Aircraft for FS

[Bob Reed]

I am thinking about building an aircraft for FS.. Can some one point me in the right direction of where to get started? Software, tutorials whatever you could provide would be great!

[Joe Lavery]

Hi Bob,

I've used FSDS (Flight SImDesign Studio) from Abacus and of course Gmax that used to come as part of the FS install. If you hve no background in CAD you have a steep learning curve to go through, but like the rest of this hobby it can be quite rewarding.

There are loads of tutorials on FlightSim.com and I beleive there's a forum for FSDS as well.
I'll see if I can find a few links for you.

Regards
Joe.

[rt72]

FSDeveloper.com has a lot of resources.

[Bob Reed]

Thanks guys. I can use all the help I can get. I need to build a KA B200 that is more builder friendly then the one I am using. I can program EPIC, build a sim, I should be able to do this. I have a little experience with 3d cad stuff and Blender. So

[Joe Lavery]

Here ya go Bob, a few links for you, should get you started.

http://www.abacuspub.com/ds/tutorial/FSDSTutorial2.htm
http://www.daviator.com/tutorials.htm
http://www.simviation.com/fsdesign_tute1.htm

Cheers
Joe.

[Bob Reed]

Thanks Joe!!

[Bob Reed]

Ok Now does anyone know where to find good drawings of the KA B200? I have been looking for hours!

[ETomlin]

Bob, to save you a bit of time and effort, I have to say that building a visual model (and even a new .air file) wont really help with your sim as far as interfacing goes. If you find a -200 that you like, you are already going to have to use default FS systems unless you familiar with gauge programming (which you may be) and then you also can disable the custom autopilot and use the default FS controls (if you were considering the Aeroworx a/c and it's a pain to interface to their autopilot). Ive got some helpful info for you if you'd like to talk about it that Ive picked up on as we've developed JET45 AAS. PM me and I will give you a call if you like.

However, the links above are good places to start. Also, you are right- you can do all that other stuff and with time you can do this too! We are a very capable group of lads, are we not?!