Icarus Grumman Duck

[hawkfan]

Is there anybody out there who can help me out with the contact points on my Icarus Grumman Duck please? Whenever it settles on water, the whole bottom wing becomes submerged! Plus, it sits way too high in the water! I know nothing about Flight Simulator design, so I need all the help I can get! Thanks in anticipation!

[Travis]

I'm trying to wrap my head around what you're talking about: how can it both sit too high in the water AND have it's wing too submerged? Would seem like fixing one of those issues would make the other worse . . . how about a screenshot?

[hawkfan]

When the aircraft is upright it sits too high, the slightest turn inundates half of the lower wing, as seen in the attached file.

[Travis]

Can you post the location of the file you downloaded? I can take a look at the contents and PM you with the instructions.

[hawkfan]

Here is the cfg file


[fltsim.0]
title=J2F
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=1
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=U.S. NAVY Pensacola naval air station
description=

[fltsim.1]
title=J2F USN
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=2
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=USN
description=

[fltsim.2]
title=J2F -4
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=4
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=J2F -4 NAS Squantum Massachussetts
description=

[fltsim.3]
title=J2F-6 radar
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=c
panel=
sound=
texture=5
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=J2F -6 radar
description=

[fltsim.4]
title=OA12 Air Force DUCK
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=c
panel=
sound=
texture=6
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=10th Air Rescue Squad Alaska 1947
description=


[fltsim.5]
title=JF-2 U.S. COAST GUARD
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=d
panel=
sound=
texture=7
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=Cape Mary N.J. 1934
description=

[fltsim.6]
title=J2F MURPHY'S WAR
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=e
panel=
sound=
texture=11
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=MURPHY'S WAR
description=

[fltsim.7]
title=J2F-3 Admiral Barge
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=12
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=Admiral Barge
description=

[fltsim.8]
title=J2F Candy Clipper
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=c
panel=
sound=
texture=13
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=Candy Clipper Philippines 1947
description


[fltsim.9]
title=J2F OA-12
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=c
panel=
sound=
texture=15
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=J2F-6 OA-12
description

[fltsim.10]
title=J2F US COAST GUARD SALEM
sim=Grumman_J2F
model=d
panel=
sound=
texture=8
kb_checklists=
ui_manufacturer="Grumman"
ui_type=Duck
ui_typerole="seaplane"
ui_createdby="Icarusgold"
ui_variation=J2F US COAST GUARD SALEM
description


[General]
atc_type=Grumman
atc_model=Duck
editable=0
performance="Cruise Speed\n191 mph 165 kts 308 km\/h\n\nEngines\Wright 1820-54 Cyclone, 950 hp \nPropeller\nHartzell 3-blade constant speed\n\nMaximum Range\n556 nm 1,430 km\n\nService Ceiling\n25,750 ft 6,492 m\n\nFuel Capacity\n95 gal 360 L\n\nEmpty Weight\n2,850 lb 1,295 kg\n\nMaximum Gross Weight\n5,425 lb 2,466 kg\n\nLength\n38 ft, 6 in 11.7 m\n\nWingspan\n49 ft 14.9 m\n\nHeight\n16 ft, 2 in 4.9 m\n\nSeating\n7\n\nUseful Load\n1,595 lb 725 kg"
Category = airplane


[CameraDefinition.0]
Title = "Nose"
Guid = {8A1987D0-09B6-7E48-B4E1-62C5DBE2A720}
Description =Looking back from the nose of the engine toward the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.30
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 0, 2.5, 9.05
InitialPbh = 20, 0, 180
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=FALSE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.1]
Title = "Left Wing"
Guid = {3A09FD6C-D406-4d8f-A5CD-FA4F5E0C12ED}
Description = View from the left wing looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.75
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = -17.5, 3.0, 0.0
InitialPbh = 8, 0, 90
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.2]
Title = "Right Wing"
Guid = {C690EAFD-223A-42d0-99E0-681ADF93BB59}
Description = View from the right wing looking at the cockpit
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.75
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 17.5, 3.0, 0.0
InitialPbh = 8, 0, 270
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
ClipMode=Minimum


