AW139 v2.

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P3D v4 & v5®

!!! BEFORE TO START !!!

Credits and licenses for using version 2.1 are the same as the previous version 2.0
and are described in the AW139 v2.0 manual included in this package.

INTRODUCTION
In early 2019 I first tried on my Prepar3Dv4 the AW139v2.0 Beta Freeware project
developed by ICARO/Carlos Palacio. The performance of the Model and the recent
updates of the P3Dv4 and v5 convinced me to work on the project, to improve the
level of realism. Using my knowledge in the real flight and with the essential help of
Carlos Palacio, I decided to develop a new version.
The AW139 ICARO/Carlos Palacio native project is an Open Source Freeware product
developed to give anyone the opportunity to improve it, therefore, version 2.1 is
based on my personal interpretation, so, for any advice, criticism or detail regarding
just only this version, refer to me helicopterx1@libero.it . I hope you'll like it.
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Below the list of v2.1 updates:

ENGINE VALUES

STARTUP/SHUTDOWN sequence
New PWR Plant values:
- NG
- ITT
- TQ
- NF
- NR
- PI (Power Index)
- OEI ( One Engine Inoperate )
- IDLE
- GOV Man/Auto
- 102% RPM
- Battery Gyro
- Brake Rotor
- ENG OIL C°
- ELEC GEN Load

DYNAMICS

Anti Torque
Precession Gyroscopic
Vne
Autorotation
Weight & Balance
Wheels and brakes Friction
AFCS: ( improved control on all axes High and Low speed )
DYN PoV ( dynamics point of view )

SOUNDS

VC: - Batt. Gyro

- Hydraulic Pump/Pressure cyc-col-yaw
- Elec. ENG Beep Trim
- Fuel Pump
- Starter
- Compressors
- Combustion
- Engine shutdown
- Wheels
- Transmission
- NR

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 - AWS Volume
- Copilot Communications
- Hoist Operations Communications
- Blade Slap
- Cockpit Vibrations
- Rotor Rumble Sound
- ECL Elect ENG TRIM

VIBE SYSTEM

- Low/High Rotor RPM

- Acc. Body Axis X-Z
- Bank Angle Exceed
- Vertical Speed Exceed

AVIONIC

PFD: - Texture Completely Redesigned

- Map Mode with Flight Plan and WX/TERR
- Hover Mode with Ground Velocity Vector
- New Tritach NF/NR
- Power Index NG/ITT/TQ/OEI/2.5m
- CAS PFD ONLY:
- ENG value
- OIL value
- FUEL value
MFD: - Texture Completely Redesigned
- New PWR PLANT values and symbology
- System page with Cameras and FLIR Cam IR/NVG
- New Plan and Map page with Designator/Tcas
- TAWS/WX (over edge and design Fixed, Flashing and Delete Prev Waypoint)
- CAS MFD ONLY:
- ENG value
- OIL value
- FUEL value
CWS: - FLOAT ARM
FMS: - Menu:
- Fast Cold&Dark
- Ready to Takeoff
- Start-Idle
- Shutdown
- FMS Reset
- AP1-AP2 (on-off)
- Checklist
- FPL: - Designator Points Adding ( *LL )
- NAV:

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 - ARRIVAL (Approach Mode 'BETA')
- ATC: - Set via FMS Num Keypad
- RADIO: - Improved XPDR/ADF selection
- BRT DIM
- PERF INIT: - Fuel selectable with FMS Num Keypad
- Weights selectable with FMS Num Keypad
- Scratchpad: - Delete single character
- Waypoint 000/360° bug Fixed
VCockpit: - NVG backlit
- Utility Light
- Hoist Light
- Fixed the Landing Lights beam inside the Cabin
Dmap: - New Map Page:
- VFR survey Topographic
- Ref Display: Total FPL Distance,BRG,ETA,ETE,WPT
Prev-Next, Zoom 1-23,TRK,TRK Error, GS,
DIS Next WPT, Coordinate, APT, VOR,
NDB, ILS, Intersections, Air Space.
- Dimmer
- Terrain Mode (Day-Night)
- Moving Map Directional
- FLIR CAM:
- CAM, NVG W/B, IR W/B
- Zoom
- Directional Axis (with joystick controller)

