Does ATR 72 have autopilot?

The ATR 72-500 features a realistic autopilot system that is mostly complete. When engaged, the basic modes (wing leveler and pitch hold) are activated and the autopilot sets the aircraft’s current pitch as the target pitch to fly. The ATR 72 also includes a flight director.

What is the difference between ATR 72-500 and 600?

Very minor changes are present between the two airplane types (even the engine remains unchanged), and the largest difference lies in cockpit, which is all glass on the ATR 72-600, as opposed to a mix of mechanical and electronic displays on the -500.

What can I do with the ATR-72-500?

Flight dynamics, 3d models, cockpits, systems, animation, textures. I made some improvements to the existing ATR-72-500 : flight model, visual, sounds, systems. New visual ALS effects for fuselage, glass and interior with reflection, shadows, etc, which can be partially seen even without ALS.

Which is better the ATR 72-600 or a regional jet?

The ATR 72-600 is the benchmark aircraft in the regional market with unbeatable economics. Operating costs on competing turboprop aircraft are 20% higher than ATR while regional jets are at least 40% higher.

Who was the first airline to use the ATR 72?

ATR 72. During the mid-1980s, the ATR 72 was developed as a stretched variant of the ATR 42, the manufacturer’s first regional airliner. On 27 October 1989, Finnish airline Finnair became the first airline to operate the type in revenue service. The ATR 72 has also been used as a corporate transport, cargo aircraft, and maritime patrol aircraft .

When did ATR become a certified aircraft manufacturer?

On 3 October 2003, ATR became one of the first aircraft manufacturers to be certified under ISO 9001-2000 and EN/AS/JISQ 9100, the worldwide quality standard for the aeronautics industry.