I took it upon myself to make a complete overhaul of the flight dynamics and performance of the C17 by Capt22. That means that i changed a lot of things from the cfg files.

-The virtual flight model now matches the 3d model.

-Correct weight, thrust, geometry, aerodynamics, etc...

-fixed some lights.

I filled the data with what i could find on the internet, but some values i had to invent, like moment of inertia, axis stability, etc..Knowing that a C17 is more agile than a 747.

Issues:

-I dont know where exactly is the contact point for a tail strike.

-The virtual cockpit is higher than the actual cockpit location since it came from a 747, so keep that in mind when landing.

If someone  knows how the plane handles IRL, and can compare it to this, please tell me so i can try and improve it, or someone could improve my work.

I just made the changes, full credits go to the authors

Ver 1.1

* Fixed landing gear clipping to the ground.

* Fixed fuel ammount and tanks.

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C-17 Globemaster Updated flight model

A comprehensive overhaul of the flight dynamics and performance of the C-17 Globemaster add-on by Capt22. This update includes adjustments to weight, thrust, aerodynamics, and more to match the real-world aircraft. Version 1.1 addresses landing gear and fuel tank issues, improving the overall experience for sim pilots. Remember to take into account the adjusted virtual cockpit position for more realistic landings.

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