2D PANELS

1 - Control Panel:
- EXT PWR ( Opnen and Connect )
- COM ( Open Audio Panel )
- SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ( failure management ) BETA
- PoV ( change Point of View on Virtual Cockpit )
- DOORS ( redesigned )
2 - FMS:
- LT DIMMER
- Open/Close clicking on display VC or 2D
3 - HOIST:
- PWR ( Open/Close Door and Hoist )
- COM ( Hoist Operator Audio during Operations )
- SRCH LT ( Open/close and Directions )
- WTR ( If enabled in AFCS with HOV Mode active )
- Cable FT ( extended cable length )
- Cable Up Dn ( Momentary switch)
- Hook ( Open/Close )
4 - CCD - ADV:

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 - LH ( to MFD page )
- RH ( to PFD page )
- Enter
- Joystick
- Double Rotary
- PFD-MFD:
- Single Mode
- LT Dimmer
- FLIR:
- Joystick ( directions and Target Lock)
- Zoom
- IR - NVG ( black/white )
- RADAR ( Rotary Selector )
5 - AUDIO CONTROL PANEL:
- COM1
- COM2
- ALL COM
- NAV1
- NAV2
- ADF1
- MKR
- FONE ( Copilot )
- HOIST ( Cabin Crew )
- DISPLAY:
- HDPH ( AWG Audio Select * )
- INPH ( Copilot Audio Select * )
- HOIST (Hoist Operator Select * )
- * VOLUME SELECTABLE
6 - DRIC:
- BRG L/R
- NAV
- PRV
- LNAV
- HSI
- MAP
- WX/TERR
- ALT SEL ( Knob/psh )
- BARO ( Knob/psh )
- COURSE ( Knob )
- DH ( Knob )
- HEADING ( Knob/psh )
7 - AFCS:
- STBY
- PFD
- HDG
- NAV

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 - BC ( unavailable )
- IAS
- APP
- VS
- DCL
- ALT
- ALT.A
- MOT
- RHT
- HOV
- WTR
- AP1 - AP2
- TEST
- CPL
- SAS
- ATT

8 - MFD ( display )
9 - PFD ( display )
10 - SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT ( can be opened from the Control Panel page )
11 - MOVING MAP:
- On/Off
- Dimmer
- Zoom
- Joystick Directional
- GPS: (Default Color v2.0)
- MAP:
- MAP Key (Helo/PAN Horizontal-Vertical and FPL WPT)
- Airport On-Off
- VORs On-Off
- NDBs On-Off
- ILS On Symb-On Line-Off
- Intersections
- ASP On Airspace-On Airways-Off
- TER Terrain Day-Night
- FLIR:
- Lock Target
- IR b/w, NVG b/w

12+13 - DAMAGE ( can be opened just if a ground collision is detected )

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 INSTALLATION

To use this version correctly, you need to install three modules not present in the
zip file. You can download here:

dsd_p3d_xml_sound_x64.dll
https://www.douglassdawson.ca/dsd_p3d_xml_sound_x64.zip

XMLTools64.dll
https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/resources/xmltools64-for-p3d-v4-v1-0.197/

p3d_xml_vars_x64.dll
https://www.douglassdawson.ca/files/p3d_xml_vars_x64.zip

These files must be copied differently for Prepar3D versions

P3Dv4:
C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\gauges\dsd_p3d_xml_sound_x64.dll
C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\gauges\XMLTools64.dll
C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v4\gauges\p3d_xml_vars_x64.dll

P3Dv5:
C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v5\gauges\dsd_p3d_xml_sound_x64.dll
C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Prepar3D v5 Add-ons\XMLTools64.dll
C:\Users\USERNAME\Documents\Prepar3D v5 Add-ons\p3d_xml_vars_x64.dll

* change USERNAME with your PC Name

FSUIPC is an almost essential module for P3D: download the specific version for your
P3D. Once downloaded, the installer will do everything.
http://www.fsuipc.com/

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After extracting the zip file, open the 'readme' file for your P3D version and follow
the instructions:

