Sopwith Camel (JSBSim)

Sopwith Camel

JSBSim Sopwith Camels in Bombable add-on
Type	Historical aircraft, Fighter aircraft
Configuration	Biplane aircraft, Taildragger aircraft
Propulsion	Single-engine aircraft, Piston aircraft, Propeller aircraft
Manufacturer	Sopwith Aviation Company
Author(s)	AJ MacLeod, Vivian Meazza, Brent Hugh (Historically accurate JSBSim FDM & weapons, Bombable compatibility)
FDM	JSBSim
--aircraft=	sopwithCamel-JSBSim-Bombable
Status	Production
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Wikipedia	Sopwith Camel

The Sopwith Camel was a British First World War single-seat biplane fighter introduced on the Western Front in 1917.

This page is about the JSBSim version of the Sopwith Camel created for FlightGear and based on historical data about aircraft performance and handling.

The JSBSim Sopwith Camel is available for download on the FlightGear Forums here.

Aircraft help

Starting

1. Press { and } once each--so that both L and R magneto switches are in center position.
2. Hold the s key for several seconds until the engine catches.

Take Off

1. Zoom the view out so you can see the edges of the runway with your peripheral vision. As you speed up, gently pull back on the stick - this

avoids the spin-out that otherwise happens around 40-45 MPH.

1. As you lift off, about 45 MPH, be prepared to counter the torque of the engines with your ailerons.

• The blip switch (b) disengages both magnetos and cuts power.
• Engaging either R or L brake (via keyboard, joystick, or rudder/pedals) also engages the blip switch. Releasing the brake (or b key) releases

the blip switch.

Approach

• Speed 55 MPH IAS
• Throttle OPEN
• Use the blip switch to control speed NOT throttle
• blip switch ON/OFF as required
• touchdown speed: 50-55 MPH IAS
• stall speed 48 MPH IAS

YASim Camel

The JSBSim Camel share the aircraft model and many details with the YASim Camel available from FGAddons.