Discus-2c

Name: Discus-2c
Brand: Got Friends
Price: 14.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (604 reviews)

Got Friends

GLIDERDISCUSSOARINGLX FAMILYSAILPLANE

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USD 14.99

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Added: July 15, 2022
Updated: June 6, 2024

The Discus-2c is a single-seat, high-performance sailplane by German glider manufacturer Schempp-Hirth. The sailplane also comes in a front electric sustainer version (FES). The Discus-2c features composite construction, advanced flight control surfaces for precise control, and a state-of-the-art wing design that maximizes glide performance and aerodynamic efficiency. The 18 meter version has a 28.5 aspect ratio and each version has a top speed of 174 miles per hour. One of the most advanced soaring craft ever developed, the incredible Discus-2c allows aviators to master the heights in the purest form of flight. Stay aloft in the mountains by riding ridge lift, circle into a cloud base on thermals, or just glide along silently on laminar air. The Discus-2c allows aviators to become one with the sky.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: "This Add-On has been in development for over a year. Our team has spent thousands of hours trying to bring the most realistic glider simulation to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Asobo has announced Official Support for Gliders and some of our experimental features may be removed or become obsolete once official support is released. Please stay patient with our team if you experience any issues during your flights. We promise to continue converting this project as more official gliding features are released."

The Following Features are HIGHLY Experimental:

Front Electric Sustainer Motor
Advanced Winch Launch System
Visual Launch Modeling
Multiplayer Towplane Connectivity
FLARM Detection System

INCLUDED FEATURES:

Discus-2c (Original) Variant
Discus-2c (FES) Motor Variant
Custom LX-Navigation and GPS-Navigation Display
Built-In Winch Launch and Launch Vehicle System
Built-In Towplane Connectivity to Multiplayer or AI Aircraft
Custom FES Motor Control Unit with Realistic Thermal Dynamics
Realistic Flight Model and Polar Curve
Custom V8 Variometer with Customization, Sounds, Netto/Total Modes, and MacCready Adjustment
8k/4k Texture Sets with High Quality 3D Modeling
Cockpit Customization "On-The-Fly" including Canopy Tints
Ballast Dump Management System
Ballast Dump Effects, Vortices Effects, and Landing Effects
In-Game Checklists and Tooltips
Interactive Oxygen Tank System
Custom High Quality Sounds
Included Wing Wheels and Optional Navigation Lights
Yawstring with Custom Animations
Included Got Friends Glider Club Airfield
Full Kinetic Assistant Compatibility
Full XCSoar Compatibility

PROJECT CREDITS:

Jonx: XML Coding, Navigation HTML Modifications & Weather Presets
Got Gravel: Flight Model, Winch Launch HTML, FCU HTML and V8 Variomenter HTML
twoseventyinc: Liveries, Launch Vehicle Textures, and Material Effects
MyKrode: Full 3D Modeling (Standard Discus-2c, FES Discus-2c, and Launch Vehicle)
Touching Cloud: Winch Launch Visual Elements, FLARM System, Towplane System, and Supporting Code
Ian Lewis (B21): Supporting HTML and Supporting XML Coding
GurtTractor: Custom Sound Design and Professionally Recorded Elements
Flying Hedgehog: Got Friends Glider Club Scenery (Airfield) (ICAO: GTFD)
Asobo/Microsoft: General Assets & SDK

The Discus-2c is a single-seat, high-performance sailplane by German glider manufacturer Schempp-Hirth. The -2c is an evolution and replacement of their renowned Discus design. The Discus-2c took its first flight in 1997, and is today available in two sizes, one with a 15 meter (49 feet, 2.5 inch) wingspan and one with an 18 meter (59 feet) wing. The sailplane also comes in an electric motor assist version, and one with internal combustion powered assist.

The Discus-2c features composite construction, advanced flight control surfaces for precise control, and a state-of-the-art wing design that maximizes glide performance and aerodynamic efficiency. The 15 meter variant has a wing aspect ratio of 22.2 and the 18 meter version has a 28.5 aspect ratio. Each has a top speed of 174 miles per hour.

One of the most advanced soaring craft ever developed, the incredible Discus-2c allows aviators to master the heights in the purest form of flight. Stay aloft in the mountains by riding ridge lift, circle into cloud base on thermals, or just glide along silently on laminar air at dawn, the Discus-2c allows aviators to become one with the sky.

