Asobo P-51D Improvement Mod

REQUIRES Reno Expansion Pack P-51D (ONLY in MSFS2020)

WORKS with NATIVE P-51D (MSFS2024)

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This mod seeks to add and/or improve fidelity and functionality of the Asobo/MS Reno P-51D. By utilizing model attachments from the MSFS SDK we are able to "fix" or "add" things to Asobo models without redistributing complete base files, therefore remaining compliant with Game Content Usage rules/copyright law as the mod requires you to own the base Reno P-51D already. 

COPYRIGHTS TO INDIVIDUAL MODELS REMAIN WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE HOLDERS

Now that the legal goobly-gook is out of the way... FUN STUFF!

Updates will continue as I continue to identify and address weak spots.

I'm probably going to forget a bunch of important new changes here, but ANY P-51 POH/Checklist will work to learn the new systems. Everything is AS CLOSE as I can get it to 1:1 representation

This mod breaks the default "livery" mesh, so it has been disabled. As such the default livery is now a mostly bare metal airframe. Third party liveries work as intended.

IMPROVEMENTS

• PER LIVERY State Saving

  • Find EVERY livery just as you left it! Prop type, drop tanks, hard points, fuel quantity, and much more all remain persistent. Even radio frequencies are saved!

• In-Game Panel

  • Autopilot via Toolbar App

  • Airframe stat tracking via Toolbar App
• Airframe shape added to EFB for load and CG management pages (2024)

• Drop Tanks - functional and "droppable"

  • Drop tanks contribute to airframe drag

  • Automatically drawn from based on fuel loading in left/right main tanks (sim limitation due to fuel selector animation)
  • Dropped via RED button on flight stick (see photos)
  • Wing hardpoints toggled on/off via load station weight. Less than 10lb is the threshold.
• Canopy rework

  • Multiplayer sync implemented via SPOILERS SimVar

  • Canopy contributes to airframe drag
• Prop model logic rework (cuffed vs paddle)

  • Multiplayer sync implemented

• New prop animation compatible with 2024 prop shaders

• Multiplayer sync of user selected variables (prop, drop tanks, hard points, canopy, gear doors)

• Custom ground physics from scratch

  • The GREEN IFF switch activates a "rudder boost" if you're finding the rudder/tailwheel steering inputs a bit lackluster. This has the side-effect of creating RIGHT turning tendencies on takeoff, so take caution. Watch the brakes! They are grabby at speed. Ground loops are relatively docile and shouldn't be a large concern unless you find yourself far behind the airplane.

• New engine model

• Custom Mixture Event/Behavior - 3 Position Mixture Lever Supports Hardware Controllers!

  • FULL RICH/RUN/IDLE CUT OFF FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Right now we have matching fuel flow numbers. 67"/3000RPM - 211GPH, 61"/3000RPM - 185GPH, 47"/2700RPM - 90GPH, 38"/2300RPM (Cruise) - 60GPH

• New flight model from scratch

  • Full CFD/SBS/NPS support

    • Implemented with roll rates and cruise speeds validated against real world data at varying speeds/altitudes.

• New prop aerodynamics model AND 3D "Cuffed" prop model

• Reworked trim tab animations (anti-servo rudder tab)

• Fixed fuel pressure gauge reading

• Fixed idle cut-off mixture ratio - STARTING AT MIXTURE ICO IS SUPPORTED

• Custom Primer Logic

  • Fuel pump ON - Check fuel pressure >3 psi, hold primer 3-5 seconds (tooltips indicated UNDERPRIMED/PRIMED/OVERPRIMED).

• Custom Engine Start Logic

  • Now using a custom prop animation and engine start logic, when you engage the starter switch, the logic runs, and depending on primer state among other factors initiates a randomized starting logic. The Merlin can be finicky and MAY not start on the first attempt.

• Fixed fuel line fuel volume/fuel cutoff valve

• Engine failure based on over-boost stress ( >5 min at more than 61" MP)

• Added Asobo EFB (2024 - See photos for clickspot)

• Added GNS 430 Panel Variant (2024 - See photos)

• Engine auto start/stop implemented with Ctrl + E