@MethaManAerospace A little while ago, I learned that it is actually possible to have updrafts in Simpleplanes, by simply using the SetWindSpeed command.
Ever since then, whenever I cruise in a glider, I use updrafts to keep it in the air, and even allow the glider to gently climb. It's quite useful.
@AEGIS Here is some modified code from the Wasp: <size=100%><pos=0%>Mach: {TAS/(340-clamp((Altitude*0.003937),0,43));#0.00}
You can modify the pos value to move the text left or right.
I tried making my own indicator, but it wouldn't work properly. It seems to be that the input listed below only works for gauges.
Ok, after some quick testing, it seems to be that, assuming that the steps below are followed, the input multiplier should be set to 180.
This seems to give the most accurate results.
Perhaps. You would need a suitable gauge face (most likely the RPM gauge, since it's numbered 1 through 6). You would need to set the gauge zero to about -110, and set the input to (TAS*0.44704)/761. The 761 is the speed of sound in miles per hour at sea level static conditions. The rest of the math is for unit conversion (m/s to mph)
I have not actually tested this in flight (only in the designer), but I'm assuming it will work.
@Craftgamer23 That depends on what website you use to upload images. postimages.org and Discord are the only two websites that I know of that work fine.
Links should work fine, assuming it's the link copied from the address bar.
Links to videos should work fine as well, but you cannot directly upload a video to a forum or aircraft post.
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I think this should work regardless of the device you use, but I could be mistaken.
If it's relevant to the SP community, be sure to check in the "Relevant to the community" box.
If it's not relevant to the SP community, don't upload the video.
You will first need to upload a video to YouTube. Then go to the Videos tab on the SP website, and click on the button that says Create at the top of the page. Copy the video URL into the correct field, and give your video a title. The rest of the information can be found on the video upload page.
@AnOmalOcaris Right. However, if the throttle input goes beyond the RPM limit, then throttle governor prevents any further power being applied to the engine, regardless of how high the throttle input is.
I have a ducted fan engine that doesn't really increase power after 50% throttle, because it reaches the RPM limit.
You might try having the propeller's throttle input be an activation group, and have the pitch mode set to Manual with throttle governor enabled, and then put Throttle as your propeller pitch input. This way, instead of directly increasing the power by throttle, the engine is always either on or off, and thrust is changed by changing the propeller pitch. Higher propeller pitch works good at higher altitudes where the air is thinner.
I suppose in a way, this changes the engines efficiency manually with the throttle.
The problem with propeller engines is that they are limited by their maximum RPM. Increasing the input alone may not be enough to actually change the performance of the engine.
You will most likely need to change the maxRPM value.
You could bypass the throttle governor, but then you have to deal with potential prop overspeed.
I don't think it's possible to change gauge faces without extensive modification. The closest you will get is making a digital flight display using the text label part.
@YEEEETplane Yes. Connecting a rocket to a detacher and then activating the detacher will fire the rocket, but if you do not want the rocket to fly off after activation, connect the rocket to the detacher and another part of your aircraft.
selfDestructTimer
Setting this to some ridiculously large value such as 9999999999 will keep it from exploding for about 317 years (at 9999999999 seconds).
You can angle the main rotor a few degrees forward, or add a rotator to manually rotate it.
You could also add a rotator to the base of the tail rotor, so that it can be angled backwards after enough forward speed is gained (assuming you have a vertical stabilizer). A V-STAB should mostly counteract torque from the main rotor if you're going fast enough.
Is it single-rotor or dual-rotor?
If it's single-rotor, it needs a tail rotor. Though this may not completely stop the spinning. Your main rotor may also be spinning in the wrong direction.
@ThereIsNoahScape Hmm. I think discord works for this as well (if you have discord).
Other than that, I don't have another solution.
You might try searching the website for answers.
@ZeroWithSlashedO You wouldn't be entirely incorrect...
It is based on the X-29.
The next VSRA is going to based on the X-31.
However, it isn't a replica.
@MethaManAerospace A little while ago, I learned that it is actually possible to have updrafts in Simpleplanes, by simply using the
SetWindSpeedcommand.Ever since then, whenever I cruise in a glider, I use updrafts to keep it in the air, and even allow the glider to gently climb. It's quite useful.
@AEGIS Here is some modified code from the Wasp: <size=100%><pos=0%>Mach: {TAS/(340-clamp((Altitude*0.003937),0,43));#0.00}
You can modify the
posvalue to move the text left or right.I tried making my own indicator, but it wouldn't work properly. It seems to be that the input listed below only works for gauges.
I'm not sure if you can change wing opacity, but there might be a way.
+1Fuselages won't work as wings, as they don't have the same physics simulation.
@JamesG771 No problem!
Additionally, only a few image upload websites seem to work.
I recommend using either postimages.org or Discord.
Use this:
.@AEGIS There is a
+1genericgauge, but it doesn't have numbers, just tick marks, so I'm not so sure about that.On a label, absolutely!
