Author Notes
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FLYING (HIGH FIDELITY)
After 2 years of on and off building, I finally decided that it would be better to release this then let it sit dust for another year, so here it is, the Fw-190A-8 with all the bells and whistles. This plane has way too many features to list on this post right now, so I highly recommend reading the user manual (linked below) if you want a full overview of all the systems on this plane. Arguably one of the highest fidelity cockpits on the website, so enjoy!
Many thanks to @PlanariaLab for the six-DoF control base used for the cockpit camera. Also, thanks to @MisterT for the g-effects.
This plane will see regular(ish) updates so stay tuned to see further improvements to this craft.
Basic Controls (Please Read)
Motion
Note: Highly recommend using mouse as joystick since keyboard input will stall plane due to excessive AoA
- Roll/Pitch/Yaw - Standard
- VTOL - Flaps
- Trim - Trim
- AG1 - Inertial starter handle (toggle)
- AG2 - Raise/lower cockpit camera
- AG5 - Navigation lights
- AG6 - Emergency payload release
- AG7 - Cockpit canopy open/close
Start Up
This is the quick and dirty way to start up (full start up guide is in manual)
- Turn all circuit breakers on right on
- Turn on oxygen (blue valve on right)
- Raise fuel handle (big red cylinder on end of handle)
- Press throttle handle to put handle into idle position (throttle still 0%)
- Turn on magnetos (located above throttle handle)
- Prime fuel pump (press bug yellow button on left near rear of cockpit 7-10 times
- Press AG1 or toggle inertia starter handle (white) on right console, let spool for 20 secs (should be an audible winch sound)
- After 20 secs, toggle handle off, engine should start (if not try priming fuel again)
Other features/systems
Details about each system are explained in the manual.
- Engine/Propeller
- Radio systems
- Weapons/Gunsight systems
- Fuel systems
Armament
Main Guns
- 4 x 20mm MGs and 2 x 13mm MGs (with tracers)
Bombs
- 1 x 250kg General Purpose Bomb (central mount)
Main Features
- Super high fidelity cockpit
- Realistic handling
- Semi-advanced engine simulation (still W.I.P)
- Accurate to actual historical counterpart
- Custom camouflage and livery
- Built 1:1 and with accurate cross sections
Gallery
Some photos to look at:
Changelog
- v1.3 - Fixed bad connections on LG suspension (31/12/2022)
- v1.2 - Fixed rudder pedals (30/12/2022)
- v1.1 - Fixed camera rotation torque, made suspension softer, removed a few duplicate parts, updated manual with better reference images, added mobile and arcade versions (30/12/2022)
- v1.0 - Initial Release (30/12/2022)
Specifications
Spotlights
- This craft has been featured
- jamesPLANESii 1.3 years ago
- MrSilverWolf 1.3 years ago
- BaconAircraft 1.3 years ago
- pancelvonat 1.3 years ago
- 2Papi2Chulo 1.3 years ago
- ReinMcDeer 1.3 years ago
- SnoWFLakE0s 1.3 years ago
- RicardoACE 1.3 years ago
- SimplyPlain 1.3 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Focke Wulf FW-190 A-8
- Successors 3 airplane(s)
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 34.3ft (10.5m)
- Length 29.4ft (9.0m)
- Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
- Empty Weight 8,279lbs (3,755kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,411lbs (4,269kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.21
- Wing Loading 34.7lbs/ft2 (169.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 271.4ft2 (25.2m2)
- Drag Points 1811
Parts
- Number of Parts 2119
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 6,573
Please read manual before asking questions. Highly recommend using mouse as joystick to avoid stalling due to excessive AoA. Feedback is highly appreciated as changes are likely to occur in future so stay tuned to this post.
Video tutorial/guide to startup for those who are a bit confused is here
Reduced parts version is available here
AI/Arcade version is available here
UPDATE: V1.3 (see change log for list of all changes)
simpleplanes DCS Collab
i cant wait for bf-109 pls make it
I guess SimplePlanes it’s just the non-free of DCS world now
What the hell is this? I’m playing on mobile. This isn’t supposed to be DCS world. Jesus Christ.
You know what fuck it I’m pressing every button
I would be fighting P 51 Mustang
By the time I takeoff, the Soviets would already be in Berlin
Also, also also also also really, really really really really really hard because I’m left-handed and on mobile
I’m not a German I can’t read the thing I can’t press the button
What do you think this is DCS world
From the makers of DCS world
"simple"planes
In the pinned comment there is an arcade version which has no complicated procedures. @JoJoSans1
can you make a version where we don't need to be a Luftwaffe pilot to use this
How did you get so much detail into the starting up and flying. I wanna make a really detailed cockpit, especially the generator, idle throttle and temperature gauges. Would you mind explaining how you do this stuff?
@CoolPeach not only are you the best WW2 aircraft creator on this site (imo), but you're also one of the chillest from what I've seen, thank you for all the enjoyment you've given us!!
Feel free, no need to credit if it's just something small.
@Auroren13
CoolPeach, is it ok if I use some parts in my upcoming planes to make it less time consuming to build (I will shout you out in the description of the planes that have (let’s say the knobs that got different weapons arm) so I don’t have copyright if you find some of your parts)?
@ThomasHeuisler had trouble starting it up too. It's easy now. First, turn the oxygen valve. Then go to the buttons next to the oxygen valve, find the buttons generator, ignition, battery, and instrument power and turn them on. Get to ur left and turn on the Power Governor Automation switch. Next on the throttle, press the bottom part of Drezhl 2 times. Not the top. Then go to ur right and you will see the buttons for the tanks. Turn all of them on except the C1. After that, bring up the fuel valve and turn on magnetos. Then go all the way to ur left and you will see a big yellow button. Thats the fuel prime. Click it 7 to 10 times. After that click the throttle, theres something on the bottom of the throttle that makes it go idle once u press it. Then bring up the inertia starter for 15 seconds then release. It's complicated lmao.
@CoolPeach
Ahh
Inhales
NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRD!
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looks nice :)
I didn’t, I made most of it on PC, just uploaded from iOS @TheCaper
Hmm, it should always move up when you press it cause that’s literally all it does. Are you sure your not pressing the push to talk button on the left? Here’s an image for reference. If it still doesn’t work after this then I really don’t know what’s going on
@ThomasHeuisler
@CoolPeach yes, i press that, and nothing happens. doesnt move, no lights come on, nothing.