I'm having a perfect approach with the Piglet's Skyraider, and then after a halt, the plane topples backwards and crashes. Landing speed is 89 KIAS.
I don't know what's going wrong!
Cees
I don't know what's going wrong!
Cees
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What am I doing wrong?
- Thread starter Cees Donker
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I'm having a perfect approach with the Piglet's Skyraider, and then after a halt, the plane topples backwards and crashes. Landing speed is 89 KIAS.
I don't know what's going wrong!
Cees
Cees,
Either the CoG is too far rearward, or the main gear contact points are too far forward.
You can try moving main gear back 2-3" to make a big difference.
This will be the first significant parameter in contact points 1 ad 2.
harrybasset
Charter Member
I think there is an FDE update available for it, perhaps that might help.
DaveB
Charter Member
I've not found an FD update for it but for sure.. it's not the easiest carrier model to land despite it's slow, lumbering manner. The suspension is quite soft (it'll bounce) and it'll happily float over the wires on full flap even full causing a go-around. Don't think I've had it sink backwards but I know what you mean.
ATB
DaveB
ATB
DaveB
harrybasset
Charter Member
The update file is on FlightSim.com, its name is a1jupt.zip it was made to make the A-1 more compatible with aicarriers.
DaveB
Charter Member
Cheers Harry.. I'll take a look
Harry.. that update is a-1jupt.zip. It took me 21 pages to find it!
ATB
DaveB
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StormILM
Charter Member
That's it. I created the files with the kind and patient help of Mike Davies about 5 years ago after I encountered the very same behavior that Cees did. . It is a full update of the FDE as well as Config overhaul to get the contact points to where you'll have a more stable landing & ground handling experience. You can graft the files into either the Air Force or Naval variants with a little editing.
Thank you! I'll have a go at it!
Cees
Cees
harrybasset
Charter Member
Cheers Harry.. I'll take a look
Harry.. that update is a-1jupt.zip. It took me 21 pages to find it!
ATB
DaveB
Apologies for my mistake (It's not easy typing when afflicted with Essential Tremors, my doctor says it's just another ailment of old age)
OK, anyone want to play test pilot?
I have done a quick update of the "J" aircraft's flight dyanmics including COG, hook position, corrected landing gear positions and several adjustments to flight profile. To me they seem to be pretty good, but that's just me. So, if anyone wants to give them a try let me know if the fixes are acceptable post here or PM me and I email you a new set files for you to check out.
I have done a quick update of the "J" aircraft's flight dyanmics including COG, hook position, corrected landing gear positions and several adjustments to flight profile. To me they seem to be pretty good, but that's just me. So, if anyone wants to give them a try let me know if the fixes are acceptable post here or PM me and I email you a new set files for you to check out.
Have you had any more luck with it Cees??
ATB
DaveB
Improving my skills is the best remedy against bad landings.
I'll keep you posted!Cees