aircraft.cfg problems

[stinger2k2]

Hi All,

I am designing a taildragger for FS2004. I recently came across the Contact Points using Lights tutorial and decided
to check my aircraft because it never has turned well on taxi and I thought this might be the problem.As it turned out they were way too low. I altered them using the lights method (which is a great idea btw) but this has led to another problem.

My aircraft sits on the tarmac fine up until the point I start engines when the tail sinks into the tarmac by about 1.5 metres, even though the Lights and contact points are set to the bottom of the wheels. If I press slew then up she pops again but drops once more when out of slew mode.

Here is a copy of my config file. Please can you help?

[fltsim.0]
title=Airspeed Oxford
sim=airspeedoxford
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
KB_checklists=f4u1a_corsair_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=N700MS

ui_manufacturer=Airspeed
ui_type=Oxford
ui_variation=Camoflage
description=The Oxford was a WWII trainer used for training bomber
crews.
[General]
editable=1
atc_type=Airspeed
atc_model=Oxford
performance=Max speed\n182 mph 671 km\/h @ 19,900
ft\n\nEngine\nPratt & Whitney R-985-AN6 Wasp Junior 9-cyl. radial
air-cooled, 450 hp\n\nMax Weight\n8000 lb 6,350
kg\n\nCeiling\n21,000 ft\n\nInitial climb rate\n890 ft\/min
\/min\n\nRange\n1,596 mi 2,568 km\n2,215 mi 3,565
km with drop tanks
[forcefeedback]
gear_bump_nose_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_nose_direction=18000
gear_bump_nose_duration=250000
gear_bump_left_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_left_direction=35500
gear_bump_left_duration=250000
gear_bump_right_magnitude=6000
gear_bump_right_direction=00500
gear_bump_right_duration=250000
ground_bumps_magnitude1=3250
ground_bumps_angle1=8900
ground_bumps_intercept1=5.0
ground_bumps_slope1=0.48
ground_bumps_magnitude2=750
ground_bumps_angle2=9100
ground_bumps_intercept2=0.075
ground_bumps_slope2=1.0
crash_magnitude1=10000
crash_direction1=01000
crash_magnitude2=10000
crash_direction2=9000
crash_period2=75000
crash_duration2=2500000

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
reference_datum_position=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
empty_weight_CG_position=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
max_number_of_stations=50
station_load.0=0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000
empty_weight=5670.000
empty_weight_roll_MOI=70000.000
empty_weight_pitch_MOI=203000.000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI=290603.000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.000
max_gross_weight=8000.000
CG_forward_limit=0.000
CG_aft_limit=1.000
[fuel]
LeftMain=0.000, -16.667, 0.000, 202.000, 0.000
LeftAux=0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 200.000, 0.000
RightMain=0.000, 16.667, 0.000, 202.000, 0.000
RightAux=0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 200.000, 0.000
fuel_type=1.000000
number_of_tank_selectors=1
electric_pump=0
[airplane_geometry]
wing_area=348.000
wing_span=53.000
wing_root_chord=8.665
wing_dihedral=5.999
wing_incidence=0.000
wing_twist=-1.000
oswald_efficiency_factor=2.498
wing_winglets_flag=0
wing_sweep=0.000
wing_pos_apex_lon=0.000
wing_pos_apex_vert=0.000
htail_area=350.000
htail_span=25.833
htail_pos_lon=-41.667
htail_pos_vert=0.000
htail_incidence=0.000
htail_sweep=0.000
vtail_area=220.000
vtail_span=16.912
vtail_sweep=0.000
vtail_pos_lon=-34.167
vtail_pos_vert=0.000
elevator_area=150.500
aileron_area=110.900
rudder_area=52.500
elevator_up_limit=27.502
elevator_down_limit=20.626
aileron_up_limit=19.481
aileron_down_limit=14.897
rudder_limit=23.491
elevator_trim_limit=19.481
spoiler_limit=59.989
spoilerons_available=0
aileron_to_spoileron_gain=0.000
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons=0.000
min_flaps_for_spoilerons=0.000
[contact_points]
//0 Class
//1 Longitudinal Position (feet)
//2 Lateral Position (feet)
//3 Vertical Position (feet)
//4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute)
//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6 Wheel Radius (feet)
//7 Steer Angle (degrees)
//8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid)
//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)
point.0= 1.000, -20.800, 0.000, -0.900, 1574.803, 0.000, 0.559, 50.000,
0.337, 2.500, 0.789, 10.000, 10.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.1= 1.000, 0.200, -6.733, -6.767, 1574.803, 1.000, 0.559, 0.000,
0.630, 2.500, 0.774, 7.000, 7.000, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.2= 1.000, 0.200, 6.733, -6.767, 1574.803, 2.000, 0.559, 0.000,
0.630, 2.500, 0.774, 7.000, 7.000, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.3= 2.000, -2.375, -27.860, 1.312, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.4= 2.000, -2.375, 27.860, 1.312, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.5= 2.000, -28.330, 0.000, 3.208, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.6= 2.000, 9.381, 0.000, 0.000, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000
static_pitch= 13.600
static_cg_height= 5.950
gear_system_type=0

