L5 sentinel information stinson 108 voyager and flying station. Efm, llc is not liable for the accuracy, effectiveness or safe use of any aircraft manual or publication and does not warrant that any aircraft manual or publication contains current revisions. The stinson l5 sentinel was one such aircraft, derived from the prewar stinson model 105 voyager. The last versions of the reality expansion pack aimed to make the package independent from internal x. Top flite stinson reliant user manual pdf download. L5 stinson sentinel sign in a product of aircorps aviation. The l5 was developed during wwii for use as liaison, artillery spotting, photoreconnaissance, as well as casualty. Boeing b17 flying fortress flight with cockpit view and atc. Stinson l5 aircraft erection and maintenance manual, an 01. Fontaine further engineered the model 75b into the stinson model 76. Fire extinguisher technically, the stinson l5 had no way to extinguish an engine fire if it got out of hand.
After i up loaded the fsx version of the stinson 108 i discovered it was being followed by a small. We have thousands of quality parts specifically for these airplanes. Stinson found detroits business community receptive to his plans. With a brand new user interface, and a new level of quality in the included aircraft, xplane. The origins of the l5, affectionately known as the flying jeep, can be traced to the. Stinson l5 sentinel owners and fan club home facebook. Mostly because he died flying in 1932 while on a sales trip at chicago, illinois at only the age of 38 years old. The stinson model 76 the usaaf l5 sentinel by larry. Aeroplane heavens stinson l5 sentinel for fsx and p3d legendary wwii. The manual does recommend flaps for short field approaches. In 1941, the army air corps purchased six voyagers from vultee aircraft which had acquired stinson in 1940 for testing, these aircraft being designated as yo54s. It can carry a pilot and observer in a tandemseating configuration with a range of 375 statue miles.
Gray known affectionately during world war ii as the flying jeep, the stinson l5 sentinel is a truly wonderful and unique aircraft, both in handling quality and design. Stinson l5 sentinel the stinson aircraft company produced a series of light aircraft between 1920 and 1950. When world war ii broke out, the voyager was redesigned and then entered into service as a liaison aircraft. L5 manuals and resources available with membership 18 documents. I will perform my initial turn after takeoff away flight caution this applies to all rc airplanes. You will be surprised by the vast selection we offer you farming simulator 15, farming simulator 17, american truck simulator, euro truck simulator 2, gta5, fallout 4 and other. It also includes a new g file that replaces a couple of nonfsx compatible gauges. It was a lowwing plane, designed as a feeder liner for american airlines. Oct 02, 2018 stinson l5 sentinel light reconnaissance observation liaison military aircraft the stinson l5 sentinel series was a purposebuilt army liaison light aircraft that appeared during the fighting of world war 2 and saw service into the korean conflict. Stinson l5 plans aerofred download free model airplane. Stinson l5 sentinel light reconnaissance observation liaison military aircraft the stinson l5 sentinel series was a purposebuilt army liaison light aircraft that appeared during the fighting of world war 2 and saw service into the korean conflict. Stinson 1082 specifications, cabin dimensions, speed. We also have distributor parts such as tires, batteries, tailwheels, and much more. The aeroplane heaven stinson l5 for fsx and prepar3d, published by just flight, comes in seven liveries.
Other types were used of course but they tended to be. List of all stinson 1083 aircraft in the united states, including tail numbers and registration information. Stinson l5 aircraft erection and maintenance manual, an 01500b2, 1943. This page is dedicated to the stinson l5 sentinel and the men and women who flew and maintained them during world war ii. The aircraft was registered nx27772, and carried serial number 761. The l5 was developed at the beginning of the war as a liaison aircraft, which held many crucial duties within the service.
Stinson aircraft went on to produce many observation and liaison aircraft during the second world war and was later acquired by piper. Stinson l5 airplane from roy vaillancourt plans kit. Flight simulation for your pc in the aerosoft online shop. The stinson l5 is typical of the type of aircraft developed during wwii for duties such as liaison, artillery spotting, photoreconnaissance and casualty evacuation. A useful and effective manual for learning about how to fly the stinson l5 sentinel, with flying notes included and illustrated color guides. Download stinson aircraft, stinson 108, franklin aircraft. It is also a bonafide warbird, unlike some other light aircraft. After five years of business ventures, stinson made detroit, michigan the focus of his future flying endeavors.
The navy and marine versions of the airplane were the stinson oy1 and oy2. The stinson l5b through l5g sentinels models were modified to carry a litter patient or light cargo, or a rear seat passenger sitting in the normal position. If you cut to the bottom line what you have in the stinson l5 is an incredibly funflying airplane that restores like a really big cub but has twice the fun and twice the size for practically no increase in purchase price. Stinson l5, b, c, e and oy1 aircraft pilots flight operating manual, an 01500b1, 1945. First flight, al schramm test pilot, was on june 28, 1941. It has the usual animations and comes with a redcream and a bluewhite factory style livery. You dont notice the noise on first flight, because youre preoccupied watching the way all the glass panels are dancing in unison to the engine rpm. Dubbed the flying jeep, the l5 is actually the only ww2, u. Faa documentation required to be in the airplane before it can fly legally consists of 1the stinson 108 airplane flight manual note this is not the owners manual, which includes the aircraft equipment list, 2a weight and balance report, 3. Stinon 108 3 flight manual caa approved 1948 original. Stinson bobcat src sa963nw pn 80108 stinson l5, l5b, l5c, l5e. Fsx stinson 108 update fly away simulation flight sim. This new package demonstrates how we can port reps code from a plane to another, having the chance to easily manage both of.
