONS
VIP TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER
The VIP CONTROLLER can be used in popup, or directly in the
3D cabin. The box is located next to the door.

The OPTION panels allow you to hide or show reflections and

enable/disable the TCAS
With the GROUND panel, you can add/remove the chokes, enable
the GPU and open the door.
The WEIGHT panel allows you to manage the pax and the fuel on
board before the flight.
The SOUND panel can be used to manage the sounds.
Use the LIGHT panel to enable the different lights in the cabin.
With the SHADES panel, you can open or close the… shades.

Click the Aerobask icon or the border frame to display the VIP Touchscreen Controller in 2D popup.

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VIP TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER
Controls screen

Main menu

Click to enable/disable the reflections,

activate the GPU, open/close the door, etc...

Click the pax icons to add/remove the pax. Use the arrow to Select a sound. Then, use the arrow to decrease/increase
add/remove fuel. the values.

Click the FRONT, CENTER, REAR icon light to cycle the

brigthness, more or less.
Click the FLASH L. icons the enable these lights. Useful in
cold & dark by night.

Select a shade.
Then, click the arrow to
handle it.
Select the ‘ALL’ icon to
handle all shades.

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PANEL OVERVIEW / OVERHEAD

Garmin AP
Pilot PFD GTN750/650 switches Co-pilot PFD
Safety Dynon Skyview Dynon Skyview
instrument

Flaps Parking
Main Gear Brake
Switch Power Rudder trim Lever
Panels Lever Levers Selector

Start/Off Start/Off
Left engine right engine

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MASTER SWITCHES
The aircraft's main switches are placed on the panel’s left side.

Windshield
Annunciators TEST Defog Electrical
systems
ELT

Oxygen systems Pressurization Pressurization

(Switch and gauge are functionnal but systems controls
the oxygen is not currently simulated)

Switch The "Master Dim" knob

Brightness overrides the DIM setting
Day/Night from the Skyview, which
becomes ineffective.
Gear Cabin Lights This ensures consistent
Up/Down brightness of the whole
panel.
Switches External Lights Anti-ice
switches

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THE SKYVIEW EMS
Engine and system information are displayed in the
SkyView EMS.

Engine Status
N1

Engine Status
N2

Engine Status
ITT

Engine Status
EGT

Fuel Flow &

Remaining Fuel

Voltage &
Amperes

Trims position

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THE AUTOPILOT PANEL

● AP: This button activates or de-activates the servos.

● FD: This button shows or hides the flight director bars on the
PFD. The flight director shows you the direction and altitude you
need to fly in order to reach a set target heading and target
altitude.
● ATS: This button activates or de-activates the
AUTOTHROTTLE mode.
● SPD Select: This knob is used to select an airspeed for the
autopilot's ATS or ALT CHG mode
● YD: This button activates or de-activates the yaw damper.
● HDG: This button activates the autopilot's heading hold mode.
The autopilot will follow the heading bug you set on the PFD's
HSI.
● NAV: This button activates the autopilot's navigation mode.
The autopilot will follow the active navigation source. Change
the navigation source with the „HSI SRC“ softkey in the PFD
menu.
● APPR: This button activates the autopilot's approach mode.
Use this button for capturing the localizer and glideslope of an
ILS approach or a RNAV approach.
● ALT CHG: This button activates the IAS hold mode or the
vertical speed mode. The autopilot will try to hold the indicated
airspeed set on the PFD's speedtape. The autopilot will try to
climb or descend with the speed selected with the “UP/DN”
buttons. The autopilot will climb or descend to the altitude pre-
selected with the “ALT SEL” knob.
● ALT: This button activates the altitude hold mode. The autopilot
will hold the current or pre-selected altitude.
● ALT Select: This knob is used to pre-select an altitude for the
autopilot's ALT CHG.

● Push Map (L & R): click to display/hide the current map on the
dedicated Skyview.

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SAVED DATA

A lot of values are saved during and at the end of your flight.
Here is a no limited list :

➔ Fuel quantity (Left & Right tank)

Consequently, check your
➔ Fuel Selector position fuel tanks before starting
a new flight !
➔ Passengers & luggages
➔ Reflexions (EFIS & windshield)
➔ Transponder code
➔ Baro : HPA or INHG
➔ TCAS option
➔ WRX option

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HOW TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to Start the engines ?
How to install the GNS430 data in X-Plane
11?
Our FMS requires XP10 GNS430 data which is not
shipped with XP11 anymore. From now you need to
get it by yourself.
➔ If you have updated data from Navigraph or
Aerosoft, you lastest AIRAC should be located
into Custom data/GNS430 and should be copied
at same location in XP11.
First, remove the flags and chokes.
➔ if you do not have paid updates, you can use the Power the avionics and connect the GPU to save the
provided default data GNS430. Copy it to the battery.
Custom data folder into XP11. Do this only if you Check the throttle position (IDLE).
don't have updated data. Then, click and drag the left engine switch start to the
‘CONT IGN’ position.
In both cases it is best to copy the data to Custom That’s all.
data so there is no ambiguity about the origin The start sequence begins automatically.
(meaning it is not part of the default install). The Check the engine instruments.
folder structure must anyway remain the same. Then, you start the right engine.

The plane is shaking on the ground! What

can I do?
Open X-Plane's “Operations and warning” settings and
increase the number of models per frame to 3 or 4. Also,
make sure that your FPS is at least 20. If needed, reduce
your X-Plane rendering settings.

When engaging the autopilot, the plane

constantly banks from left to right or
up/down!
Check your joystick setting. Trims should not be assigned
to an axis. Assign the trim to keys or to your joystick
thumb hat, not to an axis. Reset the rudder trim to center,
to avoid left/right banking. Make sure that the autopilot is
engaged under normal flight conditions. For example, if
your IAS is too high or too low, or if you are trying to fly
too high, X-Plane's autopilot will have problems to follow
your commands.

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Credits
Aircraft: Lionel Zamouth (programming), Jean-François Edange (liveries)
Stephane Buon (modelling, texturing)
Cameron Garner : flight model
Mario Donick : backup horizon instrument
Kristoffer Leistad : custom flaps sound
Owner's Manual
template: Mario Donick
Proofreading Mario Donick - Kristoffer Leistad - Peter Wilhelmsson
SkyView Manual: Lionel Zamouth
Thank you all beta-testers :)