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AI F-18s flying with canopy open
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AI F-18s flying with canopy open
Hi, I noticed AI RAAF F-18s and maybe other AI aircraft flying around with their canopies open. This was near RAAF Williamtown YWLM.
Is there a fix for this behaviour?
Does this happen elsewhere?
Is there a fix for this behaviour?
Does this happen elsewhere?
Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
Can you confirm which models from which downloaded archive you are using please?
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Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
The models which come with the latest Matrix installation for P3D which is up to date. No other AI downloads added.
Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
OK thanks for that. The relevant people will now investigate.
Can you just confirm which version of P3D you are using please?
Can you just confirm which version of P3D you are using please?
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Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
P3D v4.4
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I never witnessed such behaviour, but it's been a while since I visited Australia so I'll have another look when I can.
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Are they flying around with the canopy open all the time or do you see the canopy open and close?
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Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
From memory the canopy opens and stays open. I am not able to check but will do in a couple of days when I get home
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Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
Here are three screenshots along with the date and time at YWLM
The canopy is initially closed, then it opens and stays open.
The canopy is initially closed, then it opens and stays open.
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I did not convert the Australian Hornets but after opening one in MCX I think I know what the problem is. The animation tag which controls the canopy has the unwanted side effect that the canopy opens in full flight when the aircraft flies above 10,000 feet:
(A:LIGHT NAV,bool) if{ (A:LIGHT LANDING, bool) ! if{ 50 } els{ 0 } }
I guess someone missed the fact that AI traffic landing lights are off above 10,000 feet.
I mostly use the following tag which ensures the canopy is only open if engines are not running and during the pre/post flight stage:
(A:LIGHT RECOGNITION,bool) if{ 0 } els{ (A:LIGHT NAV,bool) if{ 50 } els{ 0 } }
If you want the model to taxi with canopy open you caould use something like this but Hornets almost always taxi with closed canopies:
(A:LIGHT STROBE,bool) if{ 0 } els{ (A:LIGHT NAV,bool) if{ (A:VELOCITY BODY Z, knots) 25 < if{ 50 } } els{ 0 } }
Henk.
(A:LIGHT NAV,bool) if{ (A:LIGHT LANDING, bool) ! if{ 50 } els{ 0 } }
I guess someone missed the fact that AI traffic landing lights are off above 10,000 feet.
I mostly use the following tag which ensures the canopy is only open if engines are not running and during the pre/post flight stage:
(A:LIGHT RECOGNITION,bool) if{ 0 } els{ (A:LIGHT NAV,bool) if{ 50 } els{ 0 } }
If you want the model to taxi with canopy open you caould use something like this but Hornets almost always taxi with closed canopies:
(A:LIGHT STROBE,bool) if{ 0 } els{ (A:LIGHT NAV,bool) if{ (A:VELOCITY BODY Z, knots) 25 < if{ 50 } } els{ 0 } }
Henk.
Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
Graham did this conversion, let me chat with him about fixing the issue.
Gavin
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Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
The Australian F18, were modified from Nick blacks originals for Australia FS9 packages to taxi with open canopy, as this is a regular thing down under.
Mark
Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
Graham was aware of the issue, had fixed it and uploaded the updates last summer. Unfortunately they got missed when the package was released (stuff happens).
He has a family thing that requires his attention but has sent me the updates. I will co-ordinate with Greg/Martin to get them released.
These models will taxi with the canopy open. As Mark noted this is SOP for the Australian Hornets.
thanks
Gavin
He has a family thing that requires his attention but has sent me the updates. I will co-ordinate with Greg/Martin to get them released.
These models will taxi with the canopy open. As Mark noted this is SOP for the Australian Hornets.
thanks
Gavin
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Many thanks for coordinating that, Gavin.
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Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
I will update the package tonight.
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Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
Looking forward to the update. Thankyou.
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I should also point out the the _CC models that are part of the package have "normal" canopy behaviour, ie they open the canopy several minutes before push back and close the canopy before taxi.
Just FYI
Gavin
Just FYI
Gavin
Re: AI F-18s flying with canopy open
An update is available for Matrix Oceania.
The standalone conversion package will be updated as soon as I can.
The standalone conversion package will be updated as soon as I can.