neXt v1.463 is online.
- compiled with Unity 5.4.3p4
- fixed-wing model: Model Power Extra 330LX 2,70m
We used a NACA 0009 for the elevator and rudder and for the wings a NACA64A010. The canopy uses a generic profile. If needed, I can add a selection for further profiles in the next update. Most model functions are working with the fixed-wing models.
A stall warner is included. You hear a beep before and during the stall. You can switch off this in the sound tab. In the widgets tab, you can select for the heli text the option AOA (angle of attack). Then you see always the speed and angle of attack. These number display changes from white to yellow when you come close to the dangerous stall. These function calculates separate numbers for each wing and shows always the highest angle of attach. When you fly a narrow curve, always the inner wing has a higher angle of attack. So you get the stall there. This ends in most situations in a crash.
These functions are working not completely or not with fixed wing aircrafts:
- global wind
- flight data in online meetings of a observed fixed-wing aircraft
- I use at the moment prue PhysX colliders for simulating the wheels. I have to extend them in the next update.
- import and export for fixed-wing model setups
- flight recorder
- tooltips for the setup
- screenshot tool
- at the moment it's difficult to fly hoover and torque figures. I'll modify some aerodynamic calculation curves for this.
I'll add further fixed-wing models to neXt. They are not for fee for owners of the helicopter version. If needed, they can purchase an upgrade for getting them. This will be the difference price. All users will download the same release. When they have purchased the helicopter and fixed wing simulator, they can use all models. And when they have purchased only the helicopter version, they can fly only with the helicopters, multicopters and the LEKI Extra 330.