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SIM SETTING

In the v2.1 flight dynamics have been developed in a specific module, to use
correctly on the flight simulator it's recommended to set these realism options both
for P3Dv4 or P3Dv5

Some key shortcuts are used to manage the Beep Trim and the FTR (Force Trim
Release) on the cyclic control, to avoid a conflict with the combinations assigned in
P3D, make sure that these shortcuts are free:

- CTRL + F12 (Beep Trim Dn)

- CTRL + F11 (Beep Trim Up)
- CTRL + F10 (Beep Trim Right)
- CTRL + F9 (Beep Trim Left)
- CTRL + F8 (Force Trim Release OFF)
- F8 (Force Trim Release ON)

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INSIDE THE CABIN

When P3D is started, the first flight by default is with the engines started on IDLE,
this to give the possibility to fly without pass through all the procedures. When the
helicopter is loaded a screen like the one below will appear with the engines in IDLE
and the FMS panel opened with the cursor blinking on MENU, it will be easy to enter
and choose between the various options. For those who want to perform all the
procedures from scratch, I recommend to go on MENU, opening the checklist and
then click to Cold & Dark.

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2D PANELS

Many functions have been assigned exclusively to 2D panels, to access them from
the Virtual Cockpit follow the image below

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 CONTROL PANEL

To open the Control Panel left click on the Air Vents in the Virtual Cockpit or 'Shift+1'
through this panel it is possible to:
- Turn on and connect the GPU (Left Click x2 On - Right Click x2 Off)
- Open the Communications Panel
- Activate, deactivate and adjust the vertical and horizontal axes of the
dynamic view in the Virtual cockpit
- Open and close all doors
- Switch to the System Management Panel for Failure Training (BETA)

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 FMS - MENU

The MENU page of the FMS allows several options including:

- COLD AND DARK ( Fast Shutdown, available only on the ground )

- READY TO TAKEOFF ( available only in IDLE )
- START/IDLE ( From Cold & Dark to Start and IDLE - From Ready to Takeoff to IDLE )
- SHUTDOWN ( Slow Shutdown, available only on the ground )
- FMS RESET ( Delete previously Active Flight Plan loaded and setting new Origin and
Destination nearest )
- AP1/AP2 ( enable and disable both autopilots )
- CHECKLIST ( opens and closes the checklist panel )

FMS - UPDATES

The initial procedures for set the FMS are described in the previous manual, here
you will find only the updates

On the third PERF INIT page shown below (Keys: PERF / K1L / NEXT / NEXT) it is now
possible to add or reduce payload and fuel for both tanks.
- Max Fuel: 1272 kg *
- Max Payload: 570 kg *
- Max Gross Weight 6400 kg *
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in R2 / R3 / R4 the weight must be added like this, otherwise an error message will
be shown*:
- STR F/A = 000/000
- ROW 1/2/3 = 000/000/000
- HOIST/HOOK = 000/000
- REM WT ( remaining addable weight )

* If a total weight greater than 6400 kg is added, an error message will be shown:
- EXCEEDS MAX GROSS WEIGHT
if the number sequence is compiled incorrectly, an error message is shown:
- INVALID ENTRY

The ATC function has been added to the left of the RADIO button, when pressed the
ATC Menu window opens and the FMS switches to the RADIO page. In this state, the
FMS numeric keypad execute ATC communications. If ATC is pressed again the ATC
Menu panel will close but as long as the RADIO page is open, the numeric keypad
will always perform ATC communications.

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The CLR (clear) key now deletes a single character at time, to delete more keep left
click pressed, if you want to delete all characters single right click.

The display Dimmer has been added in the 2D panel, now it is possible to raise or
lower the brightness separately from that for the PFD and MFD.

To Open and Close the FMS 2D panel just click in the middle of the display both to
Virtual Cockpit or 2D panel.

the XPDR and ADF Box when activated show the selected digits with white color,
this makes it easier to type with the knobs.

