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                    =     Lockheed Hercules       =
                    =          HC-130H            =
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                    =       Reg#: 1706            =
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                    =     U.S.Coast Guard         =
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                    =   Pilot's Handling Book     =
                    =   *********************     =
                    =          Rev #1             =
                    =       December2000          =
                    =            by               =
                    =      David Gillespie        =
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        Hello fellow simmers :o)
 
        Not meant to be a complete POH ( Pilots Operating Handbook ),
        but hopefully enough info and hints, told in a not too compli-
        cated language.
        Below you will find relevant info on how to handle and what
        to expect when flying this Gercules HC130 Kodiak 1706 - based
        on real life data and my extensive testflying of Barry Blaisdell's
        FS model - in FS98 and in FS2K, with the air files created by
        Jens Borgstroem.

        Must say, for starters, that during my said test flights I found
        this Flightsim aircraft meets almost every spec and performance data
        from it's real life counterpart.

        As for flying procedures, approaches in general, how to make
        flight plans and use of VORs, NDBs, ILS aso. that is *not* the
        purpose of this Handling Book - I point you to other sources.

        Also I point you to the onboard Checklist, opened by use of
        <Shift>+C, should help you aswell.


        NOTE:
        Neither the Pilot's Handling Book, nor the included Checklist are
        intended for real life flying.
        The Handling Book and Checklist are interpretations, so to speak, and
        not at all close to any real life ditto, but mainly meant as a kind
        of help to the sim pilot, even though most of the features and issues
        are found in real life counterparts too.


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        Aircraft Data for this Lockheed HC-130H Aircraft
        ( may vary from diff. sources and real life due to FS
          Flight Dynamics always having to be a compromise !):
        =====================================================
        
        IMPORTANT NOTE:
        In FS2K The aircraft tends to load up in the Flightsim with fuel tanks full
        and an aircraft Gross weight of 143,000 lbs.
        You will need to defuel(remove) fuel if you desire to fly at a lighter 
        gross weight.
        Fuel state is dependent on the individual situation / startup files.
        Jens Borgstroem has created two for the FS98 version and even one for
        FS2000, and the last mentioned is even set up at Kodiak, Alaska :o)
        Both sets of Startup files sets fuel to half and proper 'all off' but
        well trimmed. 

        The more fuel loaded, the more tendency to nose pitch up attitude.

        The standard aircraft configuration weight is 126000 lbs.
        That is basic aircraft weight plus 45000 lbs. of fuel. This configuration
        is used about 80% of the time.
        It is used on training flights as well as most logistic flights( allows us
        to carry more cargo).
        The exception to this would be of course long range Search and rescue,
        long range logistics and all Law enforcement missions. In those cases the
        aircraft config is basic weight plus 62000 pounds of fuel plus any
        cargo required putting aircraft total weight up to 155 K


        Max Takeoff Weight: 143,000 lbs
        Max Landing Weight: 143,200 lbs 

        Cruising Speed: 230 KIAS
        Maximum Speed : 250 KIAS 
        Max (never-exceed) speed: 300 KIAS 
        
        ROTATION SPEED (dry runway, flaps 50)
       
        Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
             110 KIAS (155,000 lbs.)
              95 KIAS (100,000 lbs.)
        Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude
             112 KIAS (155,000 lbs.)
             100 KIAS (100,000 lbs.)


       TAKEOFF SPEED (dry runway, flaps 50)
        Standard temperature, sea level pressure altitude
             114 KIAS (155,000 lbs.)
             100 KIAS (100,000 lbs.)
       Standard temperature, 5,000' pressure altitude
             116 KIAS (155,000 lbs.)
             105 KIAS (100,000 lbs.)

       LANDING SPEEDS

       Landing Approach Speed (flaps 50, gear down)
             156 KIAS (155,000 lbs.)
             117 KIAS ( 90,000 lbs.)

       Touchdown Speed  (flaps 100, gear down)   
             118 KIAS (155,000 lbs.)
              97 KIAS ( 90,000 lbs.)                                                                                                                                                                     STALL SPEEDS                                                                                                                                                                                      Poweroff Stall speed  (Flaps 100, gear down)
              99 KIAS  (155,000 lbs.)
              70 KIAS  ( 80,000 LBS.)
       Poweroff stall speed (Flaps up, gear up)
             130 KIAS (155,000 lbs.)
              93 KIAS ( 80,000 lbs.)   
       Landing Gear Down at no more than 165 KIAS
       Landing Gear Down Max speed is 165 KIAS 
        
       Maximum Flap (Placard) Speeds
        Flaps 0 250 KIAS
        10      220
        20      210
        30      200
        40      190
        50      180
        60      165
        70      155
        80      150
        90      145
       100      145

        
        Rate of Climb: 1500 FPM at MSL. ( real life )
                       ( FS model - see below )

        Ceiling : Approx. 25,000 ft
        

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        Operating the Lockheed C-130 in FS
        ===================================

        First a few essentials:
        -----------------------
        You should *not* have the 'auto coordination' turned on if you want to
        fly and handle this aircraft like we do in real life!

