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Wing Flex

2,347 JelloAircraftCorporation  6.4 years ago

Does anybody else think that the wing flex is a little excessive is this game? I don't mean wings with rotators etc. etc. but the stock wings. If you haven't experienced this, here's a demonstration. I feel like this is is slightly overdone. Also, I think it's odd how stuctural wings have zero flex, but regular wings have so much. If anyone else has input, that would be appreciated.

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    Ok thx. I didn't know that. I have only been playing SP for three years so I kinda missed the early days. :) @BACconcordepilot

    6.4 years ago
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    @DPSAircraftManufacturer Cruise altitude is 30,000 ft. You're probably safe above 25,000ft. Below that, the air is too thick.

    "Structural" is not a scientific term, they only mean "it does not flex"

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    This generally happens once you reach a high speed.

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    An additional note: If you make large wing surfaces with the connection point far back on the chord of the wing, they will start to flex and wobble and eventually will rip themselves apart. I have noticed this most with control surfaces.

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    I know. I did this on purpose, to demonstrate the amount of wing flex built in to SP @WNP78

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    @DPSAircraftManufacturer Thats the right speed for it to happen at low altitude. Airliners climb to great height before accelerating to cruising speed.

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    Dev WNP78

    You have a lot of wing segments connected to each other. Instead, replace it with one long wing and it will be a lot stronger.

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    thats what happens to some of my planes. if im flying at low altitudes with xml engines, i have to climb in order to avoid spontanious dismantlement@F104Deathtrap

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    I am pretty sure the wings don't start going crazy until you hit the sound barrier at low altitudes, a place where the plane would tear itself apart in real life. But my memory is hazy, it's been a long time since I've used unmodded wings.

    +2 6.4 years ago