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I am creating seaplane bases and would like to add some non-AI floatplanes that stay in one location. I would say static aircraft, except I don't want them to be static! I would like them to point into the wind, which is what real seaplanes do when at anchor. Ideas, anyone?
 
Hi,

If you have some objects, adding some tweak/condition to rotate it into the wind should not be too hard. I can give you some tips on that, once you have the model.

But I think finding a good model to use is the most difficult part. I have not seen that many static seaplanes before.
 
Hi Folks

Arno -
I'd also appreciate info on this, (for FSX please).

I've a number of anchored vessel models, (FPSO's),
which I'd like to have maintain a head-to-wind attitude,
(on my long-standing ToDo list).

Related -
There's two Wiki articles which would benefit from updating/rationalising.
Wiki - Rotate with wind
Wiki - Animation and wind rotation

HTH
ATB
Paul
 
I noticed some floatplanes in the FSX library. Could one of those be edited to rotate with wind?
 
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I think none of this is possible in fsx. AfaIk there's no way of tweaking objects to rotate with wind in fsx, neither do we have the option to use drag forces by editing the sim.cfg to let them turn on the spot or roll in heavy winds.

You can also not use default objects because there's no way altering them. You'll have to create your own aircraft models.
 
You can still use FS2004 models in FSX. That's how I got custom windsock to my EEVI scenery.
 
Yes, FS2004 way is possible, but the problems begin if you want to use FSX materials, fsx simobjects, fsx AI...
 
Hello Paavo,

Hey could you elaborate on using FS9 objects? Do you know if I would need to build my own aircraft models to add this behavior?

Thanks
 
As I said before: If you want to tweak the object, i.e. rotat it by wind direction, animate it, change its appearance,... you need the source code - and since you won't have that you'll have to create your own models. Sorry. ;)
 
Agreed, it is not possible for FSX models. Best way is to design your objects with the FS2004 gamepack and then tweak the output as described on the Wiki.
 
Thanks for the initial directions guys,
Might be beyond my level of dedication, but if I get it to work, I will report back with a step-by-step.
 
This is an interesting thread... I would also like to get my own GMAX ships to turn into wind whilst at anchor in FSX. If anyone finds a way to do it please keep posting!

cheers

Andy
 
I experimented with AI Ships recently and I couldn't find a way to rotate them or do stuff you can do with AI Aircraft. For example they don't turn lights on and off or starting and shutting down engines. They only know one mode: go go go! :(
 
In this instance I only really mean static ships (i.e. at anchor) rather than AI. I was hoping they might weathervane like a windsock?

cheers

Andy
 
Well, yes they do - IF you model them yourself and tweak them like Arno indicated.
 
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