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General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T16:34:38Z

Blackbird:

This page will organize the development efforts for the F-16. See [[F16]].

=Efforts=

==Personnel==
Erik Hofman has kindly granted username: Blackbird to continue development on the F-16 model. This page was created to organize all development for this aircraft.

==Focus==
Development will attempt to accurately model the FlightGear F-16. Since the documentation for the MLU and F-16 C Block 50 variant is available in the form of the MLU manuals, many aspects of the current aircraft can be improved.

=System Development=

;High Priority
*Bind cockpit keys/buttons
*MFD/DED XML and Nasal scripts
*Steerpoint management
*EWMS for chaff/flare deployment
*MMC and CADC outputs (airspeed, GPS, system altitude, hack times, etc.)

;Medium Priority
*Optimize nasal code(better scripting, OOP)
*IFF, transponder
*VHF/UHF radios, TACAN, IFF
*FCR in MFD format
*RWR

;Low Priority
*Improve Cockpit Models
*Improve Textures

==Avionics==

;Units
*AIFF (Advanced Identification Friend or Foe)
*MMC (Modular Mission Computer)
*UFC (Upfront Controls)
*GPS (Global Positioning System)
*EUPDG/MFDS (Enhanced Upgraded Programmable Display Generator)
*SMS (Stores Management Set)
*IDM (Integrated Data Modem)
*CADC (Central Air Data Computer)
*INU (Inertial Navigation Unit)
*EWMS (Electronic Warfare Management System)
*FCR (Fire Control Radar)

;TDL
*Unified Logic development for ALL systems
*MFD Buttons
*MFD Display
*Steerpoint Management
*TACAN
*IDM/Radio Integration

;Progress
*UFC buttons enabled, Nasal page/key handler, XML display
*MFD Nasal page/key handler, XML display

;Resources
*[[Howto:Coding a Boeing CDU]]
*[[Howto:Implement a Control Display Unit]]
*[[Nasal CDU Framework]]
*[[Nasal Display Matrix Framework]]

==Electrical==

;TDL
*Create buses and components for avionics units, lighting, and other systems
*Link panel buttons to relevant switches
*Update loops to run only when electrical power is supplied

;Progress
*Nasal-Based Electrical System integrated into f16-set.xml

;Resources
*A Nasal-Based Electrical System for Flightgear, v 1.1 by Gary "Buckaroo" Neely - [http://www.buckarooshangar.com/flightgear/electrical_1.html]

==Hydraulics==

==Fuel==

==Failures==

==Original TDL==
Issues to be fixed shortly:
* The first time the user change the view (ie. by hiting "v") there is a 10/15 seconds pause.
** This seems to be due to the liveries textures. Removing the Livery choice and all associated entry in the -set file doesn't change the delay. Then reducing and flatening (remove alpha channel) the main texture f16.rgb from 2048 to 1024 px reduce the delay to 6/7 sec, then flatening the transparent logo texture f16-trans.rgb reduce the delay to 3/sec.
** Solution: switch to PNG textures, remove transparency on logos or even remove logos. Use a different mapping layout with 4 x 1024^2 textures instead of 1 x 2048^2 texture. Optimize surface usage in the textures, flaten textures as much as possible. (see much more complicated and detailled f-14b which doesn't suffer delay)

TDL FDM:
* Startup sequence
* Main U/C is above ground.
* Vibration when accelerating on the runway for takeof.

TDL Outside
* flaps are in wrong position and can't be triggered.
** that's because the f16 is flight computer controlled, so this is correct and NOT an error. (this to be moved in flight documentation)
* pilot's shoulder patch is empty. (remove ?)
* engine turbines do not rotate (is it useful ?)

TDL Cockpit and systems:
* HSI 3d model and textures.
* internal/external lighting panel.
* FMD's buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the FMD interactivity ?
* ICP better texture. buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the ICP interactivity ?
* HUD modes:
** A/A mode
** Basic nav mode (those could be a first step in order to provide usability in short term)

Sounds: (Low priority)
* Establish a list of all sounds that can be produced by the F-16 and its driver:

Cockpit:
** switches
** knobs
** levers
** buttons
** wheels (ICP)
** rudder pedals
** ejection seat
** canopy **implemented**
** canopy lock **implemented**

Audio:
** "bitching betty"
*** missile launch
*** warning **implemented**
*** chaff/flare
*** jammer
** RWR
*** radar signature identification sounds
**** radar spike
**** radar lock
** gear horn (currently implemented as alert?)

