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ILS testbed

1,169 zwen  3.1 years ago
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This HUD (adapted from PlanariaLab) incorporates localizer and glide scope indicators. Activate1 for Wright RWY36, Activate2 for RWY18.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 48.9ft (14.9m)
  • Length 30.8ft (9.4m)
  • Height 13.0ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 3,773lbs (1,711kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,126lbs (2,325kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.195
  • Wing Loading 13.3lbs/ft2 (65.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 384.6ft2 (35.7m2)
  • Drag Points 1393

Parts

  • Number of Parts 24
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 253
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    49.3k PlaneFlightX

    @zwen Using the frequency switch is fine. Make sure to credit me.

    3.1 years ago
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    1,169 zwen

    @PlaneFlightX Thanks for the review! I see why you thought the GS is buggy because I chose to use 3 deg as the glide path. The diamond only moves between 2.6-3.4 degrees. It is pretty shallow for SP.

    Yes, I find my trigonometry pretty different. I am still exploring all the methods. But for now, I will try to stick with asin rather than atan because the output is more manageable. I will want to use your frequency switch if you would agree. Thanks!

    +1 3.1 years ago
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    49.3k PlaneFlightX

    I just got around to testing it,
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    It's very nice! And one part as well... Very useful for making detailed, low part count cockpits.
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    I found the glideslope code to be bugged, is this still in development?
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    Localizer code looks nice. I really like the inclusion of DME. I am going to do that on mine.
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    On further inspection of the variables, I can see yours is very different to mine. The way I did mine was of course trigonometry, but differently. I don't think I fully explained it in my SP let's plays, but my ILS post should help a bit.
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    I've tagged you on the latest version of the SWL-10 (unlisted, please don't share blablabla) so you can try that out and poke around in the variables. I recommend you explore the variables in a text editor or similar. The checklist on the left side of the captain's seat has all the instructions, I would provide labelled diagrams on the cockpit controls on the final post. Note the APP (Autopilot Approach Mode) isn't working yet, but I'm getting there. Use the button/switch tooltips in combination with the checklist to fly.

    3.1 years ago