Larry westins stinson documentation and manuals page. Aeroplane heaven release their stinson l5 sentinel for. We have used this to enable you to extinguish an engine fire in the simulation. Betsy, as she is affectionately called, is air group ones stinson l5 sentinel. The official usaaf popular name for the stinson l5 is the sentinel. This update gets rid of the small ghostly apparition following about 30 feet behind the voyager. The stinson l5 sentinel was a world war ii era liaison aircraft used by all branches of the u. Stinson l5, aircraft pilots instruction manual, libretto.
Just flight golden age simulations stinson sr8 gullwing. These are either original or copies of manuals and blueprints used when these aircraft were in active duty, now transferred into electronic format. Nearly all perspex, the cockpit area affords excellent visibility in all directions and the large door windows fold down to give uninterrupted viewing. After i up loaded the fsx version of the stinson 108 i discovered it was being. Aeroplane heaven has been developing software for flight simulation for 14 years. This page is dedicated to the stinson l5 sentinel and the men and women who flew and maintained them during world war ii and the korean war. The stinson aircraft company produced a series of light aircraft between 1920 and 1950. Founded by famed stunt pilot eddie stinson, the company passed through several corporate hands on his death in 1932, including consolidatedvultee and finally piper aircraft. If you cut to the bottom line what you have in the stinson l5 is an incredibly funflying airplane that restores like a really. Pdf manuals are available in german, french, and spanish. Stinson univair is the type certificate holder for the stinson 108 series.
Stinson l5 sentinel light reconnaissance observation. There is a reasonably comprehensive manual supplied in. Golden age simulations brings the stinson gullwing to fsx and p3d in both the 245hp lycoming r680b6powered sr8b and the 320hp wright r760e2 sr8e. Aeroplane heaven has released their stinson l5 sentinel for fsx and p3d. It is also a bonafide warbird, unlike some other light aircraft that were adapted for wartime use. The model 105 was a threeseat light aircraft introduced in 1939 which immediately proved popular. The l5 was developed during wwii for use as liaison, artillery spotting, photoreconnaissance, as. If, while flying, from the pit or spectator areas and i will not in the flying section of most of our other instruction. If you would like to be a part of the restoration or would like to donate to air group ones l5 restoration fund, contact air group one at 619 2595541 or visit the website to help get betsy back in the air and see an important and hugely impactful piece of american history come back to life. The stinson l5 sentinel is a light singleengine twoseat liaison and observation aircraft produced by the american manufacturer stinson aircraft company. The stinson l5 sentinel was a small american liaison aircraft built by the stinson division of consolidatedvultee, before and during world war ii. Aeroplane heavens detailed rendition of the stinson l5 sentinel for fsx and p3d brings you this reliable multirole workhorse in seven paint schemes, with working rear observers controls, a full period radio suite, hd textures and. In that time we have produced nearly 60 different commercial releases for our own brand and for other publishers and distributors worlwide. Find specs, range, speed, capacity and more information for the stinson 1082 here.
View and download top flite stinson reliant user manual online. Stinson bobcat src sa963nw instruction manual 1980 2006 pn 80108. This manual is also available in pdf form in english, german, french, spanish, and italian. Began his life as the prewar stinson model 105 voyager. A useful and effective manual for learning about how to fly the stinson l5 sentinel, with. The process of restoring a classic stinson model a history of the aircraft. The stinson aircraft company was founded in dayton, ohio, in 1920 by aviator edward eddie stinson, the brother of aviator katherine stinson.
Information on this site may not be accurate or current and is not valid for flight planning or any other aircraft operations. The aeroplane heaven stinson l5 for fsx and prepar3d, published by. Stinson l5 aircraft erection and maintenance manual, an. It has been downloaded 473 times by fellow modelers from around the world. The l5 was used by the us army air forces, us marine corps, us navy and the royal air force sentinel mk i mk ii. List of invidiual aircraft registered in the united states with the manufacturer and model designation of stinson 1083, ordered by tail number. Aeroplane heaven release their stinson l5 sentinel for fsx. Rc stinson l5 sentinel 2nd flight 20111030 youtube. Aero engines aviationrelated military aircraft civilian aircraft engine manuals propeller. Faa documentation required to be in the airplane before it can fly legally consists of 1the stinson 108 airplane flight manual note this is not the owners manual, which includes the aircraft equipment list, 2a. The stinson model 76 the usaaf l5 sentinel by larry westin.
A handheld extinguisher is mounted in the rear cockpit in case of general fire. Manuals can also be provided in a pdf format on a cd for the. Stinson documentation and manual area created 41501, last updated 123001 some confusion seems to exist about stinson documentation and manuals. Download stinson l5 plans at aerofred model airplanes plans. Immersive flight dynamics created with the use of flight data and contemporary pilot records to create a more realistic stinson l5 sentinel.
Many of our parts are made on the original tooling that was used when these great aircraft were first made. Aeroplane heavens detailed rendition of the stinson l5 sentinel for fsx and p3d brings you this reliable multirole workhorse in seven paint schemes, with working rear observers controls, a full period radio suite, hd textures and authentic wear and tear. The stinson l5 is a world war iiera taildragger aircraft that was typically used for observation. First testing saw the model 76 equipped with a lycoming 175 hp engine and full span leading edge slots. Reviewer nigel porter found it to be nicely presented and both fun and challenging to fly. No warranty of fitness for any purpose is made or implied.
1430 1137 222 374 898 1452 1408 686 943 904 111 1238 1480 1344 1239 900 552 769 1355 1215 645 1107 745 611 276 1141 509 1305 577 883 558 201 1273 163 1338 1478 841 110