[CameraDefinition.3]
Title = "Tail"
Guid = {D8D67955-2E9B-4e75-9D8B-8EFFBBFAC64A}
Description = Looking forward from behind the aircraft
Origin = Center
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = FALSE
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = FALSE
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.75
ShowWeather = Yes
InitialXyz = 0, 5.0, -23.0
InitialPbh = 11, 0, 0
XyzAdjust = TRUE
Category=Aircraft
MomentumEffect=TRUE
ClipMode=Minimum

[CameraDefinition.001]
Title = "Right Seat"
Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-1E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = Yes
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = YES
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.30
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=0.00, -0.35, 0.2
InitialPbh=7, 0, 0

[CameraDefinition.002]
Title = "Engine Controls"
Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-2E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = No
SnapPbhAdjust = None
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = None
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = FALSE
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.3
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=-0.15, -0.35, 0.0
InitialPbh=18, 0, 0

[CameraDefinition.003]
Title = "Wheel Stack"
Guid = {195EAB58-9E4A-3E2A-A34C-A8D9D948F078}
Origin = Virtual Cockpit
MomentumEffect = Yes
SnapPbhAdjust = Swivel
SnapPbhReturn = False
PanPbhAdjust = Swivel
PanPbhReturn = False
Track = None
ShowAxis = YES
AllowZoom = TRUE
InitialZoom = 0.30
SmoothZoomTime = 2.0
ZoomPanScalar = 1.0
ShowWeather = Yes
XyzAdjust = TRUE
ShowLensFlare=FALSE
Category = Cockpit
PitchPanRate=20
HeadingPanRate=60
InitialXyz=1.00, -2.15, 1.65
InitialPbh=-28, 0, 0


[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight = 6400 // (pounds)
empty_weight = 4980 // (pounds)

reference_datum_position = 2.50, 0, 0 // (feet) distance from FlightSim Reference position: (1/4 chord, centerline, waterline)
empty_weight_CG_position = -2.18, 0, 2 // (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from specified datum

Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI = 6583.0
empty_weight_roll_MOI = 4833.0
empty_weight_yaw_MOI = 8639.0
empty_weight_coupled_MOI= 0.0
empty_weight_coupled_MOI = 0
max_number_of_stations = 0



[airplane_geometry]
wing_area = 409.0 //Square feet
wing_span = 39.0 //Feet
wing_root_chord = 10.0 //Feet
wing_dihedral = 2.5 //Degrees
wing_incidence = 0.0 //Degrees
wing_twist = 0.0 //Degrees
oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.65 //Measure of lift effeciency of wing
wing_winglets_flag = 0 //Are winglets available?
wing_sweep = 3.0 //Degrees, wing leading edge
wing_pos_apex_lon = 0.0 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
wing_pos_apex_vert = 4.1 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_area = 76.1 //Square feet
htail_span = 17.75 //Feet
htail_pos_lon = -30.8 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
htail_pos_vert = 5.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_incidence = 3.0 //Degrees
htail_sweep = 15.0 //Degrees, horizontal tail leading edge
vtail_area = 21.2 //Square feet
vtail_span = 9.2 //Feet, tip to body
vtail_sweep = 23.0 //Degrees, vertical tail leading edge
vtail_pos_lon = -19.3 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
vtail_pos_vert = 3.4 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
elevator_area = 36.9 //Square feet
aileron_area = 29.64 //Square feet
rudder_area = 26.48 //Square feet
elevator_up_limit = 28.0 //Degrees
elevator_down_limit = 20.0 //Degrees
aileron_up_limit = 20.0 //Degrees
aileron_down_limit = 20.0 //Degrees
rudder_limit = 27.0 //Degrees
elevator_trim_limit = 20.0 //Degrees
spoiler_limit = 0.0 //Degrees
spoilerons_available = 0 //Spoilerons Available?
aileron_to_spoileron_gain = 0 //Aileron to spoileron gain
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons = 0 //Degrees
min_flaps_for_spoilerons = 0 //Minimum flap handle position when spoilerons activate
auto_spoiler_available = 0
positive_g_limit_flaps_up = 3.0 //Design G load tolerance (positive, flaps up)
positive_g_limit_flaps_down= 2.0 //Design G load tolerance (positive, flaps down)
negative_g_limit_flaps_up = -2.0 //Design G load tolerance (negative, flaps up)
negative_g_limit_flaps_down= -2.0 //Design G load tolerance (negative, flaps down)
load_safety_factor = 1.5 //Design G load safety factor

