Bahger Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 I know I need to fine-tune my HOTAS but even so: - Elevator trim, mapped to joystick coolie hat, does not work - Yaw seems out of trim: Aircraft flies in a slight crab, indicated by HUD pitch lines displaced to one side and liquid compass gimballed off at an angle. I'd like to see a bit more directional stability. Right now it doesn't really go where you point it without constant rudder compensation (is there rudder trim?) and elevator trim does not appear to function. I'd be interested in your comments.
slug88 Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 Elevator trim works completely fine for me. Also I didn't notice any uncommanded crabbing or sideslip. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
nomdeplume Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 Trim works fine for me as well. Are you turning on the SAS channels? Is there wind in the mission you're playing?
SFJackBauer Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 If you are using a non-FFB stick, edit the file Config/Producer.cfg and disable force feedback there, it conflicts with non-FFB sticks like the X-52 when it is on. 1
Bahger Posted October 7, 2010 Author Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) Again, thanks SFJackBauer, I am indeed using a non-FF stick! I owe you a beer by now. What are SAS channels, pls? Edit: The FF fix sorted out the elevator trim, but look at the pic below this my flight attitude with no rudder/aileron input, a horrible crab. Note liquid compass and HUD displacement.: Edited October 7, 2010 by Bahger
slug88 Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 Edit files in Notepad++, using regular Notepad may irreversibly corrupt them, necessitating a reinstall. SAS stands for stability augmentation system IIRC, the switches are on the left console. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Bahger Posted October 7, 2010 Author Posted October 7, 2010 Edit files in Notepad++, using regular Notepad may irreversibly corrupt them, necessitating a reinstall. SAS stands for stability augmentation system IIRC, the switches are on the left console. Argh, too late! Well, the small FF adjustment from "True" to "False" appeared to fix the trim issue so maybe I got lucky.
SFJackBauer Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 In this case the file is edited fine with notepad because it doesn't contain any special characters. I've noticed that and I think it is because of the differential drag / weight associated with the payload, since we always carry Winders on the right wing and ECM on left wing. Try that with a completely clean aircraft, or with simmetrical payloads.
Succellus Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 In this case the file is edited fine with notepad because it doesn't contain any special characters. I've noticed that and I think it is because of the differential drag / weight associated with the payload, since we always carry Winders on the right wing and ECM on left wing. Try that with a completely clean aircraft, or with simmetrical payloads. :shocking: W ould this get to this lvl of detail ? If so AWESOME!!!! HaF 922, Asus rampage extreme 3 gene, I7 950 with Noctua D14, MSI gtx 460 hawk, G skill 1600 8gb, 1.5 giga samsung HD. Track IR 5, Hall sensed Cougar, Hall sensed TM RCS TM Warthog(2283), TM MFD, Saitek pro combat rudder, Cougar MFD.
sobek Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 :shocking: W ould this get to this lvl of detail ? If so AWESOME!!!! Yes asymmetric inertia is modelled, as well as the effects of off center balance point. Good, fast, cheap. Choose any two. Come let's eat grandpa! Use punctuation, save lives!
Bahger Posted October 7, 2010 Author Posted October 7, 2010 Well, I managed to gain some stability by trimming my CH joystick full-left and have contacted CH to enquire why the stick might be out of trim. Having said that, I'm still not convinced that the flight model is as stable in terms of directional axes, as it should be. No r/l aircraft, even asymmetrically loaded, should be flown in a crab. The A-10 in the screenshot above is a clean a/c.
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