VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T Project

The VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T Project

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Advanced Tecnam P2006T Aircraft Simulation

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Disk Space: 25GB
CPU: Intel Core i3, i5, i7, or i9 CPU with 4 or more cores, or AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7 or 9.
(Those with other CPUs should try the demo before purchasing.)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Video Card: a Vulkan 1.3-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD with at least 2 GB VRAM
Note: Intel GPUs are not supported by X-Plane 12.

The development of the VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T Project for X-Plane was approved by 'Tecnam Aircraft' company. Although acknowledged by 'Tecnam Aircraft' , it is an independent VSKYLABS project which is not affiliated and/or endorsed with/by the 'Tecnam Aircraft' company.

Project Introduction

The VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T is one of the VSKYLABS Flagship projects for X-Plane flight simulator.

VSKYLABS initially developed the Tecnam P2006T during 2016/2017 for X-Plane 11 (v1.0 was released in May 2017). The VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T was the 1st 3d party add-on aircraft which included the LR G1000.

The VSKYLABS P2006T Project was designed following the Tecnam 'MK-I' model which was commonly used at the time that VSKYLABS developed it for X-Plane (2016-2017). Tecnam introduced the production 'MK-II' models to the market in May 2017. The P2006T 'MK-II', which is not included in this product, includes several enhancements such as the G1000 Nxi (instead the G950), new seats design and improved lighting system.

The standard avionics configurations of the real-world P2006T includes an analog IFR version, a Garmin G950/G1000 IFR version, and a 'P2006T MkII' option which includes the Garmin G1000 Nxi package.

The analog cockpit version of the VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T is equipped with a dual GNS configuration (Garmin 530 + 430), which makes it fully capable of advanced flight planning and navigation. When it comes to its instrumentation, it is a fully capable IFR aircraft, with dual NAV and COMM systems and displays.

In the real aircraft, the Garmin G1000 Nxi package configuration includes slightly modified side panels, having the CB panels shifted to the front panel, instead of the analog engine instrument gauges which are integrated into the display of the G1000 Nxi pack.

The VSKYLABS G1000 version features the latest X-Plane G1000 (which includes the integrated engine displays as in the G1000 Nxi), but in addition to the integrated engine parameters display in the G1000, it has also the analog engine instrument gauges as in the G950/G1000 non Nxi configuration.

The project features highly defined systems. Due to various X-Plane limitations, some systems are being simulated with simplified architecture.

Tecnam P2006T General Information

The Tecnam P2006T is an Italian high-winged, twin-engine all-metal light aircraft built by Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam, which is based in Italy. The P2006T is the lightest twin-engine certified aircraft available, and is a four-seat aircraft with fully retractable landing gear and liquid-cooled Rotax 912 engines.

The P2006T first flew on 13 September 2007 and was certified by EASA on 5 June 2009. NASA's all electric X-57 Maxwell prototype aircraft is being developed using a P2006T as its basic structure.

Project Main Features

• Advanced, detailed simulation of the Tecnam P2006T aircraft (MK-I).
• TWO MODELS INCLUDED - Analog and G1000 cockpits.
• Full twin engine IFR trainer.
• Highly defined flight model of the P2006T aircraft.
• Built around the powerful, native X-Plane Flight Model.
• Fully functional VR (Virtual Reality) compatibility.
• Built-in LR G1000 avionics.
• Multi-Layer FMOD sound pack.
• Autoupdater based on the SkunkCrafts autoupdater (XP12 only) - all updates are being pushed smoothly without the need to re-download the entire base package (base package will be updated every once in a while to minimize the gap).
• Easy-to-use paint-kit included.
• The project is under constant development.
• Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums.

