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Jun 13^th, 2004 at 4:07am

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I have been working on a new project recently which came from my own design and I have been wondering how I can create an afterburner with Gmax.

I have seen A/Bs as part of the model on other aircraft, but I can't figure out how to do it in Gmax.

Anyone have any clues?

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Reply #1 - Jun 13^th, 2004 at 4:49am

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Ender,
A good way to do it is not to incorporate it as part of the GMAX model but to add the afterburner afterwards as an effect in FS. I use a modification of an effects file that was in a download, linked to an XML switch I wrote that turns it on automatically at full throttle. Let me know if you want to try it out and I'll send you the files.

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Reply #2 - Jun 13^th, 2004 at 5:08am

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Hmmm, well, that might work, but the engine I am using is VERY large. On the order of 16 feet wide. Would that make a difference, or can I adjust the width of the A/B?

What about the F-16 by Kirk Olsen? If I remember correctly, it didn't use an XML gauge for the afterburner . . .

Of course, I could be wrong . . . Roll Eyes

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Reply #3 - Jun 13^th, 2004 at 5:24am

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I also use it on planes with very large exhausts! I tend to modify the diameter of the exhaust effect to fit.

No, it wasn't the Olsen Viper - I wrote this particular (very) simple XML gauge myself as I got tired of pressing the 'I' key.

Send me an IM with your email address if you want to try it out.

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Reply #4 - Jun 14^th, 2004 at 8:54am

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i have a very related issue...

i added a vortex effect to my 737 that i took from another aircraft and modified it a bit. It is based on an XML gauge. it's set to turn itself on when airspeed is between 160 and 130 kts...

but i wanted to add another condition to it so it would only turn itself on when the flaps are at their two most extended positions also (30-40 deg)

how can i do this?

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Reply #5 - Jun 14^th, 2004 at 9:39am

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Moach,
It should just be a case of taking the control logic if the XML gauge and extending it from:

'if speed between 160 and 130 then turn on vortex'

to

'if speed between 160 and 130 AND flaps between 30 and 40 then turn on vortex'

I say 'just'! I'll have a look at it and get back to you.

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Reply #6 - Jun 14^th, 2004 at 1:50pm

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yes, but how do you say that in XML language?

here's what i have now:

- <Gauge Name="WingTipVortices" Version="1.0">
- <Element>
- <Select>
<Value>(A:AIRSPEED INDICATED,knot) 130 > (A:AIRSPEED INDICATED,knot) 160 < && if{ (>K:SMOKE_ON) } els{ (>K:SMOKE_OFF) }</Value>
</Select>
</Element>
</Gauge>

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