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STOL CH750

V9.70-1.5 Last update :06/07/12

Table of contents 1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................3

2 Main characteristics......................................................................................................................4

2.1 Airspeeds for safe operations................................................................................................6

3 Cockpit description.......................................................................................................................7

3.1 General Layout......................................................................................................................7

3.2 Composite Design Standard Power panel.............................................................................8

3.3 Garmin GMA340 Audiopanel.................................................................................................8

3.4 Garmin SL40 COM................................................................................................................9

3.5 Garmin GNS430 GPS............................................................................................................9

3.6 Garmin GTX 327 Squawk....................................................................................................10

3.7 Dynon D180 EFIS................................................................................................................11

3.7.1 Buttons description......................................................................................................11

3.7.2 Screens description.....................................................................................................12

4 Checklist.....................................................................................................................................14

4.1 Starting................................................................................................................................14

4.2 Taxiing.................................................................................................................................14

4.3 Normal Takeoff....................................................................................................................15

4.4 Climb...................................................................................................................................15

4.5 Cruise..................................................................................................................................15

4.6 Before Landing Check.........................................................................................................15

4.7 Landing (Flaperon up)..........................................................................................................16

4.8 Landing (Flaperon down).....................................................................................................16

4.9 Shutdown.............................................................................................................................16

5 Troubleshooting – Frequently asked questions (FAQ)................................................................18

6 Credits........................................................................................................................................ 19

7 Updates history..........................................................................................................................20

1 IntroductionThe STOL CH 750 is an all-metal high-wing two-seat aircraft designed by Chris Heintz and manufactured by Zenith Aircraft Co. It is available as either a kit-build project or as a ready-to-fly Light Sport Aircraft (LSA).

The basic aircraft is powered by a 100 HP Continental O-200 engine (although other engine options exist, up to 140 HP). It is equipped with high-lift devices (full-span slats & flaps) for optimized short-field operations and has a rugged gear system designed for off-airport use.

There are hundreds of these aircraft (and its smaller predecessor, the STOL CH 701) flying all around the world today. For more information on these remarkable designs including thousands of pictures and many videos, visit www.zenair.com.

The STOL CH 750 X-Plane project is a creation of Olivier Faivre and HydroZ in collaboration with Zenair and Zenith Aircraft Co., designers and manufacturers of the STOL CH 750 LSA / Experimental aircraft.

The STOL CH 750 X-Plane program is designed to be used with X-Plane 9.70 and X-Plane 10.05+.

STOL CH750 for X-Plane 3/22

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2 Quick start

2.1 InstallationTo install this aircraft, you simply need to unzip the archive you downloaded and then copy the whole folder in the X-Plane's one.

You can put this folder in the “Aircraft” folder or copy it wherever you want, as long as it is contained in the X-Plane main folder.

It is generally recommended to have a separate folder for add-on aircraft. It may be the good location for your new aircraft.

2.2 Hardware requirementsThis add-on has been tested on several configuration, on Windows, Mac and Linux OS. It is designed to work at acceptable frame rate on old configuration, but you will maybe loss some feature, as normal map (which provide rivet drawing and better cockpit lighting) which can be quite expensive.

If you have an old graphic card with a low amount of video RAM, you can lower texture resolution in the rendering setting menu. It will not affect the cockpit texture so instruments remain perfectly readable even at low resolution.

Scenery as a big impact on frame-rate too and you may encounter slower fps while flying above biggest one, but this is actually the same for each aircraft available, not only this one.

2.3 X-Plane settingsFor the best in-flight experience, you may set the lateral field of view (FOV) to 60°. That's a perfect setting for 16/10 screen. You may tune this value a little, depending of you preference and screen configuration. You can set this value in the “Rendering Options” menu.

X-plane can be used with a simple mouse but this is definitely a better idea to use it with joystick and rudder pedals.


2.4 Manipulators behaviorAs all modern aircraft for X-Plane, this add-on intensively use manipulator to enhance flight experience.

Use of manipulators allow to smoothly drag levers or click button, depending of the cursor shape. Cursor show cursor while lever need to be dragged and a hand when you need to click (toggle button).

In order to navigate easily in the cockpit, you should map your hat joystick with left/right up/down function. The 3D cockpit mode with mouse in X-Plane is not adapted for instruments tuning, By the way, all efforts has been made so you can use this 3D Cockpit as a 2D one.

Off course, a tracking device like a TrackIr greatly improve the experience.

