adding more power to the TF P-51 in RF5.5
12-29-2011, 01:58 PM
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adding more power to the TF P-51 in RF5.5
I want the plane to be closer to what I will have under the cowl for power, the DLE20. Right now I think it is running as a .60 motor. How can I change it to the DLE 20 power?
05-03-2012, 01:48 PM
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RE: adding more power to the TF P-51 in RF5.5
Easy...
"Copy" an engine that already exists in the sim and rename the duplicate to say DLE 20..
Choose something close to the power/displacement of your intended target to get you started with something close...
Now modify the torque curve until you see similiar performance in the sim to the real thing...
e.g. you know the DLE 20 may idle at 1800 RPM, and it may max out on the ground at 7800 with an X by X prop. This will be the high point of the torque curve.
Adjust the torque curve points until you see the same behaviour. Remember that manufacturer specs do not often reflect reality... so drop the available torque quickly past say, 8600 RPM.
"Copy" an engine that already exists in the sim and rename the duplicate to say DLE 20..
Choose something close to the power/displacement of your intended target to get you started with something close...
Now modify the torque curve until you see similiar performance in the sim to the real thing...
e.g. you know the DLE 20 may idle at 1800 RPM, and it may max out on the ground at 7800 with an X by X prop. This will be the high point of the torque curve.
Adjust the torque curve points until you see the same behaviour. Remember that manufacturer specs do not often reflect reality... so drop the available torque quickly past say, 8600 RPM.
