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Special Thanks to the user Groucho from the FlightGear forums, who made it possible for me look into the flight manual! Also thanks to the author of the 747-200 which showed mo how to deal with the FDM problem. | Special Thanks to the user Groucho from the FlightGear forums, who made it possible for me look into the flight manual! Also thanks to the author of the 747-200 which showed mo how to deal with the FDM problem. | ||
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== NOTAM == | == NOTAM == | ||
# '''WIP 06/14/2016''': fixed bug in Turboprop engines, much more realistic Torque values while climbing; also updated gear spring and damping; new AO-layer to exterior textures; adjustements to shader | # '''WIP 06/14/2016''': fixed bug in Turboprop engines, much more realistic Torque values while climbing; also updated gear spring and damping; new AO-layer to exterior textures; adjustements to shader, realistic wingflex | ||
# Please regard FlightGear's etiquette: contact the authors first you help and contribute - this helps to prevent chaos in developing, since the efforts can be coordinated. | # Please regard FlightGear's etiquette: contact the authors first you help and contribute - this helps to prevent chaos in developing, since the efforts can be coordinated. | ||
# '''To-Do:''' Overhaul of cockpit 3d-model, implementation of Pattens CDU and autoflightsystem of his Citation X according Dornier 328-manual (no autothrottle!) | # '''To-Do:''' Overhaul of cockpit 3d-model, implementation of Pattens CDU and autoflightsystem of his Citation X according Dornier 328-manual (no autothrottle!) | ||
== History == | == History == |
Revision as of 18:43, 14 June 2016
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--aircraft= | do328-110 |
Status | Early production |
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Type | Airliner |
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FDM | JSBSim |
--aircraft= | do328-300 |
Status | Early production |
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The Dornier 328 aircraft is a shortrange commuter, developed and built by Dornier. It was the last flying aircraft made by Dornier, and the last airliner completely developed and built in Germany.
The FlightGear model is currently in development, simulating the Dornier 328-110 with ground spoilers with and without APU.
Special Thanks to the user Groucho from the FlightGear forums, who made it possible for me look into the flight manual! Also thanks to the author of the 747-200 which showed mo how to deal with the FDM problem.
NOTAM
- WIP 06/14/2016: fixed bug in Turboprop engines, much more realistic Torque values while climbing; also updated gear spring and damping; new AO-layer to exterior textures; adjustements to shader, realistic wingflex
- Please regard FlightGear's etiquette: contact the authors first you help and contribute - this helps to prevent chaos in developing, since the efforts can be coordinated.
- To-Do: Overhaul of cockpit 3d-model, implementation of Pattens CDU and autoflightsystem of his Citation X according Dornier 328-manual (no autothrottle!)
History
The development has been started back in the 1980s as successor for the Dornier 228. Dornier found that there was a market for a 33-passenger aircraft, so they created an aircraft with a complete round fuselage and the TNT-wing (Tragflügel neuer Technologie = Wing of New Technology) of the Dornier 228.
Development started December 1988; its maiden flight was on December 6, 1991 and in October 1993 was certified.
The aircraft had been developed for high climb rate and high speed, but short landing which was possible due the wing and the new developed propeller. As non-typical for this class of aircraft the flight deck has been fitted with 5 Displays from the Honeywell Primus 2000 avionic. The cabin was very comfortable for its class, as it was wide and round, and there was an active electronic noise suppression, giving a jet-like feeling.
In the 90s turboprop aircraft were unpopular, as flight companies preferred smaller jets. So Fairchild-Dornier developed the Dornier 328 JET, a jet driven version of the Dornier 328. There had been larger versions of this aircraft planned: Dornier 428 and 528, stretched versions of the Dornier 328, but these were never built.
When Fairchild-Dornier went bankrupt, the production of the Dornier 328 had been stopped in 2005, only 217 aircraft (prop and jet version) had been built, plus 3 prototypes.
Variants in real life
There are 4 Turboprop- variants available, and 3 Jet variants:
- Dornier 328-100 (basic version, 33 passengers, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119)
- Dornier 328-110 (increased MTOW by 350kg, increased range), Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119B)
- Dornier 328-120 (special short range equipment)
- Dornier 328-130 (higher speed, improved rudder, Pratt & Whitney Canada PW119C)
Ground spoilers and APU were optional on all turboprop variants
- Dornier 328-300/-310/ 328JET (jet driven version)
- Dornier 328 Envoy 3 (Business Jet version)
- Dornier 328DBJ (Replacement of the Envoy 3 with a larger cabin)
Development notes
Features
FDM
- Realistic JSBSim fdm, matching AoA, Climbrates and V speeds based on following Data:
[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
328-1XX (Prop)
- accurate 3d-model based on original drawings with many details like static discharge antennas, animation of each prop blade, latest shaders with dynamic reflections, rain and lightmaps (landinglight, logolight, winglight, beacon)
- correct size of tires (different to Jet version)
- correct animation of groundspoiler
- Ice shield on fuselage modelled
- realistic wing flex
- Flightdeck progress- PFD and MFD working; working throttle quadrant, autoflight panel in progress
- paintkit for Inkscape
- 3 different realistic liveries and one blank livery
328-3XX (Jet)
- accurate 3d-model based on original drawings with many details like static discharge antennas, latest shaders with dynamic reflections, rain and lightmaps (landinglight, logolight, winglight, beacon)
- correct size of tires (different to Prop version)
- realistic wing flex
- paintkit for Inkscape
- 2 different liveries
To-do list
Near term tasks
FDM
- 328-1xx Prop: Fine Tuning engine and prop files for fuel and take off distance so it will match the published datas from FM.
- Correct groundspoiler logic (missing dependency on condition lever, different logic on jet version)
- Simulating roll spoiler (starts at aileron deflection > 4°)
- Simulating latch of throttle
Finishing the flightdeck
- Working autoflight panel
- Overhead Panel with fully 3d models knobs, switches, warning lights
- Center Pedestal
- EICAS page(s) → canvas??
- Adding small details (pencils, placards...)
Systems
- Autoflight: More tuning, change systems to act like real thing
3D-model
- Optimize for Rembrandt (No-shadow tags, lights)
- Realistic sounds
- Dummy cabin so you can't look through the fuselage anymore
Dornier 328-300/JET
- Modifiying the flightdeck to jet version (Overhead panel, center pedestal, Primus 2000 EICAS)
Mid term tasks
- Add cabin
Long term tasks
All that is left
References
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