J.Schweigler 203 Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 I hope so...I don't wait any longer! ...If that means, that you stop asking for news every second day, -fine, thanks Joachim , Think your Dimona looks great. I shall be buying it when it's released!!!! I have never flown a Dimona but I was wondering if the glider performance will be good enough to thermal and use ridge lift produced by Cumulus X??? Also does the propellor feather??? The peroformance will be the almost same as the original one. We must fake several things to get it done, but it will be very very close. The most annoing thing is the engine / propeller / sound model. FSX wasn't made for such small piston engines. This brings troubles similar to the aux engines of the discus glider. But in a touring motorglider the engine is far more important, so we must work on this end. (BTW the main topic at the moment) However it will be possible (or is actually) to cycle in a thermal or ridge, exactly as you can to in the real one. Very good for motor plane pilots, rather poor, for glider pilots, but a nice thing between them ;-) - - - Regarding G109, Rotax Dimonas or several other motorgliders you asked for or will ask for in the future: This topic showes the H36 Dimona, nothing more, nothing less. You see how long it takes to deliver ONE SIMPLE motorglider. It is not worth asking for new types while the one isn't released yet. We can talk about the other things later. Bes regards Joachim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidA 6 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Joachim, Many thanks for your reply. I'm sure that developing the Dimona is taking a lot of time. It's nice to see such effort put into a product!!! With regards to the G-109 I only thought you might want to know of the customer base in the UK for it. I understand what you develop is completely up to you. Many Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi 5161 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Joachim, Many thanks for your reply. I'm sure that developing the Dimona is taking a lot of time. It's nice to see such effort put into a product!!! With regards to the G-109 I only thought you might want to know of the customer base in the UK for it. I understand what you develop is completely up to you. Many Thanks David Well actually it is not, because if he'd make an aircraft which he likes (whatever it would be) but which the other guys don't know/or even worse like there wouldn't be paying customers, who are the main focus on which a projekt is about. please don't forget that, because every product which is developed is you can say chosen by the customer and only build by the company. To give an example: I'm sure Aerosoft wouldn't make an VERY complex add-on (even more than PMDG) if it would take far to much FPS because the systemsdepth is far to much... so they do a lighter version of the plaine because the customer wants so. (becasue the customers can use it then^^) but to get back to the Dimona topic: i'd like to know how long a runway must be to get it started there. would already 300m be enough, or does it need more? how much exactly? Regards Emi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X3rr0S 0 Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Well actually it is not, because if he'd make an aircraft which he likes (whatever it would be) but which the other guys don't know/or even worse like there wouldn't be paying customers, who are the main focus on which a projekt is about. please don't forget that, because every product which is developed is you can say chosen by the customer and only build by the company. To give an example: I'm sure Aerosoft wouldn't make an VERY complex add-on (even more than PMDG) if it would take far to much FPS because the systemsdepth is far to much... so they do a lighter version of the plaine because the customer wants so. (becasue the customers can use it then^^) but to get back to the Dimona topic: i'd like to know how long a runway must be to get it started there. would already 300m be enough, or does it need more? how much exactly? Regards Emi Hi Emi, we have one HK 36 Superdimona ( i think 80 Hp Rotax) at our Airfield, the runway is ca. 800m long, our dimona needs ca.3/4 of the runway till she takes up..., i think our hk 36 would need 500 metres for take off (our runway is very bumpy at the end). think of temperature, air pressure an wind, all these factors are important for the take off length, but i dont think that you are ever able to start this lady within 300 meters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi 5161 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Hello, are there any new things on this? Maybe some screenshots or a video please? I want to fly the Dimona and that as soon as possible, so please tell me how the development goes on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Aerosoft Share Posted December 10, 2010 Hello, are there any new things on this? Maybe some screenshots or a video please? I want to fly the Dimona and that as soon as possible, so please tell me how the development goes on! I flown an early beta yesterday and although there is some work to be done it starts to looks fine. Here are some shots from me experimenting at Matekane field (pretty exiting airport...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X3rr0S 0 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 there are also some exciting planes at this airfield your dimona looks realy nice Oo will it be finished this year? i know this question goes on your nerves... but i am sooo exciting about the release greats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 LOL, yes, these questions are rather annoying, though I can understand you. The answer is: I simply don't know. We are currently wporking very hard on both the Dimona and the Huey, but there are so many unforeseen problems to solve... We just spent 4 hours trying to get a simple gyro sound working as we want to have it... without success... Bests Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco3009 1 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Looks very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardix 11 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 LOL, yes, these questions are rather annoying, though I can understand you. The answer is: I simply don't know. We are currently wporking very hard on both the Dimona and the Huey, but there are so many unforeseen problems to solve... We just spent 4 hours trying to get a simple gyro sound working as we want to have it... without success... Bests Joachim Take your time, many of us prefer to have a bug-free product 2 months later than a "flying-texture" (read C*R*N*D*) before Christmas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 A little update: in this picture you can see the working propeller control unit. It works like the real one. You can set the in flight RPM with the knob and feather the prop with the switch for gliding. The RPM is controlled online via prop pitch as you can see on manifold pressure. RPM gauge lower right man press upper right prop controller upper left Best regards, Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 All main gauges are implemented and working now. OK...The clock, the xponder and the GPS are missing, where I am not sure how to handle this GPS. But generally the plane is flyable now :-) The instruments have the same characteristics as the real ones. For example the variometer showes nearly 100ft/min too much. Note that this is the glider optimized version with SDI C4 gauge. There will be a fully CVFR version as well wich contains a gyro instead of the SDIC4 for better handling on cross country flights. Bests Joachim 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimshot 5 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Awesome work Joachim I'm looking forward to this bird a lot. Don't forget to enjoy the holidays! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