Pilot's Operating Handbook

VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T Project ESSENTIALS Instructions

VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T Project POH / Manual

Update Log
VSKYLABS Tecnam P2006T
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v9.0c (28th May 2023):

• G1000 variant - Various G1000 system tuneups.

v9.0a (8th January 2023):

• Major Update Release.
• Flight model validation, tune-up and modifications to fall in line with the latest X-Plane 12 flight model related features and nuances.
• Engines - Power rating gradient, fuel consumption, rates.
• New FMOD 2.0 sound package.
• Cockpit - All-new PBR textures to fall in line with X-Plane 12 latest lighting-engine features and nuances.
• Cockpit - Newly modeled and textured pilots and passengers seats.
• Cockpit - Newly modeled and textured fire extinguisher.
• Cockpit - Newly and improved various modeling.
• Cockpit - Modified and tuned interior lighting system.
• Propellers - Improved 3-d and textures.
• Improved prop-discs.
• Landing gears retraction animation now fits perfectly into the gear bays.
• Pitch trim gauge re-calibrated.
• Exteriors - All-new PBR normals, textures and paints.
• New default liveries.
• New v9.0 Paint-Kit.
• v9.0a - Cabin heat and Windshield defrost knobs fix.

v8.2 (4th December 2022):

• Interior lighting system reset and retuned to comply with the modified X-Plane 12.00r1+ lighting engine.

v8.1 (23th November 2022):

• Updater software replaced - from STMA to SkunkCrafts. 

v8.0a (beta) (11th Sept 2022):

• G1000 variant - Autopilot handling and functionality tuneups.
• Analog variant - Autopilot handling and functionality tuneups.
• Both varinats - Added differential braking for twist (yaw axis) Joystick assistance- in case that the user does not have/use toe-brakes hardware, the yaw axis will be coupled with the toe-brakes function.

v8.0 (September 2022):

• Initial X-Plane 12 version release.

v7.0c (11th February 2021):

• Minor fix update:
  •  Engines operations: Oil pressure and CHT tune-up.
  • G1000 Display for CHT and Oil pressure fix.

v7.0 (14th January 2021):

• Flight Dynamics:
  
  • Thorough flight model validation for aircraft performance, throughout flight
    envelope regimes.
• Systems:
  
  • Systems overhaul (both versions).
  • Operational trim switches (G1000 version).
  • New transponder (analog version).
  • New ADF radio (analog version).
  • New DME display (analog version).
  • Improved annunciators panel (analog version).
  • New fire-system test circuit (analog version).
  • New engine Choke system (both versions).
  • New cockpit and instruments lighting system (both versions).
• Interactions:
  • Thorough re-mapping of all cockpit and switches to allow comfortable
    cockpit mapping using default X-Plane assignments (both versions, for
    home-cockpit builders).
• Sounds:
  
  • New and improved FMOD sound package (both versions).
• Modeling:
  •  Extensive 3D modeling and improvements including PBR (both versions).
  • New default livery.
• Manual/POH:
  
  • New Manual POH / Essentials files in PDF format.

v6.03c (22 November 2020):

• Minor update: Magneto switches can be assigned to default button/key assignments:
  • Slider #6 ON/OFF (LH Engine L)
  • Slider #7 ON/OFF (LH Engine R)
  • Slider #8 ON/OFF (RH Engine L)
  • Slider #9 ON/OFF (RH Engine R)

v6.03a (13th September 2019):

• Analog variant: fix to electrical fuel pumps wiring (now each pump is wired to both
  buses).

v6.03 (5th May 2019):

• Flight Dynamics:
  • Engine's oil and CHT temp tuneup.

v6.02 (25th April 2019):

• Flight Dynamics:
  • Tires blowing-up upon startup issue - fixed.

v6.01 (11th April 2019):

• Project internal architecture:
  • Analog and G1000 variants are sharing the same resources (single folder,
    two airplanes).
• Flight Dynamics:
  
