The top bit indicates if the aircraft is in a roll and the bottom bit indicates if the plane is in coordinated flight. It is mounted on a simple demo plane for demonstration. To put it on one of your planes take it off from its base, save as assembly and install the same way it is on the demo.
The slip indicator works best on larger planes as small motions can send it moving. The dragScale XML number can be increased to a larger number on larger aircraft to alleviate the problem. This cant be done on smaller planes as the amount of drag generated is noticeable.
*Edit: I have also discovered that reducing the MassScale of the indicators also greatly alleviates the problem.
Each instrument contains 24 parts.
This is the second version of this I've uploaded, the first one is far inferior and has been taken down. This device is also not perfect but I consider it to be functional.
Improvements over the first:
-half as large
-got rid of 2 redundant parts
-inclinometer works much better
Specifications
Spotlights
- LiamW 6.3 years ago
- Hyattorama 6.3 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 16.1ft (4.9m)
- Length 19.7ft (6.0m)
- Height 8.1ft (2.5m)
- Empty Weight 2,766lbs (1,254kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,452lbs (1,566kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.976
- Wing Loading 45.0lbs/ft2 (219.8kg/m2)
- Wing Area 76.7ft2 (7.1m2)
- Drag Points 862
Parts
- Number of Parts 65
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 399
Cool! Well maybe when you get to a good stopping point you can show me what you’ve done @Planedude
@Hyattorama it has been ok. I made a rear landing gear. Haven't done too much besides that.
How’s it coming along with the Top? @Planedude
I’d love to check it out! @Planedude
@Hyattorama I just finished a kinda dynamic cam that moves and shifts the camera view as the plane undergoes forces. to simulate a pilot moving in his seat.
It has been done before though, I just dont know what other folks call it, or if they have uploaded their mechanisms.
Should I upload it?
New version works great! I’m excited to try it out in a new build. Got any more instruments in mind? ;)