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Post by bugeater64 on Oct 12, 2017 4:29:09 GMT
I know that the Auto Pilot is an very basic system in this AC and should only hold me at my present pitch and bank angles. It does not seem to do that. It shows it to be on but does not really keep up with the aircraft. Is this something that will be addressed in future versions? I was very impressed with the v2.1 Demo on Youtube. Do you have an idea when it may be released? Thank you sir and keep up the wonderful work. Deeply enjoy this fine and improving aircraft. I like it so much I used it on my live stream on Twitch yesterday. Hi! Strange, but I was able to customize the autopilot. Moreover, it can keep the plane on course. Either lead on GPS / NAV.
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Post by bugeater64 on Oct 12, 2017 4:30:05 GMT
olegtr Can you tell me what customizing you did to be able to use the autopilot with the Garmin 530?
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Post by print744 on Oct 12, 2017 18:25:12 GMT
Still loving the plane (like all of your other work). It’s a staple in my FSE group. Just a couple of things for future developments… 1) Faster turning lighting rheostats. They’re really slow. Maybe a drag option instead? 2) I can’t seem to figure out what “Passing”, “Running” and “Tail” lights are. Maybe it’s just me but turning them on and off doesn’t seem to show any change in anything. 3) If there’s an Avionics Master Switch I can’t seem to find it. 4) Just curious… is the real plane this susceptible to dutch rolls? On AP at anything less than 115 KIAS and it yaws and banks all over the place, more flaps doesn’t help at all.
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Post by VSL-Admin on Oct 12, 2017 19:46:11 GMT
Still loving the plane (like all of your other work). It’s a staple in my FSE group. Just a couple of things for future developments… 1) Faster turning lighting rheostats. They’re really slow. Maybe a drag option instead? 2) I can’t seem to figure out what “Passing”, “Running” and “Tail” lights are. Maybe it’s just me but turning them on and off doesn’t seem to show any change in anything. 3) If there’s an Avionics Master Switch I can’t seem to find it. 4) Just curious… is the real plane this susceptible to dutch rolls? On AP at anything less than 115 KIAS and it yaws and banks all over the place, more flaps doesn’t help at all. Hi ok here are a few things to notice: 1) The lighting rheostats are using the mouse-wheel manipulators. Just go on to them with the mouse and then scroll the wheel up or down to change it. It will change rapidly. Same goes to almost any other switch in the cockpit - you can point a switch and with the mouse wheel you can "jump" it up or down instantly. 2) "Passing", "Running" and "Tail" light switches in the upper left panel are currently dummies, these switches are saved for future systems integration. 3) There is no Avionics Master switch. 4) Dutch rolls with Auto Pilot engaged..I would start with quoting the real restrictions for the Sperry autopilot on the DC-3: * Do not operate the airplane on the automatic pilot in extremely turbulent air, or when one engine is not delivering normal power.
* Do not place the airplane under control of the automatic pilot at less than 40 mph IAS above the stalling speed.
* Do not use the automatic pilot when the follow-up indices are not lined up.
* Do not make course and altitude changes by rapid knob movements; turn slowly and smoothly.
* Do not allow the airplane to get too far out of trim.
In the VSKYLABS DC-3/C-47 Flying Lab Project, the flight model is utilizing the simplest autopilot. As long as you'll keep the restrictions above, you will not get any excessive dutch roll or any other unwanted behavior. The second restriction above is getting close to your reported 115 KIAS. If you would like to fly the aircraft in these airspeeds, without having a dutch roll, you should make sure that the aircraft is absolutely stable, trimmed, and without noticeable trends in airspeed or altitude, prior to autopilot engagement. If you'll follow these recommendations, you will get it nice and steady. The real aircraft that I've flown didn't feature the Sperry type autopilot, and I can't recall any particular issues on that matter. However...in real life, things are much more stable than in the sim...so when you are stable in your flight route and engaging the autopilot, every thing is kept "under control"...you sense the motion better, and the controls are usually way more "sluggish" than the PC Joystick (because of airflow on the controls or other factors, depending the aircraft), making flight attitudes to develop more slowly, while in the sim, it is very "easy" to engage the autopilot while the aircraft is not 98% trimmed and stable. I hope that my answers are useful. During November...hopefully...the Official "VSKYLABS DC-3/C-47 Flying Lab Project Handbook" will be ready, and will include many explanations regarding aspects of flight such as this one. Thanks for your feedback JetManHuss.
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Post by envey777 on Oct 25, 2017 19:59:19 GMT
how do I get the up grade
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Post by parker78 on Mar 24, 2018 9:08:20 GMT
Hello,
do you know when version 2.7 for xplane 10.51 will come out
Thanks!
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Post by VSL-Admin on Mar 25, 2018 17:43:42 GMT
Hi there, Hopefully within two or three weeks.
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Post by parker78 on Mar 26, 2018 17:09:54 GMT
OK! I'll wait, tks!
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Post by bugeater64 on Mar 31, 2018 21:01:53 GMT
youtu.be/fZCiz5Ws1MQ This is a video I made more than a year ago of the Basler BT-67 Turbo Prop variant of the Douglas DC-3. I flew it and still fly it in FSX. It would be an awesome addition to the X-Plane 11 hanger. Have you ever thought about making the Turbo Prop variant? Like you said, the project will never be completed, always under development. This may be an idea for the future. I love flying your aircraft and thank you for your continued hard work to make this wonderful piece of history better. Have a great coming week.
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Post by VSL-Admin on Apr 1, 2018 6:15:48 GMT
Hi there! Nice video Yes, a Turbo Prop variant project for the DC-3 had already started. It is not the BT-67, but the Tri-Turbo-Three. I haven't announced it yet...so you are the first to know
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Post by bugeater64 on Apr 1, 2018 16:13:18 GMT
That is a very interesting looking aircraft, I must say. I am really looking forward to seeing this project progress. Thank so much for the information and continued dedication to producing outstanding products. Thank you again and have a great week.
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Post by VSL-Admin on Apr 2, 2018 20:10:43 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by parker78 on May 26, 2018 8:08:31 GMT
It's been 2 months I posted this message:
"Hello,
do you know when version 2.7 for xplane 10.51 will come out
Thanks!"
Do you think I can hope. Thank you
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Post by VSL-Admin on May 26, 2018 8:44:36 GMT
Hi Yes of course. It will be ready soon (2-3 weeks).
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Post by alexdm on Jun 1, 2018 16:42:29 GMT
Sorry I don't know if this is the correct thread to post this. I had 2 flights with version 2.5a for XP 10.51. Good weather in both flight and mid flight (after 1 hour at 10,000 feet, with Auto Lean Mixture during cruise) one of the engines (the left one) showed about 20 less than the other engine in the Manifold Pressure gauge, the plane went from 180 kts to 100 kts, and couldn't keep level so it started to loose altitude. Even if I pointed the nose (very) down, it couldnt take more speed. Eventually it crashed because it could not even keep a minimal speed to make an emergency landing. I also had anti-icing on. Any suggestion what could happening here? Many thanks!
PS Apart this little problem of mine it seems a nice bird, especially at that price.
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