        When turned off you operate the rudder/ steering by e.g. use of pedals,
        twist of joystick ( if you have one with that feature ) or Num keyboard
        ( Num Lock off !):
         ' 0 '     = left
         ' 5 '     = center
         ' enter ' = right

        Realism and aircraft settings:
        ------------------------------
        In the FS98/Aircraft/Aircraft-Settings Menu choose these, highly recommended:

        Set to most realistic - far right on the slide bar.
        

         Climb rate in FT/min:
        ---------------------
         Standard Climbout speeds 

         180 kias to 10000 ft
         170 kias to 15000 ft
         160 kias to 25000 ft
         Climbout to 10000 ft= 1820 FPM with 10 degrees nose up
         Climbout From 10000 ft and above= 1000 to 1200 FPM with 10 degrees nose up
         This bird is in fact able to climb all the way to the top, the
         service ceiling. As always a compromise in FS, so you might feel her a bit
         too powerfull at low altitudes.

         Re. Key strokes - see the online manual in FS98 ! 
        ***************   


        ON THE GROUND:
        ==============
        Taxiing 
        --------------------------------------------------------------------------
        You will find that it will not take much power to taxi the C-130 and that
        the pilots view gives you a pretty good perspective of the taxing environment.
        Backing is another story, because say having a full load, the Herc simply
        cannot move backwards on it's own by means of 'reverse thrust' !
        Note that the cargo ramp aft is open as default, close with spoiler key
        before taxiing and take off.
        

        Steering:
        ---------
        The C-130 turns rather sharply and can be over-steered if not careful. It will
        make a 180 degree turn within the confines of a normal width runway
        

        GETTING AIR BORNE AND IN THE AIR:
        =================================
        Run-Up, Shut-Down engines and emergency procedures are not included in this file !
        

        TAKE OFF (lined up on Rwy):
        ---------------------------
        Check your flaps are at 50 percent and the trim is set to two notches up.
        Advance throttles ensuring all throttles are matched then release brakes.
        At approx. 100 KIAS Pull back on the yoke and the aircraft nose will begin
        its upward pitch.
        As the aircraft climbs into the air retract the landing gear while accelerating
        to 150 kts. After gear retraction, Fully retract flaps and set 1800 to 2000 FPM
        (Aprox 190 KIAS) climb rate to 10000 feet.
        After 10000 feet set 1000 to 1500 FPM climb (Aprox 170 KIAS) to desired
        altitude (Based on Gross weight). 

        
        CRUISE:
        -------
        Once leveled off at desired altitude, you can
        set speed to desired cruising speed ( normal: 230 -250 Kts. - pull back
        throttle to not continue the acceleration).
        For this FS model:
        Cruise speed up to approx. 18.000 ft:    250 KIAS
        Cruise speed approx. 18.000 - 23.000 ft: 225 KIAS
        
        Please remember that at higher altitudes Kts shown on speedometer drops
        even if you in fact fly faster - due to the thinner air up there the 
        influence on the pitot tubes that measure speed is smaller.
        
        By the way - remember to have pitot heat activated.

        Normal operating altitudes varies - but 1500 - 23000 ft ASL would be normal
        on maratime patrol routes.

        This FS model operates best up to approx. 23.000 ft.

        Visually, with *not* full load of fuel ( but say 1/3 - 1/2 ) this bird is
        balanced correctly fore - aft, namely about 5 degrees nose pitch up.
        More fuel ( cargo ) loaded - more pitch up - now you know.

        TURNS:
        ------
        Be careful not to lose altitude on turns, pull back on yoke / joystick 
        slightly and co-ordinate rudders with your turn ( see above on auto coord.),
        it should be steady and making a nice but wide arc. Slow, and steady rudder-yoke
        co-ordination should make it a pleasant turn.
        
        And on the Artifical Direction Indicator ( ADI), look at the 'horizon ball'
        (= Turn coordinator) - and try to keep it as close to the middle as possible.
        Some slight deflection is to be expected, though. Looking at the aeroplane 
        from the outside, spot view behind, you can see it lifting it's
        tail to match the curve / arc flown when you activate rudder as stated.

