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CS 206L3

Cowan Simulation

COWAN SIMULATIONHELICOPTERBELL 206L3206NEW

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CowanSim 206L3 - The Classic. Refined.

Experience timeless helicopter flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator with the CowanSim 206L3 - a light, versatile helicopter built for training, touring, and missions. This aircraft delivers a perfect blend of stability, realism, and performance.

The CowanSim 206L3 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
  • Medical cabin option (HEMS)
  • 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

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 206L3 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 206L3 refined for the next generation of sim pilots.

The 206L-3 LongRanger III is a single-engine utility helicopter produced by American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter. It is a member of the Bell 206 JetRanger family of helicopters developed in the early 1960s and introduced in 1967. The LongRanger III is crewed by one and can carry up to six passengers.

The 206L-3 is the third iteration of the LongRanger program. Developed in 1973, the LongRanger is a medium-lift, extended cabin version of the JetRanger II. The first LongRanger flew on September 11, 1974 and deliveries began in October of 1975. The 206L-3 LongRanger III was introduced in 1982 and Bell manufactured a total of 612 of them.

The LongRanger III has an overall length of 42 feet, 3 inches, has a fuselage length of 34 feet, 3 inches, and stands 10 feet, 4 inches high. It has a 2-blade main rotor system with a diameter of 37 feet, and a 2-blade tail rotor. It is powered by an Allison 250-C30P (Rolls Royce M250) turboshaft engine that delivers 650 shaft horsepower. The LongRanger III has a maximum take-off weight of 4,150 pounds, a range of 390 miles, and a certified ceiling of 20,000 feet above sea level. It has an out-of-ground effect hover ceiling of 5,400 feet above sea level, and an in-ground effect hover ceiling of 16,500 feet. It climbs at 1,320 feet per minute and cruises at 127 miles per hour.

Based on years of testing, development, and refining of its predecessors, the Bell Helicopter 206L-3 LongRanger III is one of the best handling and most reliable rotorcraft ever produced. It is a pilot favorite, whether new to rotary wing flight or a seasoned professional.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEED110 kts
MAX ALTITUDE13,500 ft
RANGE340 nm
EMPTY WEIGHT2,200 lb
MAX WEIGHT4,150 lb
FUEL CAPACITY742 Lb
LENGTH42.2 ft

VERSION 3.2.0 RELEASED OCTOBER 9, 2025