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type= 0
Engine.0= 1.667, -6.417, 0.000
Engine.1= 1.667, 6.417, 0.000
fuel_flow_scalar= 1.000
min_throttle_limit=0.000000
[piston_engine]
max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000
idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.00000
max_rpm_friction_scalar=3.700000
idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000
cylinder_displacement=161.000
compression_ratio=9.000
number_of_cylinders=9
max_rated_rpm=2550.000
max_rated_hp=550.000
fuel_metering_type=1
cooling_type=0
normalized_starter_torque=0.300
turbocharged=0
max_design_mp=0.000
min_design_mp=0.000
critical_altitude=0.000
emergency_boost_type=0
emergency_boost_mp_offset=0.000
emergency_boost_gain_offset=0.000
fuel_air_auto_mixture=0
auto_ignition=0
[propeller]
propeller_type=0
propeller_diameter=8.917
propeller_blades=2
propeller_moi=18.000
beta_max=43.500
beta_min=15.000
min_gov_rpm=1400.000
prop_tc=0.100
gear_reduction_ratio=1.000
fixed_pitch_beta=20.000
low_speed_theory_limit=80.000
prop_sync_available=0
prop_deice_available=0
prop_feathering_available=0
prop_auto_feathering_available=0
min_rpm_for_feather=0.000
beta_feather=0.000
power_absorbed_cf=0.000
defeathering_accumulators_available=0
prop_reverse_available=0
minimum_on_ground_beta=0.000
minimum_reverse_beta=0.000
[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed=65.000
full_flaps_stall_speed=52.000
cruise_speed=166.769
max_indicated_speed=244.000000
[keyboard_response]
elevator=350.000000,500.000000
aileron=450.000000,1000.000000
rudder=450.000000,1000.000000

[Views]
eyepoint=13.994833,-1.076156,4.408629
[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit
light.0=3, -20.800, 0.000, -0.900, fx_navgre ,
light.1=3, 0.200, -6.733, -6.267, fx_navgre ,
light.2=3, 0.200, 6.733, -6.267, fx_navgre ,
light.3=3, -2.375, -27.860, 1.312, fx_navred ,
light.4=3, -2.375, 27.860, 1.312, fx_navred ,
light.5=3, -28.330, 0.000, 3.208, fx_navred ,
light.6=3, 9.381, 0.000, 0.000, fx_navred ,


light.5 = 4, -2.27, 0.00, 1.45, fx_vclight
[autopilot]
autopilot_available=0
flight_director_available=0
default_vertical_speed=700.000000
autothrottle_available=0
pitch_takeoff_ga=8.000000
[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=1,0
[Flaps.0]
type=1
span-outboard=0.500
extending-time=5.000
system_type=0
damaging-speed=0.000
blowout-speed=0.000
lift_scalar=1.000
drag_scalar=1.000
pitch_scalar=1.000
flaps-position.0= 0.000, 0.000
flaps-position.1= 15.000, 0.000
flaps-position.2= 30.000, 0.000
[fltsim.1]
title=OxPanel
sim=airspeedoxford
model=
panel=OxPanel
sound=
texture=
KB_checklists=f4u1a_corsair_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=N700MS
ui_manufacturer=Airspeed
ui_type=Oxford
ui_variation=New Oxford Panel
description=Custom Panel based on Pilot Notes by Keith Hackett
crews.
atc_heavy=0
atc_airline=Airforce
atc_flight_number=
[Flaps.1]
type= 1
span-outboard= 0.500
extending-time= 5.000
system_type= 0
flaps-position.0= 0.000, 0.000
flaps-position.1= 15.000, 0.000
flaps-position.2= 30.000, 0.000

