From Pilots, for Pilots: Condor: The Competition Soaring
Simulator is designed to recreate the ultimate experience of competition soaring
on your PC. A lot of attention was put in to
create an environment which would create an immersion of real competition
flying. This means that the aerodynamics and weather physics were in focus of
the development. The result is amazingly real feel of flight in all flight
regimes and weather conditions which challenges a real soaring pilot on a
competition day. Key Features: Amazing feel of flight due to the
advanced flight dynamics model * Advanced 6DOF flight model for
complete freedom of flying. * Accurate sailplane performance and
handling � also at and beyond critical angles of attack. * Sailplane damage simulation �
flutter, high G stress, collisions. * High time fidelity physics engine
(up to 500 cycles per second). * Accurate ground forces for
realistic takeoffs, landings and crashes. * Detailed, sub-object collision
detection for mid air and ground object collisions. * Accurate conditions for a realistic
towing and winch start. Realistic weather model for all
aspects of competition soaring * Realistic thermals life cycle:
starting from the ground they reach cloud base, the cloud becomes bigger and
more dense and later dissipates which causes the air below it to sink.
* The location and strength of
thermals is based on terrain sun exposure and ground features like forests,
fields and villages. * Realistic daily sun travel which
affects the frequency and strength of thermals. * Up slope wind on sunny ridges
(anabatic winds). * Ridge lift with leeward downwind
and turbulence, venturi effects. * Waves behind ridges, wavelength
depends on wind speed and stability of the atmosphere. * Correct atmosphere pressure,
density and temperature height distribution. * 3D isotropic turbulence model for
thermal and mechanical turbulence. * preset and custom weather
conditions. Detailed planes with fully animated
cockpits * Standard class: ASW 28 LS 8 Discus 2 * FAI 15 class: ASW 27 LS 6 Ventus 2 * Open class: ASW 22 Nimbus 4 * Acro class: Fox MDM-1 * Realistic speed polars and
handling. * Configurable water ballast and C/G
position. * Detailed plane models. * Moving parts, flexing wings,
environment mapping. * Custom registration and competition
numbers. * Custom skin support. * Fully animated pilot. * Modern cockpit instrumentation with
averager, speed command, custom vario time constants, ... * Support for metric, imperial and
australian units. * Handheld computer with its own
software. Multiplayer * Support for up to 32 pilots.
* Simultaneous Internet and LAN
support. * Dedicated server option.
* Central web based servers list for
easy connecting. * Host configures flightplan which is
automatically propagated to clients (task, weather, plane class, realism
options). * Real time scoring and support for
regatta starts for maximum excitement. * Radio frequencies support when
chatting. * Sub-object collision detection for
realistic mid-air collisions. Detailed terrain * Support for high resolution terrain
mesh (SRTM, DEM etc.). * Forests with high density trees.
* Ground 3D objects (villages,
castles, farms, communication towers, etc.). * Unique synthetic textures
(satellite and ortophoto images can also be used). * Airports with grass/tarmac surfaces
and 3D objects (hangars, wind sacks, hauses, restaurants). * With the Scenery Toolkit which will
be released soon, new sceneries will easily be added. In the release version you can fly
over Slovenia which is made in 90 meters resolution. Combine that with the fact
that this is an alpine country, it is perfect for the soaring experience.
Ability to record and analyze flights
* Every flight can be saved as a
replay file and viewed later. * Custom cameras during replay
playback. * Every flight can be saved to
proprietary "flight track" file format which is used for flight analysis and
record claims. * Flight tracks can be exported to
IGC file format and viewed with external IGC viewers. * Replays and flight tracks can be
exchanged with other players and used to either compare the flying or to race
against the "ghosts" of other pilots tracks. Real-time NMEA output * Real-time NMEA output trough serial
port. * GPGGA, GPRMC and LXWP0 sentences
are supported (the set can be expanded if needed). NMEA is a standard communication
protocol for transferring navigational data (position, speed, heading, bearing,
etc.). Today, every GPS hardware features
NMEA output to communicate with handheld devices or laptops trough serial port.
Condor uses this protocol to enable you to use your own handheld devices and
software for navigation. Various competition disciplines
* From FAI rules to innovative Condor
specific additions. * Classic and window type sectors.
* User configurable penalty zones.
* Classic and regatta starts.
* Configurable penalty points for
various infringements. * Tail hunting - "eating" other
players tail knuckles. Accessible to players of all skill
levels Condor has beside its flight school
lessons also a number of helpers like visual turn points, thermal indicators,
icons for other players planes, etc. which help player shallow the step learning
curve of flying. For example, in flight school you can
actually practice yourself boxing the wake in tow like you would do it in real
life! This is something which was never done before on the PC! 3D sound support * 3D sound support with doppler
effects * Digitally recorded sounds from a
real cockpit Native TrackIR support * TrackIR enhanced mode support.
* Mouselook emulation with classic
Webcameras and appropriate software. TrackIR device captures the movement
of your head to pan the view in flight simulators and other 3D games.
Please visit www.naturalpoint.com for
more information. Realistic forcefeedback support
Force feedback until now was never
really done with a realism in mind. Most simulators used it as a 'movie' effect.
This however changes with Condor , as it was designed with force feedback
joysticks in mind for the ultimate experience. Condor simulates forces on the stick
directly from its advanced flight dynamic model and controlling trimmer actually
moves your stick like in real life! . |