flight tuning

Question

Good day,
I would like a tutorial or an explanation where and how can I adjust like in FSX section different values
for

[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar=1.0
parasite_drag_scalar=1.0
induced_drag_scalar=1.0
elevator_effectiveness=1.6
aileron_effectiveness=1.6
rudder_effectiveness=1.0
pitch_stability=1.0
roll_stability=1.0
yaw_stability=1.0
elevator_trim_effectiveness=1.0
aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.0
rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.0

There are certain airplanes where I would like to fine tune but I have no idea how.
Your help is greatly appreciated, this is what stops me from using the XP11.

Thank you
Alex

Answer 1

The PlaneMaker tool is included in X-Plane’s main folder.  The manual can be found in the “Instructions” folder.  There are plenty of tutorial videos on YouTube, e.g.:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL83BC4217746786FF

Aircraft in X-Plane are modeled by breaking down its components into “elements”, and then calculating the forces acting on each element.  You may find the tweaking process to be more involved than you have with FSX.