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FS2004 c_wheel Question
- Thread starter chmil
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for your gear compression - that's where you use "c_gear".
key frames 0-100 cover the extension/retraction sequence,
keyframes 100-200 cover the compression animation ... where (or at leat that's what I do)..
keyframe 100 = full extension, no weight on the gear.
keyframe 150 = aircarft at rest on the ground, not moving,
keyframe 200 = suspension "bottomed out" -maximum compression.
key frames 0-100 cover the extension/retraction sequence,
keyframes 100-200 cover the compression animation ... where (or at leat that's what I do)..
keyframe 100 = full extension, no weight on the gear.
keyframe 150 = aircarft at rest on the ground, not moving,
keyframe 200 = suspension "bottomed out" -maximum compression.
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In FS9, fuel weight does affect both the flight dynamics as well as the aircraft's stance while sitting on the ground and the amount of compression you will see on animated gear.
However, if it is a small aircraft, with a small fuel tank, the effect will be quite small. You may not notice it. Try temporarily increasing the size of the fuel tank while desiging to get a better view of the effect.
I used fuel tanks to simulate water/fire retardent in a few projects and when the aircraft was carrying its full load, it was very obvious both visually and in terms of the aircraft "feel" when flying. This was especially important for helicopters where getting off the ground in a hover can be greatly affected by the weight imposed. Also, this additional weight sometimes creates contact point and MOI challenges where the contact points and basic MOI parameters have to be configured well or you will get the "shakes" when sitting statically on the ground. But when it is all configured well, it creates a very nice effect.
However, if it is a small aircraft, with a small fuel tank, the effect will be quite small. You may not notice it. Try temporarily increasing the size of the fuel tank while desiging to get a better view of the effect.
I used fuel tanks to simulate water/fire retardent in a few projects and when the aircraft was carrying its full load, it was very obvious both visually and in terms of the aircraft "feel" when flying. This was especially important for helicopters where getting off the ground in a hover can be greatly affected by the weight imposed. Also, this additional weight sometimes creates contact point and MOI challenges where the contact points and basic MOI parameters have to be configured well or you will get the "shakes" when sitting statically on the ground. But when it is all configured well, it creates a very nice effect.