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[[File:Fgfs-screen-740.jpg|thumb|270px|Bell UH-1]] | [[File:Fgfs-screen-740.jpg|thumb|270px|Bell UH-1]] | ||
The [[Bell UH-1]], originally created by Helijah, has now been improved. | The [[Bell UH-1]], originally created by Helijah, has now been improved. | ||
Most all of the model, including the exterior and interior have been redone using drawings freely available from a real flight manual. | |||
The [[FDM]], created by Maik Justus, is based on real | The [[FDM]], created by Maik Justus, is based on real data and measurements done by NASA. | ||
It is a first release | It is a first release and the author plans to continue, as soon he has finished some other projects. | ||
It is compatible with 1.9.1 and later! | It is compatible with 1.9.1 and later! | ||
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'''Features;''' | '''Features;''' | ||
* | *besides the BO105 it is the most realistic fdm! | ||
*nice shaded interior textures! | *nice shaded interior textures! | ||
*higher resolution of the textures! | *higher resolution of the textures! | ||
*accurate and correct proportions of the models | *accurate and correct proportions of the models | ||
* | *the beginnings of a realistic cockpit! | ||
*original sound! | *original sound! | ||
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'''Known Issues:''' | '''Known Issues:''' | ||
* | *poor engine simulation- no autorotation possible (clutch simulation missing!) | ||
*panel not ready- | *panel not ready- needs detailed pictures of the middle panel of the engine instrumentation | ||
*no lights yet | *no lights yet | ||
*no gun/ rocket sounds | *no gun/ rocket sounds | ||
*missing | *missing parts in the cockpit like stick, pedals, overhead etc.... | ||
*Only one livery for the Gunship | *Only one livery for the Gunship | ||