@MobileMobileTheFriendly I noticed taht you use the 8 forward engines during flight. This is unrealistic as the front 8 engines are only used to get the ekranoplan off the ground. Their thrust is directed downward and backward, which allows the plane to float and start moving. Then the rear engines kick in, and the front ones are shut off as soon as enough lift is generated by the wings.
Thrust is a little overkill.
Gear operating system moves way too fast - it should retract and extend slower.
Pitches down constantly.
Other than that, PERFECT. I'll deduct two points for each performance oversight above.
Innovation - 30/30
I know your landing gear springs snapped but you made it work out in the end.
Yes, I can read chinese but don't bother me with it.
Design - 20/25
From the SMOOTH paneling to the hollow wheel wells, there is just no need to say more. I like the windows. No custom control surfaces. Also the strobes are unrealistic. FYI, they flash quickly every second.
Livery - 4/5
I know you made it white to reduce part count. At least you didn't paint it something ugly.
@BombBoi1822 if you have overload installed (go to the mod menu in the vanilla game) use this as the input in inputController in the engine: Throttle=1?5:Throttle. This changes the thrust output of the engine to 5 times otherwise when the throttle is set to full, and the thrust remains normal when the setting is below 100%. For the best effect with the exhaust and stuff I recommend using the BFE150 engine when using an afterburner. This, however, does not widen the exhaust, but you should be fine, as the exhaust looks like an afterburner is on when it is.
@Boelin Just to be clear, the 777 freighter is called the Boeing 777F. It is based on the 777-200LR, which is a completely new generation of the 777 family. When compared with the 772, the 77L and 77F has longer wingspan and raked wingtips becoming standard, as well as more efficient engines. This plane looks like a nonexistent 772 cargo version with a raked wingtip.
Japan probably would not make a horribly inefficient and heavy turbojet kamikaze considering that they only made kamikazes because of their severely limited natural resources. But nice plen
@GRANDAYE @KangaKangaTheRoo CalculateDragfalse for smaller parts in the overload menu
Also, this plane is from Northrop, not Northrop Grumman. Use original company name that existed when the plane was built. (this somehow only applies to military planes lol)
@KLM_747 Hello. You know, I only follow if people bother to be friendly to me and help me along the way. I know some people think this way too. You are only supposed to follow people you truly support, and not just to get to know their builds. I have enough planes in my Jet Stream already lol, even though I only follow 10 people.
gear doors: clamp01(-1 * abs(2 * smooth(Geardown, 0.25)))
gear: clamp01(smooth(-LandingGear, 0.25) + 0.5)
If it doesn't work please let me know, I'll fix asap.
I had to log on to spotlight this, having not done so for about 8 months. I love machines like this one, and it looks awesome!
P.S. I also got you to gold :D
Well, as much as I want to play SP more, the drama and the fact that people who make airliners are way more skilled these days made me lose dedication. I figure there's no point in even building when no one enjoys the product, especially when I don't enjoy the process myself. Favorite airliner would be the B757
peekaboo
P.S. A lot of people who I interacted with back in the day at the very beginning now outrank me, this really shows how inactive I am these days. Congrats on 7k, 8k, 9k, 10k, and 11k since I had missed all of those!
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FIRST, the 777 and 747 (yes, not 2 777s) engines were PW4000s, so either Pratt and Whitney or Boeing is at fault here.
Even if PW made the engines, Boeing is still responsible for ensuring the safety of its integration with the aircraft. In this specific case, with the Denver incident, the engine exploded due to a loose fan blade so PW can be argued to be at fault.
However, Boeing is still responsible for the safety of the engines as they make the planes and they choose which engines their airplanes come with. In this process they must also certify the safety of said engines, so it can also be argued that Boeing is at fault.
However, I believe this is mainly the fault of United and Longtail Aviation maintenance as they are ultimately responsible for maintaining the aircraft they operate and ensuring their safety.
You can still argue all three points, however.
@russianspy oh and also, before anyone submits, pls make a grading rubric. This helps us know what you are looking for and it makes things slightly less subjective!
