@Liquidfox
Believe it or not, that is how the design started, as a high performance racer. Then, as usual, it developed a mind of its own. Feel free to play with the design.
@ForeverPie
Whoo, that's what I thought. They are probably just doing some long-line training, though they probably shouldn't be doing that near residences.
Your aircraft will not take off with the landing gear so far back. The tail must be able to drop, or your wings will never achieve a high enough angle of attack. Try placing the rear gear right behind the center of mass, when the elevator pitches up, the tail will be able to drop a bit. Your other option is to place a lifting canard on the nose of the aircraft to help lift the nose and present the wing's leading edge to the wind. Place an inveted elevator somewhere forward of the center of mass, but be careful not to move the center of lift too far forward. Let me know if you want me to fix it.
Great build! I still have no idea how to 'paint' with such detail. Extra points if you build an Aardvark with not only the variable swept wings, but also the awesome clamshell ejection system. I've been able to perfect V. swept wing designs, but I'm still struggling to build a functioning B-58 Huster clamshell ejection capsule; though I have built several rocket sleds for testing purposes.
Options: Add weight to the front of the aircraft, remove weight from the rear of the aircraft or increase the horizontal stabilizer's size. Bottom line is the red line must be in front of the nlue line.
@sheepsblood
Yeah, why someone would design an aircraft with the fuel tank selection valve behind the pilot's head is beyond me. Goofs happen though. The Glasair Sportsman was designed with the RED ballistic parachute activation handle (looks similar enough to the mixture handle) mounted right below the throttle console. A simple ergonomic mistake that has led to accidental parachute activations and required a refit.
@sheepsblood
Oh, that's right, Denver was flying an EZ. On a lighter note, we have 5 EZs based at my airfield that fly quite a bit; they are fantastic and unussual aircraft. The Rutan brothers are one of my main design inspirations. I've built Rutan's Model 76 Voyager and their SC 158-8 Pond Racer.
@RealQcan
No clue what they are talking about, but I wouldn't engage with them. Mods or stern on occasion with certain difficult users, but as you can tell, they are more likely to not participate in some conversations (this one for instance) than to be mean and scary. Bans and upload deletions are done for a reason in my experience.
Great build. Just my two cents, you should write even a rudimentary description for all your hard work. When I see 'no description' it's like kryptonite to my interest and I rarely download or upvote.
@landon45
It isn't if you use the Fine Tuner to nudge parts or change angles, but don't scale size, weight or power. Changing part attributes is not allowed.
@Testin123
You know, if you used an effective description in you upload, the aircraft would likely not be deleted. Mods are under a lot of pressure to remove copycat aircraft. If it was a collab, mention it so people don't report it as a copy.
The hard way: you could download a file explorer that would allow you to manually alter written game code to create modifications. The easy way: download the Finer Tuner Mod to assist with part size, weight and placement and the Overload Mod to assist with functional part settings like engine power, exhaust scale and part interaction.
@Treadmill103
Thank you! Believe it or not, this is one of my more conservative designes for a fighter. At least it started out that way, they always develop a mind of their own at some point during the build. Cheers!
@CALVIN232
You can always write a suggestion post in the forums, but I'm willing to bet a visual successor interface and a part/subassembly tracking system would require a lot of work. However, I think the idea of hiring more Mods is a great idea. BTWs, without punctuation, your posts can get pretty tough to read.
@NativeChief1492
That's usually what I do after the report fails to get the post taken down. I understand these guys are busy as heck with the number of uploads, so I try to make it as easy for them to investigate as possible by also tagging the copied craft. I'm sure I just need to be more patient... as usual ;)
@Seeras
I understand Mods are busy, I'm really trying to figure out how to more effectively report these problems so they can be addressed. I, for one, do not believe any of the Development team and Moderators are lazy.
@TheLatentImage
I made a specific point not to make any assumtions with this post, and certainly didn't mean it as a shot at the Moderators. The fact is, builds ARE being copied, reported and they stay up. I understand there is plenty going on in the background that we don't know about, and I do my best to alert the Mods when an aircraft or vehicle has, in fact, been copied, and yet these brand new posters are effectively getting away with it. As I've done in the past, I'm asking the Mods what we are supposed to do to protect our builds. I've leterally reported exact copies, posted as "backups", to you and other Mods. The weird thing is, they are slowly being taken down now that I've posted this in the forum.
Very cool!
@Verterium
He's mad about your Trump comment, LOL.
@jamesPLANESii
I'll Google translate, I don't care ;D
Looks a lot like my first one. Keep 'em coming.
@Illusion
Daddy is a weird thing to call a stranger but, to each their own.
@Illusion
My last entry got schooled, so I'm not going to be surprised.
I'm in. My plane finishes in just over a minute, but it's very reliable. It is also small enough to fit through bridges with ease.
@Illusion
Really!? Wow
@MechWARRIOR57
Aren't you rockin an Android? You can mod. It's really not fair for IOS users though.
Now we're talkin! I might actually have a chance if I can flex my modding skills. Lets do this!
@Liquidfox
Thanks for the upvotes! I'm in Everett (Mukilteo really). I work operations at the airfield up here.
@Liquidfox
Believe it or not, that is how the design started, as a high performance racer. Then, as usual, it developed a mind of its own. Feel free to play with the design.
@Treadmill103
Thank you! Normal is boring ;)
@Liquidfox
Thank you, crazy was what I was going for ;)
@Treadmill103
Thank you! This project took a long time to complete, I'm really happy you enjoyed it.
Sweet!
Wow, Fowler flaps! How did you build those?
