Autopush help

[NewsDude]

Hey, where do you get a copy of the more advanced autopush system? The one used with the 777 in flightgear.

I'm trying to add it to an old copy of the MD-11X that I found on my computer.

[Johan G]

I am not sure it is the same that is used on the 777, but this FlightGear wiki article is probably a good starting point: Howto:Implement pushback (permalink)

[Isaak]

You can find all files and documentation in this topic. Autopush is quite different than the default pushback. Implementation isn't so difficult, just be sure to read the documentation carefully.

[Johan G]

Added a page about Autopush on the FlightGear wiki: Autopush (permalink). (Largely based on the August 2018 Newsletter)

[NewsDude]

Okay, so I'm trying to follow the directions but I don't know the coordinates of the front wheel.

Where in the aircraft directory would they be located?

[Johan G]

It would be in the XML file with the FDM. Depending on which FDM the aircraft you are going to modify one of these FlightGear wiki articles would probably be a good starting point:

• JSBSim GroundReactions (permalink)
• YASim#Landing gear (permalink)

[NewsDude]

@Johan and @Isaak,

Thank you for helping me out with this. I'm wanting to try and start developing my own aircraft and I figured that attempting to modify an already developed plane would be a good place to start.

[Isaak]

From my own experience, starting to improve an existing plane is indeed a good way to learn fast Good luck and feel free to ask any questions you have!