Simviation Forum - AI Helicoptors?

Mar 5^th, 2004 at 1:05am

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If I created an AI flight plan for a helicoptor, would it fly right? Would it take-off vertically or would it taxi to a runway and take-off that way. Or would it make my computer combust? Just curious.

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Reply #1 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 4:42am

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Well, I've seen people do it, but never tried it. From what they say, it would just taxi to a runway, take off like an airplane and then fly like one as well. There isn't really a good method for AI helos as of yet. Guess we'll have to wait for 2006 for that one . . . Wink

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Reply #2 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 4:55am

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EB is right, AI Helos act like regular AI aircraft

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Reply #3 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 7:27am

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Hi Raz,

Maybe the helo ai flight dynamics wouldnt allow this, but how about using afcad to 1) create a second airport over an existing one (the same method used to force the use of alternate runways or 'assigned parking') or 2)new airports on landable rooftops or parking lots, with their own parking and a very short runway, i.e. helo pad

Just a thought.

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Hmmm, might have to adopt this for my own weekend project.....

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Reply #4 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 4:08pm

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Thanks guys, that's what I figured. Dave3cu, your idea might be over my head, but thanks for the idea. Out of curiosity though, how would I create the double airport? I'd kind of like to see aircraft using multiple runways. Thanks - Raz

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Reply #5 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 5:26pm

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Hi Raz,

A couple of ways to use multiple runways, both explained in AFCad's excellent help file.

The easiest is (in AFCad) to close one runway to landing and close the other to take-off, doesnt require a second airport overlay. Of course would probably work best with parallel runways, rather than crossing

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Reply #6 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 7:44pm

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Hey Dave. I apologize for my ignorance, but can you guide me through the process for KORD? I've got all the necessary utilities, I'm just not 100% sure how I should go about the process. Thanks - Raz

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Reply #7 - Mar 5^th, 2004 at 8:03pm

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Oops, never mind. Maybe I should learn to read the instructions first huh? Thanks though.

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