[brakes]
toe_brakes_scale=1.000031
parking_brake=1
[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available=0
pct_throttle_limit=0.000000
flap_limit_power=0.000000
flap_limit_idle=0.000000
[hydraulic_system]
normal_pressure=0.000000
[stall_warning]
type=1
[attitude_indicators]
attitude_indicator.0=1
[turn_indicators]
turn_indicator.0=1,0

Stinger

[Henry]

reference_datum_position=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
empty_weight_CG_position=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
looks like the problem
H

[stinger2k2]

H,

reference_datum_position=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
empty_weight_CG_position=0.000, 0.000, 0.000
looks like the problem
H

Thanks,
I did tinker with those but when I looked at other
aircraft.cfg's and saw them all at 0.000,0.000,0.000
I thought I was on the wrong track.

Will persevere and report back.

Stinger

[Wozza]

Hi
Some other things to check
If your static hight and pitch are wrong you will bounce the tail on sim load
and bust the tail wheel.Also if you move the contact points its also a good Idea to check the scrape points using the nav light idea,if one of these contact the ground it will cause the aircraft to bounce or crash
I notice that the tail wheel is 20 ft behind the cog and one of the scrape points is 28 ft behind the cog
cheers
Wozza

[fliger747]

The tailwheel steering angle is set to only 50 degrees, which makes enjoying the full joys of taxing a taildragger fun. It is the seventh item on the first contact point. Set this to 180 (degrees) and she will turn much better.

[contact_points]
//0 Class
//1 Longitudinal Position (feet)
//2 Lateral Position (feet)
//3 Vertical Position (feet)
//4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute)
//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6 Wheel Radius (feet)
//7 Steer Angle (degrees)
//8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid)
//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)
point.0= 1.000, -20.800, 0.000, -0.900, 1574.803, 0.000, 0.559, 50.000,


The tailwheel 'steer' angle is the last item listed here, 50.000 is 50 deg. However you may then need to add a tailwheel lock line if the plane was so
equipped and needs one. A figure of 180 will simulate a castoring tailwheel, more or less.
------------------------------------------------
[contact_points]

static_pitch = 16.270

static_cg_height = 5.580



tailwheel_lock = 1 <<<<<THIS p tailwheel selectable a enables lock<>
gear_system_type = 1

max_number_of_points = 10
-------------------------------------------------




A differential braking line helps as well for ground manuver, see the last line in this string.
--------------------------------------------------
[brakes]

parking_brake = 1

toe_brakes_scale =0.60000

differential_braking_scale = 1.0 <<<< This line sets up diffrential braking in concert with rudder application.

--------------------------------------------------

Good luck, you might try setting the lights or whatever you did back to the original config!

[crossram]

Many times you can set-up contact points for the landing gear by simply measuring off the model, while in the program you built it in. At least, that will give you ballpark numbers to start with.

[contact_points]
//0 Class
//1 Longitudinal Position (feet)
//2 Lateral Position (feet)
//3 Vertical Position (feet)
//4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute)
//5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right)
//6 Wheel Radius (feet) <<<<<<<<<<< look here!
//7 Steer Angle (degrees)
//8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid)
//9 Max/Static Compression Ratio
//10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped)
//11 Extension Time (seconds)
//12 Retraction Time (seconds)
//13 Sound Type
//14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS)
//15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS)
point.0= 1.000, -20.800, 0.000, -0.900, 1574.803, 0.000, 0.559, 50.000,
0.337, 2.500, 0.789, 10.000, 10.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.1= 1.000, 0.200, -6.733, -6.767, 1574.803, 1.000, 0.559, 0.000,
0.630, 2.500, 0.774, 7.000, 7.000, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.2= 1.000, 0.200, 6.733, -6.767, 1574.803, 2.000, 0.559, 0.000,
0.630, 2.500, 0.774, 7.000, 7.000, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.3= 2.000, -2.375, -27.860, 1.312, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.4= 2.000, -2.375, 27.860, 1.312, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.5= 2.000, -28.330, 0.000, 3.208, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.6= 2.000, 9.381, 0.000, 0.000, 800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000,
0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000
static_pitch= 13.600
static_cg_height= 5.950
gear_system_type=0

If the a/c, and landing gear, are built using the SDK guidelines, you should have animation for gear leg compression. Added weight (fuel, etc.) will compress your gear legs...whether you have the animation added into the model, or not.

