John Hinson's 1967 Transgabon traffic

[Bernard/Administrator]

I opened this further board to allow placing some threads about the years following classic era. John created a lot of AI flightplans which I like to use as far as corresponding aircraft are available. I start here with his Transgabon 67 flightplans.

As a Noorduyn Norseman is offered in the Flightsim library, I use it instead of the GA aircraft recommanded by John. Here what it looks like at Libreville.




The scheduled Noorduyn Norseman approaching Kongo Boumba Airfield in vicinity of the Ogooué River. It doesn't excist by default. 




This DC-3 just landed at Oyem Airport




I tried to let fly the needed JBK Douglas DC-4 V3 with Transgabon textures as AI. But unfortunately it doesn't work.


Bernard

[zswobbie1]

Nice!

[John Hinson]

Sept 21, 2024 21:56:53 GMT Bernard/Administrator said:

I opened this further board to allow placing some threads about the years following classic era. John created a lot of AI flightplans which I like to use as far as corresponding aircraft are available. I start here with his Transgabon 67 flightplans.

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I tried to let fly the needed JBK Douglas DC-4 V3 with Transgabon textures as AI. But unfortunately it doesn't work.

Try these FDs, they are converted from aircraft by "JM" (I can't remember his name), but that aircraft's file shows the FDs to be by Michael Pearson so credit is due to both of them.

[fltsim.0]
title=JBKAI DC-4 Transgabon
sim=JMAI_DC-4
model=
texture=transgabon
atc_airline=GOLF NOVEMBER
atc_parking_types=GATE
atc_parking_codes=GN
ui_manufacturer=AI
ui_type=Douglas DC-4
ui_variation=Transgabon
description=Douglas DC-4 by J B Kristensen used for AI

// Modified with JM FDs
[General]
performance=JBKv3\n\nFour P&W R-2000-11M2\neach 1450hp for take off\n1100hp up to 15,000feet\n
atc_type=MCDONNELDOUGLAS
atc_model=DC4
Category=airplane

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight =100000
empty_weight =45000
reference_datum_position = 0, 0, 0
empty_weight_CG_position = 20, 0, 0
max_number_of_stations=1
station_load.0 = 300, 36, 0, 0, Bal.
station_load.0 = 15000, 10, 0, 0, Bal.
empty_weight_pitch_MOI =1950000
empty_weight_roll_MOI =1050000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI =1150000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI =0

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type = 0
Engine.0= 14.32, -26.78, -1.00
Engine.1= 17, -12.05, -3.19
Engine.2= 17, 12.05, -3.19
Engine.3= 14.32, 26.78, -1.00
fuel_flow_scalar = 1.0
min_throttle_limit = 0
max_contrail_temperature =-27

[piston_engine]
power_scalar = 1.0 //Piston power scalar
cylinder_displacement= 130.71 //Cubic inches per cylinder
compression_ratio= 6.7 //Compression ratio
number_of_cylinders=14 //Number of cylinders
max_rated_rpm= 2700 //Max rated RPM
max_rated_hp= 1200 //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= 47 //Max design manifold pressure, (inHg)
min_design_mp= 10 //Min design manifold pressure, (inHg)
critical_altitude= 7000 //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 //Additional manifold pressure supplied by emergency boost
emergency_boost_gain_offset= 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 = 1.0 //Propeller thrust scalar
propeller_type= 0 //0=Constant Speed, 1=Fixed Pitch
propeller_diameter= 11.53 //Propeller Diameter, (feet)
propeller_blades= 3 //Number of propeller blades
propeller_moi= 40.2 //Propeller moment of inertia
beta_max= 30.0 //Maximum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
beta_min= 18.0 //Minimum blade pitch angle for constant speed prop, (degrees)
min_gov_rpm= 1400 //Miminum governed RPM
prop_tc= 0.1 //Prop time-constant
gear_reduction_ratio= 1.778 //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= 1 //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= 89.5 //Feathering pitch angle (degrees)
power_absorbed_cf= 0.9 //Coefficient of friction for power absorbed by propeller in feather
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)
feathering_switches = 1 //Switches which invoke feathering

[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed = 115
full_flaps_stall_speed = 105
cruise_speed = 280
max_indicated_speed = 197
max_mach=0.810010

[contact_points]
point.0=1, 25.31, 0.00, -6.85, 1574.000, 0.000, 1.500, 54.000, 0.388, 2.500, 0.661, 10.000, 10.000, 1.000, 170.000, 535.711
point.1=1, -3.00, -12.57, -6.30, 1574.000, 1.000, 1.500, 0.000, 0.388, 2.500, 0.715, 10.000, 10.000, 2.000, 170.000, 535.711
point.2=1, -3.00, 12.80, -6.30, 1574.000, 1.000, 1.500, 0.000, 0.388, 2.500, 0.715, 10.000, 10.000, 2.000, 170.000, 535.711
point.3= 2.000, 32.8, 0.003, 3, 1800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.4= 2.000, -45.587, 0.030, 1.00, 1800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.5= 2.000, -0.3, 58.50, 6.885, 1800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.6= 2.000, -0.3, -58.50, 6.885, 1800.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000
point.7= 5, -30.90, -5.250, -7.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 3.0, 3.2, 0, 0.0, 0.0
point.8= 5, -30.90, 5.250, -7.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 3.1, 3.5, 0, 0.0, 0.0
static_pitch = 1.1137 //degrees (pitch when loaded on ground)
static_cg_height=6.072 //feet, altitude of CG when at rest on the ground
gear_system_type=1 //0

