A new LFG Roland D6 is out

[fuzz1]

John, your temp gauge mod works perfectly and is just what the Dr. ordered. Thanks for this most effective improvement.

 

[txnetcop]

Thanks John the gauge really works the way it should now...
Ted

 

[beercan]

About the temperature:

AIR SERVICE INFORMATION CIRCULAR
November 20, 1920
PERFORMANCE TEST OF ROLAND D-VI-B WITH BENZ ENGINE
Official Performance Test - Summary of Results
....
It is very difficult to keep the engine from overheating at low altitudes. Even in
moderate weather it is impossible to fly with the upper-engine cowling in place. In
addition, there are no radiator shutters, making it difficult to keep the engine warm on a
glide.
....

Louis P. Moriarty,
Second Lieut., A.S.A., Test Pilot.

And the cooling liquid was not Glycol. The boiling liquid escaped by the valve situated over the wing and watered abundantly the face of the pilot.
Distinguishing feature of the German planes equipped with engine with cooling by liquid and with radiators situated in the wing.
German had no equivalent engines in power in the allied engines, in particular French, which they copied to equip Fokker in radial engines. To overcome this lack of power they looked for aerodynamic solutions, of whom in particular the radiator placed in the wing, what brought the inconveniences about which we speak.

 

[Bomber_12th]

You certainly did your homework, and it shows in every detail of the aircraft! If anyone else is interested, as I was, here is the full post-WWI 1920 evaluation of the Roland D.VI: http://www.internetmodeler.com/references/roland_dvib.pdf

 

[RockStarofRust]

You're not wrong Although I'm a Brit I seem to spend most of my time in ORBX PNW

I guess good taste is global then. Our second daughter is driving to Kenai Alaska from San Francisco to work as an aircraft mechanic for a company at PAEN mun.
Following her progress via her iPhone. In Tacoma WA. tonight. Oh to be young again!!!

 

[ryanbatc]

Thank you for this excellent freeware!

 

[silverghost]

Many thanks

Wonderful plane beercan.

Yesterday I was showing it off to people at our North West UK Flight Sim Group meeting near Manchester and everyone agreed that it was wonderfully modelled.
It is absolutely beautifully done and something to be really proud of.
Many congratulations on your achievement and thanks for sharing with us.

silvergh0st