@Rakoval500k Hey! Great eye spotting those multiple low-power gyros stacked along the spine behind the airbrake. Instead of using one big gyro, this setup spreads out several smaller ones for a few cool reasons:
It adds redundancy, so if one gyro acts up, the others keep things stable.
The distributed arrangement helps balance forces better and reduces any wobble or weird interference.
Smaller gyros use less power and weigh less individually, which fits nicely into tight aircraft designs.
Together, they can give smoother, more precise orientation info without limiting how you can maneuver the plane.
So basically, this design keeps your plane’s stability sharp, smooth, and reliable without getting in the way of your flying tricks. Pretty smart engineering for a flexible and stable ride!
Hey! Thanks a lot for your feedback, I really appreciate the time you took to check the cannons and write down your thoughts.
For this challenge, the main idea is to keep things balanced and fair, so the custom weapons I included are not meant to be 100% historically accurate but rather simplified and standardized to avoid power differences. That way, what really shines is each player’s creativity, engineering skills, and innovative designs, instead of one weapon choice giving a big advantage over the others.
I understand your suggestions about the AN/M3, N-37, and NR-30 — they are indeed iconic guns of the era — but to keep the challenge even for everyone I’ve decided to stick with the current set of weapons and rules. This ensures that the dogfights are fun and competitive while highlighting design skills more than firepower.
Thanks again for pointing this out, and I hope you still join in and show us your best build!
Use this tools mods...
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/483588/Fine-Tuner
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/870822/Upload-with-Screenshots
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/524146/Overload
And take a look these videos...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ydwj2PVW90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLyqjNYJT0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__MQiQvYv5E
And this one... (This is the answer to what you ask me)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHZTg9DBwIQ
@Randomplayer You have to make it the successor to this challenge. This is done using the cockpit provided in this post. Take a look how to here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqA0l2X3INo
This expression incorporates the rate of change of the pitch angle, which can make the control more responsive and dynamic, especially during fast or sharp pitch maneuvers. The G-force limiting function using smooth and clamp01 still works with this expression, so the G-limit is retained.
However, the reason the simpler expression without the PitchRate term is usually recommended:
is that it tends to produce more stable and predictable control behavior. The inclusion of PitchRate adds a reactive component which can make the behavior more twitchy or harder to control for some users or aircraft designs.
If you want to experiment, you can try using the version that includes PitchRate, but consider tuning the coefficient (currently 0.01) to balance sensitivity and smoothness based on your aircraft and flying style.
@Erc90F4RU It would be on the edge; I see the F-5 as more from the 1960s. If you take a look at the wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_F-5, the first flight was in 1959, but it wouldn't enter service until the 1960s. Therefore, I recommend another aircraft, for example a Hawker Hunter type. I find it very interesting, and it doesn't have the air intake in the nose... The good thing about this challenge is that you can design your fictional aircraft...
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
@CaptainNoble How did you get Simpleplanes' AI to start your plane's engines? When I tested your plane against mine, your plane crashed without starting the engines every time...
I respect the outcome of the challenge, but the result seems strange to me. I did a lot of testing...
🚀🔥 Thanks so much for the warm welcome!
It's been quite a while since my last upload, so I wanted to come back with something special. The MIK F-15 Eagle SJ3 blends everything I love about classic fighters with a futuristic edge—keeping the original F-15 spirit, but pushing the limits with new lines, systems, and details to make it truly unique.
I'm really excited to see all of your support and hype! 🙌
Hope you enjoy flying it as much as I enjoyed building it. More projects coming soon—stay tuned! ✈️
@DCSplanepro12 Dear friend, I had a problem with the Google account where I had all the Mods content. Unfortunately I lost it. And with that, all the content that had been shared with the community was lost. It has been a big loss, since I had the Aeroclub maps and other mods that I think they really liked. That, together with the lack of time, has prevented me from resuming the publication of planes and mods. Now I'm trying to build planes and mods, but I'm going very slowly, due to the limited time available. If you are interested in seeing a preview of the latest mod I am developing, I can share some images. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused during this time. Thanks for being there and still testing my planes :-)
It is not a complete return. I wanted to publish an airplane, even if it was just one. I'll try to post some more. I have almost no time. I send you an affectionate greeting!
