Hi John,
Thanks for the list. A number of the c172p issues are on my to-do list (I've
indicated relative priorities - let me know if you think they are wrong), and
others should have been fixed recently.
I've put some comments inline, along with some specific questions.
Of course, if you'd like to submit patches for the c172p, I can get them
committed.
-Stuart
> 2 :: c172p basic flight dynamics
You suggest two possible explanations. Not having access to a C-172, nor enough
flight time to be able to guess which is correct, I'm not sure there's much I
can sensibly do without making it worse. If you can suggest which is wrong,
I'll see what I can do. My guess would be idle RPM, given your previous
comments that the aircraft if over-powered.
> 4 :: wrong runway, not in airport database
I suspect that might be an artifact of the apt.dat file being out of kilter
with the scenery you've got. Have you tried TerraSync to see what the latest
scenery looks like.
> 5 :: duplicate livery
This is on my todo list.
> 8 :: c172p and pa24-250 : weird noises
For the c172p, would it be worthwhile just replacing the sounds with the c182rg
ones?
> 10 :: c172p interior lighting
This should now be fixed - there's a dial to control lighting next to the carb
heat. However, it's not connected to the (non-existant!) master switch, or an
electrical system in general.
> 11 :: landing light and taxi light not usable for landing or taxiing
This is a general issue that requires a general fix.
> 12 :: disappearing GS needle
Lacking IFR experience, I don't know exactly how to fix this, and in particular
the barber-pole behaviour.
> 13 :: no Kollsman window
As mentioned by HHS, this should now be fixed.
> 14 :: c172p rudder pedals
On the todo list, but fairly low down.
> 15 :: c172p parking brake
Good point - I'll get this on the todo list. Should be straight-forward to add.
For reference, is this pulled on and rotated? Could you describe the movement
and the shape of the handle?
> 16 :: c172p switches
On the todo list, but low down.
> 17 :: c172p voltmeter
A side-effect of the lack of an electrical system.
> 18 :: c172p carb heat, throttle, mixture
Now fixed.
> 19 :: c172p audio panel
Requires electrical system.
> 20 :: c172p carb heat
The model for this is improved, but adding the function requires some sort of
FDM update, but I'm not quite sure what.
> 21 :: c182rg sunk in
On the todo, but low priority.
> 22 :: c172p trim indicator
Do you have any pictures of this? I've had difficulty finding anything. Also,
what's the take-off trim position?
> 23 :: c172p flap position
Now fixed.
> 24 :: c172p fuel caps
Modelling issue - easy to resolve. What colour should they be?
> 25 :: c172p nutcracker
Added to the todo list, low priority.
> 26 :: see-through 172
Added to TODO list, low priority.
> 27 :: c172p EGT
Added to TODO list, medium priority.
> 28 :: c172p and SenecaII transponder
Added to todo list, medium priority.
> 29 :: gps
"Is it realistic to fly without a GPS these days?"
Well, I manage quite happily ;)
Seriously - I think adding a GPS will be quite a lot of work. Do we have any
that are plug-and-play?
> 31 :: check for missing scenery
A fine idea. I'll see if I have time.
<snip>
> 38 :: FGShortRef out of date
Very good point. I'll look into what we need to do to regenerate.
> 39 :: c172p stray structure
On the todo list
> 53 :: c172p electrical system
If you have a patch, that would be great.
<snip>
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