CS 206B3

Name: CS 206B3
Brand: Cowan Simulation
Price: 32.99 USD
Rating: 4.3 (357 reviews)

Cowan Simulation

COWAN SIMULATIONHELICOPTERBELL 206B3206NEW

4.3/5 (357)

USD 32.99

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Added: January 26, 2023
Updated: October 2, 2025

CowanSim 206B3 - The Classic. Refined.

Experience timeless helicopter flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator with the CowanSim 206B3 - a light, versatile helicopter built for training, touring, and missions. This aircraft delivers a perfect blend of stability, realism, and performance.

The CowanSim 206B3 is the result of countless hours of development, pilot feedback, and careful refinement. Every system, animation, and handling characteristic has been tuned to feel authentic and seamless. This version introduces G3X Touch avionics and the CowanSim SAS Autopilot System for smoother, smarter control in every phase of flight.

For detailed setup instructions and hardware binding explanations, refer to the included manual found in the package folder. An online manual and checklist are also available for your convenience - including Xbox users: https://cowansim.com/manuals-checklists/

Advanced SAS Autopilot System

Take advantage of the CowanSim Stability Augmentation System (SAS) with integrated autopilot modes designed to improve handling and precision:

Force Trim and trim hat support
Attitude hold with proportional trim adjustment (SAS)
Heading hold (HDG)
Navigation modes (VLOC & GPS)
Speed hold (SPD)
Altitude hold (ALT)
Vertical mode (VRT) for ILS and GPS approaches

Interactive Cabin and Options

Pilot, copilot, and passenger visibility toggles
Optional accessories: spray kit, spotlight, Cineflex camera, skid mirror
Persistence system saves weight, balance, and loadout for next flight
Removable front and rear doors
Animated floats with realistic floating behavior
Realistic rotor blur and downwash effects
In-cockpit interactive checklist

Realistic Flight and Systems Simulation

Cold-and-dark or ready-to-fly starts
Accurate startup and shutdown procedures
Fully functional circuit breakers
Custom bindable throttle and idle stop
Complete MSFS hardware binding compatibility
Dynamic weight and balance options
Solo flight control option

Avionics and Panels

G3X Touch glass cockpit option
Multiple panel layouts: G530, G430, GTN, GX3, and analog
PMS GTN 650/750 integration (PC)
TDS GTNXi 650/750 integration (PC)

Audio and Immersion

Wwise fully dynamic sound pack
Rotor slap, blade speed, and environmental effects

The CowanSim 206B3 combines classic helicopter flying with modern simulation technology - now featuring G3X Touch and CowanSim’s advanced SAS autopilot. Perfect for training, sightseeing, or mission flying, this is the 206B3 refined for the next generation of sim pilots.

The 206B-3 JetRanger III is a single-engine, two-blade utility helicopter produced by American aviation firm Bell Helicopter. The JetRanger III was introduced in 1977, replacing the 206B-2 JetRanger II, and was made until 2010. The 206B-3 was the most produced model in all of the 206 family, with 2,478 models manufactured. The helicopter has served in a number of capacities, notably news coverage, tourism, and general commercial support of industries such as petroleum production.

The JetRanger III measures 31 feet, 2 inches in length, 9 feet, 6 inches in width, and has seating for five: one pilot and four passengers. It is a tailrotor style helicopter, with a main rotor system and an anti-torque tail rotor. Its main rotor system has a diameter of 33 feet, 4 inches. The JetRanger III uses skids for landing gear.

The helicopter is powered by a single Allison 250-C20B turboshaft engine that delivers up to a rated 317 horsepower for take-off and 270 hp for continuous flight. The helicopter cruises at 130 miles per hour, has a maximum speed of 136 mph, and a ceiling of 13,500 feet above sea level.

The Bell Helicopter JetRanger III is a true standout among the renowned, and extensive, family of 206 aircraft. A utility machine at its core, aviators are treated to superb levels of precision in its controls and Bell’s legendary reliability throughout all flying regimes.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEED	110 kts
MAX ALTITUDE	13,500 ft
RANGE	374 nm
EMPTY WEIGHT	1,900 lb

MAX WEIGHT	3,200 lb
FUEL CAPACITY	91 gal
LENGTH	31.2 ft

VERSION 3.2.0 RELEASED OCTOBER 9, 2025

Enhanced SAS/AP and Force Trim system
Autopilot modes now require SAS to be engaged
HeloSAS updated to use trim inputs instead of direct actuators, matching real-world operation
Rewritten SAS/AP manual for improved clarity
Fixed issue causing NAV mode to randomly disengage
Fixed doors remaining open in multiplayer (updated variable names)
Rotor animation refined for smoother performance
Fixed skid mirror not hiding when weight removed
Manual updated
Updated in sim checklist
PMS package README updated
SAS/AP system enhancements
Fixed NAV/GPS mode selector
Fixed TO/FROM flags on the HSI
Fixed radar altimeter not working
Fixed FLT files for starting in flight
Fixed transponder and ADF power starting cold and dark
Doors removed from weight calculations for cross-simulator and multiplayer compatibility (add/remove click spots remain functional)
Fixed ELT and other decal-based materials flickering
Adjusted weight station positions for installed options
ATTENTION PMS GTN650/750 USERS (PC)
The PMS GTN requires an extra package to be installed into the community folder.
CowanSim PMS GTN650/750 package can be found in the main product folder.
PMS GTN 650/750 base package can be found at https://pms50.com/msfs/
Upgraded G3X vertical units to the G3X Touch
Added CowanSim Advanced SAS Autopilot System
Added SAS Autopilot System Manual to package
Added Force Trim Release (FTR) and trim hat support
Improved floats with realistic buoyancy and floating behavior
Corrected VR loading position (map reset for proper centering)
Resolved glass/window flickering issue
Removed doors from weight calculations for cross-simulator and multiplayer compatibility (add/remove click spots remain)
Updated in sim checklist
Updated weight positions for options
Fixed search light draining power
Various bug fixes and performance improvements
Using the PMS GTN750/650 requires an extra package to be installed into the community folder.
PMS GTN650/750 packages are in the main product folder and at https://pms50.com/msfs/aircrafts/

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