[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 60.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
full_flaps_stall_speed = 87.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
cruise_speed = 100.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
max_indicated_speed = 190.0 //Red line (KIAS)

[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar = 1.0
parasite_drag_scalar = 1.0
induced_drag_scalar = 1.0
elevator_effectiveness = 1.0
aileron_effectiveness = 1.0
rudder_effectiveness = 1.0
pitch_stability = 1.0
roll_stability = 1.0
yaw_stability = 1.0
elevator_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
aileron_trim_effectiveness = 1.0
rudder_trim_effectiveness = 1.0

[fuel]
LeftMain = -2.6, -8.2, 4.1, 170.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
RightMain = -2.6, 8.2, 4.1, 170.0, 0.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type = 1 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors = 1
electric_pump = 1
engine_driven_pump=0

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 0 //0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0 = 3.0, 0, 4.6 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar= 1.0 //Fuel flow scalar
min_throttle_limit = 0.0; //Minimum percent throttle. Generally negative for turbine reverser

[piston_engine]
power_scalar = 1.0 //Piston power scalar
cylinder_displacement= 125.4 //Cubic inches per cylinder
compression_ratio= 7.0 //Compression ratio
number_of_cylinders= 9 //Number of cylinders
max_rated_rpm= 2650.0 //Max rated RPM
max_rated_hp= 750.0 //Max rated HP
fuel_metering_type= 1 //0=Fuel Injected, 1=Gravity Carburetor, 2=Aerobatic Carburetor
cooling_type= 0 //0=Cooling type Air, 1=Cooling type Liquid
normalized_starter_torque= 0.3 //Starter torque factor
turbocharged= 1 //Is it turbocharged? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
max_design_mp= 36.5 //Max design manifold pressure, (inHg)
min_design_mp= 1.0 //Min design manifold pressure, (inHg)
critical_altitude= 11000.0 //Altitude to which the turbocharger will provide max design manifold pressure (feet)
emergency_boost_type= 0 //0=None, 1=Water Injection, 2=Methanol/Water injection, 3=War Emergency Power
emergency_boost_mp_offset= 0.0 //Additional manifold pressure supplied by emergency boost
emergency_boost_gain_offset= 0.0 //Multiplier on manifold pressure due to emergency boost
fuel_air_auto_mixture= 0 //Automixture available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
auto_ignition= 0 //Auto-Ignition available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on maximum RPM mechanical efficiency
idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on idle RPM mechanical efficiency
max_rpm_friction_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on maximum RPM friction
idle_rpm_friction_scalar= 1.0 //Scalar on idle RPM friction

[propeller]
thrust_scalar = 1.2 //Propeller thrust scalar
propeller_type= 0 //0=Constant Speed, 1=Fixed Pitch
propeller_diameter= 9.0 //Propeller Diameter, (feet)
propeller_blades= 3 //Number of propeller blades
propeller_moi= 19.0 //Propeller moment of inertia
beta_max= 67.0 //Maximum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
beta_min= 15.0 //Minimum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
min_gov_rpm= 1200.0 //Miminum governed RPM
prop_tc= 0.1 //Prop time-constant
gear_reduction_ratio= 1.0 //Propeller gear reduction ratio
fixed_pitch_beta= 0.0 //Fixed pitch angle of fixed pitch prop, (degrees)
low_speed_theory_limit= 80.0 //Speed at which low speed theory becomes blended in (feet/second)
prop_sync_available= 0 //Prop synchronization available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_deice_available= 1 //Prop de-icing available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_feathering_available= 1 //Prop feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_auto_feathering_available= 0 //Prop auto-feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
min_rpm_for_feather= 700.0 //Minimum RPM for prop feathering
beta_feather= 88.0 //Feathering pitch angle (degrees)
power_absorbed_cf= 0.9 //Coefficient of friction for power absorbed by propeller
defeathering_accumulators_available= 0 //Defeathering accumulators available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_reverse_available= 0 //Prop reverse available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
minimum_on_ground_beta= 0.0 //Miminum pitch angle on ground, (degrees)
minimum_reverse_beta= 0.0 //Minimum pitch angle in reverse, (degrees)

