David Megginson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said:

> Jim Wilson wrote:
> 
> > That is why the model code does not need to know where the CG is.  The 3D
> > model designer does need to know the FDM "origin" or "reference point" or
> > whatever you want to call the vertex in space at which the FDM reports the
> > lon/lat/alt of the aircraft.  So if she puts the origin of the model (0,0,0)
> > in that place, the 3D model will rotate correctly.
> 
> Thanks -- your explanation and Jon's has made it all clear, and the 
> discussion has been useful.  So, as far as I understand, JSBSim supports 
> this in JSBSim CVS but not yet in FlightGear.  Does YASim support setting 
> the reference point yet?

Yes.  In YASim, the 0,0,0 of the fuselage property is the origin.  So if ax=0,
ay=0, az=0 is used then the nose is origin in YASim.

Best,

Jim


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