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SBS GUPPY Mk.I CHALLENGER LIGHT HELICOPTER (Updated for V1.0)

SeaBoss Systems GUPPY Mk.I "CHALLENGER EDITION" Light Helicopter

Newest Edition to the SBS family of Light Helicopters. The GUPPY is the baby brother of the SPARROW and has been created as a "CHALLENGER" Edition for MrNJersey's Community Challenge.

Features include...
- Dual-mode Radio (Single, Two Way)
- Dynamic Engine Controller with Throttle Mode Select (replaces Throttle Quadrant) - 3 Choices for Modes - GND (Ground Idle), FLT (Flight Mode) and OVR (Overdrive) - same system as deployed on the SPARROW
- Heater (controlled to maintain temperature of 20'C when turned on)

VEHICLE FEATURES:
- Range of ~120km in FLT Mode, ~95km in OVR Mode at speed of 50-55 knots (Absolute Linear)
- Top speed of 62 knots (Absolute Linear) in OVR mode with sustained altitude
- Throttle Modes (displayed in HUD):
1. GND (Ground Idle) - Useful when landed/starting to provide adequate RPS to the generators to charge batteries and start spin of rotors from stop;
2. FLT (Flight Mode) - RPS set in order to provide lift forces for Collective, can be used for all Flight Operations, power is particularly well set for precision flying;
3. OVR (Overdrive) - Provides additional RPS at cost of more fuel for higher Speed runs with altitudes that are easier to maintain.
- 5 Seats - One Internal (PILOT), Four External (Jump Seats)
- Small Engine with Medium Fuel Tank

CONTROLS:
W/S - Pitch
A/D - Roll
LEFT/RIGHT - Yaw
UP/DOWN - Collective
BUTTON 1 - Cycle UP Throttle Mode: GND->FLT->OVR
BUTTON 2 - Cycle Down Throttle Mode: OVR->FLT->GND
BUTTON 3 - ENGINE - Activate - TOGGLE
BUTTON 4 - ROTORS - Engaged
BUTTON 6 - GYRO Stabilizer - TOGGLE ON/OFF

GETTING IN TO THE AIR...
From Pilot's Chair
1. By Default the MAIN BREAKER will be on. If it is not the breaker block can be found between the PILOT and OBSERVER on the wall.
2. Press BUTTON 3 in order to activate the Engine. The Diesel Engine will begin to spool up.
3. Press BUTTON 4 in order to ENGAGE ROTORS. The Rotors will now start to turn.
4. Hit Button 1 to cycle the THROTTLE MODE from GND to FLT (displayed in small HUD).
5. Fly!

SHUT DOWN:
From Pilot's Chair
1. When landed cycle the THROTTLE MODE down until it indicates GND in the small HUD.
2. Press BUTTON 4 in order to DISENGAGE ROTORS (disconnects the rotor from the engine).
3. PRESS BUTTON 3 to shut down the Engine.
4. Turn off the MAIN BREAKER to reduce battery usage.

Thanks to the following creators for their workshop submissions which have been used in the build...

segnir_vampire's COMPASS BAND with TARGET INDICATOR (Modified for build)
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1748507638