[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)
//GEAR
point.0 = 1, -12.8, 0.00, -3.9, 1600, 0, 1.25, 90, 0.52, 4.0, 0.90, 5.0, 4.0, 0, 195, 250
point.1 = 1, 2.5, -3.85, -7.1, 1600, 1, 1.25, 0, 0.45, 2.5, 0.85, 6.0, 5.0, 2, 195, 250
point.2 = 1, 2.5, 3.85, -7.1, 1600, 2, 1.25, 0, 0.45, 2.5, 0.85, 7.0, 6.0, 3, 195, 250
//FLOATS
point.3= 4, 5.1, -1.8, -5.0, 2500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 0.0, 0.0, 5, 0, 0
point.4= 4, 5.1, 1.8, -5.0, 2500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 0.0, 0.0, 5, 0, 0
point.5= 4, -15.3, -1.8, -2.5, 2500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 0.0, 0.0, 5, 0, 0
point.6= 4, -15.3, 1.8, -2.5, 2500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 0.0, 0.0, 5, 0, 0
//Wing Floats
point.7= 4, -2.1,-20.5, -0.8, 1500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 12.0, 12.0, 5, 0, 0
point.8= 4, -2.1, 20.5, -0.8, 1500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 14.0, 14.0, 5, 0, 0
point.9= 5, -6.5, 0.0, -6.0, 0, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0
//Scrapes
point.10= 2, -2.0, -25.5, 4.5, 2500, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0
point.11= 2, -2.0, 25.5, 4.5, 2500, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0
point.12= 2, -25.5, 0.0, 11.4, 2500, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0
point.13= 2, 10.0, 0.0, 0.0, 2500, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0
point.14= 2, -25.0, 0.0, 2.8, 2500, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0


static_pitch = 13.1 //Degrees
static_cg_height = 5.2 //Feet
gear_system_type=0 //Electric
tailwheel_lock = 1

[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available = 1 //Normal
pct_throttle_limit = 0.1 //Percent throttle that activates warning
flap_limit_idle = 0.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at idle
flap_limit_power = 31.5 //Flap angle that activates warning at above idle

[brakes]
parking_brake = 1 //Parking brake available
toe_brakes_scale = 1.0 //Brake scalar
differential_braking_scale = 1.0
auto_brakes = 0

[hydraulic_system]
normal_pressure = 0.0 //PSI
electric_pumps = 0 //no electric pumps
engine_map = 0 //no engine pumps

[Flaps.0]
type = 1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard = 0.5 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time = 3 // seconds
flaps-position.0 = -7 // degrees
flaps-position.1 = 0 // degrees
flaps-position.2 = 24 // degrees
flaps-position.3 = 40 // degrees
flaps-position.4 = 48 // degrees
damaging-speed = 250 // KIAS
blowout-speed = 300 // KIAS
lift_scalar = 1.0
drag_scalar = 1.0
pitch_scalar= 1.0
system_type = 3 //0=Electric, 1=Hydraulic, 2=Pneumatic, 3=Manual, 4=None

[electrical]
max_battery_voltage = 24.0
generator_alternator_voltage = 25.0
max_generator_alternator_amps = 100.0

[vacuum_system]
max_pressure=5.15 //PSI
vacuum_type=1 //Type: 0=None, 1=Engine pump (default), 2=Pneumatic, 3=Venturi
electric_backup_pressure=0.000000
engine_map=1,1

[pneumatic_system]
max_pressure = 21.5
bleed_air_scalar = 5.0

[pitot_static]
vertical_speed_time_constant = 1.0 //Increasing this value will cause a more instantaneous reaction in the VSI
pitot_heat = 1.0 //Scalar on heat effectiveness, 0 = not available

[stall_warning]
type=0
stick_shaker=0

[deice_system]
structural_deice_type=0 //0 = None, 1 = Heated Leading Edge, 2 = Bleed Air Boots, 3 = Eng Pump Boots
[exits]
number_of_exits = 1
exit_rate.0 = 0.4 ;Percent per second

[Radios]
// Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1 = 1
Com.1 = 1, 1
Com.2 = 1, 1
Nav.1 = 1, 1, 1
Nav.2 = 1, 1, 0
Adf.1 = 1
Transponder.1 = 1
Marker.1 = 1

[direction_indicators]
//1 Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro, 3=Electro-Mag Slaved Compass, 4=Slaved to another
//2 Indicator number of slaving indicator if Type = 4
direction_indicator.0=1,0