Ok, after some quick testing, it seems to be that, assuming that the steps below are followed, the input multiplier should be set to
+1180.This seems to give the most accurate results.
Let me test this.
Perhaps. You would need a suitable gauge face (most likely the RPM gauge, since it's numbered 1 through 6). You would need to set the gauge zero to about -110, and set the input to
(TAS*0.44704)/761. The761is the speed of sound in miles per hour at sea level static conditions. The rest of the math is for unit conversion (m/s to mph)I have not actually tested this in flight (only in the designer), but I'm assuming it will work.
+1@Craftgamer23 Great!
@TheGliderGuy Will do!
+1@Craftgamer23 No problem!
@Craftgamer23 That depends on what website you use to upload images. postimages.org and Discord are the only two websites that I know of that work fine.
+1Links should work fine, assuming it's the link copied from the address bar.
Links to videos should work fine as well, but you cannot directly upload a video to a forum or aircraft post.
@TheGliderGuy Thanks! Hopefully I can upload another glider soon. I need to work out some issues with one of them.
@BeastHunter
@Aviator01
@X99STRIKER
Thoughts or suggestions? Let me know!
If you want the unarmed version of this aircraft, let me know!
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[](link)I think this should work regardless of the device you use, but I could be mistaken.
@PlaneFlightX Thanks!
If it's relevant to the SP community, be sure to check in the "Relevant to the community" box.
If it's not relevant to the SP community, don't upload the video.
You will first need to upload a video to YouTube. Then go to the Videos tab on the SP website, and click on the button that says Create at the top of the page. Copy the video URL into the correct field, and give your video a title. The rest of the information can be found on the video upload page.
@Gripen346 Ok.
@AnOmalOcaris Right. However, if the throttle input goes beyond the RPM limit, then throttle governor prevents any further power being applied to the engine, regardless of how high the throttle input is.
+1I have a ducted fan engine that doesn't really increase power after 50% throttle, because it reaches the RPM limit.
You might try having the propeller's throttle input be an activation group, and have the pitch mode set to
Manualwith throttle governor enabled, and then putThrottleas your propeller pitch input. This way, instead of directly increasing the power by throttle, the engine is always either on or off, and thrust is changed by changing the propeller pitch. Higher propeller pitch works good at higher altitudes where the air is thinner.I suppose in a way, this changes the engines efficiency manually with the throttle.
The problem with propeller engines is that they are limited by their maximum RPM. Increasing the input alone may not be enough to actually change the performance of the engine.
+1You will most likely need to change the
maxRPMvalue.You could bypass the throttle governor, but then you have to deal with potential prop overspeed.
I might post a tutorial forum on how to make digital flight displays soon, if that helps.
I don't think it's possible to change gauge faces without extensive modification. The closest you will get is making a digital flight display using the
text labelpart.Link to the aircraft.
Link to the aircraft.
@YEEEETplane Yes.
@YEEEETplane No problem!
@YEEEETplane Yes. Connecting a rocket to a detacher and then activating the detacher will fire the rocket, but if you do not want the rocket to fly off after activation, connect the rocket to the detacher and another part of your aircraft.
selfDestructTimerSetting this to some ridiculously large value such as
9999999999will keep it from exploding for about 317 years (at9999999999seconds).@MrCOPTY Thanks!
+1Thoughts or suggestions? Let me know!
@Echostar
@Dragoranos
@MrCOPTY
@BeastHunter
@Aviator01
@GildedCroissant
@Soardivision160th Ah, ok.
You can angle the main rotor a few degrees forward, or add a rotator to manually rotate it.
You could also add a rotator to the base of the tail rotor, so that it can be angled backwards after enough forward speed is gained (assuming you have a vertical stabilizer). A V-STAB should mostly counteract torque from the main rotor if you're going fast enough.
@LeaveUsAlone Thanks!
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/WDPDSg/C900-VSRA-2CANCELED-PROJECT
@GrandmasterPotato That's probably the reason.
In my experience, resizable wheels drift at high speeds.
You may need to change some traction settings.
@GrandmasterPotato Does the aircraft use custom landing gear with resizable wheels?
@Usatiger Try reversing the spin direction of the main rotor.
@GildedCroissant Thanks!
Is it single-rotor or dual-rotor?
If it's single-rotor, it needs a tail rotor. Though this may not completely stop the spinning. Your main rotor may also be spinning in the wrong direction.
@ThereIsNoahScape Hmm. I think discord works for this as well (if you have discord).
+2Other than that, I don't have another solution.
You might try searching the website for answers.
@ZeroWithSlashedO You wouldn't be entirely incorrect...
It is based on the X-29.
The next VSRA is going to based on the X-31.
However, it isn't a replica.
The screenshots are not visible.
+1Try using postimages.org. If it still doesn't work, try reuploading the images under a different URL.
You could try replacing the tail rotor yaw input with
+1Yaw-(YawRate*0.05).You may need to change the number for more or less sensitivity.
Link to the aircraft.