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you are correct it shouldOK, but when I copy the air file and aircraft.cfg from model A to model B, and
change the contact points and static cg height to those of model B, then it shoukld sit on the grass correctly - in my book at least. The thing is, it doesn't... If you want to think about what I'm doing, imagine fitting the FM of the AvH/ETO Spit MkI to the AH model, for example.
that makes sense to meThis is a stupid question for sure but have you accounted for the differences in modelling, like the ETO Spitfire Ia and the AH Spitfire Ia? While they're both modelled after the same aircraft the contact points can be quite different. If you're going for a certainly similar model, like Spitfire XIV and Spitfire V, this is probably not the reason. Is it possible that the new model has a more rearward weight distribution and the tail wheel is simply on the limits of its strength in the old model and now taking damage thanks to higher stress when the landing gear is compressed?
Thanks - the thing is, the aircraft sits correctly using the "issue" aircraft.cfg. Transfer the contact points to the replacement aircraft.cfg and it sinks in. odd. Or does the 0,0,0 point have something to do with it?
This isn't simplified by the effects using metric sizes, while aircraft.cfg uses feet!