Tango

Hi, I think Sobek pretty much summed it up (thank you! 8) ), but practically speaking, there is little to no difference. It would be wrong to assume that 3rd party developers can not/do not have access to similar tools and methods that ED/BST use. I must say I was a little perplexed when they made the distinction (AFM fits better because Advanced Flight Model is exactly that - advanced - compared to previous simulators). To use terms like "professional" vs. "external" does suggest that an "external flight model" can't be a "professional flight model", which doesn't really make sense when you think about it. Best way to think of EFM is that ED/BST didn't create it (it's our own work). There are no limitations on the calculations (CPU power excepted), so there is no reason to think that any EFM would be somehow "worse" ore "limited" compared to what ED/BST produce (unless of course, the flight model was actually rubbish, but that is a different matter entirely). Best regards, Tango.

Hi, We've been quiet recently, but we've been working hard behind the scenes on the project! 8) This is a quick update on current progress. Integration of AHRS is under way, along with the navigation system and weapon systems. The rest of the systems development is very advanced, and once these last three major items are implemented, we will be ready to start final systems checkout. The cockpit sound environment is nearly complete, and really adds to the immersion factor. Left to do is the external audio. The EFM/PFM is shaping up very nicely and is feeling great to fly. Thanks to feedback from Patriots Jet Team pilots, we are able to get "the feeling" of flying an L-39 into the flight model, as well as just matching performance data, for the most authentic feeling flight dynamics of this iconic aircraft. Stay tuned for more updates! :thumbup: Best regards, Tango.

Hi, Yes. Please note that work has only just begun, so it will be some time before we can show anything. Best regards, Tango.

Hi, Low Key Announcements presents... PFM: First Run Stay tuned... ;) Best regards, Tango.

Great Scott!! :eek: :lol: About that flux capacitor... ;) :D Best regards, Tango.

Why do you think it is capitalized? :D Coming Soon etc.. :D Best regards, Tango.

Hi, Not as far as I'm aware, no. I'm making great progress with the Secret Feature of the C-101. Stay tuned. :D Best regards, Tango.

Hi, The CC model has a HUD. Best regards, Tango.

Hi, @drack: "Soon". @Aginor: No reply yet. We're going to try again. Quick update: * TARSYN system tweaked to enable additional behaviors due power loss * Subtle bug fixed in TARSYN heading system * Backup ADI completely re-worked Best regards, Tango.

Hi, We are still data collecting. Best regards, Tango.

Hi, Thank you! We are working on the manuals, and will release something as soon as we are able. Best regards, Tango.

We have sent the systems to our pilots for final testing. Hopefully all reported issues have been fixed, and nothing major is lurking. 8) Best regards, Tango.

Systems list updated. * 43 of 48 CBs implemented * Multiple small sub-systems now implemented and functional * Systems behaviors tweaked to better match real-world behavior/performance Best regards, Tango.

Progress is going very well, thank you. We will have more news shortly. Be sure to check out our other threads. Best regards, Tango.

ED don't "take complete control of everything". Quality control is not the same as dictating how the team will work. ED have no input on that whatsoever. We build an aircraft for DCS however we like (but obviously it must work with the sim). When we're ready, we present it to ED for them to check and ensure it meets their standards, then if everything is OK, it gets released. There is no doubting the first couple of modules are taking longer than hoped to get released, but everyone is still finding their way with this. It's new to ED as well, and they have to figure out how to fit us in with what they're doing. It's for the best in the long term. Best regards, Tango.

We can neither confirm nor deny if we have something to show you later on. ;) It really does depend upon external factors. If it becomes public, I think you're going to like it. ;) Best regards, Tango.

hahaha! :D Best regards, Tango.

Yes - it should project the images directly in the visual cortex of the brain. Best regards, Tango.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS?????? IT MEANS THIS THING DOESN'T WORK!!!! :D Best regards, Tango.

42 fixed bugs later, a CAWS system re-write (this turned out to be more interesting than it sounds), and more bug squishing of tiny systems details people are hardly likely to notice and I can go sleep! :D Best regards, Tango.

Yes, absolutely. Best regards, Tango.

Hi, We just went through the first complete systems checkout with our pilots, and whilst we found a few issues (mostly just tweaks to fault system logic), they were able to complete the systems checklists in full with expected systems reactions (including systems tests). This marks a major milestone in the systems development. We would like to thank again our pilots and engineers who are helping us with this project. Their feedback has been outstanding and invaluable. Best regards, Tango.

To do any Airbus is very hard work. The last time I worked on a project to attempt it, it took our team of 4 developers 3 years, and we didn't finish due to factors beyond our control. There are other Airbus projects in existence, and they are all counting development time in excess of 4 years. Many people think the FBW is hard to model, others the FMGC. These in isolation, whilst highly complex, are not difficult in their own right, but it is the combination and the fact they are highly automated and highly integrated, that makes it take such a long time. Multiple systems rely on data from other multiple systems, and on an Airbus, from systems you wouldn't dream were involved in another system, but are. Just a small example of such an obtuse system dependency is if you lose the #2 ADIRU you lose the bleed air pressure monitoring of the APU! Two systems you'd think would have nothing to do with each other, but when you think what the ADIRU actually does, it isn't so crazy. Finding out that kind of information is hard. Most details like this are not in the flight manuals due to Airbus systems design philosophy. "If the pilot can't fix it, then he doesn't need to know". There are all kinds of weird things in the abnormal/emergency checklists that Airbus understand that pilots don't have a clue why they do them. Needless to say, it's not in our plans at this time. Thank you!! Best regards, Tango.

Unfortunately not, no. You can pull the stall warning system circuit breaker though if the pedal gets annoying. :D Best regards, Tango.

Ahh I see! Given the lack of hardware to do it, there won't be a hardware interface for it, but in the sim, I think you will like the effect. Best regards, Tango.