Specifications

CRUISE SPEED	110 kts / 204 km/h
ENGINE	FES (Front Electric Sustainer)
MAX ALTITUDE	26,500 ft / 8,077 m
RANGE	600 nm / 1,111 km
EMPTY WEIGHT	749 lbs / 340 kg

MAX WEIGHT	1,246 lbs / 565 kg
FUEL CAPACITY	1 Hour Battery
LENGTH	22.24 ft / 6.78 m
WINGSPAN	59.06 ft / 18 m

VERSION 2.1.1 RELEASED JUNE 22, 2025

DISCUS-2C UPDATE:

Updated Coding for Entire Project and Removed Legacy Components
Updated 3D Model, Added New Elements and Improved Animations
Added New LX Family Avionics Suite v2.1.8 (See Changelog Below)
Added New WWISE Soundpack with Headphone Mode Support
Added New Flight Model and FES Motor Dynamics
Added New FCU Functionality, Messages and Recharging Systems
Added New Electrical System with Circuits for Avionics
Added New Aircraft Settings Page to Support Customization Options
Added New Yawstring and Animations
Added New VR Controller Support for Dashboard and Flight Stick
Added New Wing Flex Animations and GForce Coding Logic
Added New Tooltips System and Updated Aircraft Descriptions
Added New Multi-Function Tow Release Cable (Native and 3rd Party)
Added New Persistence to Customization Options
Added New Hangar Chocks, Covers and Pitot Tube Components
Added New Automated Yoke Hide Feature with Camera Selection
Added New Messages to LX Nav for Ballast, Tow Cable and Emergency Warnings
Added New Sim Polar, STF Curves and Speed Values to Panel.xml
Added New Hotkey Support to LX Family and Various Aircraft Controls
Added New Variotone Sounds with Baseline Frequency of 700 Hz
Added New Flight Manual and LX Family Suite Users Manuals to Documentation
Added New Wilga 35A Tow Plane to Package for Native Launch Support
Added New CyberWinch Tow Truck Vehicle to Package for Native Launch Support
Improved Ford F-150 Tow Truck Vehicle in Package for Native Launch Support
Improved Variometer Smoothing for Real-Time Weather Support
Improved Adverse Yaw Physics and Added Adjustable Slider
Improved Quick Winch Display with Auto-Change to LX Navigation on Disconnect
Improved Stall Characteristics with Improved Realism
Improved Elevator Authority with Improved Realism
Improved Air Brakes Effectiveness with Improved Realism
Improved FES Startup and Shutdown slightly for Smoother Response
Improved Default Camera and Added Additional Views
Improved Aircraft Spawn States and Menu Category for Glider Options
Improved Propeller Animation and added Additional Side Blur Visuals
Improved File Fallbacks for FES Variant (Saving Disk Space)
Improved Got Friends Glider Club (ICAO: GTFD) for MSFS 2024 Compatibility
Fixed Compass Animations for Magnetic Heading
Fixed Cable Release Behavior and Associated Sound
Fixed Wing to Ground Contact Points
Fixed Excessive Wind Noise in Cockpit
Removed Ability to Press "L" for All Lights (Due to Custom Usage)
Removed Sound Dependencies with Asobo's Variometer and Glider Settings

LX FAMILY SUITE UPDATE:

2.1.8: Added Leaflet Maps Integration (Google, NatGeo, TopoMap, Satellite, Bing)
2.1.8: Added B21 Logger Support for External Flight Plans
2.1.8: Added Additional Map Sources, Images and Airports for Cache Support
2.1.8: Added PLN Change Support to the Navigation Engine
2.1.8: Added New Startup Logo for Got Friends and B21 Avionics
2.1.8: Added Hotkey Support for the Entire LX Family Suite
2.1.8: Added Variotone Sound Smoothing with new Local Variable
2.1.8: Added Pop-Up Message "Map Options Limited - Bing Only" when 3rd Party Maps are Disabled
2.1.8: Added Custom Pop-Up Messages for Developers
2.1.8: Added New Grid Overlay Options for Map Display
2.1.8: Added Aircraft Settings, Dashboard Settings and Global Settings Pages

VERSION 2.0.0 RELEASED JUNE 20, 2022

Initial Release to FlightSim.to and the Official Marketplace (PC/XBOX)

VERSION 2.0.1 RELEASED JULY 1, 2022

Initial Release to the Official Marketplace.

VERSION 2.0.2 RELEASED JULY 4, 2022

Variometer and Variotone Modified.

VERSION 2.0.3 RELEASED JULY 5, 2022

Variometer Calibrated, New Variometer Code, Netto Polar Modified and Variotone Merged.

VERSION 2.0.4 RELEASED JULY 28, 2022

Discus-2c Version 2.0.4. Changelog:

Livery Artist Request:

Added Additional Texture Layer: DISCUS2C_EXT_EM.PNG

LX-Navigation Modifications by JackBilbo:

Added "Speed-to-Fly" Calculation
Fixed "Estimated Arrival Height" based on Polar Sink
Simplified Wind Indicator for Battery Readability
Added Unit of Measurement swap to Ballast Levels in Status Screen
Added Unit of Measurement "Remember/Preservation" Clickable to Status Screen
Improved Clickability to Navigation Screens
Added Hover and Active States to Navigation Screens
Added Swappable "Estimated Arrival Height" between Height Above Waypoint and MSL-Altitude
Smoothed Out "Arrival-Height" Display
Added Swappable "Sim-Time-Clock" between Local and Zulu-Time
Added Manual Task Timer: Click to Start, Stop, Reset, and Restart Timer
Fixed Wind Indicator Unit of Measurement Swap
Map Zoom Works with Transponder +/- Hotkeys
Added "Task Timer" with Auto-Start Timer starts and stops automatically when passing a waypoint named *Start and *Finish. Works with tasks generated with B21's task planner: https://xp-soaring.github.io/tasks/b21_task_planner/