NOTE: what you mean by “blastpad” is actually a displaced threshold. Having such a long displaced threshold isn’t so unrealistic, especially when you consider that the entire purpose of it is to prevent aircraft from aiming too low on final approach to avoid terrain (hence why yeager’s displaced thresholds are so long; there’s a huge mountain right at the end of the runway). What actually is a blastpad is the bunch of yellow chevrons at the end of the runway near the sea. As the name suggests, they help protect the ground from jetblast among other things.
*looks at date*
+7I'd Downvote If I Can.
+7If you are entering, please upvote this comment so I can get a count of those entering. Thank you
+6@MobileMobileTheFriendly I noticed taht you use the 8 forward engines during flight. This is unrealistic as the front 8 engines are only used to get the ekranoplan off the ground. Their thrust is directed downward and backward, which allows the plane to float and start moving. Then the rear engines kick in, and the front ones are shut off as soon as enough lift is generated by the wings.
+4quality
+4Hello @Suubk27, time for your evaluation.
Bonus points:
Extra part count -
36/25First impression -
20/20Performance -
34/40Thrust is a little overkill.
Gear operating system moves way too fast - it should retract and extend slower.
Pitches down constantly.
Other than that, PERFECT. I'll deduct two points for each performance oversight above.
Innovation -
30/30I know your landing gear springs snapped but you made it work out in the end.
Yes, I can read chinese but don't bother me with it.
Design -
20/25From the SMOOTH paneling to the hollow wheel wells, there is just no need to say more. I like the windows. No custom control surfaces. Also the strobes are unrealistic. FYI, they flash quickly every second.
Livery -
4/5I know you made it white to reduce part count. At least you didn't paint it something ugly.
Description -
10/20Detailed controls but no tutorial.
Total -
154/120Congratulations!
7 upvotes!
+4Why are trim and flaps connected?
+4@MrWarPac
@BombBoi1822 if you have overload installed (go to the mod menu in the vanilla game) use this as the
+3inputininputControllerin the engine:Throttle=1?5:Throttle. This changes the thrust output of the engine to 5 times otherwise when the throttle is set to full, and the thrust remains normal when the setting is below 100%. For the best effect with the exhaust and stuff I recommend using the BFE150 engine when using an afterburner. This, however, does not widen the exhaust, but you should be fine, as the exhaust looks like an afterburner is on when it is.@Boelin Just to be clear, the 777 freighter is called the Boeing 777F. It is based on the 777-200LR, which is a completely new generation of the 777 family. When compared with the 772, the 77L and 77F has longer wingspan and raked wingtips becoming standard, as well as more efficient engines. This plane looks like a nonexistent 772 cargo version with a raked wingtip.
+3bruh
+3@KnightOfRen tbh you need to spend some more time on the nose.
+3This is honestly lower quality than ur other recent builds XD
@MobileMobileTheFriendly
PART EFFICIENCY REDEFINED
+3@Aldriech
+3sum([insert however many times faster you want it to spin]*Throttle)@Cabbage17 sure, as long as you do it, and you do it soon enough that you won't forget to work on it lol
+3Hi @MobileFriendly, grading time lol
Bonus:
First impression bonus:
+20Performance -
35/40The stall characteristics are a bit disappointing; it goes right into a spin without warning.
Innovation -
20/30To be honest, I can’t find anything interesting except for the “water”.
Design -
25/25I feel guilty when I even question the realism of the flight model. Very well done.
Livery -
5/5The livery is just like the original too.
Description -
30/50No tutorial or operating limitations.
Total:
135/150VERY WELL DONE!
+3Japan probably would not make a horribly inefficient and heavy turbojet kamikaze considering that they only made kamikazes because of their severely limited natural resources. But nice plen
+2@Kennneth you mean 500, not 50
+2@Treehouse no. I said if he STOPS then it would be better
+2@Kennneth because it seems like you are selfish and you have no regard for people like WiiMini
+2@Kennneth also, you are the one creating drama about WiiMini etc
+2@Kennneth as for you if you stop complaining and supporting the people who started the drama and riots you will become a more popular modder?