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 HOIST CONTROLLER

To open the Hoist Controller Panel Right click on the MFD in the Virtual Cockpit or
'Shift+3'. To perform SAR operations with the Winch there is a panel dedicated to
the Winch Operator. If the 'COM CREW' button is activated from Hoist Controller or
from the 'Communication Panel' the voice operator communicates all the phases of
the rescue operation.
Audio List:
- Cabin Crew Radio Check
- Cabin Door Opened/Closed
- Hoist Enabled
- Easy Forward/Backward/Left/Right
- Hold Position
- Cable Up/Down
- Cable ft 10/20/30/40/50/60/70/80/90/100
- We Have The Load
- Undermeat Door
- Inside Cabin
- Cable Broke
If in the Communications Panel 'AUX' is active on HOIST, it will be possible to adjust
the volume.

To open the door and load the Winch, set the PWR Switch to ON, when the flashing
orange LED turns solid green, the winch will be ready.
The 'cable ft' display show 'CBL-UP' and the lift switch have a flashing yellow LED,
press the switch up or down, when the flashing yellow LED will disappear and the
'cable ft' display will show '000' the cable will be ready.
When the cable is extended, the hook is automatically enabled, when the object is
hooked and brought up, press the red button 'HOOK' and the object is loaded on
board, after that the cable is ready to be used again.
At the top right of the Hoist Controller there is the Searching Light. Pressing the
switch in the center and the light turns on and goes straight down, the green led will
indicate the status, if press again the light turns off and returns to the horizontal
position. When the search light is on and loaded, move the switch in each direction
to direct the Searching Light on the target.
At the bottom left there is the WTR: when the helicopter is in HOV mode, the pilot
can activate the WTR command via AFCS panel to allow at the Winch Operator to
position the helicopter on the target. The fixed green LED in the Hoist Controller and
WTR text in the PFD will show the status.
At the end of the Rescue Operations, to disable the winch and close the door it is
necessary that the cable is completely rewound and the 'cable ft' display shows '000'
otherwise the door remains opened and the 'PWR' LED flashes orange and the 'cable
ft' display 'shows CBL-UP in yellow.

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The different Led colors on the 'HOOK' button show the status:
- Solid Green = Hook Enabled
- Solid Yellow = Hook Disabled
- Double flashing red = Broken Hook

Also added the Hoist Light that can be activated from the Pedestal

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Fixed the landing lights beam entering the cabin and disturbing the landing phases

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 AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

To open the Audio Control Panel Right click on the Air Vents in the Virtual Cockpit or
'Shift+5'
- In the orange box it is possible to select the two main COMs individually or
pressing 'ALL COM' to select both.
- In the red box if 'MKR' is active, selecting NAV1 / 2 or ADF 1 or DME 1 the signal
emitted by the station can be intercepted and compared with the position of the
helicopter.
- When the radio devices are powered, the first value on the Audio Panel display is
'HDPH'. In the purple box if the 'HDPH' Aux Button is lit green it is possible to set
witch knob the Audio Volume of the AWG.
- In the yellow box if the 'HOIST' Aux Button is lit green it is possible to set witch
knob the Audio Volume of the Winch Operator.
- In the cyan box if the 'INPH' Aux Button is lit green it is possible to set witch knob
the Audio Volume of the CoPilot.

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 CCD Cursor Control Devices

In the previous version, to use the functions of the PFD and MFD it was necessary to
click with the mouse on the displays. In the real AW139 there is a panel in the
Pedestal called CCD (Cursor Control Devices) consisting of:
- 3 Buttons (LH - RH - ENTER)
- 1 Joystick
- 1 Double Rotary Encoder
To open the CCD Panel Left click on the MFD in the Virtual Cockpit or 'Shift+4'

For simplification I maked a video tutorial that shows how it works:

https://youtu.be/UrEeoCNvwS4

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 RIC Remote Instrument Controller

To open the RIC Panel Right click on the PFD in the Virtual Cockpit or 'Shift+6'

In the v2.1 have been added on the PFD two systems, 'MAP' and 'WX/TERR', both
visible in the HSI on the 'Hover' and 'ARC' mode.

- If MAP is pressed the flight plan loaded on the FMS is shown in the HSI, if pressed a
second time it disappears.

- If the flight plan is visible on the HSI, pressing the WX/TERR button will show the
TAWS (Terrain Avoidance and Warning System) map, pressing again the TAWS
disappears.

