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Curtiss Wright C-46 Commando for FlightGear

Curtiss Wright C-46 Commando for FlightGear

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The Curtiss Wright C-46 Commando is a WWII era twin-engine taildragger cargo aircraft. Originally designed and built as a pressurized airliner in 1937, the CW-20 was outfitted for wartime use early in the war. With its larger engines and cargo capacity, it was immediately pressed into service flying cargo over "the Hump" between India and China. It was actually the largest transport aircraft used during the war. Of the 3,181 built, around half a dozen Commandos are still flying today.

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lighGear Version

• JSBsim FDM
• Exterior: animated 3D model, 5 liveries, ALS lights
• Interior: detailed 3D cockpit including animated instrument panel and clickable switch panels
• Systems: fuel tank management, electrical system, oilcooler, tailwheel lock, ...

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(A newer version may be available at development branch (download))

Take a look at the wiki for further information:

You can help 👍 (by contributing your favourite liveries, sending in nice screenshots or submitting bugs).

• Github: SkybikeFG
• FlightGear Wiki
• FlightGear Forum

Authors: Arnd Lebert @2016/2017/2018/2019/2020, John Gilbert 2018/2019, legoboyvdlp, stec55x by Octal450

c46's Issues

Vacuum system requires implementation.

Need to implement more robust vacuum / suction system.

Helping you

Looks great. I'd be happy to help you on this one, particularly in terms of systems / FCS. The visuals and new systems look fantastic!

Let me know how I can help.

I'd like to do a new flight control system maybe - currently its only default aeromatic?

Jonathan

Electrical system requires further implementation.

Need to enhance the current electrical system to account for more aircraft components.

Implement alternate static system

Alternate static system to be implemented once switch is available.

Electrical - outputs required

Hi,
With the new electrical system you need to add power to the properties under /systems/electrical/outputs/ - otherwise things like the nav radios won't work. I'll make a pull request shortly.

Nevermind - I see you disabled it, I will wait for your response @SkybikeFG before proceeding.

Also, there is an auxiliary power unit available providing 70 amps of 28V.
Apparently the starter draws 121 amps but the APU only can provide 70, so batteries + apu are needed!

Engine flooding parameters required

Need to implement flooding simulations in systems/fuel.xml.