Payload simulation

[Poseidon]

Hi,

I was wondering if it is possible (and how) to simulate the payload in FS2002. That is make my airplane behave as a heavier object when it is loaded with a given weight of cargo or passengers. Thanks for any help.

[jford74]

go into the aircraft.cfg file of the aircraft. Use a text editor like notepad.
[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]

>>emptyweight"127000.00000<<

You modify the empty weight to simulate payload.
Hope that helps.

[dave3cu]

Hi Poseidon,

The payload is entered/edited in the [weight_and _balance] section of the aircraft.cfg file. You can look in one of the default a/c .cfg files for notation

[Poseidon]

I downloaded the load editor. Not bad. Thank you both.

[Poseidon]

Hi again,

I also have another question. What are the position X, Y, Z values in the weight configuration? I guess it has to do with how the load impacts each axon (X, Y, Z) of the plane but I do not know more on this (how each value is represented and why some are positive while other are negetive).

As a second question is there any resource suggested for someone who wants to know more about aircraft.cfg?

[dave3cu]

Hi Poseidon,

X,Y,Z are distance in feet from the a/c 'referance_datum_position'. A look at the [wieghts_and_balance] section of most any default a/c will explain. 'positive' is forward, left, or up from that point.

D'load the 'aircraft container sdk' from Microsoft to learn more about the various components of the a/c folder, including the aircraft.cfg.

http://www.microsoft.com/games/flightsimulator/fs2002_downloads_sdk.asp

Cheers,
Dave

[Poseidon]

Thanks

[dave3cu]

Welcome