HSI ARC Mode with MAP

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HSI Hover Mode with MAP

HSI ARC Mode with TAWS

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 AFCS Automatic Flight Control System

To open the AFCS Panel Left click on the PFD in the Virtual Cockpit or 'Shift+7'
The main innovations in the AFCS are:
- the 'WTR' button, (which can only be activated in Hover Mode) to give at
the Winch Operator the controls of Pitch and Roll during rescue missions.
- the MOT button previously in the FMS, updated with new Flight Dynamics
Systems
In this new version all the commands can be activated only if the flight conditions
(speed, altitude, engines performance, etc...) allow it. When the functions are
enabled but the minimum operating values are lost, they are automatically disabled.

Below is a list of the minimum specifications in the application ranges.

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Hold Mode Applicable Range MUH

IAS/HDG/NAV 60Kts / 55Kts During APP 150Ft / 50Ft During APP

ALT 0Kts 300Ft (airspeed > 55Kts)

50Ft (Hov Mode airpeed < 55Kts)

VS 60Kts (-1500fpm 2000fpm) 150Ft

APP 60Kts 150Ft

GA 41Kts N/A

DCL 50Kts 50Ft

ALTA 60Kts 150Ft

RHT 0Kts ( 15Ft - 2000Ft ) 300Ft (airspeed > 55Kts)

30Ft (Hov Mode airpeed < 55Kts)

HOV < 75Kts 30Ft

WTR HOV Mode engaged 30Ft

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 MOVING MAP CONTROLLER PANEL

To open the Moving Map Controller Panel Left click on the Digital Map in the Virtual
Cockpit.

The first 5 buttons on the right side of the Moving Map are the same as those on
both sides of the Digital Map in the Virtual Cockpit:

- 1/2 Zoom (MAP/GPS/FLIR)

- 3 ON-OFF
- 4 MAP (PLANE-SEARCH) *
- 5 GPS

* The MAP button has two functions, if pressed the first time, the helicopter icon
will appear in the center of the display identifying that the DMap is following the
aircraft's progress. Pressing a second time, in the center of the display the icon will
have the symbol of the target and using the directional joystick it is possible to
move to any point on the map. If a flight plan has been loaded into the FMS, by
pressing buttons L1 to L5 it will be possible to position the map in the center of the
selected waypoint as shown in the figure below.

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In MAP mode it is possible to select or deselect:
- APT (Airports and Abbreviations)
- VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range)
- NDB (Non-Directional Beacon)
- ILS (Symbol or Dashed Line)
- INTS (Intersections)
- ASP (Airspaces Airways
- TER (Land)

In GPS mode it is possible to select or deselect:

- TER (Land)

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The five buttons on the left side of the Moving Map:
- 1/2 Dimmer (MAP/GPS)
- 3 LOCK TARGET *
- 4 IR-NVG W-B (IR-White / IR-Black / NVG-White / NVG-Black)
- 5 FLIR (ON-OFF)

* When the Lock Target button is pressed, the flashing green LED indicates that the
point displayed in the center of the Flir Cam is locked and the Flir Cam follows it
regardless of the direction or altitude of the helicopter. If one of the directional
buttons of the Joystick is pressed, the Lock Target is disabled.

Below the different configurations of the DMAP

GPS Mode MAP 1 Mode

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 MAP 2 Mode MAP Terrain Dark

FLIR Without Filter FLIR NVG Black

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 FLIR IR Black

MFD and PFD PANEL

To open the MFD Panel 'Shift+8', to open the PFD Panel 'Shift+9'

From previous versions, the PFD and MFD displays have been completely
redesigned: menus, symbols, colors, fonts, warnings, maps and interaction with the
FMS have been improved to increase the FPS's. Some errors in the electrical panel
(Generators / Alternators values ) have also been corrected but will be definitively
revised in future updates. The entire management of the engines, transmission and
rotor revolutions work simultaneously and the degradation of these causes a
reduction in performance. Each phase of the turbines, transmission and rotor
revolutions have a specific sound and vibration (visible and audible in the virtual
cockpit) that allows the pilot to understand and prevent errors during maneuvers.