+2bruh
+2@Cabbage17 ok ok u win lol
+2@WiiMini what is that airport map you used in the screenshot? Or is it just a background?
+2@GRANDAYE @KangaKangaTheRoo
+2CalculateDragfalsefor smaller parts in the overload menuAlso, this plane is from Northrop, not Northrop Grumman. Use original company name that existed when the plane was built. (this somehow only applies to military planes lol)
@rexrexThezion @Kernels You know, I am changing my mind. I don't know how to build these lol
+2but I will try to make a small boat
@KLM_747 Hello. You know, I only follow if people bother to be friendly to me and help me along the way. I know some people think this way too. You are only supposed to follow people you truly support, and not just to get to know their builds. I have enough planes in my Jet Stream already lol, even though I only follow 10 people.
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+2gear doors:
+1clamp01(-1 * abs(2 * smooth(Geardown, 0.25)))gear:
clamp01(smooth(-LandingGear, 0.25) + 0.5)If it doesn't work please let me know, I'll fix asap.
I had to log on to spotlight this, having not done so for about 8 months. I love machines like this one, and it looks awesome!
+1P.S. I also got you to gold :D
I
+1Well, as much as I want to play SP more, the drama and the fact that people who make airliners are way more skilled these days made me lose dedication. I figure there's no point in even building when no one enjoys the product, especially when I don't enjoy the process myself. Favorite airliner would be the B757
+1@PioThePioneer Hi!
+1peekaboo
+1P.S. A lot of people who I interacted with back in the day at the very beginning now outrank me, this really shows how inactive I am these days. Congrats on 7k, 8k, 9k, 10k, and 11k since I had missed all of those!
@Wernster A slightly late congratulations on gold! I'm not that active these days but still check in every week or so.
+1Copy Link(Copy media linkif on mobile)@Valheru
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+1Copy Image Link.@asteroidbook345 There's also a theory that the Dutch 747's engine fail was because of a birdstrike but idk
+1FIRST, the 777 and 747 (yes, not 2 777s) engines were PW4000s, so either Pratt and Whitney or Boeing is at fault here.
Even if PW made the engines, Boeing is still responsible for ensuring the safety of its integration with the aircraft. In this specific case, with the Denver incident, the engine exploded due to a loose fan blade so PW can be argued to be at fault.
+1However, Boeing is still responsible for the safety of the engines as they make the planes and they choose which engines their airplanes come with. In this process they must also certify the safety of said engines, so it can also be argued that Boeing is at fault.
However, I believe this is mainly the fault of United and Longtail Aviation maintenance as they are ultimately responsible for maintaining the aircraft they operate and ensuring their safety.
You can still argue all three points, however.
@russianspy oh and also, before anyone submits, pls make a grading rubric. This helps us know what you are looking for and it makes things slightly less subjective!
+1NOTE: what you mean by “blastpad” is actually a displaced threshold. Having such a long displaced threshold isn’t so unrealistic, especially when you consider that the entire purpose of it is to prevent aircraft from aiming too low on final approach to avoid terrain (hence why yeager’s displaced thresholds are so long; there’s a huge mountain right at the end of the runway). What actually is a blastpad is the bunch of yellow chevrons at the end of the runway near the sea. As the name suggests, they help protect the ground from jetblast among other things.
+1@chemmey lol ok
+1@masotan15
+1Hi.
+1Also, nice build
@Cabbage17 DM me on discord or something
+1@WiiMini lol
+1@NexusGaming
That thing... It scares me.
+1@Hedero but the blue lights mark the taxiways and not the runways
+1@tsampoy so it seems like you need help with custom gear. Can I help you with it in your next build? I like to make landing gear lol
+1@tsampoy
+1@Cabbage17 thanks!
+1I featured ur plane in my video lol
@Cabbage17 it is here now, but when I read this it wasn't here. I learned all the others.
+1