Robinson R44  FGUK Edition

The Robinson R44 is a four-seat light helicopter produced by Robinson Helicopter Company since 1992. Derived from the company's two-seat Robinson R22, the R44 features hydraulically assisted flight controls and a larger engine. It was first flown on 31 March 1990 and received FAA certification in December 1992, with the first delivery in February 1993.

The R44 has been the world's best-selling general aviation (GA) helicopter every year since 1999. It is one of the most-produced GA aircraft of the 21st century, with 5,941 deliveries from 2001 to 2020.

RELEASE NOTES.

V1.0HDR

This is a modification of the existing FlightGear R44.

The files are set up to allow this to instal to the same folder as the  existing R44 if you already have it.  You will be prompted to overwrite some files, but this is ok as the files have been altered to work with both  versions.  If you  decide to install the other R44 after this one, then do not overwrite any files.

Changes over the  original R44:-

Only the Base R44 is included, not the Clipper.

FDM has been  altered to  provide a more realistic feel.

Interior textures have been changed.

Basic HDR compatibility.

Uses only the higher res  paints from the R44.

V3 Autopilot fitted ( read  the in sim help before use !! ).

Alterations to the sound pack.

FGUK  external lighting pack.