On mardi 02 décembre 2008, dave perry wrote: > Hi All, > > As we approach a new release, here is a suggestion that I think would > increase the realism of our default AC. I really like the new c172p 3D > model. > > But it seems to me that the model cruise pitch is too nose high. Here > is an interesting video link of a real c172 in flight. > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg2zXfuywuc > > Notice that in the video > 1. the tail is higher in cruise than what we have in fgfs for the new > model. > 2. the nose wheel is below the main wheels in cruise. > 3. in fgfs, the tail cone is presently below ground at touch down. > > Would it not be more realistic to rotate the 3D model about -3 or -4 > degrees about the ac3d z-axis. > > I hope these comments/suggestions are taken as constructive input. > > Thanks again for a much improved c172p 3D model. > > Regards, > Dave P. > That would involve a modification of the landing gear on the model. Or, ( i will get flame :) ) the lift on the model at cruise speed is wrong which wants more incidence.....sorry it is late
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