OEI (One Engine Inoperative)

When an engine fails, performance and operating limits are reduced. If a 2.5m value
(yellow, flashing red or solid red) is shown, the Maximum Continuous Power limits
have been reached, so maintenance is required.

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In the SYSTEM menu on the Maintenance page, the damage can be reset via the
CCD Panel.

The Maintenance Page currently is in Beta phase to reset Fail Engines and '2.5m'
OEIs, in the next revision it will include the management of all systems.

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PI ( Power Index )
The PI gauge shows the actual power delivered by the engines, in percent, with
respect to the power available. The legend shown on top of the analogue scale (TQ,
ITT or NG) represents the engine parameter that is limiting the power and is
independent for each engine. For example, one engine can be TQlimited and the
other can be ITT limited.

In the new MFD Menus have been added:

- System:
- Maintenance
- Cameras (the index of the 4 main cameras, selectable via CCD)
- Flir Camera ( maneuverable via lower panel on the CCD or via
Moving Map)
- Cam 1-Hoist
- Cam 2-Hook
- Cam 3-Tail
- Cam 4-Landing Gear
- Plan:
- Designator ( maneuverable via CCD ) *
- Map:
- TAWS ( redesigned )
- Designator ( maneuverable via CCD ) *

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* Designator:
The Designator is a customizable waypoint mapping system. When the MAP or PLAN
page is selected in the MFD, the Designator item can be selected in the drop-down
menu, a green square appears on the display with the symbol of the internal knob of
the CCD next to it. Within 20 seconds from when it is displayed, by moving the
joystick of the CCD in the four directions, it is possible to position the cursor
anywhere on the map. To confirm the selected point, press the Enter button on the
CCD and the coordinates of the selected point will appear in the FMS Scratchpad. By
pressing buttons L1 to L5 in the flight plan of the FMS, the point will be added
between the two already existing waypoints. Each new waypoint will have the
abbreviation '* LL' and the progressive number. It is possible to add a 'wpt
designator' at any point also by moving between the waypoints selected with the
external knob of the CCD or with the keys from L1 to L5 of the FMS. If the LH Button
of the CCD is already selected and the MFD is on MAP or PLAN, pressing LH twice
activates the designator, pressing it again deactivates it.

in the link below a video tutorial showing how the Designator works

https://youtu.be/RjeyBfQtRJs

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Ground Velocity Vector
The hover symbology automatically appears on the PFD when HOV mode is engaged
or when the HSI button on RIC panel is selected on HOV mode. When the aircraft
ground speed is greater than 80 knots, the velocity vector is displayed as a dotted
line, under 80knots the line is solid. A small circle is placed at the end of the velocity
vector to highlight the end of the vector.

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 BEEP TRIM MOUSE CONTROLS

At the top of the Cyclic Control and Collective control there are the four and five
position directional switches, positioning the mouse on the switches, various
functions can be performed.

- Cyclic Beep Trim Switch:

- If the ATT mode is engaged and FTR is unpressed, the four directional
buttons allow the pilot to trim Pitch and Roll axes.
- If IAS is engaged on the AFCS, the two Up and Down directional buttons
(Mouse Wheel) increase and decrease the indicated air speed.
- If HDG is engaged on the AFCS, the two directional buttons Left and Right
allow the pilot to change the heading degrees.
- If the Middle Button is pressed below 75 knots, Hover mode is activated
and the helicopter gradually reaches zero knots, the four directional
buttons allow the pilot to change longitude and latitude.

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- Coll/Yaw Beep Trim Selector
- If the ATT mode is active and ALT, VS or RTH are activated, the two
directional buttons (Wheel Up-Down) allow the pilot to Increase and
Decrease the Altitude.
- If the HOV mode is disabled, the two directional buttons (left-right) on the
pilot option change the CRS (course).
- If HOV mode is active on the AFCS, the two direction buttons (left-right)
allow the pilot to change the HDG (course).

- Searching light selector

- if the middle mouse button is pressed the Searching Light turns on and the
spotlight is positioned horizontally forward. If press again, the light switches
off and the headlight returns to rest position.
- If the Searching Light is on, the four directional buttons (Mouse Wheel Up-
Down and Button Left-Right) allow the pilot to direct the light beam.

