Alexander Metzger Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi, I'm putting this in the FTX payware forum, though it is a small problem at the freeware airports promoted by FTX. At some airports I find, while rolling constantly at a typical taxispeed, that I need to adjust power to overcome a sudden higher roll resistance, just like it is typical for mud or grass and sometimes you can even see the little stones/dust appearing. One example is the rear part of the apron at YPMQ. On the other hand at YSCH, close to the gas station, the ground is so slippery, that you cannot brake there and crash into the gas pumps. I put the Piper cub close to the gas station on the grass and when you start the engine, even with the brakes on, you just slid over to the station. Since ground roll is anyhow a delicate thing for airplane developers like me, may I ask the developers to pay special attention to the surface assigned to the aprons and taxiways, so that the power settings for taxi roll and also power back which are adjusted to the default airports, will work as well on the great FTX/ORBX airports. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Eccleston Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Hi Alexander, We usually 'harden' all surfaces with the appropriate 'material' but occasionally some areas can be overlooked. I'll revisit YPMQ and check on the area you've identified. YSCH is currently being worked on for SP3 release so it is timely that you have identified an issue there. I'll check the area around the fuel station and see what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwlee Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 If you're not on the runway and you run into a slippery patch it means you're on LC value 12 - it must be modded from a glacier! ORBX can fix it by changing LC but that may make the airfield PR not match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Metzger Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thank you for looking into this. Here are the problem areas of YSCH: Gravel on the apron with high roll resistance Slippery - no braking beyon the double yellow line Gravel on the runway extensions which are dedicated u-turn areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Metzger Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thank you for looking into this. Here are the problem areas of YPMQ: Gravel near the gas station with high roll resistance Gravel on the apron with high roll resistance Gravel on the runway extensions which are dedicated u-turn areas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Eccleston Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 That's the old Port Macquarie your using there Alexander. I think if you download the new SP3 one, you will find that most, if not all those areas are fixed. Please refer to this forum item:- http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?topic=15573.msg135140#msg135140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Metzger Posted October 25, 2009 Author Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thank you Graham. You are absolutely right. I did not upgrade that one. Missed it somehow. Now downloading and thank you very much for the great work. I really enjoy "down under" from my Swiss perspective. Edit: Now installed and the proplematic areas are still there. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markwlee Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Drag the PR onto TMFviewer, then find the LC that matches the numerical location for Pt Macquarie. Drag it iinto TMFviewer. Move your mouse over the LC and see if there's any LC Value=12. It's frictionless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heiko Glatthorn Posted October 26, 2009 Share Posted October 26, 2009 You have to add an invisible asphalt or concrete apron link with the same width as the surface to drive on. It overrules all LC. It must not necessarily be connected to the taxiway system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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