Alex Perry writes:

 > > fgfs --aircraft=c172 --airport-id=KSFO --heading=270 --wind=0@50

 > > The JSBSim C172 actually takes off, weathervanes in the air, then
 > > lands again facing north.  The LaRCSim C172 flips over, and the
 > > UIUC C172 starts sliding smoothly sideways.  YASim takes the
 > > prize for this one, since it simply weathervanes on the ground
 > > until it's facing north, into the wind.
 > 
 > I suspect the LaRCSim is the most accurate.  It is possible to taxi
 > (carefully) with those winds, but takes considerable planning and
 > operation of the controls to make it work out safely.

The tests were run with the plane stationary, engine at idle, and no
brakes applied. In those circumstances, wouldn't a weathervane be most
likely?


All the best,


David

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