[attitude_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro
attitude_indicator.0 = 1

[turn_indicators]
//Type: 0=None, 1=Electric Gyro, 2= Vacuum Gyro
turn_indicator.0=1,1 //Turn and Bank

[autopilot]
autopilot_available= 1
flight_director_available= 1
default_vertical_speed= 700.0
autothrottle_available= 0
pitch_takeoff_ga=8.0
max_pitch=10.0
max_pitch_acceleration=1.0
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.5
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.0
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.0
max_bank=25.0
max_bank_acceleration=1.8
max_bank_velocity=3.00
max_throttle_rate=0.10
nav_proportional_control=9.00
nav_integrator_control=0.25
nav_derivative_control=0.00
nav_integrator_boundary=2.50
nav_derivative_boundary=0.00
gs_proportional_control=9.52
gs_integrator_control=0.26
gs_derivative_control=0.00
gs_integrator_boundary=0.70
gs_derivative_boundary=0.00
yaw_damper_gain = 0.0

[Views]
eyepoint = -1.40, 0, 3.64 //Longitudinal, Lateral, Vertical (feet)

[SMOKESYSTEM]
smoke.0= 13.07, 0.00, 4.03, fx_enginefireduck

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing
light.0 = 1, -18.7, -0.00, 2.6, fx_beacon ,
light.1= 3, 1.90, 19.300, 5.200, fx_navred
light.2= 3, 1.90, -19.300, 5.200, fx_navgre
light.3 = 4, -0.20, 0.00, 2.00, fx_vclight,


[keyboard_response]
//Breakpoint speeds (knots) on the keyboard increments of control surfaces.
//Speed at which the incremenet is reduced to 1/2 and 1/8 respectively.
elevator = 150, 250
aileron = 150, 250
rudder = 150, 250

[EFFECTS]
wake=fx_wake
water=fx_spray
dirt=fx_tchdrt
concrete=fx_sparks
touchdown=fx_wtrspray_m, 1

[Travis]

Lol, okay. I didn't need the whole CFG file, but its okay.

Looking at the contact points section, this should be pretty easy to fix.

Find:
//Wing Floats
point.7= 4, -2.1,-20.5, -0.8, 1500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 12.0, 12.0, 5, 0, 0
point.8= 4, -2.1, 20.5, -0.8, 1500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 14.0, 14.0, 5, 0, 0
point.9= 5, -6.5, 0.0, -6.0, 0, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0

Change the fourth digits of the first two points to -1.8. So now it will read:

//Wing Floats
point.7= 4, -2.1,-20.5, -1.8, 1500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 12.0, 12.0, 5, 0, 0
point.8= 4, -2.1, 20.5, -1.8, 1500, 0, 0.0, 0, 0.50, 2.5, 0.70, 14.0, 14.0, 5, 0, 0
point.9= 5, -6.5, 0.0, -6.0, 0, 0, 0.0, 20, 0.00, 0.0, 1.00, 0.0, 0.0, 0, 0, 0

Test it in the sim and if it doesn't quite work, keep increasing that number (negatively) until you get the desired effect.

[hawkfan]

I never did resolve the problem, even after spending many hours fiddling with the "config" files. But now there is a wonderful replacement on Simviation. I thank everybody for their help, and everyone who works tirelessly providing Simviation with an endless supply of aircraft of all types, you've all helped to keep me sane!

[pete]

Glad to hear you got it fixed (or gor an alternative) - but please always mention what file you are talking about. Link to it. I also don't know what file you are referring to.
That saves a lot of time and makes it 10x more likely you will get your answer.

[OldAirmail]

If you can reinstall the old, problematical, file I'd love to see a picture.

[Hagar]

If you can reinstall the old, problematical, file I'd love to see a picture.

I presume it was this one. http://www.icarusgold.com/Shop/product_info.php?products_id=37

I found this comment regarding hawkfan's problem in a review on another website:

"Initially my flight control settings are full right — as realistic as you can get. However using these settings, I found that when I loaded the Duck into the sea the starboard wing disappeared under water. A quick email to IG resolved the issue in that I had to significantly decrease my “General” setting in the “Realism” section of FSX to the left and this resolved the issue."

[OldAirmail]

Ahyup, that helps.


"Whenever it settles on water, the whole bottom wing becomes submerged! Plus, it sits way too high in the water!"