@ForeverPie
Whoo, that's what I thought. They are probably just doing some long-line training, though they probably shouldn't be doing that near residences.
Is this a joke? I really hope it is a joke or I'm significantly underestimating peoples' paranoid ignorance.
With a few adjustments
Your aircraft will not take off with the landing gear so far back. The tail must be able to drop, or your wings will never achieve a high enough angle of attack. Try placing the rear gear right behind the center of mass, when the elevator pitches up, the tail will be able to drop a bit. Your other option is to place a lifting canard on the nose of the aircraft to help lift the nose and present the wing's leading edge to the wind. Place an inveted elevator somewhere forward of the center of mass, but be careful not to move the center of lift too far forward. Let me know if you want me to fix it.
@xXTHExDEMOLITIONISTXx
The COT can be anywhere, however, the COM must be forward of the COL or the aircraft will flip.
Great build! I still have no idea how to 'paint' with such detail. Extra points if you build an Aardvark with not only the variable swept wings, but also the awesome clamshell ejection system. I've been able to perfect V. swept wing designs, but I'm still struggling to build a functioning B-58 Huster clamshell ejection capsule; though I have built several rocket sleds for testing purposes.
Great build! Since your armed the Texan II, I've got to build EMB 314 Super Tucano so we pit them against eachother in a little air combat action.
@RailfanEthan
Hey, your avatar is a Dash 8 train engine flying like a Bombadier Dash 8. There's irony in there somewhere ;)
OMFG, I just realized I've been reading your name as 'Himalayanwalrus" all this time. Wow, I suck, LOL.
Great build. I rarely say this but, I like your redesign better than the original. Much cleaner lines and more realistic. Keep 'em comming!
Options: Add weight to the front of the aircraft, remove weight from the rear of the aircraft or increase the horizontal stabilizer's size. Bottom line is the red line must be in front of the nlue line.
@sheepsblood
Yeah, why someone would design an aircraft with the fuel tank selection valve behind the pilot's head is beyond me. Goofs happen though. The Glasair Sportsman was designed with the RED ballistic parachute activation handle (looks similar enough to the mixture handle) mounted right below the throttle console. A simple ergonomic mistake that has led to accidental parachute activations and required a refit.
I second that, Wow!
@sheepsblood
Oh, that's right, Denver was flying an EZ. On a lighter note, we have 5 EZs based at my airfield that fly quite a bit; they are fantastic and unussual aircraft. The Rutan brothers are one of my main design inspirations. I've built Rutan's Model 76 Voyager and their SC 158-8 Pond Racer.
@RealQcan
No clue what they are talking about, but I wouldn't engage with them. Mods or stern on occasion with certain difficult users, but as you can tell, they are more likely to not participate in some conversations (this one for instance) than to be mean and scary. Bans and upload deletions are done for a reason in my experience.
Great build. Just my two cents, you should write even a rudimentary description for all your hard work. When I see 'no description' it's like kryptonite to my interest and I rarely download or upvote.
I've been trying to make one of these work for a while. Well done!
@landon45
It isn't if you use the Fine Tuner to nudge parts or change angles, but don't scale size, weight or power. Changing part attributes is not allowed.
@Testin123
You know, if you used an effective description in you upload, the aircraft would likely not be deleted. Mods are under a lot of pressure to remove copycat aircraft. If it was a collab, mention it so people don't report it as a copy.
The hard way: you could download a file explorer that would allow you to manually alter written game code to create modifications. The easy way: download the Finer Tuner Mod to assist with part size, weight and placement and the Overload Mod to assist with functional part settings like engine power, exhaust scale and part interaction.
Wow, that's awesome!
@apfel33
Placement and aesthetic mods are just fine. Just don't scale, reduce/add weight, increase fuel capacity or change power settings.
@dls389
Yeah, give it a go. Tournaments are a lot of fun.
@Treadmill103
Thank you! Believe it or not, this is one of my more conservative designes for a fighter. At least it started out that way, they always develop a mind of their own at some point during the build. Cheers!
I'd add a Game Ball of two to give it the... well, the old firey effect, but it's just too big for my old Android tablet.
@CALVIN232
You can always write a suggestion post in the forums, but I'm willing to bet a visual successor interface and a part/subassembly tracking system would require a lot of work. However, I think the idea of hiring more Mods is a great idea. BTWs, without punctuation, your posts can get pretty tough to read.
@TheLatentImage
Ok, will do. I'll work on being more patient, I know there is a LOT that goes into managing Simple Planes than we know.
What are the odds? In the past 24 hours we've had 4 Krill and 1Shrimp. LOL ;)
@NativeChief1492
That's usually what I do after the report fails to get the post taken down. I understand these guys are busy as heck with the number of uploads, so I try to make it as easy for them to investigate as possible by also tagging the copied craft. I'm sure I just need to be more patient... as usual ;)
@Seeras
I understand Mods are busy, I'm really trying to figure out how to more effectively report these problems so they can be addressed. I, for one, do not believe any of the Development team and Moderators are lazy.
@TheLatentImage
I made a specific point not to make any assumtions with this post, and certainly didn't mean it as a shot at the Moderators. The fact is, builds ARE being copied, reported and they stay up. I understand there is plenty going on in the background that we don't know about, and I do my best to alert the Mods when an aircraft or vehicle has, in fact, been copied, and yet these brand new posters are effectively getting away with it. As I've done in the past, I'm asking the Mods what we are supposed to do to protect our builds. I've leterally reported exact copies, posted as "backups", to you and other Mods. The weird thing is, they are slowly being taken down now that I've posted this in the forum.
With the sky's permission... of course ;)
@Seeras @Skua @TheLatentImage
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