Load your model into the sim...empty...with no added weight, and see where it sits. Make your contact points adjustments like this. After they are right, then load her into the sim full of fuel, etc., and see if things fall right.

On your contact points (above), I've also marked your wheel radius. You have all three the same radius. Is that correct? Having the correct radius entered will give you correct ground roll.

Also...on the steering radius for your nose/tail wheel, fliger747 is correct that it should be 180 degrees. Actually 360, if it's full castering. But, even at 180 degrees, alot of 'em are hard to handle. Most of the time I set mine at 89 degrees. Most a/c your going to turn on the ground will go where you want to go with 89...lol, unless you plan on some reverse time. It's all a matter of your own preference.

[stinger2k2]

Hi again,
After much experimenting and frustration
with the weight and balance figures I decided
to go another route and base my config/air files
using a different aircraft for my starting point.

Everything is now fine apart from engine torque.
My aircraft now pulls to the left as I start the take-off
roll and gets worse at higher revs. Please can you tell me where in the air file or config I can edit the torque to stop
this. Unfortunately the base file was for a single engined
aircraft which obviously suffers from torque-steer. My aircraft is however twin engined and although I have altered the config to reflect the two engines I am still suffering from torque problems.

Here is my "new" cfg file which is causing the problem.(unless of course it is the air file where the problem lies)

[fltsim.0]
title=Airspeed Oxford
sim=airspeedoxford
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
KB_checklists=f4u1a_corsair_check
kb_reference=
atc_id=N700MS

ui_manufacturer=Airspeed
ui_type=Oxford
ui_variation=Camoflage
description=The Oxford was a WWII trainer used for training bomber
crews.
[General]
editable=1
atc_type=Airspeed
atc_model=Oxford
performance=Max speed\n182 mph 671 km\/h @ 19,900 ft\n\nEngine\nPratt & Whitney R-985-AN6 Wasp Junior 9-cyl. radial air-cooled, 450 hp\n\nMax Weight\n8000 lb 6,350 kg\n\nCeiling\n21,000 ft\n\nInitial climb rate\n890 ft\/min \/min\n\nRange\n1,596 mi 2,568 km\n2,215 mi 3,565 km with drop tanks
[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
empty_weight = 4140
reference_datum_position = 0, 0, 0
empty_weight_CG_position = 0, 0, 0
max_number_of_stations = 11
station_load.0 = 0, 0.0, 0, 0.0, // Pilot Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
station_load.1 = 0, 0, 0, 0, // co-pilot
station_load.2 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.3 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.4 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.5 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.6 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.7 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.8 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.9 = 0, 0, 0, 0, //
station_load.10 = 0, 0, 0, 0, // CFS3 Bugfix: Trainable Gun Ammo Weight
station_load.10 = 0
empty_weight_pitch_MOI = 5833
empty_weight_roll_MOI = 2944
empty_weight_yaw_MOI = 8306
empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.000000
max_gross_weight=5300.000000
[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar = 1
parasite_drag_scalar = 0.97
induced_drag_scalar = 1
elevator_effectiveness = 1
aileron_effectiveness = 1
rudder_effectiveness = 1
pitch_stability = 1.5
roll_stability = 1
yaw_stability = 1
elevator_trim_effectiveness = 0.9
aileron_trim_effectiveness = 1
rudder_trim_effectiveness = 1