Got Friends Glider Club Update by Flying Hedgehog:

Changed Off-Runway Spawn Points
Added Night Lighting to Runway
Increased Runway to 600 Feet
Modified Car Parking Area

Visual Cables/Towplane Fixes by Touching Cloud:

Fixed Tension on Towplane Cable
Fixed Tension on Winch Cable

Xbox Series X|S SU-10 WASM Support Preparation:

Added Visual Cables/Vehicles (Hopefully Works after SU-10 Update)
Added Multiplayer Towplane Connectivity (Hopefully Works after SU-10 Update)
Added FLARM Collision Tracking (Hopefully Works after SU-10 Update)

FES Control Unit:

Temperature Hotfix for Ventilation Warning with Thermal Weather Presets LOGIC: If Temperature is over 60°C, FCU Assumes Weather Preset is Active

Discus-2c Standard and FES:

Improved Adverse Yaw
Netto Variomenter Calibrated & Improved
Digital Variometer Calibrated & Improved
Fixed Temperature Gauge Textures
Reduced Cloud Cover in Cross Country Weather Preset
Fixed Battery Off/On Issues on Runway
Added FES Animation to Freeware Model Matching

VERSION 2.0.5 RELEASED OCTOBER 5, 2022

Additions/Changes:

Major FPS/Performance Improvements LOD Optimization Fixed Compass and Animations Added Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Much Improved Adverse Yaw Much Improved Spoiler Drag Model Fine Tuned Polar Curve Better Icing Effects VR Improvements and Collisions Navigation Improvements Ground roll vibrations, visible in the wing tips as well as the control stick Correct control stick animation, now accurately responding to actual control surface deflection Slew-proof FES-FCU unit Wing flutter at very high (above VNE) velocities

VERSION 2.0.6 RELEASED JANUARY 16, 2023

Changelog:

Incorperated Native Launch Features
Added New Launch Menu Options
Moved Old Launch Menu Options
Merged Native and Multiplayer Launch Features
Added New F-150 Winch Vehicle
Updated GTFD Glider Airfield
Updated LX-NAV HTML Display
Added Settings Menu to LX-NAV Display
Removed Button Features on Navigation Display
Removed How-to-Glide Document from Pocket
Updated Ballast Dump Visual Effects
Updated Model XML Animation Scripts
Added Optional No Registration Panel
Added Freedom Livery
Added Homelander Livery
Updated Flight Model and Flight States
Updated Checklists
Updated Aircraft.cfgs
Updated Release Cable Sounds
Updated Adverse Yaw Default Parameters

VERSION 2.0.7 RELEASED APRIL 25, 2023

Fixed Legacy Effects Xbox Issues (Folder/Build) Updated Dashboard Detail Layer Updated Gauge Glass Textures Updated Legacy Launch Mechanics Fixed Wing Runner Behaivors Updated Xbox Specific Launch Compatibility Discus-2c LXN Navigation Replacement Mod (Still Compatible with Latest Version)

VERSION 2.0.8 RELEASED DECEMBER 10, 2023

Updated Flight Model for Realism Updated Motor Dynamics for FES Variant Re-Adjusted FES Wingtip Wheel Contact Points Re-Added Optional Navigation Lights and Switch Re-Added Navigation Lights Visibility to LXNav Settings Page Adjusted Overall Winch / Towplane Speed Replaced "Quick Winch Connection" with "Request Ai Towplane" Added Ai Towplane Automatic Cable Release Added New ADI Mode to Variometer Fixed Flarm Visibility in Bright Conditions Fixed Flickering Canopy / Window Components Fixed Flickering Clickables in Cockpit Fixed Multiplayer Rudder Animation Fixed Dash Light Movement with Canopy Enabled Autonomous Launch for "No Winch / Towplane" Spawning Overhauled Project Coding to increase FPS Performance Updated Localization File Updated Manifest to Latest Version Enabled Persistence (Flight-To-Flight) for the Following:

Variometer Energy Mode
Variometer Volume
Units of Measurement (Gauges)
Units of Measurement (Temperature)
Avionics Brightness
Adverse Yaw Setting
Macready Setting (Analog)
Macready Setting (Digital)
Water Ballest Levels
Oxygen Levels
Variometer Mode
Canopy Tint
Oxygen Visibility
Navigation Wingtip Lights
Red Guards Position
Yoke Visibility
Yawstring Visibility
Cockpit Pilot Visibility
Compass Visibility
FLARM Visibility
GoPro Visibility
A/C Vent Position

VERSION 2.0.9 RELEASED DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fixed Native Winch Launch Disconnect
Added Auto-Winch Launch Disconnect
Fixed Minor Coding Issue in Old Menu

VERSION 2.1.0 RELEASED APRIL 3, 2024

Adjusted Flight Model with More Accurate Polar Curves
Added Additional Coding for Realistic Ground Effects
Slightly Adjusted Camera Positions
Optimized Electrical Systems
Optimized WASM Module for SU-15 (Multiplayer Towing / Old Winch Launch)

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