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Discus-2c

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GLIDERDISCUSSOARINGWINCHTOWPLANE

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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 SPEED110 kts / 204 km/h
ENGINEFES (Front Electric Sustainer)
MAX ALTITUDE26,500 ft / 8,077 m
RANGE600 nm / 1,111 km
EMPTY WEIGHT749 lbs / 340 kg
MAX WEIGHT1,246 lbs / 565 kg
FUEL CAPACITY1 Hour Battery
LENGTH22.24 ft / 6.78 m
WINGSPAN59.06 ft / 18 m

VERSION 2.1.0 RELEASED APRIL 3, 2024

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:

LX-Navigation Modifications by JackBilbo:

Got Friends Glider Club Update by Flying Hedgehog:

Visual Cables/Towplane Fixes by Touching Cloud:

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

FES Control Unit:

Discus-2c Standard and FES:

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:

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:

VERSION 2.0.9 RELEASED DECEMBER 18, 2023