2.5 SASL Plug-in enhancementThis add-on use SASL plug-in to increase realism of specific systems.

All the files located in the “Custom avionics” folder are under GPL license and can be redistributed under the same terms.

2.6 Paint-kitA paint-kit is available in order to allow enthusiasts to make their own liveries. You can download the paintkit on Hydroz.net.

Best liveries may be incorporated in further update, with agreement of livery author.


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3 Main characteristics

• SPECIFICATIONS

WING SPAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 FT 9 In. WING AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 SQ. FT. WING CHORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ft. 10 In. LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 FT 10 In. HEIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ft. 8 In HORIZONTAL TAIL SPAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ft. 5 In. HORIZONTAL TAIL AREA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.2 Sq. Ft. CABIN WIDTH. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 In. WING LOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.15 LBS/FT2 POWER LOADING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.2 LBS/BHP


• ENGINE

4 Cylinders Horizontally Opposed - Air Cooled

Engine Manufacturer Teledyne Continental Motors

Engine Model Number O-200-D

Rated Horsepower 100

RPM Rating, standard atmosphere Max. 2750

continuous

Recommended cruising RPM 2500

Compression Ratio 8.5:1

• FUEL

Standard Fuel Capacity, 24 U.S. gal. left + right tanks

Usable Fuel (U.S. gal) (total) 22 U.S. gal left + right tanks

Minimum fuel grade. See engine manual 100LL

• PROPELLER

Fixed Pitch

Propeller Manufacturer Sensenich

Model W72GK-44GU

Number of Blades 2

Propeller Diameter (inches) 72

• OPERATING WEIGHTS

Maximum Takeoff Weight (lbs) 1320 lbs

Maximum Landing Weight (lbs) 1320 lbs

Maximum Weights in Baggage Compartment. 40 lbs

See weight and balance


3.1 Airspeeds for safe operations

The following airspeeds are those which are significant to the safe operation of the STOL 750LS. These figures are for standard airplanes flown at gross weight under standard conditions at sea level.

Performance for a specific airplane may vary from published figures depending upon the condition of the engine, airplane and equipment, atmospheric conditions and piloting technique.

(a) Best Rate of Climb Speed (Vy) (55 KCAS) 56 KIAS Flaperons Up

(b) Best Angle of Climb Speed (Vx) (52 KCAS) 53 KIAS Flaperons Up

(c) Turbulent Air Operating Speed: Do not exceed (Vc) (90 KCAS) 89 KIAS Flaperons Up

(d) Landing Final Approach Speed (Flaperons down) (48 KCAS) 49 KIAS Flaperons Down

(e) Max Flaperons down (VFE) (60 KCAS) 60 KIAS

(f) Never Exceed Speed (Vne) (108 KCAS) 106 KIAS


4 Cockpit description

4.1 General Layout

1. Power panel

2. EFIS/ECAM

3. Audiopanel

4. Radio COM

5. GPS

6. Transponder

7. Throttle handle

8. Flap switch

9. Trim switch

10. Trim position indicator

11. Ignition

12. Carburetor heat

13. Mixture

14. Cabin heat (inop in this version)


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3 4 5

4.2 Composite Design Standard Power panel

1. Alternator

2. Master battery

3. Radio master

4. Land light (inop in this version)

5. Strobe lights

6. Navigation lights

7. Fuel pump

8. Fuses (only visual in this version)

4.3 Garmin GMA340 Audiopanel

1. Marker switch

2. Com1 switch

3. Com 2 switch

4. Nav1 switch

5. Nav2 switch

6. DME switch

7. ADF switch

Light glows when selected, other buttons are inactive in this version.


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4.4 Garmin SL40 COM

1. Power switch

2. Active/standby switch

3. Frequency selector

4.5 Garmin GNS430 GPS

See joined doc.


1 2 3

4.6 Garmin GTX 327 Squawk

1. Standby mode switch

2. Power On switch

3. Altitude mode switch

4. Power Off switch

5. Ident switch

6. VFR switch (squawk to 1200)

7. 0 to 7 switches

8. Reset timer

9. Start/Stop timer

10. Inop in this version


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4.7 Dynon D180 EFIS

4.7.1 Buttons description

1. Inop in this version

2. Decrease HSI heading

3. Increase HSI heading

4. Set higher baro pressure

5. Set lower baro pressure

6. Cycle between right screens


1 2 3 4 5 6

4.7.2 Screens description

1. Artificial horizon

2. Indicated airspeed

3. Altitude

4. Vertical speed

5. Barometric pressure

6. Slide indicator

7. Heading


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7

1. HSI

2. Wind direction and force

3. Ground speed

4. Manifold pressure

5. Engine RPM

6. Cylinder heat temperature (average)

7. Fuel flow

8. Cylinder heat temperature (each)

9. Flaps position

10. Fuel pressure

11. Fuel flow

12. Fuel quantity (left tank)

13. Fuel quantity (right tank)


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5 Checklist

5.1 Starting• Fuel selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On

• Battery switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On

• Mixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Rich

• Carburetor heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pushed in

• Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As required

• Prime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As required

• Auxiliary fuel pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On

• Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engage until engine starts, then release

• Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check

• Alternator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On

5.2 Taxiing• Flaperons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checked up

• Elevator trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set to neutral / take off position

• Fuel selector valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checked

• Oil pressure and oil temperature. . . . . . . . . . Checked

• Fuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checked

• Volts and Amp meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checked

• Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As required

• Radios and Navigation aids.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set

• Mixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Full rich

• Auxiliary fuel pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On

• Set throttle for 1700 RPM. Check magnetos from "BOTH" to “R”, then from "BOTH" to “L”, and back to "BOTH" (on either one magneto, the RPM drop is approximately 100).


• Pull carburetor heat to check operation. (RPM will decrease by approximately 100 at 1700 RPM). Push carburetor heat in after check.

• Altimeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set

• Fasten seat belts, tighten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checked

• Doors locked securely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checked

• Freedom and deflection of controls. . . . . . . Checked

5.3 Normal Takeoff• Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Released

• Mixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full rich

• Slowly advance throttle to Full Throttle

• Rotate approximately at Vy (56 kias)

5.4 Climb• Max. power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2750 RPM

• Doors locked securely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checked

• Trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Set

• Oil temperature and pressure. . . . . . . . . . . .Checked

5.5 Cruise• Trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Set

• Auxiliary fuel pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off

• Engine power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set to 2550 RPM

5.6 Before Landing Check• Auxiliary Fuel Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .On


• Mixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full rich

• Carburetor heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On

• Flaperons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As Required

• Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As Required

• Fasten seat belts, tighten. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Checked

• Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As Required

5.7 Landing (Flaperon up)• Approach Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 KIAS

• Trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set

• Landing speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 to 53 KIAS

• Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minimum required

5.8 Landing (Flaperon down)• Approach Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 KIAS

• Trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set

• Landing speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 to 49 KIAS

• Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minimum required

5.9 Shutdown• Flaperons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Up

• Magnetos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Check ed

• Radios and Nav aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off

• External lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off

• Auxiliary Fuel pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off

• Mixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pull/Out


• Magnetos (when propeller stops) . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off

• Master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off

• All switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Off


6 Troubleshooting – Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

• I got an error message in X-Plane while loading the aircraft :

This add-on has been developed for X-Plane V9.70 and X-Plane 10.05+. You should update your X-Plane to at least this version. Go to x-plane.com and grab the updater in the download section.

• My aircraft has a weird behavior, controls doesn't respond as they would :

It may be caused by plug-in provided with other aircraft. Try to deactivate them in the plug-in menu or move them out of the plug-in folder and then restart X-plane.

• My aircraft jerks on the ground, even with engine not running :

Try to adjust the number of flight models per frame in the “Operations & warnings” menu. A good value is within 2 and 3 for all aircraft and should be more (3-4) for light aircraft and helicopters. It has a limited impact on fps and you should always lower rendering setting instead of lower this value to get higher frame-rate.

• Does this add-on will works in X-Plane 10 ?

Sure. It will be updated along the run of X-plane 10.


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7 Credits

Aircraft, textures, cockpit objects and panel by Olivier Faivre – HydroZ

Sounds courtesy of Nils (from x-plane.org)

Special thanks to:

– Zenith Aircraft Co

– Nils who kindly allow me to use his sounds

– XPFR team for tips and beta testing

Any problems ? Contact me at : [email protected]

This aircraft and all the files joined - except for the sound files from Nils - are under CC-BY-SA 3.0 license.

It simply mean that you can use this material as you want as long as you share them again under the same license. You must credit me as well ;-)


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mailto:[email protected]

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8 Updates history

-22/01/2011

Starting development of the CH750 STOL

-22/03/2011

First release of Alpha 1 version for testing purposes

-06/04/2011

Version 1.0 ready !

-24/04/2011

Changes for version 1.1:

HSI heading can be set via buttons 2-3 of Dynon D180

NAV1 can be listen on audiopanel

Right aileron tab removed


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