ACCU-SIM PIPER J-3 CUB PILOT’S MANUAL Third Edition – January 2020 Mitchell Glicksman A2A Simulations J-3 Cub i FORFOR SIMULATION SIMULATION USE USE ONLY ONLY ACCU-SIM J-3 CUB © 2019 A2A Simulations Inc. All rights reserved. Published by A2A Simulations Inc. ATTENTION! Accu-Sim J-3 Cub, including sounds, aircraft, and all content is under strict, and enforceable copyright law. If you suspect anyone has pirated any part of Accu-Sim J-3 Cub, please contact [email protected] RISKS & SIDE EFFECTS Ergonomic Advice Always maintain a distance of at least 45cm to the screen to avoid straining your eyes. Sit upright and adjust the height of your chair so that your legs are at a right angle. The angle between your upper and forearm should be larger than 90º. The top edge of your screen should be at eye level or below, and the monitor should be tilted slightly backwards, to prevent strains to your cervical spine. Reduce your screen’s brightness to lower the contrast and use a flicker-free, low- radiation monitor. Make sure the room you play in is well lit. Avoid playing when tired or worn out and take a break (every hour), even if it’s hard. Epilepsy Warning Some people experience epileptic seizures when viewing flashing lights or patterns in our daily environment. Consult your doctor before playing computer games if you, or someone of your family, have an epileptic condition. Immediately stop the game, should you experience any of the following symptoms during play: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, mental confusion, loss of awareness of your surroundings, involuntary movements and/or convulsions. A2A Simulations J-3 Cub i FOR SIMULATION USE ONLY Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1 The 747 Captain Who Forgot How to Fly ................................................................................................ 6 Designer’s Notes – by Scott Gentile ............................................................................................................. 10 What is The Philiosophy Behind Accu-Sim? .............................................................................................. 11 Passenger on Board ................................................................................................................................. 12 Ground Physics ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Water Physics .......................................................................................................................................... 16 Tundra Tires ............................................................................................................................................. 17 Skis .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Prop Wash Over the Tail .......................................................................................................................... 18 Stalls and Spins ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Cabin Comfort ......................................................................................................................................... 19 Propeller Physics ...................................................................................................................................... 20 Carburetor Icing ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Hand Starting ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Air Starting............................................................................................................................................... 22 Final Word ............................................................................................................................................... 22 A Short History of a Small Airplane .............................................................................................................. 23 Quick Start Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Quick Flying Tips .......................................................................................................................................... 28 2D Panels..................................................................................................................................................... 29 Controls (SHIFT 3) .................................................................................................................................... 29 Payload and Fuel Manager (SHIFT 4) ........................................................................................................ 29 Pilot's Map (SHIFT 5) ................................................................................................................................ 30 Portable Radio (SHIFT 6) .......................................................................................................................... 31 Maintenance Hangar (SHIFT 7) ................................................................................................................. 31 General Description ..................................................................................................................................... 32 Engine Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 35 Flying the Cub .............................................................................................................................................. 36 Opening it Up and Checking it Out ........................................................................................................... 36 General Walk Around............................................................................................................................... 37 Engine Starting ........................................................................................................................................ 38 A2A Simulations J-3 Cub ii FOR SIMULATION USE ONLY Warm up ................................................................................................................................................. 41 Taxiing ..................................................................................................................................................... 41 Pre-Takeoff .............................................................................................................................................. 43 Takeoff .................................................................................................................................................... 44 Climb ....................................................................................................................................................... 45 In Flight Notes.......................................................................................................................................... 46 Air Starting............................................................................................................................................... 47 Turning .................................................................................................................................................... 48 Slow Flight ............................................................................................................................................... 50 Stalls ........................................................................................................................................................ 51 Spins ........................................................................................................................................................ 53 Cruise ...................................................................................................................................................... 53 The Descent ............................................................................................................................................. 54 Gliding ..................................................................................................................................................... 54 The Approach .......................................................................................................................................... 55 Crosswinds .............................................................................................................................................. 56 Flare and Touchdown .............................................................................................................................. 56 Three-point Landings ............................................................................................................................... 57 Wheel Landings ......................................................................................................................................