Jim Wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:

> "Curtis L. Olson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:
> 
> > Michael, I believe the correct solution is to specify the pilot view
> > offset relative to the CG.  We also need to specify the offset from
> > the CG to the external model's origin (0,0,0) point so that it can be
> > drawn correctly.
> > 
> > Hopefully Jim can explain the proper way to do this in light of the
> > recent view manager overhaul.
> > 
> 
> Actually the offsets that need to be set are not pilot-view.  They are 
> defined in the model.
> 
> See  http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/fgfs-model-howto.html#repositioning  
> in the mini-howto for models.  Unfortunately though this doesn't seem to 
> be working right now and I'd guess the problem is likely in the model code.
> 
> For larcsim the entries should go into c172-larcsim-set.xml.
> 

Actually now that I think about it, this isn't correct.  These offsets need to
be added to the xml file for the model.  Which is a problem.  I think Curt's
suggestion is correct...the FDM's need to agree on how to define the model's 
cg sitting on the runway.

Best,

Jim

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