[contact_points]
point.0= 1,-16.0,0.0,-2.495,1500.0, 0.0, 0.342, 18.64, 0.321, 2.500, 0.250, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0
point.1= 1,4.2,-4.0,-7.7,1700.0,1.000,1.33,0.0,0.586,2.50,1.500,4.100,4 .100,2.000,132, 150
point.2= 1,4.2,4.0,-7.7,1700.0,2.000,1.33,0.0,0.586,2.50,1.500,6.200,6 .200,3.000,132, 150
point.3 = 2, -22.5848, -0.035, 0.5113, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 9
point.4 = 2, -3, 21.75, 0.1, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 6
point.5 = 2, -3, -21.75, 0.1, 1800, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 5
point.6 = 2, 7.1336, -0.035, 0.24, 1200, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 4
static_pitch=14.2
static_cg_height=5.92
gear_system_type=0
[piston_engine]
power_scalar = 1.0
cylinder_displacement = 149.33333
compression_ratio = 6
number_of_cylinders = 9
max_rated_rpm = 2550
max_rated_hp = 550
fuel_metering_type = 1
cooling_type = 1
normalized_starter_torque = 0.300
turbocharged = 0
max_design_mp = 36
min_design_mp = 9
critical_altitude = 5100
emergency_boost_type = 0
emergency_boost_mp_offset = 0
emergency_boost_gain_offset = 0
fuel_air_auto_mixture = 0
auto_ignition = 0
max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar = 1
idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar = 1
max_rpm_friction_scalar = 1
idle_rpm_friction_scalar = 1
[propeller]
thrust_scalar = 1.0
propeller_type = 0
propeller_diameter = 9
propeller_blades = 2
propeller_moi = 14.1
beta_max = 65
beta_min = 15
min_gov_rpm = 337.5
prop_tc = 0.001
gear_reduction_ratio = 1
fixed_pitch_beta = 20
low_speed_theory_limit = 80
prop_sync_available = 0
prop_deice_available = 1
prop_feathering_available = 0
prop_auto_feathering_available = 0
min_rpm_for_feather = 700
beta_feather = 88.5
power_absorbed_cf = 1.0
defeathering_accumulators_available = 0
prop_reverse_available = 0
minimum_on_ground_beta = 20
minimum_reverse_beta = -14
rotation = 1
[Views]
eyepoint= -0.2, 0, 3.65
[flaps.0] //Trailing Edge Flaps
type = 1
span-outboard = 0.5
extending-time = 5
flaps-position.0 = 0
flaps-position.1 = 22, 111
flaps-position.2 = 45, 101
damaging-speed = 116
blowout-speed = 126
[electrical]
max_battery_voltage = 24
generator_alternator_voltage = 28
max_generator_alternator_amps = 160
electric_always_available = 1
flap_motor = 0, 5, 17
gear_motor = 0, 5, 17
autopilot = 0, 5, 17
avionics_bus = 0, 10, 17
avionics = 1, 5, 17
pitot_heat = 0, 2, 17
additional_system = 0, 20, 17
marker_beacon = 1, 2, 17
gear_warning = 0, 2, 17
fuel_pump = 0, 5, 17
starter1 = 0, 20, 17
starter2 = 0, 20, 17
starter3 = 0, 20, 17
starter4 = 0, 20, 17
light_nav = 0, 5, 17
light_beacon = 0, 5, 17
light_landing = 0, 5, 17
light_taxi = 0, 5, 17
light_strobe = 0, 5, 17
light_panel = 0, 5, 17
prop_sync = 0, 15, 17
auto_feather = 0, 15, 17
auto_brakes = 0, 15, 17
standby_vacuum = 0, 15, 17
hydraulic_pump = 0, 2, 17
fuel_transfer_pump = 0, 5, 17
propeller_deice = 0, 5, 17
light_recognition = 0, 5, 17
light_wing = 0, 5, 17
light_logo = 0, 5, 17

