fix: Improve pitch trim & manual braking level (#7198)

* Update CHANGELOG.md * Update systems.cfg * Update flight_model.cfg * Update flight_model.cfg
flybywiresim · May 16, 2022 · 1902cbf · 1902cbf
1 parent 3040069
commit 1902cbf
Show file tree

Hide file tree

Showing 3 changed files with 6 additions and 3 deletions.
diff --git a/.github/CHANGELOG.md b/.github/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 1. [TCAS] Fixed issue when turning to STBY while RA is issued - @2hwk (2Cas#1022)
 1. [GPWS] Alt callouts now finish before altitude is reached - @2hwk (2Cas#1022)
 1. [ENGINE] Improved engine model at TOGA - @Taz5150 (TazX [Z+2]#0405)
+1. [FLIGHTMODEL] Improve pitch trim and manual braking level - @donstim (donbikes#4084)
 
 ## 0.8.0
 

diff --git a/flybywire-aircraft-a320-neo/SimObjects/AirPlanes/FlyByWire_A320_NEO/flight_model.cfg b/flybywire-aircraft-a320-neo/SimObjects/AirPlanes/FlyByWire_A320_NEO/flight_model.cfg
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 ; 28 Feb 2022 Flight model updated to more accurately match FCOM climb, cruise, and descent data, and QRH unreliable airspeed and maximum altitude capability data
 ; 21 Mar 2022 Update to gear contact points
 ; 09 Apr 2022 Starts outer tank fuel transfer for both sides if EITHER inner tank reaches the trigger level, small change to trigger level
+; 13 May 2022 Reduced pitch trim effectiveness at low speeds, increased it at high speeds. Added new up and down pitch trim limits to match airplane 
 
 [VERSION]
 major = 1
@@ -238,7 +239,8 @@ aileron_up_limit = 25 ; Aileron max deflection  angle (DEGREES)
 aileron_down_limit = 25 ; Aileron max deflection down angle (absolute value) (DEGREES)
 rudder_limit = 25 ; Rudder max deflection angle (absolute value) (DEGREES)
 rudder_trim_limit = 20 ; Rudder trim max deflection angle (absolute value) (DEGREES)
-elevator_trim_limit = 13.5 ; Elevator trim max angle (absolute value) (DEGREES)
+elevator_trim_up_limit = 13.5 ; Elevator trim max angle nose up direction (absolute value) (DEGREES)
+elevator_trim_down_limit = 4 ; Elevator trim max angle nose down direction (absolute value) (DEGREES)
 spoiler_limit = 35 ; Spoiler max deflection angle when on the ground (absolute value) (DEGREES)
 air_spoiler_limit = 35 ; Spoiler max deflection angle when in the air (absolute value) (DEGREES)
 spoilerons_available = 0 ; Aircraft has spoilerons true/false
@@ -262,7 +264,7 @@ fly_by_wire = 0 ; Fly-by-wire available true/false
 elevator_elasticity_table = 0:1, 90:1, 200:0.5, 400:0.33
 aileron_elasticity_table = 0:1, 400:1
 rudder_elasticity_table = 0:1, 85:1, 110:0.7, 445:0.136
-elevator_trim_elasticity_table = 0:1, 120:1, 200:0.66, 400:0.33
+elevator_trim_elasticity_table = 0:0.58, 85:0.58, 100:1.68, 400:1.68
 ;controls_reactivity_scalar = 1 ; Reactivity scalar for all controls
 
 [AERODYNAMICS]

diff --git a/flybywire-aircraft-a320-neo/SimObjects/AirPlanes/FlyByWire_A320_NEO/systems.cfg b/flybywire-aircraft-a320-neo/SimObjects/AirPlanes/FlyByWire_A320_NEO/systems.cfg
@@ -259,7 +259,7 @@ lightdef.152 = Type:13#Index:0#LocalPosition:36.5,0,6#LocalRotation:0,0,0#Effect
 [BRAKES]
 parking_brake = 0 ; BrakeTypes enum
 auto_brakes = 0 ; This value is the number of "positive" settings, not including OFF.  '0' means NO AutoBrake
-toe_brakes_scale = 0.62 ; Brake scalar
+toe_brakes_scale = 0.56 ; Brake scalar
 differential_braking_scale = 0 ; Delta on the amount of brake when the rudder pedals deflected
 hydraulic_system_scalar = 0 ; On brakes dependant on the hydraulic system, ratio hyd system to max brake hyd pressure
 rto_disabled_on_takeoff = 1