Hey I just bough this plane (https://store.x-plane.org/Eagle-315-HP-Twin-Prototype_p_1051.html)...

According to the advertised info it says X11 and X12:

With a detailed fully-animated 3D model, PBR textures, FMOD sounds, and custom systems, the Eagle 315 HP Twin Prototype is a quality aircraft for X-Plane 12 and 11

X-Plane 12 and X-Plane11

I've just purchased your “Super Petrel LS” product on the x-plane.org store. On this plane I notice the absence of two controls, for which the supplied documentation does not provide any precision. I can find neither parking brake nor flaps. I activated the clickable zones to find these controls, but they don't seem to have any switches or levers assigned to them. Are these controls really missing from the real model? Or is this a beta version that should integrate them at a later date? The documentation doesn't say!
Thank you for your feedback.

Best regards,

Yes the Eagle 315 might not be too complex with regards to its systems, compared to a Beech
Turboprop for example, nevertheless it's still a Constant speed twin with retractable gear
and it's made for real training as well.

Here are couple tutorial videos on how the airplane operates.

Regards,

Jean-François

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As of version 2.1 here's an incremental fix to v2.1a:

- Better manual
- Fixing the oil temperature dial

Install obj file in aircraft's root folder.

EFR110-hotfix-v2.1a.zip

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Default aircraft from Store has a native XP11 model which loads into XP12 (Select "Show older versions").
If not desired, this mod can be used to install the native XP12 only.

XP11+12 model for EFR-110 (Recip 315 HP Experimental). If you want the native XP12, just replace
aircraft's ACF file with the one in XP12 folder from below zip.

ACF_models.zip

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Regards,

Jean-François

Here are links to the Channels for discuss of anything related to the our aircrafts.

Discord Channel : https://discord.gg/hvXJD7wJ4H
IRC Channel : #chrysalide_aviation at irc.libera.chat

Regards,

Jean-François

Here is a thread for updates and modifications planned or under implementation / testing regarding our fleet.

Eagle 315 Twin Experimental.

Flight model
  Add Rudder components (fins) in the engine flow path for safe single engine operations
  Add yaw damper

Engine / Propellers
  Design a custom prop governor
    Prop Lever full forward 2400-2700 rpm
    Prop Lever cruise range 1700-2400 rpm
  Add a switch for Prop/Gov configuration:
    Manual / Governor with auto feather

Detailed infos

In present model (EFR-110 v2.1), the single engine operation is challenging
at low speed, due to wide efficient propellers. The props at low speed provide
huge forward thrust due to their size and constant speed unit.

As well, engine provide speed breaking and loss of lift when throttle is closed
to idle with prop level full forward. This is undesirable since the aircraft is
very sensitive aerodynamically, therefore below spec'ed modifications are foreseen.
These modifications allow both smoother landings in all configurations and better
(safer) single engine operation.

Implementation (planned)

Rudder fins

Smaller rudder fins mounted on tail, at elevator tips, in the engine airflow path
* Height (span) approx 3 feet, width (chord) approx 2 feet
* Mount : at the end of elevator, left and right hand sides
* Controls : 50% of chord, differential +20/-0 degree

Prop governor

The governor should be fit with a switch for Man/Auto
In manual mode (MAN), prop behaves as standard constant speed.
In governor mode (GOV), the prop speed takes into account both prop and throttle
levers position:

  Prop lever Full forward (90-100%) for Take off and approach
  Prop lever cruise range (50-90%) for cruise

  Governor RPM linear with Throttle lever position
  Prop lever > 90% (TO/App):       2400 RPM Idle / 2700 RPM Full Throttle
  Prop lever at 90% (fast Cruise): 1900 RPM Idle / 2400 RPM Full Throttle
  Prop lever at 50% (slow Cruise): 1700 RPM Idle / 1950 RPM Full Throttle

  Prop lever < ~30-40%: Feather

  Engine failure with Governor ON: auto-feather (any prop lever position)

  Check list update:
    Before take off, check and activate Yaw damper and Prop governor
    Normal take off and approach with Prop governor and Yaw damper ON

  Flight Manual update:
    In case of power failure in flight, the aircraft will perform auto-feather
    and yaw trim adjustments as needed, provided the Yaw damper and Governor
    have been activated.
    
Yaw damper

Enabled by AP Button (can be turned on or off).
Normal procedure will call for Test and enable before take off
Yaw damper will only control the elevator fins (Elv N°2) and provide
yaw stability and yaw trim in case of engine failure using full control over
the fins.

For aerobatics maneuvers, the yaw damper should be turned off from safe altitude
and turned back on approach, before landing.

Regards,

Jean-François Simon

Chrysalide Aviation - Eagle Flight Labs

Here's a space for pilots of the Eagle twin G.A. to propose their adjustements, fine tuning, new feature, or anything else, which you would like be part of this aircrafts design.

The Eagle Twin aircraft is available on the store: https://store.x-plane.org/Eagle-315-HP-Twin-Prototype_p_1051.html

E.F. Labs,

Kevin S.

Jean-François S.

Please note the latest version of the aircraft is dated 28 of december 2019.

We have issued minor fixes therefore if you still have an older version please make sure you will update from the store in your download section.

- Fixes include Garmin G1000 popup,
- cabin light for night flights,
- gear handle control.

Regards,

Jean-François Simon

I got fed up waiting for you to put a pilot in it so decided to buy it anyway and stick my own people in it.  🙂

Main fuel pump switch animation doesn't work if you click it, aux fuel pump switch is OK.  Their actual systems modeling doesn't seem to be there...

The prop is set to -8 degrees downthrust, presumably to offset any pitch-change with power.  It looks wrong in the external view because it doesn't line up with the spinner.

Those are extremely minor.

Here's the biggie:  The rudder looks awful.  It glows.  Probably because you forgot to turn off smoothing and X-Plane is very kindly trying to 'help'.  The other control surfaces don't have this problem and are rendered perfectly.  Please fix the rudder, it spoils a very beautiful model.

The flight dynamics seem spot-on.  Right on the numbers and it is an absolute delight to fly.

Kev

Congratulations on the aircraft and initiative!

Juliano.

Dear X-Plane pilots,

The labs just released the Super Petrel Light Sport Aircraft, which is a small Bresilian aircraft, amphibian, biplane, with very specific features.

It has a manually retractable landing gear. Its flight dynamic is docile and designed to stall gently (lower wing first), while maintaining controllability.

This aircraft is thoroughly tested by a real pilot and provides a close dynamic from the real aircraft.

We hope you will find it interesting and will continue to evolve it with upgrades.

Available on the store: https://store.x-plane.org/Super-Petrel-LS_p_1136.html

Regards,

Jean-François Simon