@FarrowTECH Dear friend, it's been a while since I published any plane. Unfortunately I don't have time. But I keep taking a look at the news and the challenges that you publish. From time to time I take the opportunity to support you in some way. You always surprise me. I wish you a successful challenge. Have a great time. A hug to you and to the whole community. ;-)
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/9uqBCu/ASP-1-Hailfire
Thanks for sharing. I have based on your model to redesign its fuselage. I hope you can take advantage of it and learn improvements for your future builds. Good luck ;-)
@AndrewGarrison Thank you very much Andrew! I love that you like it. If you can change it in the xml I would appreciate it. I love how SimplePlanes evolves. Thanks for your effort!
@Rakoval500k Hey! Great eye spotting those multiple low-power gyros stacked along the spine behind the airbrake. Instead of using one big gyro, this setup spreads out several smaller ones for a few cool reasons:
It adds redundancy, so if one gyro acts up, the others keep things stable.
The distributed arrangement helps balance forces better and reduces any wobble or weird interference.
Smaller gyros use less power and weigh less individually, which fits nicely into tight aircraft designs.
Together, they can give smoother, more precise orientation info without limiting how you can maneuver the plane.
So basically, this design keeps your plane’s stability sharp, smooth, and reliable without getting in the way of your flying tricks. Pretty smart engineering for a flexible and stable ride!
Nice design!!
This is a nice creation for 50s Jet Dogfight Challenge... https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
+1Very nice copter! The next challenge will be Comanche Mission for helicopters! Congrats!
+1@Rakoval500k
Hey! Thanks a lot for your feedback, I really appreciate the time you took to check the cannons and write down your thoughts.
For this challenge, the main idea is to keep things balanced and fair, so the custom weapons I included are not meant to be 100% historically accurate but rather simplified and standardized to avoid power differences. That way, what really shines is each player’s creativity, engineering skills, and innovative designs, instead of one weapon choice giving a big advantage over the others.
I understand your suggestions about the AN/M3, N-37, and NR-30 — they are indeed iconic guns of the era — but to keep the challenge even for everyone I’ve decided to stick with the current set of weapons and rules. This ensures that the dogfights are fun and competitive while highlighting design skills more than firepower.
Thanks again for pointing this out, and I hope you still join in and show us your best build!
+1@CallSignLancer
Use this tools mods...
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/483588/Fine-Tuner
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/870822/Upload-with-Screenshots
https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/524146/Overload
And take a look these videos...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ydwj2PVW90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLyqjNYJT0s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__MQiQvYv5E
And this one... (This is the answer to what you ask me)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHZTg9DBwIQ
@MajorMapleLeaf If there is a marginal difference of less than 20 parts, I will try not to be too strict.
@bennyhhy Yes, of course, go ahead, go for it.
Incredible design! Congrats!!
Impresive! You Win!! :-D
@Randomplayer You have to make it the successor to this challenge. This is done using the cockpit provided in this post. Take a look how to here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqA0l2X3INo
@Matuoka443
Yes, it is possible to use your expression that includes the PitchRate term:
clamp(Pitch - PitchRate * 0.01 + Trim/2 * smooth(clamp01(GForce < 8), 0.5), -1, 1)
This expression incorporates the rate of change of the pitch angle, which can make the control more responsive and dynamic, especially during fast or sharp pitch maneuvers. The G-force limiting function using smooth and clamp01 still works with this expression, so the G-limit is retained.
However, the reason the simpler expression without the PitchRate term is usually recommended:
clamp(Pitch + Trim/2 * smooth(clamp01(GForce < 8), 0.5), -1, 1)
is that it tends to produce more stable and predictable control behavior. The inclusion of PitchRate adds a reactive component which can make the behavior more twitchy or harder to control for some users or aircraft designs.
If you want to experiment, you can try using the version that includes PitchRate, but consider tuning the coefficient (currently 0.01) to balance sensitivity and smoothness based on your aircraft and flying style.
