The RR39F Orion (ICAO: MM24 / WAKE: LIGHT) is a two seat autogyro. Created in Second Life by Piaggio Systems, the aircraft was based on the real-life Magni M-24 Orion produced by Magni Gyro srl.
Background
The real-life Magni M-24 Orion, on which Piaggio Systems' aircraft is based, is an Italian sport autogyro, seating two side-by-side in an enclosed cabin. Mounted on a mast above the pod is the Orion's twin-bladed rotor (of composite construction). Below, it has a tricycle undercarriage with the faired mainwheels, fitted with brakes, on spring cantilever legs.[1]
Features
- Pilot's heads-up display (HUD).
- Interchangeable pilot/co-pilot controls.
- Functioning cockpit instruments.
- GPS and media monitors.
- Animated components (avatar, rotors, doors, flight surfaces and instruments etc.).
- Realistic lighting (navigation, strobes, landing, and cabin lights).
- Snow skids and bigger wheels (optional).
- Permission modes: Owner, Group or Everyone.
- Passenger Eject.
- Automatic or manual start-up sequences.
- Modifiable textures.
Images
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RR39F Orion on display at Tsurington Aerodrome.
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Cockpit with pilot/co-pilot seating and instrumentation.
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Display model equipped with optional snow skids.
RR39F Orion Autogyro
References
- ↑ Magni M-24 Orion (English) (Wiki). Wikipedia. Retrieved on 2015-02-22.
External links
- Doing a “Little Nellie” - review