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 NEW DYNAMICS

One of the major limitations of Prepar3D (such as the old FSX/FS9...) is the lack of a
good flight model for helicopters. In these years, many third-party developers have
written dedicated modules to improve flight dynamics but often too 'heavy' for
medium performance computers. Today P3D in versions v4 and v5 has greatly
improved the graphic aspect and introduced Simconnect modules that allow you to
write any value on flight dynamics and engine performance.

In this version of AW139 I have written and re-edited some specific values essential
for the dynamics of the helicopter, based to weights, balances, speed, weather
conditions, rotor revolutions and power delivered by the engines. The AW139 is a
new generation fully 'Hands Off' servo assisted helicopter but, like any helicopter, it
has limitations related to its 'unstable nature'. Anti Torque, Gyroscopic Precession,
Transalting Tendency, Ground Effect, Ground Resonance, increase and decrease
rotor revolutions relative to the applied power,etc... are all dynamic values present
in any helicopter and therefore, even on the AW139 they must be respected to
prevent errors during the flight phases , considering the increase or decrease in
performance, with and without Autopilot.

TT ( Translating Tendency )
When both autopilots are disengaged below 50kts Ground Speed, the helicopter
undergoes Translating Tendency ( the Translating Tendency is the movement of the
helicopter to the right due to the combination of main rotor torque and tail-rotor
anti-torque) , generally when the helicopter exceeds 40/50kts, due to the
aerodynamic structure, the TT is canceled but, as long as this speed is not exceeded,
the pilot must contrast the TT with the cyclic command.

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When one of the two autopilots is engaged and if the Hover mode and the FTR
(Force Trim Release) on the cyclic are disengaged, below 3Kts GS the Transalting
Tendency is compensated by the autopilot. Exceeded 3Kts GS the pilot has manual
control again.

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Anti-Torque
In the AW139 the torque compensation is almost completely automatic but the
amount of pedal to be used in stationary flight conditions or below 50 / 60Kts is
always relative to the amount of collective pitch used. Takeoff weight, altitude,
temperature and engines power may require a specific compensation with the
pedals.

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 DAMAGE (Beta)

When a collision is detected, the simulation pauses and a 2D panel shows the
detected damage. On the left of the panel you can request:
- RESET FLIGHT (useful for repositioning the helicopter horizontally)
- RELOAD AIRCRAFT (reload the helicopter to the initial state in IDLE MODE)
- REQUEST SIM EXIT (opens the P3D meu)
- SIM EXIT (closes the simulator)
- FLIGHT MAP ( opens the map to position the helicopter at the coordinates,
altitude, bow and desired speed )
- FLIGHT MAP ( opens the map to posiotion the helicopter at the coordinates,
altitude, heading and speed desired )
- REFRESH SCENERY (reload the scenery)

currently this addon is in Beta Test, it detects landings at a speed higher than 2000ft
per minute or when the main or tail rotor hits the ground. In the future I will develop
many more functions ...

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NVG BACKLIT

The backlit of instruments are NVG but if you prefer white color, you can replace the
textures from the previous version 2.0

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 NEW LIVERIES

With this new version, seven new liveries have been added. They all belong to the
Italian police and rescue corps and were created by the genius of Matteo Mattiucci.

In some Italian versions of AW139 the winch is single and the nose is short and
without FLIR CAM, if in the future new models are made, these liveries will be added.

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 A Very Special Thanks to Carlos Palacio for developing
the 'dll' module to manage the CAMs and for all the
useful advice to develop this new version. Without his
help I would never have started this project.
I also thank all the ICARO Team and all those who
contributed to the development of the previous versions
for FS9 and FSX.

Another great special thanks to Sérgio Costa of

https://www.helisimmer.com/ for the support and
broadcast of the project.

Huge thanks also to:

Matteo Mattiucci (Additional liveries)
Omasan Inone, Tiago Gabilan, Morten Hansen (Technical
Support, Test and Documentation)

Marco Ferrarello
Bologna, Italy June 18th, 2021

to Valentino

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