As it currently stands Helicopter flight dynamics is only barely even mentioned, let alone implemented in the FDM for JSBSim. It would be useful and highly appreciated if helicopter flight dynamics was fully implemented.
Initial helicopter dynamics has been added (a few months ago). Some testing and additional work may be required, but the initial implementation appears to work.
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Actually, this is in-work. We expect an initial helicopter capability within weeks. It may take a while for testing and refinement.
Sweet, just wondering but is there any chance for Vortex Ring State to be modeled?
Initial helicopter dynamics has been added (a few months ago). Some testing and additional work may be required, but the initial implementation appears to work.