Pilot:
** breathing
** movement
** brevity comms

External-sounds:
** engine **implemented**
** landing gear
*** up
*** down
*** broken
** ordnance
*** jettison store(s)
*** bomb drop
*** missile launch
*** 20mm cannon **implemented**
** damage
*** airframe overstress
*** gun hit
*** explosion
** Mid air refueling
*** refueling door
**** open
**** close
*** tank boom (tanker aircraft)
**** connect
**** disconnect

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T16:33:30Z

Blackbird:

This page will organize the development efforts for the F-16. See [[F16]].

=Efforts=

==Personnel==
Erik Hofman has kindly granted username: Blackbird to continue development on the F-16 model. This page was created to organize all development for this aircraft.

==Focus==
Development will attempt to accurately model the FlightGear F-16. Since the documentation for the MLU and F-16 C Block 50 variant is available in the form of the MLU manuals, many aspects of the current aircraft can be improved.

=System Development=

;High Priority
*Bind cockpit keys/buttons
*MFD/DED XML and Nasal scripts
*Steerpoint management
*EWMS for chaff/flare deployment
*MMC and CADC outputs (airspeed, GPS, system altitude, hack times, etc.)

;Medium Priority
*Optimize nasal code(better scripting, OOP)
*IFF, transponder
*VHF/UHF radios, TACAN, IFF
*FCR in MFD format
*RWR

;Low Priority
*Improve Cockpit Models
*Improve Textures

==Avionics==
;Units
*AIFF (Advanced Identification Friend or Foe)
*MMC (Modular Mission Computer)
*UFC (Upfront Controls)
*GPS (Global Positioning System)
*EUPDG/MFDS (Enhanced Upgraded Programmable Display Generator)
*SMS (Stores Management Set)
*IDM (Integrated Data Modem)
*CADC (Central Air Data Computer)
*INU (Inertial Navigation Unit)
*EWMS (Electronic Warfare Management System)
*FCR (Fire Control Radar)

;TDL
*Unified Logic development for ALL systems
*MFD Buttons
*MFD Display
*Steerpoint Management
*TACAN
*IDM/Radio Integration

;Progress
*UFC buttons enabled, Nasal page/key handler, XML display
*MFD Nasal page/key handler, XML display

;Resources
*[[Howto:Coding a Boeing CDU]]
*[[Howto:Implement a Control Display Unit]]
*[[Nasal CDU Framework]]
*[[Nasal Display Matrix Framework]]

==Electrical==
;TDL
*Create buses and components for avionics units, lighting, and other systems
*Link panel buttons to relevant switches
*Update loops to run only when electrical power is supplied

;Progress
*Nasal-Based Electrical System integrated into f16-set.xml

;Resources
*A Nasal-Based Electrical System for Flightgear, v 1.1 by Gary "Buckaroo" Neely - [http://www.buckarooshangar.com/flightgear/electrical_1.html]

==Hydraulics==

==Fuel==

==Failures==

==Original TDL==
Issues to be fixed shortly:
* The first time the user change the view (ie. by hiting "v") there is a 10/15 seconds pause.
** This seems to be due to the liveries textures. Removing the Livery choice and all associated entry in the -set file doesn't change the delay. Then reducing and flatening (remove alpha channel) the main texture f16.rgb from 2048 to 1024 px reduce the delay to 6/7 sec, then flatening the transparent logo texture f16-trans.rgb reduce the delay to 3/sec.
** Solution: switch to PNG textures, remove transparency on logos or even remove logos. Use a different mapping layout with 4 x 1024^2 textures instead of 1 x 2048^2 texture. Optimize surface usage in the textures, flaten textures as much as possible. (see much more complicated and detailled f-14b which doesn't suffer delay)

TDL FDM:
* Startup sequence
* Main U/C is above ground.
* Vibration when accelerating on the runway for takeof.

TDL Outside
* flaps are in wrong position and can't be triggered.
** that's because the f16 is flight computer controlled, so this is correct and NOT an error. (this to be moved in flight documentation)
* pilot's shoulder patch is empty. (remove ?)
* engine turbines do not rotate (is it useful ?)