[LIGHTS]
panel=0.00, 0.40, 0.00, fx_vclight
[LSO]
LSOAdjustSpeed = 1.2
[exits]
number_of_exits = 2
exit_rate.0 = 0.4
[fuel]
LeftMain = 0.315000, -3.665000, -1.500000, 55.5, 0
RightMain = 0.315000, 3.665000, -1.500000, 54.5, 0
fuel_type=1.000000
number_of_tank_selectors=1
electric_pump=1
[hydraulic_system]
electric_pumps=0
engine_map=1, 0, 0, 0
normal_pressure=1000
[forcefeedback]
gear_bump_nose_magnitude = 6000
gear_bump_nose_direction = 18000
gear_bump_nose_duration = 250000
gear_bump_left_magnitude = 6000
gear_bump_left_direction = 35500
gear_bump_left_duration = 250000
gear_bump_right_magnitude = 6000
gear_bump_right_direction = 500
gear_bump_right_duration = 250000
ground_bumps_magnitude1 = 3250
ground_bumps_angle1 = 8900
ground_bumps_intercept1 = 5
ground_bumps_slope1 = 0.48
ground_bumps_magnitude2 = 750
ground_bumps_angle2 = 9100
ground_bumps_intercept2 = 0.075
ground_bumps_slope2 = 1
crash_magnitude1 = 10000
crash_direction1 = 1000
crash_magnitude2 = 10000
crash_direction2 = 9000
crash_period2 = 75000
crash_duration2 = 2500000
[General]
performance=* Weight: 4470 lbs Max 5500 lbs\n* Power: 600 hp MIL 600 hp WEP\n* 7.0g Corner speed: 180 mph\n* Max speed @ SL: 191 mph\n* Max speed: 205 mph @ 5100 ft\n* Climb rate: 1400 ft\/min @ 95 mph\nFlight Model By: RC79\nFor CFS2\n11\/9\/03 11:52 AM\nFlight Model Workbook V2.83.53
[airplane_geometry]
wing_area=254.000000
wing_span=42.000000
wing_root_chord=7.500000
wing_dihedral=5.597534
wing_incidence=0.000000
wing_twist=0.000000
oswald_efficiency_factor=0.891323
wing_winglets_flag=0
wing_sweep=0.000000
wing_pos_apex_lon=1.510119
wing_pos_apex_vert=0.000000
htail_area=34.000000
htail_span=13.000000
htail_pos_lon=-17.916667
htail_pos_vert=0.000000
htail_incidence=0.000000
htail_sweep=0.000000
vtail_area=19.000000
vtail_span=4.969909
vtail_sweep=0.000000
vtail_pos_lon=-19.500000
vtail_pos_vert=7.250000
elevator_area=26.600000
aileron_area=18.900000
rudder_area=14.900000
elevator_up_limit=30.000000
elevator_down_limit=20.000000
aileron_up_limit=16.000000
aileron_down_limit=14.000000
rudder_limit=30.000000
elevator_trim_limit=18.000000
spoiler_limit=0.000000
spoilerons_available=0
aileron_to_spoileron_gain=0.000000
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons=0.000000
min_flaps_for_spoilerons=0.000000
[brakes]
toe_brakes_scale=0.640889
parking_brake=1
[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available=0
pct_throttle_limit=0.099976
flap_limit_power=33.750000
flap_limit_idle=16.875000
[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type=0
Engine.0= 1.667, -6.417, 0.000
Engine.1= 1.667, 6.417, 0.000
fuel_flow_scalar=1.000000
min_throttle_limit=0.000000
[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed=65.000
full_flaps_stall_speed=52.000
cruise_speed=166.769
max_indicated_speed=244.000000
[keyboard_response]
elevator=350.000000,500.000000
aileron=450.000000,1000.000000
rudder=200.000000,1000.000000
[autopilot]
autopilot_available=1
flight_director_available=0
default_vertical_speed=700.000000
autothrottle_available=0
pitch_takeoff_ga=8.000000
max_pitch=10.000000
max_pitch_acceleration=1.000000
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.000000
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.500000
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.000000
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.000000
max_bank=25.000000
max_bank_acceleration=1.800000
max_bank_velocity=3.000000
max_throttle_rate=0.100000
nav_proportional_control=9.000000
nav_integrator_control=0.250000
nav_derivative_control=0.000000
nav_integrator_boundary=2.500000
nav_derivative_boundary=0.000000
gs_proportional_control=9.520000
gs_integrator_control=0.260000
gs_derivative_control=0.000000
gs_integrator_boundary=0.700000
gs_derivative_boundary=0.000000
yaw_damper_gain=0.000000
[stall_warning]
type=1
[attitude_indicators]
attitude_indicator.0=1
[turn_indicators]
turn_indicator.0=1,0
[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=1,0


Thanks again for all your input.

Stinger

[Wozza]

Hi
Try adding these lines to your flight tuning section
p_factor_on_yaw = 0.0
torque_on_roll = 0.0
gyro_precession_on_yaw = 0.0
gyro_precession_on_pitch = 0.0

an explanation:)
Propeller-induced turning effect parameters
The following parameters are multipliers on the effects induced by rotating propellers These are often called “left turning tendencies” for clockwise rotating propellers, although MSFS automatically handles counter-clockwise rotating propellers. The default values are 1.0.



also in the prop section you can add
rotation = 1,-1
cheers
Wozza

[fliger747]

Good advice!

Also make sure you have tailwheel lock available and differential brake mapping also helps in control of takeoff torque problems. Then there is the realism sliders in FS, which can be moved to see what different levels of torque might be like.

Good luck!

[stinger2k2]

Thanks guys,


That got it!!

Now....back to the tweaking

Stinger