FMS 8.1 New Features

[overhead]

Hello

I see there is a new version recently released. I sure would like to know what new improvements/features this new version has. I have checked the web site and forums but can't seem to find any info on the new version.

Great job on FMS!

Dennis

[ggunners]

FMS alpha 8.1 is a work in progress.

However, here's what we know is new based on the changes to the user interface and the .par file.

o Wind direction, speed & gusts
o Much improved crash detection
o More detailed plane modeling
- thrust based on engine parameters
- lift/control based on wing/control surface geometry
- model taxi on ground with steering
- lift, drag and moment exposed for various attack angles
- gas tank and battery capacity, can run out
- accurate gas plane throttle cut-off, will not restart
- accurate electric plane throttle cut-off, will restart
- much improved flight modeling at ground level
o can mix control channels, see Diamant model .par

Very nice improvements. Working on .par file conversion options from beta 7 to alpha 8. Right now most of the wing (surface) geometry numbers are available within the .MQO file while the thrust, weight and angle numbers are within the beta 7 .par file. It'd seem a combination of both should be able to generate a new alpha 8 .par file that would be a starting point for further manual revisions.

-- ggunners