A Christmas surprise from Samdim...

[woody901]

If you check at the sim outhouse forum about this, I think you'll find the head latency is coded into the model.

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/s ... hp?t=59439


Woody

[Kevin Farnell]

Thanks, Mark and Woody

I've read through the sim-outhouse forum, and it appears there may be a 'non-head latency' version released at a later date.

Just for fun with this aircraft, whilst on the ground try full rudder and throttle. It just sits there doing doughnuts .

Regards

Kevin

[bobdawkins]

STUPID what is head latency as I've done some changes to cfg's before panel as well as aircraft but leave this sort of thing alone until I understand more :goodman:

[Kevin Farnell]

Hi Bob

Head latency is the effect generated in trying to replicate inertial forces, observed as movement of the viewpoint with respect to the surrounding environment .

Or, in plain English - On advancing the throttle, the head (and therefore the viewpoint) is pushed backwards slightly. On retarding the throttle, vice - versa. All axis of motion can be effected.
Whilst this is a common effect in FSX, only a few aircraft in FS9 have this facility.
My own personal view is that this needs to be far more subtle to be realistic. Better not at all than the 'violent' effects seen so far.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Kevin

[bobdawkins]

Yep sure does, Now I know where I banged my head, But it does add to the realizm, I think the Bellanca has this as well or similar aircraft to it freeware as well

[T6flyer]

A very nice aeroplane! Thank you Dimitri.
I do however find the head latency to be a little bit erm... violent (OK, I admit my flying skills arn't the best).
Anyone know if it's possible to lessen this or switch it off completely?
Cheers again.
Kevin

I second here what Kevin mentions about the aeroplane, very nice indeed. Its one of those aeroplanes that you have always thought about having a trip in, but never got around to it. Closest relation I have ever flown is the Piel Emeraude.

As to the head latency, I have only 'flown' the Cap 10 for about 20 minutes and didnt really notice this feature at all (it was all straight and level). I realise that it can be offputting to some, but although a simulator is meant to simulate, is it necessary? When I go flying, I dont think I move my head around that much (its weird, sitting here at a desk, I can make that statement, but I bet next time I go it will go all over the place - will have to try and remember what I do!). Time will tell.

Havent tried it with my TrackIR yet, wonder if that will hinder in anyway?

The aeroplane is superb, I cant really fault it, but how close do we really want to go to enjoy the experience?

Best wishes and a Happy New Year to all, on which must be my favourite place on the net.

Martin