  • Exhaust emission position fixed for both engines.
  • Engine cooling and radiator remodeled.
  • Engine operational limits (CHT, Oil temp) tuned.
  • All airfoils updated to the latest X-Plane 11.30+ versions.
  • Ground handling tuned.
  • Drag characteristics tuned.
  • Trim settings and speed tuned.
  • Aircraft handling characteristics tuned to allow better high AOA handling
    with/without flaps.
  •  Flight performance, handling characteristics and flight envelope deep
    overhaul:
  • Stall speeds (0-60 bank degrees/flaps 0/TO/full).
  • Vmca (critical engine).
  • Takeoff performance - ground roll (low/gross weight SL and high
    elevated runways SL-5000 feet AGL).
  • Takeoff rate of climb at Vy (gears up/flaps takeoff).
  • Takeoff rate of climb at Vx (gears up/flaps takeoff).
  • Enroute rate of climb at Vy (gears up/flaps up).
  • Enroute rate of climb at Vx (gears up/flaps up).
  • Single-engine rate of climb at Vyse (prop feathered).
  • Single-engine rate of climb at Vxse (prop feathered).
  • Cruise performance (SL/3000ft/6000ft/9000ft/12000ft).
  • Landing performance (ground roll (low/gross weight SL and high
    elevated runways SL-5000 feet AGL).
  • Balked landing climb gradient.
  • Fuel consumption - all flight levels, all power settings (various MP
    and prop RPM based on Tecnam official data which is existing in
    the Tecnam P2006T aircraft POH).
• Systems:
  • Autopilot Master switch algorithm redesigned.
  • AP Master switch is now the actual master switch for the
    autopilot system, and it is on top of the autopilot panel switches.
  • Electrical system redesign:
    • Avionics bus refinements.
    • Left+Right buses systems separation.
    • Functional buses cross-tie algorithm added.
    • Alternators/Generators Amperage limits tuned.
  • Lighting system:
  • Cockpit lighted switches added (white for the Analog variant,
    Black for the G1000 variant).
  • RH instruments light switch is now functional is it should be,
    electrical powered, and will switch the light ON/OFF.
  • Pre-flight switches state was added and set:
    • Fuel tanks selectors in 'cold-and-dark' and in 'engines-running
      modes'.
    • LH/RH Ignition switches.
    • Autopilot default state (OFF).
    • External lighting.
• AviTab is now not visible by default. Use Custom Slider No.1 to toggle the
  AviTab appearance in the cockpit.
• Interaction:
  • Cockpit switches interaction for VR remodeled (v6.01).
  • Increased precision to the Altimeter setting knob (v6.01)
  • Hide-yoke touch-zone remodeled (larger, and on both sides).
• Additional features:
  • STMA AutoUpdater plugin was added.
  • Engine damage in excessive working temperatures algorithm was added.
  • Landing gears (tires) blow-up algorithm was added, including visualization.
• Modeling and texturing:
  • Annunciator panel remodeled (Alanog variant) to match real-scale size and
    proportions, re-textured with larger text for more clear reading.
  • PRB normal maps were added for the fuselage.
  • Liveries folder was added.
• Bug Fixes:
  • Trim-wheel interaction zone fixed in the G1000 variant.
  • ADF/Transponder (Analog variant) clearer visualization.

v5.2 (2nd Novemner 2018):

• Fix to Joystick throttle command issues in X-Plane 11.30b1+

v5.1b1 (10th October 2018):

• VR Experience:
  • VRconfig for realistic yokes and hotspots.
  • AviTab 3D tablet was replaced with a larger one to allow a clearer VR
    experience.
• FMOD sounds:
  • FMOD project maintenance - no more error reports in the log.txt

v5.0b1 (25th September 2018):

• AviTab plugin built in compatibility:
  • AviTab plugin built is support added, including 3D animated tablet.
• 3D model and textures:
  • Objects and glass reflections refinements.
  • Door hinges textures fixed.
  • Night lights (gauges and switches) rework.
• Internal engineering maintenance:
  • Internal engineering preparations for planned future updates.

v4.3 (7th February 2018):

• VR compatibility update:
  • VR optimization phase II - new VR manipulators pack!
  • 100% operations with touch controllers.

v4.2 (14th January 2018):

