BMS F18 A and C upgrade - community involvement
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I also need a funnel-shaped device
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I also need a funnel-shaped device
I believe they said they won’t be adding a probe-and-drogue system.
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Think Boxer said that if someone would supply the algorithm controlling the hose movement, they would code it.
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so if the basket cannot be modelled will there be no way to refuel the bug?
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afaik bug is still capable of tanking at the moment, just drive the nose into the boom.
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Yes, Moort is correct but I think basket refueling is a must; and not just for the bug since the Mirage folks need it too.
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Anyone working on a skin - to the best of my knowledge that’s just the spanish guys - please stop your work.
The model has undergone an upgrade, which will require many things to be redone.
Welcome to the dev world
The model looks nicer.
Ok, then when you know something about the new 3D model send us a PM to know if we must make a new skin or need some changes
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Ok, then when you know something about the new 3D model send us a PM to know if we must make a new skin or need some changes
You will have to create a new skin.
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… I will get a new skin template to those who were skinning as soon as it is complete
Ok, i just read it… so awaiting :munch:
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Ok, i just read it… so awaiting :munch:
I’ll make sure the Spanish folks get it first because you guys are the only ones who showed active progress. You will be able to use some of your current work, but you’ll see once the template is finalized by WaveyDave.
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Hi guys and congratulation on this project. Although the refueling system might not be implemented unless an algorithm for hose movement is provided, I ran across some data which affects the FM which could come in handy HERE
I also ran across - pure accident/luck as usual - a thesis titled ESTIMATION ALGORITHM FOR AUTONOMOUS AERIAL REFUELING USING A VISION BASED RELATIVE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
A Thesis by ROSHAWN ELIZABETH BOWERS which was Submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies of Texas A&M University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE back in 2005 which can be found at this link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFIQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fciteseerx.ist.psu.edu%2Fviewdoc%2Fdownload%3Fdoi%3D10.1.1.117.3127%26rep%3Drep1%26type%3Dpdf&ei=s-6KT-PWJtS2hAfYwPTjCQ&usg=AFQjCNHgXWIUPlQHlzHT569kJaPRIyTLUA&sig2=6_SsMTmCRbbc9q03G-cwKQ (it’s pdf file).Edit: Again more data on FM and F/A-18 aerodynamics at following link: http://purl.umn.edu/92982
Sincerely hope the above info can help the gifted, should they find adequate time, to implement aerial refueling on this bird although manual refueling seems will soon be “a thing of the past” according to the following article: http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2012/March%202012/0312RPA.aspx
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Has the autonomous ARF been implemented yet? I read an article in Aviation Week several years ago about it and it seemed to work well. The intent was to have it installed on F-18s as a backup in case of pilot fatigue or just a run of bad luck preventing a good manual snag of the basket. Just curious.
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Basket AAR is not implemented in BMS.
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No. According to the article it should be by this summer, after that, I suppose it will need official approval if everything works out. Then they will need time to upgrade airplanes and train pilots.
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Bonjour Dee-Jay!
we’re talking about real life and not BMS (or at least it’s the way I interpreted Smokin holes’ post)
Cheers,
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Correct.
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DeeJay - you say it’s not implemented - of course, that’s true.
Again, I am not a programmer, but here a basic idea:
Couldn’t it be “simulated” purely graphical-wise by changing the boom to a basket? Of course, the a/c model would have to be modeled that way to have all the prerequisites to capture that basket.
I know, I know a boom is more or less static, but not completely. It can move up/down/left/right. This could be enough for initial basket movement.
I hope I did express myself somewhat clearly. Anyway, now waiting for guys telling me that this is not possible because … and because…
Maybe however, there is a slight chance that my idea could be realized…justthinkin’
Cheers,
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Basket AAR is not implemented in BMS.
I know that, but why not have a try?
Hi
Well I found the video below as an example.
Just a matter of time before Devs figure it out and implement it in F4 because it is necessary for the Mirages and F-18 upgrades etc
So patience it will be implemented, its pretty much a given, plus carrier ops etc etc all these things in good time.
I prefer Basket method personally!
Example Refueling Su-33 from Lock On FC ……Watch >
Just to point out it can be done, if it needed to be pointed out!
Cheers,
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