This is the sleek, high performance French 4 seater 'Trinidad' by Socata Aerospace in France. This 250HP Turbocharged Edition of the Trinidad line, the TB-21 GT, was a fast cruiser, hitting cruise speeds of 200 MPH or 180+ Knots. Some were fitted with oxygen systems for high altitude cruising, up to 25,000 feet ASL. She was designed with a very advanced interior with automotive style instrument panel featuring 'instrument pods' similar to the Lotus Esprit and Lamborghini ... INTRODUCTION:
This is the sleek, high performance French 4 seater 'Trinidad' by Socata Aerospace in France. This 250HP Turbocharged Edition of the Trinidad line, the TB-21 GT, was a fast cruiser, hitting cruise speeds of 200 MPH or 180+ Knots. Some were fitted with oxygen systems for high altitude cruising, up to 25,000 feet ASL. She was designed with a very advanced interior with automotive style instrument panel featuring 'instrument pods' similar to the Lotus Esprit and Lamborghini Countach of that era. Even today, her instrument panel design is more advanced in appearence to other manufacturers.
PERFORMANCE AND ALTITUDE AND INSTRUMENTATION UPDATES!
* Manifold Pressure and Fuel Flow instrument recalibrated * Engine tunes carried out for high realism in various altitudes * Recalibration of several engine related instruments that were slightly off * Tuning to AI Autopilot system * Addition of tuneable ASI Speed Strip disc in ASI to calculate TAS speeds at high altitude * Clickable hidden TAS digital mini readout, top left of instrument cluster * Tuning of Effects for new version of MSFS Effects management * Manifold Press and TACH moved to middle for easier visibility * Functioning HOBBS Engine Time Meter installed in Tach instrument * Belly Landing Capability * You can now fly the Trinidad by the numbers. Remember, the limits are for 4 passengers at 170 lbs each, plus 60 lbs in the rear boot, and fuel topped off to max limit, not max fuel. Make sure you stay within the * weight limits. * There was an update by Working Titles that broke autopilots in the Navigation section. I am hoping they fix that soon. I just flew her and she followed course for a while, but let go. * You can now practice belly landings in the Trinidad, as like the Bellanca Super Viking. * When fully laden, figure a slow climbout for sure, especially when you get close to 25K feet. Bring a jacket. and Oxygen…
Hope you enjoy the updates. Much was done to the engine. Ron worked his tail off on it to get her to go by the numbers.
Bill
LHC
Update: Build 4. 6. 4; * Avionics Update to WT GPS Screens; GNS530 and GNS430 are now fully WT.
