Pete_SMS Posted May 4, 2014 Author Report Posted May 4, 2014 Sunday Beaver Update 19 Hey all, Time for another update. This week I completely re-worked the oil pressure, oil temperature and CHT simulation. I had a model in place last week, but when I started working on the CHT model, I discovered a few flaws with the old one, which made it hard to tune and enhance. Therefore, I needed to start from scratch, but I am very happy now. The 3 models behave exactly like I want them to behave and they are of course dependent on each other. The CHT will have an impact on the oil temperature and the oil temperate effects oil pressure. Density, outside air temperature, airspeed, climb angle, etc.,all these things have an impact. I also continued with my approach to have a realistic behaviour of temperatures. So to warm up the oil on a cold day really takes some time. The coding of these models was one thing, but the tuning really took time. There a so many constants and factors to play with and to tune them in a way that all three model give reasonable and realistic numbers in any condition was not easy, but finally achieved the results I wanted and I am happy. Maybe a little bit more tuning might be required in the beta phase, based on the input from the team, but I am confident that it won't be a lot. So next is the Fuel System You all have a great Sunday! 1 Quote
Anariaq Posted May 4, 2014 Report Posted May 4, 2014 Hi Anariaq, I took the GPS out for now and there won't be an option for now. However, if Laminar provides a more realistic GPS, I might consider it in an update. No promises though. Well it is a good thing that Laminar finally is updating the GPS. http://developer.x-plane.com/2014/03/new-approach-capable-gps-navigator-in-x-plane-10-30/Been to long with the old one. But fear that it will be pushed back to later release, Quote
Pete_SMS Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Posted May 11, 2014 Sunday Beaver Update 20 This week I didn't work on the fuel system. I worked on the initialization of the simulation. So what will the default cockpit looks like and what states the systems and switches have when you start the sim with engines running or cold and dark. Also the time of day will have an impact on the interiror lighting etc. Then another major topic what engine malfunctions. I am not fully done with it, but you have to be careful to not abuse the engine. Malfunctions will not just be a "let's start a timer when you bust a limit and activate a malfunction". Engines state, envirmonmental conditions, system states all this will have an impact on when and how you will get into trouble. So you better wait until the engine has proper operating temperature until you go for higher power settings for example. Thats it for today. You all have a nice weekend! 3 Quote
79carboy Posted May 11, 2014 Report Posted May 11, 2014 Sunday Beaver Update 20 This week I didn't work on the fuel system. I worked on the initialization of the simulation. So what will the default cockpit looks like and what states the systems and switches have when you start the sim with engines running or cold and dark. Also the time of day will have an impact on the interiror lighting etc. Then another major topic what engine malfunctions. I am not fully done with it, but you have to be careful to not abuse the engine. Malfunctions will not just be a "let's start a timer when you bust a limit and activate a malfunction". Engines state, envirmonmental conditions, system states all this will have an impact on when and how you will get into trouble. So you better wait until the engine has proper operating temperature until you go for higher power settings for example. Thats it for today. You all have a nice weekend! Thanks for all the updates! Sounds like progress is slowly inching forward Quote
Pete_SMS Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Posted May 18, 2014 Hey guys, The business trip this week and another virus infection grounded more or less all dev work this week. I guess I will do a mid week update next week to tell you about what I am working on and about the progress. You all have a nice Sunday! Quote
LionKing Posted June 16, 2014 Report Posted June 16, 2014 Many Sundays have passed without a single update... Any news on the project? Quote
Pete_SMS Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Posted June 22, 2014 That is right and I need to apologize for not having done any updates for some time. However, I have to take care of a few things at the moment which are much more important than a simulated aircraft. Thanks for all your patience and understanding! 6 Quote
WIPilot Posted July 30, 2014 Report Posted July 30, 2014 Now that X-Plane will have a upgraded better default GPS will you be including that? Any work done or planned recently? Quote
Jakob Ludwig Posted August 8, 2014 Report Posted August 8, 2014 Great song... just can't stop swinging around.... Quote
osprey05 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Posted December 27, 2014 Hi Pete, I read elsewhere that you were still planning to release the DHC-2 Beaver. We are all rooting for you and wish you the best. I am looking forward to the release of this grand airplane. Happy New Year! Quote
Pete_SMS Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Posted January 18, 2015 Sunday Beaver Update 21 Hey everybody, I guess it is time for another Sunday Beaver update after such a long time without doing one. Today, I would like to give you a sneak peak to the liveries that will come with the Beaver package and in addition to that another info about the release. So I will start with the info: As you probably remember, my plan was to do a two step release for the Beaver. First a the regular tire version for $24.95 and then the full package (regular, cargo and amphibious) for $34.95, with a $5 discount for the people who bought the initial release. I now made the decision, that there will be only one release and it will be the full package with all three versions and I won't be selling it for $34.95. It will be availabe for $29.95, so basically everybody will get the discount. In addition to that info now the sneak peak. Sneak peak, because the liveries are not completely finished yet, but in a state that is very mature for showing. Once they are all finished, you will get more detailed In-Sim pictures. Each version will come with two liveries, and then there will be a neutral diffuse map for texture painters to create as many liveries as they like. Regular Version Cargo Version Amphibious Version Neutral Diffuse Map for Texture Painters I hope you like the update and also like what you see. Again, I have to thank you all for your continuous support and patience, and I hope this update makes you aware that the project is still alive and that you will fly the SoulMade Simulations Beaver in X-Plane. You all have a great Sunday! 7 Quote
osprey05 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 Hi Pete, That is very good news indeed. I am looking forward to purchasing and flying this legendary bird. Good Luck and Best Wishes Quote
ointment Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 Credit card ready and willing!! Beautiful work, Pete! Quote
Cameron Posted January 18, 2015 Report Posted January 18, 2015 Looks well polished, Pete! Congrats on making it to the end of the trail (almost)! Quote
eaglewing7 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Posted January 19, 2015 Looks great, can't wait to see the finished product. Any plans for the -2T, or maybe the rest of the DHC line up? I kid. Take a well deserved break when you are done. Quote
Xflyboy Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 I'm ready whenever you are Pete!Congrats! Quote
Pete_SMS Posted February 25, 2015 Author Report Posted February 25, 2015 Hey all, The texture work is finished now. Stay tuned for the next Sunday Beaver Update 22, where you will receive news and new in-sim pictures, showing off the new liveries and different versions of the Beaver. -Pete Quote
DocBird Posted February 25, 2015 Report Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) Hi Pete, Gear should be up in flight . Anyway: This is the aircraft that caused me to come over to x-plane. Very good looking! Will there be a Float-only-Version. That is the one mostly used in Canada and Alaska! Happy landings! DocBird Edited February 25, 2015 by DocBird Quote
ointment Posted February 26, 2015 Report Posted February 26, 2015 Gear should be up in flight .Unless, of course, you're on short final…… Just sayin'……. Quote
Pete_SMS Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Posted February 26, 2015 Shooting approaches in Juneau, therefore the gear is down. See that water strip left of the runway? That's were I was going. Float only version not for the first release... Quote
Pete_SMS Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Posted March 1, 2015 ...but the landing gear came up shortly after this shot. Who would go for a water landing with landing gear down. Any volunteers'? Quote
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