Tag: f-16

Articles tagged f-16

Falcon BMS 4.37 Update 8

Falcon BMS 4.37 Update 8 has been released, check out its new features.

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Celebrating F-16 Fighting Falcon 50 years Anniversary

The first flight of the F-16 dates from 50 years back. Let's celebrate it[...]

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Falcon BMS 4.37.1 released!

The Benchmarksims team is proud to release the first update of Falcon BMS[...]

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Limit Cycle Oscillations (LCO)

BMS realistically models Limit Cycle Oscillations (LCO) - stores-induced buffeting at certain speeds/loadouts. Based on real AIAA flight test data.

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Changing the Brakes Model

BMS models real F-16 brake energy limits based on weight/speed/conditions. Overheating causes tire failures, fires, or gear collapse.

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FM Part 7 - Axis Shaping

Set joystick to LINEAR response - F-16's real control curves are already coded in. Force stick users: match real aircraft forces for authenticity.

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FM Part 6 - The Mechanical Module

New flight model simulates real-time mass, center of gravity, and inertia changes from fuel/weapons, affecting aircraft stability and responsiveness.

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FM Part 5 - Pushing The Limits

Developer spent 5 years perfecting F-16 flight control system, switching from NASA model to complete block diagrams for more realistic handling.

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FM Part 4 - Revealing the Dark Side of the F-16 - FLCS

Developer Notes on the FLCS gains based on F-16 state of flight.

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