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AS-73 Kestrel (WIP)

This vehicle is still a work in progress and minor additions and tweaks will be made, be sure to check the workshop page for updates

The AS-73A Kestrel is a medium lift utility helicopter powered by a single turboshaft engine first developed for military use. It was designed for both speed end endurance, using a highly efficient engine to achieve both a high range and lifting capacity.

• Efficient Engine with ~160km range
  
• Seating for 8 passengers and crew
  
• Top speed of 32m/s (115km/h) (62 knots)
  
• Altitude hold system
  
• GPS Autopilot Coming Soon
  
• MFDs and displays with fuel consumption, map, flight controls etc
  
• Radio Transponder

Startup

1. Enable ignition key (top panel)
   
2. Enable Instrument lighting system (optional) (main panel, right)
   
3. Enable Starter Power (top panel)
   
4. Enable Fuel Pumps (top panel)
   
5. Enable Avionics (top panel)
   
6. Toggle Turbine (top panel)
   
7. Wait for Turbine to reach 7rps (top panel, left)
   
8. Disable Starter Power (top panel)

General Use

Altitude hold can be toggled in forward flight to maintain altitude
without the need for manual collective