[lights]
light.0=3, -0.3, -58.50, 6.885, fx_navred ,
light.1=3, -0.3, 58.50, 6.885, fx_navgre ,
light.2=3, -60.68, 0.00, 5.07, fx_navwhi ,
light.3=1, -52.69, 0.00, 23.15, fx_beacon ,
light.4=4, 24.9, -1.40, 7.0, fx_vclight ,
light.5=4, 24.9, 1.40, 7.0, fx_vclight ,
light.6=4, 20.5, -2.0, 5.4, fx_vclight ,
light.7=4, 20.5, 2.5, 5.4, fx_vclight ,

[EFFECTS]
wake = fx_wake
water = fx_spray
dirt = fx_tchdrt
concrete = fx_sparks
touchdown = fx_tchdwn_l, 1
contrail = fx_contrail_l

[flaps.0]
type =1
span-outboard =0.750
extending-time =10
system_type=1
damaging-speed =180
blowout-speed =220
flaps-position.0=0
flaps-position.1=10
flaps-position.2=25
flaps-position.3=45
flaps-position.4=60
lift_scalar=1.0
drag_scalar=1.0
pitch_scalar=1.0

[brakes]
parking_brake=1 //Parking brake available
toe_brakes_scale=0.750 //Brake scalar

[fuel]
fuel_type = 2
number_of_tank_selectors = 1
electric_pump = 0
LeftMain = 10, -20.00, -2.5, 1300, 0
RightMain = 10, 20.00, -2.5, 1300, 0

[airplane_geometry]
wing_area =1460.0 //Square feet
wing_span =117 //Feet
wing_root_chord =5.3 //Feet
wing_dihedral =2.5 //Degrees
wing_incidence =0 //Degrees
wing_twist =-0 //Degrees
oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.9 //Measure of lift effeciency of wing
wing_winglets_flag =0 //Are winglets available?
wing_sweep =2.0 //Degrees, wing leading edge
wing_pos_apex_lon =5.74 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
wing_pos_apex_vert =0.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_area =1470 //Square feet
htail_span =72.8 //Feet
htail_pos_lon =-53.77 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
htail_pos_vert =0.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_incidence =3.2 //Degrees
htail_sweep =0.0 //Degrees, horizontal tail leading edge
vtail_area =1060 //Square feet
vtail_span =37.1 //Feet, tip to body
vtail_sweep =40.0 //Degrees, vertical tail leading edge
vtail_pos_lon =-17.6 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
vtail_pos_vert =1.3 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
elevator_area =24.4 //Square feet
aileron_area =10.6 //Square feet
rudder_area =4.9 //Square feet
elevator_up_limit =28.0 //Degrees
elevator_down_limit =21.0 //Degrees
aileron_up_limit =20.0 //Degrees
aileron_down_limit =15.0 //Degrees
rudder_limit =24.0 //Degrees
elevator_trim_limit =19.5 //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

[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar =1.0
parasite_drag_scalar =1.0
induced_drag_scalar =1.0
elevator_effectiveness=0.750
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

[stall_warning]
type=2

[electrical]
max_battery_voltage = 12.0
generator_alternator_voltage = 13.8
max_generator_alternator_amps = 40.0
avionics_bus = 0, 5 , 9.5
avionics = 1, 5 , 9.5
additional_system = 0, 2 , 9.5
marker_beacon = 1, 2 , 9.0
fuel_pump = 0, 5 , 9.0

[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available = 1 //Normal
pct_throttle_limit = 0.1 //Percent throttle that activates warning
flap_limit_idle = 15.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at idle
flap_limit_power = 30.0 //Flap angle that activates warning at above idle

[hydraulic_system]
normal_pressure = 3000.0 //PSI
electric_pumps = 0 //no electric pumps
engine_map = 1,1,0,0 //pumps on Eng1,2

[Views]
eyepoint = -16.385, -1.435, 3.012

[Radios]
Audio.1 = 1
Com.1 = 1, 0
Com.2 = 1, 0
Nav.1 = 1, 0, 1
Nav.2 = 1, 0, 0
Adf.1 = 1
Transponder.1 = 1
Marker.1 = 1

[keyboard_response]
elevator = 150, 250
aileron = 150, 250
rudder = 150, 250

[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=3,0

[attitude_indicators]
attitude_indicator.0 = 2
attitude_indicator.1 = 1

[turn_indicators]
turn_indicator.0=0,0

[autopilot]
autopilot_available=1
flight_director_available=1
default_vertical_speed=750
autothrottle_available=1
autothrottle_arming_required=0
autothrottle_takeoff_ga=0
autothrottle_max_rpm=105
pitch_takeoff_ga=8
max_pitch=10
max_pitch_acceleration=1
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.5
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000
max_bank=25
max_bank_acceleration=1.8
max_bank_velocity=3
max_throttle_rate=0.1
nav_proportional_control=9
nav_integrator_control=0.25
nav_derivative_control=0
nav_integrator_boundary=2.5
nav_derivative_boundary=0
gs_proportional_control=9.52
gs_integrator_control=0.26
gs_derivative_control=0
gs_integrator_boundary=0.7
gs_derivative_boundary=0
yaw_damper_gain=0


These should do the trick for you, I have nine of Jens' aircraft flying as AI with these FDs.

Best regards,

John

Attachments:

JMAI_DC-4.zip (4.4 KB)

[Bernard/Administrator]

John, thank you very much for the very useful tip. You make my day! Curiously, I've already used Kristensen's DC-4 and others as AI and haven't observed any difficulties. Normally I just to have replace his air files with the Boeing737-400.air one, because the planes only follow straight ahead after take off.

Now the DC-4 could correctly leave Port Gentil to Moula Ville.




Bernard