        
        GETTING DOWN AGAIN:
        ===================
        
        DESCENDING:
        -----------
        This can be done in several ways, I find descending at 1000 - 1500 ft per
        minute with Throttles retarded works great. Remember to watch you speed
        and adjust Descent rate as required.
        Flaps do affect the balance Fore-Aft so take care not to fly too
        fast with flaps activated - looks silly to fly 'nose down'.
        Speaking of Flaps - remember max speed for any is 220 kts !
        
        APPROACH and LANDING:
        ---------------------
        As you begin your airport environment approach set flaps to 50 percent and notice a
        slight nose down pitch change (180 KIAS Speed limit) and Lower the landing gear
        as required (165 KIAS Speed Limit) The approach speed is 10 kts above threshold
        speed noted below. When landing is assured and your target speed is threshold
        speed lower flaps to 100 percent and again notice about a 5 degree nose down 
        pitch change ( 145 KIAS Speed Limit). This will set you up for your final approach
        configuration.
        
        TOUCH DOWN:
        Just prior to touchdown raise the nose for a slight flair and speed reduction.
        When you are firmly on the ground use reverse to slow you as required and raise
        flaps when able.
        

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       The following preformance tables are based on aircraft gross The gross weights
       run across the top and the different aircraft configuration speeds that are based
       on that particular gross weight run vertical under that weight.

                                   Takeoff/landing data

                                     TAKEOFF SPEEDS

Gross weight==  80k   85  90  95  100  105  110  115  120  125  130  135  140  145  150  155

Take-off speed= 83   86   88  91   93  95   97    99  101  103  105  107  110  112  114  115   

obstacle clear= 92   96   99  102 105 108  110   113  115  117  119  121  123  125  127  129

Max Effort===== 75   77   79  80  82  84   86    87   89   91   92   94   95   97   99   100

                                100% FLAPS-LANDING SPEEDS 

Threshold===== 107  107   107 107 110 112  115   118  120  123  125  127  130  132  134   136

touchdown===== 97   97    97  97  97  98   100   102  104  106  107  110  113  115  116   118

                                50% FLAPS-LANDING SPEEDS

Threshold=====107  108  110  114 117 120  122    125   128  131  133  136  138  141  143   146

touchdown=====97   97   97   98  100 103  106    108   111  113  116  118  120  123  125   128

                                    FLAPS UP LANDING

Threshold=====119 123 127   130  134 137  141    144   147  150  153  156  159  162  165   168

Touchdown=====102 106 110   113  117 120  124    127   131  134  138  141  144  147  150   152

Poweroff
Stall========= 91 93   96   99   102 105  107    110   113  115  118  120  122  124  126   128


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 This POH is based upon layout by Jens Borgstroem, Duckling Air with permission.
 
 Information provided, this POH compiled and aircraft testflown by Aviation Maintenance Technician
 First Class (AMT1) David Gillespie.
 Dave is an Active Duty Coast Guardmans with 3400 flight hours as an HC-130H Flight Engineer
 assigned to Coast Guard Airstation Kodiak.

 Have a nice flight
 
  Dave Gillespie


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        *Disclaimer*
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        The usual stuff: This plane is freeware to the extend the creators accepts it,
        and everybody are welcome to fly it, use it and even crash it as much as possible - BUT
        under NO circumstances can the plane, the construction, the artwork, any sounds or the
        at any particular time existing aerodynamics created by us - be included on any media,
        commercial, shareware or freeware, what so ever and of any kind, without written
        permission from the designers ie. Barry Blaisdell and Jens Borgstroem ( see below ),
        which is not likely to be obtained - now you know !

        

        In case we decide otherwise, WE can upload the aircraft to any BBS, Flightsim-site
        asf. for the Flight sim community to enjoy, as long no money is envolved as to general
        membership or participation of it.

        Neither of us are in any way responsable for anything that happens to you or your
        equipment as a result of using these files which are presented "as is".

        

        It is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN for this Aircraft/file to be Re-Painted in any way shape or
        form by others. In other words:

        YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO THE FOLLOWING........ ( neither )..

        NO RE_PAINTING
        NO REVERSED ENGINEERING
        NO USE OF THE FDE (AIR FILE)
        NO USE OF THE MDL FILE

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       ALL FILES ARE Copyrighted 2000 by the authors. 

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        Enjoy flying Coast Guard 1706 ...
 
        DEC, 2000
 
        Barry Blaisdell

       

       