spatialpro
SOH-CM-2025
Oh boy, I had no idea spec maps weren't included! This really needs to be fixed! Surely Service Packs for the already released versions and add specs to any forthcoming models.
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Please see the most recent updates in the "Where did the .com name go?" thread. Posts number 16 and 17.
MP Design Studio SA342 Gazelle available
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Hi!
Speedy70:
It will be released right after Cabri G2. Very soon, it's almost over.
DaveB:
Don't give a people a false alarm, paint kit opens well, check this out:
I don't understand why so many critics and accusations for PaintKit?
I have achieved fantastic results.
Anyone who wants to work he will roll up his sleeves and do it right with this PaintKit.
Speedy70:
It will be released right after Cabri G2. Very soon, it's almost over.
DaveB:
Don't give a people a false alarm, paint kit opens well, check this out:
I don't understand why so many critics and accusations for PaintKit?
I have achieved fantastic results.
Anyone who wants to work he will roll up his sleeves and do it right with this PaintKit.
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The colour you see in jeansy's screenshot is where you should be
Flight Model issues
Hi all,
After several hours testing this new helo my impressions are very satisfying, however I´ve found several issues that have reduced my initial expectations a little bit:
1) The main and anti-torque rotor RPMs seem to not be affected by torque. Actually, they seem to be "glued" in the Green band no matter the agressive manoeuvre performed or collective input...they always stay the same: no rpm drop = no lift loss (and, of course, no helo damage). This allows a (in my opinion) very unrealistic manoeuvring capabilities well beyond the real machine limits.
2) I find impossible to accelerate beyond 250 km/h...in a 90º dive!!. I have performed different tests and the aircraft stabilizes at about 260 km/h in a 2000m (6000 ft) completely vertical dive. Obviously, it´s imposible to find any high speed roll tendency.
3) Translation lift. Beyond 60-80km/h the lift increment tendency is negligible. While this can be a p3d/fsx limitation, it´s a pitty that it has been modeled only partially or in a reduced region of the flight envelope...
While 2) and 3) could be considered "minor" issues (well, not really), in my opinion 1) is in the big ones list if a realistic recreation is the target. Personally, I could live without a 100% realistic start-up sequence or an autopilot...but I could not with an aircraft that can be flown like if provided with an unlimited power.
Perhaps I am the only one experiencing these issues... :[
Hi all,
After several hours testing this new helo my impressions are very satisfying, however I´ve found several issues that have reduced my initial expectations a little bit:
1) The main and anti-torque rotor RPMs seem to not be affected by torque. Actually, they seem to be "glued" in the Green band no matter the agressive manoeuvre performed or collective input...they always stay the same: no rpm drop = no lift loss (and, of course, no helo damage). This allows a (in my opinion) very unrealistic manoeuvring capabilities well beyond the real machine limits.
2) I find impossible to accelerate beyond 250 km/h...in a 90º dive!!. I have performed different tests and the aircraft stabilizes at about 260 km/h in a 2000m (6000 ft) completely vertical dive. Obviously, it´s imposible to find any high speed roll tendency.
3) Translation lift. Beyond 60-80km/h the lift increment tendency is negligible. While this can be a p3d/fsx limitation, it´s a pitty that it has been modeled only partially or in a reduced region of the flight envelope...
While 2) and 3) could be considered "minor" issues (well, not really), in my opinion 1) is in the big ones list if a realistic recreation is the target. Personally, I could live without a 100% realistic start-up sequence or an autopilot...but I could not with an aircraft that can be flown like if provided with an unlimited power.
Perhaps I am the only one experiencing these issues... :[
Mine accelerates fine, even with smaller dive angle, here is a screenshot.
Well, in my case I didn't tried a vertical dive from 20,000 ft.... ;-)
Seriously, 300 km/h as 'terminal speed' for those conditions is an unrealistic value. It looks like there's a scripted limit somewhere in the FDs in terms of Cd.
However, as I said, the glued rotor RPMs is a more corcerning issue to me.
Review is out on SimReviews:
http://www.simreviews.com/2016/12/08/mp-design-studio-aerospatiale-sa-342-gazelle/
http://www.simreviews.com/2016/12/08/mp-design-studio-aerospatiale-sa-342-gazelle/
spatialpro
SOH-CM-2025
I have to agree, an option to remove the doors would be ace! Perhaps on the forthcoming Westland AH1?
That plus everything I mentioned here would be ace!
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforu...elle-for-FsX&p=1045545&viewfull=1#post1045545
That plus everything I mentioned here would be ace!
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforu...elle-for-FsX&p=1045545&viewfull=1#post1045545
spatialpro
SOH-CM-2025
Review is out on SimReviews:
http://www.simreviews.com/2016/12/08/mp-design-studio-aerospatiale-sa-342-gazelle/
That is a glowing review!
I've got to say I concur with a lot of it (as far as my experience goes).
I think she looks, sounds, operates and flies a dream and she has become my default helicopter in FS. Definitely my favorite!
I highly recommend it.
