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Fairchild Super 71 Released
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PutPut
Charter Member 2014
Hi, Pam, Be my guest; I'll love to see what you had to do to get it to completely stop.
Best, Paul
warchild
Charter Member
ook, so heres what ive done ( so far ).
Ive never been a fan of the standard empty fsx air file. So, rather than go through and build a complete new airfile ( which could take months ) i smished two of my other airfiles into one file.. The result is a plane that flies very similarly to what you already have. The dfferences are ( on my system ) Pitch isnt quite so abrupt, cruise speed is 125, it takes a bit more throttle to get the plane moving, and although i did hav it where the plane would come to a stop on the water with the engine running, I decided that that wasnt too real, so adjusted it so that at minimum throttle after landing, the plane will slow down to approx 1 knot. Once the engine is stopped at that speed the plane will stop within 20 feet or so.. I've added water rudders as well, with a fifteen degree deflection. That means that if you over control them, they can cause some serious damage, but handled properly you'll get nice smooth turns out of her..
I've set a request out to a friend to see if he will test it for mme, and We'll go from there...
Pam
Ive never been a fan of the standard empty fsx air file. So, rather than go through and build a complete new airfile ( which could take months ) i smished two of my other airfiles into one file.. The result is a plane that flies very similarly to what you already have. The dfferences are ( on my system ) Pitch isnt quite so abrupt, cruise speed is 125, it takes a bit more throttle to get the plane moving, and although i did hav it where the plane would come to a stop on the water with the engine running, I decided that that wasnt too real, so adjusted it so that at minimum throttle after landing, the plane will slow down to approx 1 knot. Once the engine is stopped at that speed the plane will stop within 20 feet or so.. I've added water rudders as well, with a fifteen degree deflection. That means that if you over control them, they can cause some serious damage, but handled properly you'll get nice smooth turns out of her..
I've set a request out to a friend to see if he will test it for mme, and We'll go from there...
Pam
warchild
Charter Member
Fairchild S-71 Flight model Update available..
Many thanks to PutPut for allowing me to do this..
This flight model makes changes to several small areas but doesnt get too dramatic. PutPut did a pretty good job to start with.. What it does do though is make the following changes..
Rotation is between 90 - 100 mph
Pitch is smoother, more controllable
The water rudders were moved slightly and are more effective..
Banking is slower, smoother, but more exacting in its response.
Maximum speed is a touch over 140 mph, cruising is at 125.
pontoon contact points have been adjusted for height to achieve a more realistic appearance in the water..
you can coast this bird at 1 knot. It will also stop on water with the engine running ( though i personally like to turn the engine off )
Hope you enjoy it.. its available here http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=4
Pam
PS.. I HIGHLY recommend downloading and installing the OzX Grumman Goose Redux not only because its a great plane done by some pretty talented people, but also to take advantage of Gizmo's outstanding wake effects on the fairchild..
Many thanks to PutPut for allowing me to do this..
This flight model makes changes to several small areas but doesnt get too dramatic. PutPut did a pretty good job to start with.. What it does do though is make the following changes..
Rotation is between 90 - 100 mph
Pitch is smoother, more controllable
The water rudders were moved slightly and are more effective..
Banking is slower, smoother, but more exacting in its response.
Maximum speed is a touch over 140 mph, cruising is at 125.
pontoon contact points have been adjusted for height to achieve a more realistic appearance in the water..
you can coast this bird at 1 knot. It will also stop on water with the engine running ( though i personally like to turn the engine off )
Hope you enjoy it.. its available here http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?catid=4
Pam
PS.. I HIGHLY recommend downloading and installing the OzX Grumman Goose Redux not only because its a great plane done by some pretty talented people, but also to take advantage of Gizmo's outstanding wake effects on the fairchild..
PutPut
Charter Member 2014
Nice job, Pam! Just got a chance to try it this AM and it is a definite improvement over my original. It is a fun plane to fly. That is one of my criteria for deciding on a project; I want to enjoy flying it after I am done. You fly it so much during the design process it can wear out the flight desire.
Best, Paul
Best, Paul
Cag- There was a second version designated the 71P. Photo here: http://theflyingboatforum.hostingdelivered.com/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=463&start=0
I like the one Paul chose.:mixedsmi:
Moses
warchild
Charter Member
heheh I like PutPuts better too. That second one could almost pass for a weird ford trimotor with only one motor..
Also, I must apologize. The aircraft was able to be ordered with one of four wright wasp engines. I'm afraid that the 585 hp we have in PutPuts is a bit more powerful Than the 520 hp one listed on that page ( see above link ) and the flight performance is obviously somewhat more enhanced over what is listed there as well.. The most powerful engine used was a 610hp wasp, but i couldnt find any information on that engine at all i'm afraid..
I suppose i should go in and set the fuel burn and range to match specs, but wanting to get the flight model to everyone as quickly as possibly, i decided to forgo that part for the moment..
Pam
Also, I must apologize. The aircraft was able to be ordered with one of four wright wasp engines. I'm afraid that the 585 hp we have in PutPuts is a bit more powerful Than the 520 hp one listed on that page ( see above link ) and the flight performance is obviously somewhat more enhanced over what is listed there as well.. The most powerful engine used was a 610hp wasp, but i couldnt find any information on that engine at all i'm afraid..
I suppose i should go in and set the fuel burn and range to match specs, but wanting to get the flight model to everyone as quickly as possibly, i decided to forgo that part for the moment..
Pam
Easy Water Stop
Paul,
Nice model. Didn't get to it yet. Being 'testing' a 'stick shift' BMW all week-and man are my arms tired! (hehe). Had to get out and push it a couple of times, too.
All you had to do was add a spoiler in cfg and air file and it will work as a very effective brake when it's in the water. (It also works as brake when in the air (drawback?)). Not spec?
And no need for rudders (type 5 cnt pts). Just add steering to rear floats (20.0 should do) and comment out '5' type lines. Works 100% better than rudders and they work 'invisibly' and are avail all of the time (ie: no need to 'lower rudders'). Not real?
Chuck B
Napamule
Paul,
Nice model. Didn't get to it yet. Being 'testing' a 'stick shift' BMW all week-and man are my arms tired! (hehe). Had to get out and push it a couple of times, too.
All you had to do was add a spoiler in cfg and air file and it will work as a very effective brake when it's in the water. (It also works as brake when in the air (drawback?)). Not spec?
And no need for rudders (type 5 cnt pts). Just add steering to rear floats (20.0 should do) and comment out '5' type lines. Works 100% better than rudders and they work 'invisibly' and are avail all of the time (ie: no need to 'lower rudders'). Not real?
Chuck B
Napamule