TDL Cockpit and systems:
* HSI 3d model and textures.
* internal/external lighting panel.
* FMD's buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the FMD interactivity ?
* ICP better texture. buttons pick animation. Define a logic in the ICP interactivity ?
* HUD modes:
** A/A mode
** Basic nav mode (those could be a first step in order to provide usability in short term)

Sounds: (Low priority)
* Establish a list of all sounds that can be produced by the F-16 and its driver:

Cockpit:
** switches
** knobs
** levers
** buttons
** wheels (ICP)
** rudder pedals
** ejection seat
** canopy **implemented**
** canopy lock **implemented**

Audio:
** "bitching betty"
*** missile launch
*** warning **implemented**
*** chaff/flare
*** jammer
** RWR
*** radar signature identification sounds
**** radar spike
**** radar lock
** gear horn (currently implemented as alert?)

Pilot:
** breathing
** movement
** brevity comms

External-sounds:
** engine **implemented**
** landing gear
*** up
*** down
*** broken
** ordnance
*** jettison store(s)
*** bomb drop
*** missile launch
*** 20mm cannon **implemented**
** damage
*** airframe overstress
*** gun hit
*** explosion
** Mid air refueling
*** refueling door
**** open
**** close
*** tank boom (tanker aircraft)
**** connect
**** disconnect

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon

2012-06-28T16:30:46Z

Blackbird:

{{infobox Aircraft
|ready = airrefuel
|image = General_Dynamics_F16.jpg
|name = General Dynamics F16
|type = Military aircraft
|fdm = JSBSim
|status = Production
|authors = Erik Hofman, Martin "Pegasus" Schmitt (panel textures)
|fgname = f16
}}

[[File:F16-cockpit-pano.jpg|480px|thumb|center|[[Howto: Make full spherical panorama|A full spherical panorama]] of the f-16 cockpit]]

== Keyboard Controls ==
'''Flight Controls'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-b
|: Toggles speed brake
|-
|Delete
|: Toggles FBW (Fly by Wire) override
|}
'''Miscellaneous'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-f
|: Triggers flare release
|-
|Ctrl-h
|: Toggles arrester hook
|-
|C
|: Toggles canopy
|-
|e
|: Fires the cannon
|-
|}
'''Radar'''
{| class="prettytable"
|Ctrl-n
|: Toggles Radar RWS / TWS AUTO Modes
|-
|E
|: Decreases Radar Range
|-
|R
|: Increases Radar Range
|-
|q
|: Toggles Radar Standby Mode
|-
|}

==Development Status==
See [[F16/Development]]

== External link ==
* [http://brenthugh.com/flightgear/Sun_Valley_Tank_Invasion1.zip Several ground bombing scenarios suitable for the F-16, involving moving and static tank formations, explodable M1 Abrams tanks, etc.]

{{Lockheed}}

[[Category:Fighter aircraft]]
[[fr:General Dynamics F-16]]

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T16:26:59Z

Blackbird:

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T16:23:46Z

Blackbird:

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T16:19:12Z

Blackbird:

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T16:15:57Z

Blackbird:

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T16:09:29Z

Blackbird:

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T15:54:17Z

Blackbird:

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T15:38:58Z

Blackbird:

This page will organize the development efforts for the F-16. See [[F16]].

=Efforts=
==General==

==Avionics==
;Units
:AIFF (Advanced Identification Friend or Foe)
:MMC (Modular Mission Computer)
:UFC (Up Front Controls)
:GPS (Global Positioning System
:EUPDG/MFDS (Enhanced Upgraded Programmable Display Generator)
:SMS (Stores Management Set)
:IDM (Integrated Data Modem)
:CADC (Central Air Data Computer)
:INU (Inertial Navigation Unit)
:EWMS (Electronic Warfare Management System)
:FCR (Fire Control Radar)

;To Do

==Electrical==
;

==Hydraulics==

=To Do=
==Avionics==

==Electrical==

==Hydraulics==

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T15:26:43Z

Blackbird:

This page will organize the development efforts for the F-16. See [[F16]].

==Avionics==

==Electrical==

==Hydraulics==

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T15:24:02Z

Blackbird:

This page will organize the development efforts for the F-16. See [[F16]].

General Dynamics F-16/Development

2012-06-28T15:23:00Z

Blackbird: Created page with "This page will organize the development efforts for the F-16."

This page will organize the development efforts for the F-16.