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SBS LADYBIRD Class Sky Crane, Mk.I - "Lulu", Challenger Edition

SeaBoss Systems (SBS) LADYBIRD Class Sky Crane Mk.I, Nickname: "Lulu"

Created for MrNJersey Cargo Lifter Challenge: LINK->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m7MTCrUYI4

The "Lulu" is the first helicopter from the new SBS LADYBIRD Class Sky Crane line. She is a light Cargo Container hauler built for fuel efficiency and lifting power to maximize your logistical profit margin.

Packing two large diesel engines while under load (singe ISO Container) she is capable of speeds up to 58 m/s (201 km/h, 125 mph, 109 knots) with a diesel burn rate of ~1600L/100km. With a tank capacity of 4.5k L+ she can easily make it to the Arctic with fuel to spare. When not under load her burn rate approaches ~900L/100km.

Flight operations is built for 1 person with a rotating seat that can either point front for Main Flight Ops or Rear for Crane Ops. In Main Flight you will full access to the Autopilot configuration settings and manual control over the Pusher Motor to get maximum speed. In Crane Ops mode you will still be able to fly but the controls have all been dampened to allow for more precise manuevering when working with a load. Additionally controls will be reversed so that directional control is dependent upon the direction of the seat. NOTE: While in AP when you flip from Main to Crane it will not disrupt the program and switch off the Pusher Motor. In normal operations turning the seat will stop the Pusher and only allow for normal controls.

The "Lulu" Engines and Avionics systems works in one of three modes:

- GROUND IDLE (GND on HUD) - when they system is set to Ground Idle (default on turn on the Engines) the rotor will be disconnected and the power will be directed to the Electrical Generators only

- NORMAL FLIGHT (FLT on HUD) - when in FLT mode the Rotors will be engaged and the system will be set with an RPS profile for unloaded flight

- LOAD FLIGHT MODE (LOD on HUD) - LOAD mode is automatically engaged when the system detects a container attached to the rack and FLT mode is active. Additionally it can now be Manual set using a button in the Engine Control Panel (useful for if you want to attached loads with Ropes). It will ramp up the RPS request to then engines and set the gear ratios for more power for carry a heavy load.

For ground operations the WHEELED LEGS can be deployed (controls in Port side Upper Panel) to present electically powered wheels that can be steered and driven like a small cargo shunter. The deployed legs will give you enough room to manuever around and over standard containers.

In the air the CARRY RACK is controlled from the Pilot's Seat (either facing MAIN FLIGHT or CRANE) and can be deployed to pick up a standard ISO container. Future considerations may include other features on the RACK. Button 4 will lower the rack and disconnect it from it's securing latches. Button 3 will raise it, Raise it to the top again to automatically engage the security latches. Button 5 will turn on and off the Electrical connectors in order to attach to the containers.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
- AUTO PILOT and ALTITUDE HOLD SYSTEMS - to use the AP simple plug in the GPS locations in to the Keyboard in the ceiling, the destination Altitude in to the small keypad and press the AP Start/Stop button just to front left of the pilot seat. The system will do the rest by plotting a progressive path to the destination point. When the WP is reached (10m) it will come to a complete stop and engage the ALTITUDE HOLD system. With the ALTITUDE HOLD system when you click the button to start it will set the hold altitude to the height the system was engaged at. After that you can press the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to increase and decrease the requested Altitude to Hold.
- Dual Band Radio (Single Channel or Dual Channel modes)
- Medical Gear, Binocs, Night Vision Binocs, Radio, Flashlight and Repair equipment compartments.
- Emergency Beacon system (single button in roof)

Getting in to the air...
1. Enter the Pilot Cabin
2. In the Front lower left panel: turn on both the HUD and AVIONICS/SYSTEMS panel
3. In the ceiling panel in the middle: flip the switch to turn on the engines and press the up arrow to put "Lulu" in to Flight mode
4. Wait for the rotors to spin up to full power (you will see a ** LOW RPS ** message on the HUD and the ROTORS ENGAGED indicator will flash and eventually go solid).
5. Take control...

UP/DOWN arrow keys for Collective, LEFT/RIGHT for Yaw, A/D for Roll and W/S for pitch. Button 1 will increase the throttle request to the pusher engine and Button 2 will Decrease it. NOTE: "Lulu" is configured to automatically pitch forward at an optimum angle to allow the Push Motor to get maximum speed but maintain the same altitude.

Workshop Creations used in build:
3D MAP
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COMPACT EMERGENCY LIGHTS
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COMPASS BAND WITH TARGET INDICATOR
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CONSUMPTION 1x1 by krimwand
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TT GYRO Version 2
https://steamproxy.net/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1606910218