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Add 3rd offset "landing-light3-offset-deg" to ALS secondary lights (landing lights)
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The properties '''landing-light1-offset-deg''' and '''landing-light2-offset-deg''' allow to specify angular offsets for the landing light which are then not centered on the view axis. This can be used to simulate one or two landing lights set in the wings. | The properties '''landing-light1-offset-deg''' and '''landing-light2-offset-deg''' allow to specify angular offsets for the landing light which are then not centered on the view axis. This can be used to simulate one or two landing lights set in the wings. | ||
[[File:Offsetv2.jpg|400px|Secondary lights vertical offset demo]] | |||
A third offset '''landing-light3-offset-deg''' is available which allows for a vertical offset. | |||
Especially useful for tail dagger aircraft. | |||
[[File:Offsetv.jpg|400px|Secondary lights vertical offset settings]] | |||
The lights can be switched on and off from the property browser for any aircraft without any modifications to the aircraft definition. Implementing them correctly aircraft side thus just involves linking the landing light switches to the ALS control properties and setting the correct angular offsets. Additionally, it is recommended to switch the lights off unless in a cockpit view, as they don't project correctly for any external view. | The lights can be switched on and off from the property browser for any aircraft without any modifications to the aircraft definition. Implementing them correctly aircraft side thus just involves linking the landing light switches to the ALS control properties and setting the correct angular offsets. Additionally, it is recommended to switch the lights off unless in a cockpit view, as they don't project correctly for any external view. | ||