v2 version: - TAXI MODE issue resolved.
************** YKS-7 ****************
The script of YKS was designed to make it as realistic as possible while taking into account the restrictions imposed by SL (space limited , non- analog controls , etc ...) .
Textures are modifiable, create your own YKS-7 !!
Optimised for less than 2.20 meters high avatars.
The pack includes:
- 1 YKS -7
- 1 YKS -7 not scripted
- 1HUD to wear from the inventory
- 1 HUD assistance changing textures
- 1 fuel pump (animated with the plane)
- 1 air pump
- 1 oil pump
- 2 barrels of oil
- 1 engine test bench
This aircraft and its accessories have been fully constructed by bunnys Fride. No copying or piracy of 3D object is used in their manufacture. Like all =TBM= products, they were made from drawings , photos , videos and other documents for bringing more realism possible , within the constraints of their use in SL .
=====FEATURES:=====
- Realistic flight
- Modifiable (parts & textures)
- Fuel system
- HUD (instruments + camera system + control buttons)
- Animated pilot (when sitting & unsitting)
- HUD textures (to apply your texture easily)
- Orders by "chat"
- Accessories
=====THROTTLE=====
Use the PgUp or PgDown keys on your keyboard to adjust your speed :
- Brake : The brake is engaged
- Taxi : minimum speed to move the airplane . The turning radius is very short for precise maneuvers.
- 10% to 100% of engine power
The control keys can be used step by step or maintained.
=====TAKEOFF=====
Hold down throttle's key to 100% power .
The minimum take-off power is 70%.
The minimum distance to takeoff is 48 meters to add some realism .
Reduce the throttle after takeoff , especially when crossing sims to reduce the effect of "lag" .
=====LANDING=====
Reduce power to 40% to start your approach.
Reduce to 30% for the descent and adjust your path.
The motor speed depends on your landing approach speed . Reduce to 20% from time to time if necessary.
Reduce to 20 % before hitting the ground and pitch so that the plane has nose slightly in the air.
Drive at 10% , go by taxi mode when you are close to your destination.
Brake to stop the plane.
As in RL , this aircraft should not sting to land. Always horizontal and slightly nose before touching the ground.
=====BEHAVIOR IN FLIGHT=====
The dihedral wings of YKS ( V-shaped very flared ) requires the aircraft to put in neutral position ( wings level ) when you release the aileron . The script of this model SL respects this RL reaction according to the speed. More aircraft is slower, more the neutral return will be fast. Beyond 50% of engine power this reaction is canceled, it will allow you to possibly some acrobatics. The trajectory will be more tense.
=====CAMERAS=====
HUD offers four modes of different views .
- 1 normal view. The camera is positioned behind the aircraft
- 1 rear adjustable view. It is possible to zoom in / out and switch to mouselook
- One panoramic view. The camera continues the aircraft with a little delay which sometimes allows you to do the trick. Can zoom and unzoom
- 1 Remote Control view . The camera freezes and focus on your plane as if you flied away . It is possible to position the camera before choosing this view ( AltGr key on the keyboard )
=====FUEL=====
The "fuel " button on the HUD controls the activation of the system of consumption. When lit the tank level down faster or slower depending on engine speed. When the tank is empty the engine stops and the plane descends gliding .
A control by local chat can be used to remove a certain amount of fuel from the tank to reduce the autonomy.
-When the button"fuel " is turned off, the tank is always full .
=====HUD FOR TEXTURES=====
We offer free download of the original textures containing maps , the clipping paths and shadows of each part of the aircraft. So you can create your own textures and import them into SL.
The HUD allows you to quickly find the textured parts of the aircraft and allows especially to retexturize your aircraft without need to use the editor. This saves you the tedious search for parts with multiple textures or when multiple rooms using a single texture. There are more than 50 surface texturing on the aircraft. This HUD will place the textures in the right place for you.
- Wear the HUD or place it on the ground and expand it .
- Place a YKS on the ground
1 click on each text line on the HUD gives during 3 seconds a light blue color on the corresponding part of the YKS .
To change a texture on the aircraft drag a texture from your inventory to the HUD, on the text line of the part you want to edit.
=====SPECIAL THANKS=====
Special thanks to our tests pilots:
☆ aiko toki
☆ mustang2 bing
☆ ito Naminosaki
☆ rafaell Sorbet
and thanks to Natascha Randt for the video.
- Script + model + hud = Bunnys Fride
=TBM= Tania Bouvier Motors 2013
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Good aircraft with some flaws
This is my first aircraft from TBM and it was a pretty good choice.
I read the reviews and decided to just go for it, rather than spending twice as much on another brand.
So, all in all it flies pretty well. I find the roll controls a little sensitive but that's probably just personal preference.
My biggest peeve with it, and the reason it lost a star, is that the mesh is rather unpolished and features some sizeable gaps here and there. As a mesh creator, i tend to focus on these things and the gap between the windshield frame and the fuselage is just too big to warrant me giving this 5 stars
Best one yet!
This is my third TBM aircraft and will probably be the one I fly the most. Firstly, it's flight parameters are fairly realistic feeling. It handles well but is not as maneuverable as the Kronos which is what I expected being that it's a passenger plane.
There are some nice touches in the scripting. The anim to get into the plane is excellent. I noticed the tail raise and lower on takeoff and landing as a taildragger would do. I appreciate that it let me fly it down for a landing rather than just going into auto mode at low throttle. As with other TBM planes there is no guest mode.
The sound. I don't know what I can say about this other than people might buy this aircraft just for that. Everyone I've shown it to has mentioned the incredible engine sound. Anyone who wonders what a radial engine should sound like, listen to one of these and you'll know.
The mesh work on this is top notch. The interior is impeccable, the engine is a work of art. As usual there are details you'll have to cam inside the plane to see. There's a full engine mount frame for instance that doesn't show from outside or inside the cabin, but it's there. The texture maps and PSD file for the textures are available if you wish to do your own livery.
Now we get to the extras. If you were setting up a small retro airport, these would be worth the entire price of the aircraft even if you deleted the plane. The engine test stand actually works. You can start the engine and control the throttle. I may set this up in my office just so I can hear the engine when I want to even if I can't go flying.
The HUD looks nice and doesn't take up too much of the screen. I wish it had an attitude indicator as part of it, but otherwise it's functions well.
The price for this is incredibly low. I won't hesitate to recommend it to those looking for a first plane. It's easy enough to fly that beginners shouldn't have a problem with it.
Definitely another winner.
Simple yet impressive
TBM Motors always make excellent planes with good flight feelings, i was interested first for the vintage look of the YKS and it s a really good plane, like the other planes.