• VR compatibility update:
  • Both Yokes, all levers, knobs, switches, handles are defined for VR
    operations.
  • Simultaneous (dual) and differential, throttle operations: control EACH or
    both throttle levers with a single VR controller.
• Avionics:
  • Fixed G1000 fine altitude selection fixed.
• Flight Dynamics Model:
  • VFE maximum flaps extended speed fixed for T.O. position.
  • Performance - landing gears drag refined.
  • Ground handling refinements - nose wheel steering setup fine tuned.
• FMOD sound pack added:
  • FMOD sound pack was added (the FMOD sound pack is an ongoing project).

v4.1 (22nd November 2017):

• This is an Autopilot update release, both for the G1000 variant and the Analog variant
  which is featuring an S-TEC type of autopilot.
• S-TEC Autopilot:
  • New display screen which is presenting also the VS values in VS
    mode.
  • Fix to Autopilot Master switch in the cockpit. The switch is now
    capable of disconnecting the autopilot servos in parallel to the
    S-TEC panel operation.
  • Note: because X-Plane "awakes" with a certain default value for
    the Autopilot system, it is impossible to operate this switch before
    selecting one of the modes in the S-TEC panel. This issue will be
    solved in the near future, as this model will feature a dedicated fix.
• G1000 Autopilot:
  • Autopilot"envelope" opened up to support all of the LR G1000
    autopilot modes and implementations.
  • Flight Level Change (FLC) mode is now working as it should be.

v4.0 (November 2017):

• This is a MAJOR update release - additional model has been added. Here are the
  headline features for this update.
• General:
  • Both aircraft are X-Plane 11.05 models. However, they both have
    been tested and evaluated thoroughly also in X-Plane 11.10 beta
    (X-Plane 11.10 "Ready" models).
• New aircraft included:
  
  • Additional G1000 variant of the P2006T.
  • Fully functional G1000 features based on the latest X-Plane 11.10
    features.
  • Fully functional integrated G1000 Autopilot.
  • The G1000 is fully functional only when using X-Plane 11.10+
    (including betas).
• FMOD sound pack:
  • FMOD sound pack project for both variants was initiated.
• Flight Dynamics:
  • Both models went through a complete evaluation and tuning
    development phase using both X-Plane 11.05 and X-Plane 11.10
    (beta versions). The aircraft are "X-Plane 11.10 ready".
  • Ground handling remodeled.
• Lighting:
  
  • New lighting scheme for the interiors for comfortable night time
    operations.
• Interactivity:
  • Both models have a completely new manipulator layout for better
    user experience and compatibility with VR gear.
  • New mouse manipulator was added for both yokes (left/right).
  • Throttles and Prop levers are controlled via click/mouse wheel for
    maximum precision.
• Propeller discs animation:
  • New propeller discs animation.

v3.2 (23 August 2017):

• Flight Dynamics Model:
  • Performance for Maximum Cruise fine tuned - now exceeding
    140-150 Knots at maximum cruise power.
• Engine simulation:
  • Oil system setup for propellers not being feathered in cold and
    dark startup.
  • Oil Temp nominal temperature tuned.

v3.1 (4th June 2017):

• Both for XP11 and XP10.51.
• The aircraft features now tinted windows.
• Aircraft color and textures for the default livery (currently the only livery)
  was refined.
• Normal maps now work with the new refined textures.

v3.0 (1st June 2017):

• Aircraft general 3D engineering:
  • Aircraft general 3D engineering, including internal division/tree-structure
    was changed and improved.
  • Glass work and normal maps refinements and setting. The aircraft is looking
    (even) better now in terms of reflections, glass reflections etc...
  • 3D Engineering modifications are also contributing to squeezing up some
    more FPS (although the model is performing very good in terms of FPS since
    day#1).
• Cockpit environment:
  