737-Maniac 7 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'm really looking forward to this. Like many others have stated before, I would also suggest that you don't rush or start feeling pushed. Take your time and don't forget that your family and friends are way more important than any flightsim-product. So enjoy your holidays, have a great new year's eve and take a well deserved rest. Best regards and season's greetings Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Thank you all :-) Have you ever seen.... a working monochrome LCD GPS in FSX? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limacharlie5500 20 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Not untill now I suppose it doesn't have an updatable database, does it? That would really be nice though! If there's one thing the FS VFR community is still missing, it's a nice Garmin GPS with an updatable database, like a 495 or even a noble 695. Or a nice touchscreen Aera 500? Imagine cruising around in your average Piper with such a shiny, fresh device... With reporting points, current CTR and airspace layout, terrain database... If someone programmed something like that and offered monthly, even half annual cycles, I'd soooo buy that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G 13 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 If there's one thing the FS VFR community is still missing, it's a nice Garmin GPS with an updatable database, like a 495 or even a noble 695. Or a nice touchscreen Aera 500? Imagine cruising around in your average Piper with such a shiny, fresh device... With reporting points, current CTR and airspace layout, terrain database... If someone programmed something like that and offered monthly, even half annual cycles, I'd soooo buy that! RXP GNS. Have you ever seen.... a working monochrome LCD GPS in FSX? How long did it take to code that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi 5161 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Thank you all :-) Have you ever seen.... a working monochrome LCD GPS in FSX? Looking good, but one question though: Do you really want to fly a 273nm leg with a dimona? And what is the function of the pointer if i may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I suppose it doesn't have an updatable database, does it? That would really be nice though! No of course not, it is pretty simple. And you don't need features like this in a dimona ;-) How long did it take to code that? Top secret ;-) But it wasn't that easy... Looking good, but one question though: Do you really want to fly a 273nm leg with a dimona? Why not? Calculate yourself: around 80 liters fuel around 160 kph around 11 liters per hour furel consumption. I would say, the range it quite good. And the seats are comfortable so it is easily possible And what is the function of the pointer if i may ask? It showes where to fly if you use the GOTO funktion. Bests Joachim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limacharlie5500 20 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 RXP GNS. Doesn't have an updatable database unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul G 13 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Doesn't have an updatable database unfortunately NavGraph. Aaaand before this starts going off topic any further... Let's get back to talking about the plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 All LCD Displays are now in. Note that the SDI C4 got a new look to make it fit to the other Displays. It looks more real now. The fonts are a bit bright because you look at the gauge from a wrong angle. :-) The transponder works as well in all 4 states. Off (lol), stand by, on and alt. If you click VFR, the code 7000 will appear. (european VFR squawk) SEL, STO and IDT are inop, they are rather useless in FSX. You must decide.... Do you want to use the GPS or your co pilot? or both? No problem, just drag it where you want :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi 5161 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 All LCD Displays are now in. Note that the SDI C4 got a new look to make it fit to the other Displays. It looks more real now. The fonts are a bit bright because you look at the gauge from a wrong angle. :-) The transponder works as well in all 4 states. Off (lol), stand by, on and alt. If you click VFR, the code 7000 will appear. (european VFR squawk) SEL, STO and IDT are inop, they are rather useless in FSX. You must decide.... Do you want to use the GPS or your co pilot? or both? No problem, just drag it where you want :-) Cool idea. I'm wondering if i can turn the GPS into every direction i want to or if there are only preselected positions. Oh and by the way, can you tell me the range of the dimona you make please? Regards Emi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Cool idea. I'm wondering if i can turn the GPS into every direction i want to or if there are only preselected positions. LOL you're cool. WHY? If we had this "feature" you would ask for a save module that saves the last position, and if we had even this you'd ask for a statistics sheet where you can read wich position is the most often used one... Honestly, is it something really needed? It is in the middle position when you load the plane. One click and drag and you can set it where ever you want. Thats it. Oh and by the way, can you tell me the range of the dimona you make please? Thats not that easy. Because I don't know. I asked John, and when I get the answer I will post it. The problem is, that FSX don't let you choose your fuell consumption so either we're lucky with the value FSX gave us, or not. There is nothing we can do there... unfortunately In FSX you CAN calibrate the fuell consumption! (At least on planes) And it is at 15 liters@90 kts now. This is the value the manual tells. We have modeled a different prop so we will have a slightly lower fuel consumption. Calculate with at least 70 liters useable fuel and you have your range. Bests Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emi 5161 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Ok, thank you for your answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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