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Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Sun Sep 05, 2004 2:59 am
by jbvoges
I'm searching for a worthwhile microlight or ultralight for FS9. I'd lprefer one (hey, or dozens!) with VC, either two- or three axis.
Any clues?
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Sun Sep 05, 2004 6:42 pm
by Gnome
For some reason, it's well hidden away but there is the Gliders and Ultralights section right here at SimV.
This is the latest page:
http://www.simviation.com/fsgliders_11.htmThe section covers FS98 to FS9 as there isn't enough to warrent Sim-specific sections.
Kev
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Mon Sep 06, 2004 1:47 pm
by jbvoges
Ah, so that's where they are hiding. Thanks Gnome, had a sniff there: a couple of gliders I'll be pulling down, but thin on FS9 microlights...
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Mon Sep 06, 2004 3:17 pm
by Gnome
Oh I don't know, that Minus One is pretty good... ;-)
Kevin Bryan
Unreal Aviation
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Tue Sep 07, 2004 2:52 am
by ImmediateAxis
Kevin,
Any progress on the Powered Parachute?
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Tue Sep 07, 2004 11:13 am
by jbvoges
I tried the Minus One - niiice!
It really is a pleasant surprise. I thoroughly enjoyed the technical background that's provided and hope the originator scrapes the cash together to build a prototype one day. A fine effort - no give us one with more power!
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Tue Sep 07, 2004 4:25 pm
by Gnome
jbvoges:
Ahem, I am the originator... and yeah, it would be nice. :-)
ImmediateAxis:
Sorry m8, work was halted for a little while but I'm on it.
Some lamer tried to infect my machine with a virus, would you believe... kind of puts me off trying to help people.
Kev
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:57 am
by jbvoges
LOL! Sorry mate, I couldn't remember the name at the end of the readme and was far too lazy to open it again.
Spent hours drifting about the trees with the Minus One last night. As somebody who works in the design industry, I really loved the structure. Do you fly radio control craft? It would me great to see the pilot pod move when the joysitck moves!
Looking forward to version 2.
... and photographs of the prototype.
Cheers,
Bernard
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Wed Sep 08, 2004 9:37 am
by Gnome
I DO need to do an animated pilot as I have a few projects that feature very exposed pilots and having them sit rigidly isn't quite good enough.
Some movement of the pod would add a little realism but Minus One ISN'T weight-shift so no need for dramatic movement.
I do fly R/C (also unusual projects...) and have had an interest in full size design for 40 years. I'm mostly obsessed with micro helicopters these days. :-)
Kev
Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Wed Sep 08, 2004 2:49 pm
by microlight
Did somebody call ... ?

Re: Microlight or Ultralight

Posted:
Wed Sep 08, 2004 5:05 pm
by Gnome
'Bout time that Mitchel Wing was updated for FS2002/FS9 y'know... ;-)
It's still one of my favourites.
Kev