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--- aircraft:ec135_helicopter [2020/10/09 10:49] – [Engine Main Switches] jh
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+===== **REDIRECTION NOTICE** =====
+The tutorials have been moved to the aerofly.com main page.
+[[https://www.aerofly.com/tutorials/|→ New Aerofly FS Tutorials]]
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 ===== Eurocopter EC135-T1 Helicopter =====
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+==== MCDU ====
+Navigation and communication frequencies can be changed with the Multifunction Control Display Unit (MCDU).
+  * Push the FREQ button to access the radio page. It should already be displayed per default.
+As an example we will now tune a frequency for the NAV 1 receiver. All other frequencies are tuned in a similar fashion.
+  * Enter the frequency you want to tune with the number-keypad. The entry appears in the scratchpad at the bottom of the MCDU screen.
+  * Press the line select key on the right where you want to enter the frequency. This will set the standby frequency of the receiver.
+  * Transfer the frequency to the active side on the left by pushing the associated line select key on the left hand side, in this case "<- NAV1"
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 ==== Basic Modes ====
-When the autopilot is first turned it's in the basic attitude hold modes for pitch angle and bank angle. When no higher mode is selected the autopilot always falls back onto these basic modes.
+When the autopilot is first turned on it's in the basic attitude hold modes for pitch angle and bank angle. When no higher mode is selected the autopilot always falls back onto these basic modes.
 The primary flight display shows no indications in the flight mode annunciator at the top of the display. When the pilot turns off an upper mode you can see an empty green box flashing. When the upper mode disengaged for any other reason then the box will flash in amber. The autopilot still remains on but it reverted to the basic mode.
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 The ALT button lights up green and the FMA shows "ALT" in green.
-  * Use your pitch trim inputs and hold them to slew the target altitude. When you let go the aircraft levels off at the new altitude.
+  * Use your pitch trim inputs and hold them to slew the target altitude. When you stop trimming the aircraft levels off at the new altitude.
   * Use collective inputs to change the airspeed.
   * Push the ALT button again to turn the mode off.