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Apparently, recordings are saved as "FSR" files in your My Documents
folder. OK, I was searching for the .fsr file within the root FS9 folder. I have gone ahead and uploaded the file to http://www.sonic.net/randyw/fs2004/747Loop.FSR Just save the file to your "\My Documents\Flight Simulator Files" folder I assume. Open FS2004, start a flight anywhere, click on "options - fligth videos" and select the 747Loop video. You can change views using the "S" key. Let me know how that works out. Best, Randy |
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Randy Wentzel wrote
Apparently, recordings are saved as "FSR" files in your My Documents folder. OK, I was searching for the .fsr file within the root FS9 folder. I have gone ahead and uploaded the file to http://www.sonic.net/randyw/fs2004/747Loop.FSR Just save the file to your "\My Documents\Flight Simulator Files" folder I assume. Open FS2004, start a flight anywhere, click on "options - fligth videos" and select the 747Loop video. You can change views using the "S" key. Let me know how that works out. Worked great. Went from 4,000 to 17,000 to 400 feet during the 747 loop. Would be even better if they allowed voice recording (I am guessing they do not) so you could give me a clue about what, if anything of interest, is happening. Thanks, you dunnit. |
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Worked great. Went from 4,000 to 17,000 to 400 feet during the 747 loop.
Would be even better if they allowed voice recording (I am guessing they do not) so you could give me a clue about what, if anything of interest, is happening. Thanks, you dunnit. Yeah, I almost hit the terra firma but managed to just make it! The only thing that I did that you might not be able to tell in the video is that I hit the flaps and speed brakes on the way back down to slow down as much as possible. Before the loop I had to put the plane into a gentle dive to build up a lot of speed (just look at the ASI). Any other requests? -- Randy |
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"Randy Wentzel" wrote in message ... Quilljar wrote: I think it is true to say that it is possible to 'roll' any aircraft. Because if done properly, there should be no more than a very slight extra strain on the airframe. 'Looping' a 747 is another matter entirely! You have to pull a lot of G in a loop... I would, perhaps, be prepared to risk it in a Flight Simulator though, providing I had a stiff whisky and a sandwich by my side, and a couple of attractive (non PC) nurses to fan my brow afterwards :-) Actually, even a loop can be low G when executed correctly. I've met and spoke with on a number of occasions an ex-test pilot for the Boeing MD-NOTAR Helicopters. The test pilots would have informal contests with one another to see who could pull off the lowest G's while looping their helicopters. He could keep the max + G forces below 1.5, and supposably the other pilot could keep it below 1 G. The key is forward momentum combined with making the loop more oval then round. Keep your airspeed high (well above maneuvering speed), start a shallow climb and slowing increase the angle of climb until you reach the point at which you are nearly at the top of the loop. Since the airspeed is nearly at the stall speed now, you can pull back on the yoke more sharply with significantly increasing the G-load. Bring the bird over the top and then come out of the loop slow and gradual. As long as you keep + G-forces on an airplane, it doesn't know if it's upside down or right side up. Think about the G force a 747 has to endure when it hits severe turbulence at 450kts at 33,000. Those birds can handle a lot. A quick search on google found this dumbed down explanation of why it's probably not a good idea to roll or loop a 747: http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a1_262.html Here's the great video of the 707 doing a roll as part of an impromptu promotional scheme: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/photoga...707%20Roll.mpg Now why not go try looping and rolling the 747 or 777 in FS2004? Can't hurt! Maybe start on the ground and then use the Map mode to give yourself a lot of altitude (but not too much because you want good air density) - Say, 18,000' and 300 kts. Best, Randy Surely to do a low G loop, you would need LOT'S of power or a very high power to weight ratio - not what airliners have?? Clive |
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