DATCOM
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DATCOM is a computer program that calculates the static stability, control and dynamic derivative characteristics of fixed-wing aircraft. In releation to FlightGear, it can be used for JSBSim FDMs.
Important notes
- DATCOM input files (.dcm):
- The maximum line length is 80 characters (or maybe 79?).
- Do not put numbers in the first column.
External links
- Datcom+ extension of the original DATCOM software.
- DATCOM Beginner's Tutorial (PDF) A nice tutorial explaining the creation of a basic DATCOM input file, using the MiG-17 as example.
- OpenDatcom, a GUI interface for DATCOM