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Re: [FAQ] [Read first: lots of answers!!!] Tips and Tricks - olseric - 20-10-2005
#30 My [insert aircraft name here] did not have any payload points and after FSP "fixed it," the center of gravity is way off...
First off, make sure you have an aircraft DESIGNED for FS2004. FS2002 and before use a different loading system that will throw your
payload way off.
Project Opensky Users
Make sure you have the LATEST flight dynamics and configuration files. These can be found in the Project OpenSky Forums by visiting:
http://forum.projectopensky.com/index.php?showtopic=3005
The easiest way to find out what version you are using is to look at your aircraft.cfg file and find the version in the [description] header. If it
reads 2004.X.X, you are using a model for FS2004. If it reads, 2002.X.X, you are using one designed for FS2002.
Second, the FS Passengers loading points that it inserts SHOULD NOT affect the center of gravity. They are loaded up so everything is
balanced in the middle.
Third, some aircraft have payload points that were poorly inserted. My suggestion would be to find the data (usually readily available from
a Google search) for the aircraft's loading and then mathematically figure out the loading points yourself. If you are unable or are having
trouble with this, many of us here would be happy to assist.
Finally, some aircraft were just poorly designed from the flight dynamics up. We can't do much about this. If you feel this is the case, try
doing this: Make sure you have a completely empty airplane. Put 25% fuel total on board and then take it for a ride. If it performs badly
(way outside of the data references that you find), junk it and find another.