VSKYLABS Test-Pilot: CT/4E Airtrainer Project

The VSKYLABS Test-Pilot: CT/4E Airtrainer Project
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A High Definition CT/4E Simulation

Separate native products for X-PLANE 12 and X-PLANE 11, for your selection.

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR X-PLANE 12

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.

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT NOTES:

• The development of the VSKYLABS CT/4E Airtrainer project for X-Plane flight simulator was approved by Pacific Aerospace Corporation. However, it is an independent VSKYLABS project which is not related, affiliated and/or endorsed with Pacific Aerospace Corporation.
  
  
• ALL AIRCRAFT DATA, FACTS, FIGURES, PROCEDURES AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IN THIS PROJECT REFERS TO THE *VIRTUAL* VSKYLABS CT/4 AIRCRAFT. It is for informational purposes only and should not be used for real-world flying. For official information and data regarding the real-world PAC CT/4 aircraft, please contact pacific aerospace corporation, or visit their website: https://www.aerospace.co.nz/aircraft/ct-4-airtrainer/description
  
  
• The project’s included liveries (RTAF, RAAF, RNZAF ‘Red Checkers’) were brought into the project out of pure honor and enthusiastic intent. VSKYLABS is not affiliated and/or endorsed with/by RTAF, RAAF, RNZAF and do not hold any intellectual rights on the included Air-Forces insignias.  Please contact VSKYLABS in any case of issue caused by the existence of these liveries in the project and VSKYLABS will address any inquiry on this matter, as there are no intentions to cause damage or conflicts. Contact information: contact@vskylabs.com

The Pacific Aerospace Corporation (PAC) CT-4 is a two side-by-side seater, single engine, low wing, all metal monoplane with fixed tricycle undercarriage that is able to operate in VFR and IFR conditions. The CT-4E variant is equipped with the powerful 300 hp Lycoming engine and three bladed propeller. It provides a very capable aircraft, highly suitable for flight training, including aerobatics. Its stability and robustness makes it a very  forgiving aircraft as well.

Project Highlights

• VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot' Project: designed for use with X-Plane cutting edge flight model environment, featuring superb flight dynamics with authentic performance and flight handling characteristics.
• Built for VR: development was tailored specifically for VR, and optimized for 2D usage.
• Engineered and designed as a default X-Plane aircraft (Like all VSKYLABS projects). The VSKYLABS projects are practically show-casing X-Plane, as they are stretching X-Plane default features, systems and flight model to its limits without any dependencies on complementary plugins or software...delivering a very robust simulation model, having maximum compatibility with the ever evolving X-Plane flight simulator.
• Perfect fit for beginner and expert pilots, including aerobatics.
• Built-in Avitab Plugin Compatibility (AviTab plugin is not included).
• 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).
• Highly responsive VSKYLABS support forums: VSKYLABS is offering a continuous professional support from aircraft related aspects (operating and flying) to X-Plane technical support.
• The project is under constant maintenance and development.

Pilot's Operating Handbook

Project Online Manual / POH

DISCLAIMER

ALL AIRCRAFT DATA, FACTS, FIGURES, PROCEDURES AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT REFERS TO THE *VIRTUAL* VSKYLABS CT/4 AIRCRAFT. IT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR REAL-WORLD FLYING.

FOR OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND DATA REGARDING THE REAL-WORLD PAC CT/4 AIRCRAFT, PLEASE CONTACT PACIFIC AEROSPACE CORPORATION, OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE: https://www.aerospace.co.nz/aircraft/ct-4-airtrainer/description

Update Log

VSKYLABS Test-Pilot: CT/4E Airtrainer

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XP12 - v2.2a (15th Februery 2023):

• COM1/COM2/NAV1/NAV2/ADF1 radios are being initialized with 'audio selected' once the aircraft is being loaded.
• ADF Frequencies windows switch to be positioned properly (stby vs active freq).

XP12 - v2.2 (4th December 2022):

• Interior lighting system reset and retuned to comply with the modifiedX-Plane 12.00r1+ lighting engine.
• Tuneups for GNS/AP rack (PBR).

XP12 - v2.1 (23th November 2022):

• Updater software replaced - from STMA to SkunkCrafts. 

XP12 - v2.0a (29th September 2022):

• Fix to strobe/beacon lights switches - UPPER for upper, LOWER for the lower light.

XP12 - v2.0 (beta) (Sept 2022):

• X-Plane 12 initial version release.

XP11 - v1.0f1 (1st December 2021):

• Fixed cockpit placard orientation - RH side Harness locking placard.

XP11 - v1.0f (7th November 2021):

• Landing gears internal engineering refinements (attachment points and other).

XP11 - v1.0e (4th July 2021):

• Refinement to prop design for more accurate power gradient vs airspeed ratio during cruise flight.
• Refinement to aircraft all-around drag aspects.

XP11 - v1.0c - (2nd July 2021):

• Minor post update release fixes:
  • Updated internal element of the electrical system (related to autopilot functionality).
  • Minor fix to instrument panel - artificial horizon and electrical compass.
  • Updated manual POH instructions: More detailed instructions for using of the parking brakes system, More detailed instructions for rudder trim assignment.

 XP11 - v1.0 (30th June 2021) - Initial Version Release.