Re: [Crrcsim-devel] Updates to src & models

[Joël L. <joe...@la...>]

Hello Luca,

Thank you for this big contribution! I soon test all this.

I am going to communicate your analysis of the models to the specialists 
of the F3F of my club. It will interest them certainly.

Joël

Le 12/01/2013 00:49, luc...@li... a écrit :
> Dear developers,
>
> I've recently pushed a few updates, the most significant are:
>
> 1) Reactivated the change of resolution under Win32
> - This is working fine on windows xp and is quite useful since it allows
> redimensioning the windows size while running.
>
> 2) In F3F mode, converted the option to "extend bases to the top" into "show
> bases planes" which shows semi-transparent planes to mark the position of the
> bases while flying.
> - I've found this very helpful since bases are often out of sight.
>
> 3) Updated flap & spoiler model in fdm_larcsim and updated documentation.
> - Now spoiler can generate a pitching moment (still not used by any airplane
> model, so far) and flaps may become progressively less effective at large
> deflection (i.e. flap contribution to lift, drag and moment may be non-linear).
> This is applied in the updated Wasabi model, where large flap deflections are
> used as landing aids.
>
> 4) Updated Wasabi model parameters and created the new model Pilatus B4 2.6m,
> which try to accurately mimic the properties of the model produced by Graupner-
> Tangent.
> - While working on the B4 model I noticed a few problems in a few other models
> and spent some time checking practically all the glider models available. The
> results are a bit disappointing and have been commented in a new documentation
> file "Evaluation of glider model parameters realism", in folder
> documentation/models.
> - Due to really wrong parameters used in practically all the F3F/F3B models
> I've removed the Crossfire, Erwin & Skorpion models (which actually were all
> using the same flawed FDM) and added a new "Generic F3F" model, using the
> appearance of the three model above but with a more proper FDM and three
> selectable wing load.
> - For similar reasons I've also revised the original Pilatus B4.
> - I invite you to experience the effect of the changes, for Pilatus and F3F.
>
> All locale except IT need a few updates.
> Additionally, do you think it might be time for a new release ?
>
> Best regards and happy flying,
>
> Luca
>
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