@Erc90F4RU It would be on the edge; I see the F-5 as more from the 1960s. If you take a look at the wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_F-5, the first flight was in 1959, but it wouldn't enter service until the 1960s. Therefore, I recommend another aircraft, for example a Hawker Hunter type. I find it very interesting, and it doesn't have the air intake in the nose... The good thing about this challenge is that you can design your fictional aircraft...
+1It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
+1It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
+1It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
+1It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
+1It would be a pleasure to have your plane in the next challenge I prepared. I would love to see your plane flying. Get ready, it’s a great opportunity!
Here is the link to join: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/4Dhia0/CHALLENGE-50s-JET-DOGFIGHT
Thanks in advance for participating!
@WinsWings Finally, I have it ready ;-) 50s Jet Dogfight
@SuperSuperTheSylph Yes, you got me! I was looking forward to a challenge.
+1@CaptainNoble I invite you to participate in the challenge I'm preparing soon 😉
@CaptainNoble How did you get Simpleplanes' AI to start your plane's engines? When I tested your plane against mine, your plane crashed without starting the engines every time...
I respect the outcome of the challenge, but the result seems strange to me. I did a lot of testing...
@WinsWings Hopefully I'll have it ready this week ;-)
+1Nice! I'm preparing a new challenge... 50s dogfight jets...
+1🚀🔥 Thanks so much for the warm welcome!
It's been quite a while since my last upload, so I wanted to come back with something special. The MIK F-15 Eagle SJ3 blends everything I love about classic fighters with a futuristic edge—keeping the original F-15 spirit, but pushing the limits with new lines, systems, and details to make it truly unique.
I'm really excited to see all of your support and hype! 🙌
+4Hope you enjoy flying it as much as I enjoyed building it. More projects coming soon—stay tuned! ✈️
@WinsWings Thank you!! ;-)
+1Ese Eurofighter!! Muy bien! Arriba España!
+3@WinsWings One of the things I like most about this game is the challenges and competitions and I support all of you who keep that spirit alive.
+2Este es muy fidedigno. Enhorabuena!
+1@DCSplanepro12 https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/1902384
@DCSplanepro12 Dear friend, I had a problem with the Google account where I had all the Mods content. Unfortunately I lost it. And with that, all the content that had been shared with the community was lost. It has been a big loss, since I had the Aeroclub maps and other mods that I think they really liked. That, together with the lack of time, has prevented me from resuming the publication of planes and mods. Now I'm trying to build planes and mods, but I'm going very slowly, due to the limited time available. If you are interested in seeing a preview of the latest mod I am developing, I can share some images. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused during this time. Thanks for being there and still testing my planes :-)
+2It is not a complete return. I wanted to publish an airplane, even if it was just one. I'll try to post some more. I have almost no time. I send you an affectionate greeting!
+3@RepublicOfCursedPlanes @Susyamngsu I'm still alive... and continue in SP, however, I don't have much time to make the planes...
+1@FarrowTECH Dear friend, it's been a while since I published any plane. Unfortunately I don't have time. But I keep taking a look at the news and the challenges that you publish. From time to time I take the opportunity to support you in some way. You always surprise me. I wish you a successful challenge. Have a great time. A hug to you and to the whole community. ;-)
+1https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/9uqBCu/ASP-1-Hailfire
Thanks for sharing. I have based on your model to redesign its fuselage. I hope you can take advantage of it and learn improvements for your future builds. Good luck ;-)
@Liquidfox01 i´m developing an upgrade for this plane ;-)
@ImposterGoose thanks! No problem you can use it without credit 👌
+1@Liquidfox01 is centered but due to resize generate this effect
@Liquidfox01 sorry what props?
@Llamma AG4 Master Arms
@AndrewGarrison Thank you very much Andrew! I love that you like it. If you can change it in the xml I would appreciate it. I love how SimplePlanes evolves. Thanks for your effort!
+1Very nice concept! Great job!
@LarryTad Will be publish in 17th December ;-)
+1