  • GNS 530/430 interaction is now using mouse manipulators - to reduce the
    mouse-click times - you can either click or use the mouse wheel up/down to
    change frequencies etc. (user request)
  • Manifold Pressure gauge - the needles are now longer and exceed the scale
    for more convenient readings (user request).
• Checklists text files added:
  • Each aircraft folder (X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 10) includes a folder named
    "P06T-CHECKLISTS". Inside this folder you will find text files with the
    checklists for the P2006T. (user request).
  • You can use it on-screen pop-up window by loading a 'checklist' or 'text file'
    straight from X-Plane's interface, during flight (in X-Plane 11 is done from the
    'File"tab, while in X-Plane 10 it is done from the 'Special' tab).

v2.1 (24th May 2017):

• Flight Dynamics Model:
  • Aircraft performance and handling PHASE#2 completed (from now on, only
    few, minor adjustments remained).
  • Rotax 912S3 engines tuneup - idle/max power rpm limitations and propeller
    performance checkup.
  • Aircraft Takeoff, Climb, Cruise performance tune and checkup (in
    comparison to the performance charts, figures may vary but within a
    reasonable margin).
  • Single engine performance tune and checkup - the aircraft's engines are now
    performing accurately, bringing the single engine performance into the
    target accuracy (in comparison to the performance charts, figures may vary
    but within a reasonable margin).
  • Aircraft ground performance tune and checkup - maximum braking can now
    hold the aircraft firmly in the engine run-up tests.
• Aircraft sounds:
  • Internal sounds tuneup (it is not yet under the FMOD feature, but it will
    become available in the near future).
• General aspects:
  • 2D HUD view is now showing only the HUD.
  • Aircraft textures - external fuel tanks textures added (on top of wings).

v2.0 (22nd May 2017):

• Virtual Cockpit environment:
  • Instrument gauges plates are more clear (DG/RMI).
  • Instrument gauges night textures more bright and crisp.
  • Various textures fixes (internally).
  • GNS 530 more clearer buttons textures.
  • Pitch-Trim indicator is more sensitive (the movement of the needle should be
    more noticeable).
• Annunciator Panel and systems:
  • Annunciator panel lights colors fixed (when on and off).
  • Electrical fuel pumps operation lights are now functioning.
  • Landing gear warning added: when you are flying below 78 knots, with flaps
    in 'LANDING' position and with the gears 'UP', you will hear the aural
    warning.
• Sounds:
  • Internal engine sounds improvements (it is not yet under the FMOD feature,
    but it will become available in the near future).
  • Stall warning volume adjustments.
• General aspects/features:
  • ICAO aircraft type designator fixed and is now: P06T.
  • Landing/Taxi lights realignment.
  • Propeller discs - Added volumetric side view propeller effect.
  • Added animated pilot/cabin doors. To open/close the door simply click on the
    door area. Currently the doors are biased (click opens both doors) but it will
    get to be separated in the future. Opening the doors is affecting the flight
    model by adding drag in the doors positions. The doors will automatically get
    closed once in the air, and when airborne, the doors may indicate that they
    are "unlocked", although they will be seen physically closed (as the air is
    supposedly pushing the doors and not letting them open wide).
  • Various textures fixes (as a preparation for a paint-kit file, which will be
    available soon).

v1.0 - v1.1 (17th May 2017) - Initial version release:

• Flight dynamics model tuning:
  • The aircraft is now more comfortable on final with full flaps and gears down.
  • Engine and propeller simulation adjustments (mainly for the fine pitch
    regime).
  • Flaps drag coefficient tune-up to match the appropriate descent
    characteristics.
  • Landing and Taxi lights fix:
  • Lights illuminate runways as it should be.
  • Takeoff trim settings fix:
    • Preset for take-off trim was set properly so it would induce an unwanted
      pitch-up moments on takeoff.
• Interactivity improvements:
  • 'Hide Yoke' feature added (for better front panel visualization). To
    hide/unhide the Yoke, simply click on its base as shown in the screenshot
    below (the green zone).
  • GPS knobs operation from pilot seat improved.