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Discus-2b Glider

Current Version 3.3 by Jonx
Discus-2b Glider Microsoft Flight Simulator
Discus-2b Glider Microsoft Flight Simulator
Discus-2b Glider Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Version 3.3
Initial Release January 24, 2021
Last Updated March 23, 2021
File Size 251.56 MB
Downloads 28,556
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#Real-Life #Handcrafted #Photogrammetry #Sightseeing Exclusive Drag and Drop

[VR READY] [PAINT KIT INCLUDED] [MODERN/NATIVE] [CLICKABLE] [ANIMATED]

The Schempp-Hirth Discus-2b is a Standard Class glider designed by Schempp-Hirth.

NOTE: Crashing into the water will result in a full game crash. This is an unfixable bug due to the unique wing tilt.
NOTE: If your game crashes to your desktop upon loading into a flight, ensure your Weight and Balance is in limits!

HOW TO INSTALL:
  • Delete any old "aerosoar-discus" folders in your Community folder.
  • Extract the new "aerosoar-discus.zip" to your MSFS Community Folder.
  • Make sure you folder structure is /Community/aerosoar-discus/SimObjects/
  • Download Touching Cloud's Kinetic Assistant.
  • Map your "Spoilers Axis" to your throttle for variable airbrake control.
TOUCHING CLOUD'S KINETIC ASSISTANT:

Required for Winch and Tow: Click Here to Download

CREDITS (AEROSOAR):
  • Rohr 3D Solutions (Base Model)
  • Jonx (Developer)
  • Ian "B-21" (Gauge Developer)
  • CubDriver (Wind Sounds)
  • MSFS (Various Sounds)
  • TheAlx (API Developer)
  • Eggman28 (Assistant)
  • TjBurni (Assistant)
  • RPSeara (Assistant)

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Why is my glider not in-game?

Make sure you properly installed the Discus-2b Glider: 
(1) Delete any old Discus-2b Betas in the Community folder.
(2) Extract "aerosoar-discus.zip" to your MSFS Community Folder.
(3) Make sure you folder structure is /Community/aerosoar-discus/SimObjects/
NOTE: The most common reason your glider is not showing up in game is because you have extracted the ".zip" to it's own folder and most like the folder structure is not matching step #3.

Why is my game crashing to desktop upon loading flight?

Sometimes on your first intall, the Discus-2b's CG is out of limit. Re-Open the game and before you start your flight, ensure your Weight and Balance is in limits!


Donations

These users have donated to Jonx to keep him making awesome add-ons everyone can enjoy.

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KEVIN D.

30 USD

8 day(s) ago

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Eric

25 USD

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Scott

15 USD

I just flew in Hawaii with the EA-7 Edgley Optica. Do you know how FREAKING COOL it was to fly in Hawaii in this? This weekend I will fly in VR in Germany, London, France. Thank you so much

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Vegas

10 USD

Nice plane.! Would love to see a cat livery. And maybe some other plane liveries but very good job.!?

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dogdad70

5 USD

Hey here is coffee, its a dog!! ☕???

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Frank

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good job

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Hype

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Incredible job on the EA-7 Edgley Optica!

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  • Version 3.3 March 23, 2021

    Added Paintkit Version 2.0 with a Readme and easy instructions.

  • Version 3.2 March 22, 2021

    STABLE RELEASE 3.2 CHANGELOG:
    - Loading Screens Removed.
    - Added lights to systems.cfg for future improvement and compatibility with Touching Cloud's Albatross app.

  • Version 3.1 March 21, 2021

    STABLE RELEASE 3.1 CHANGELOG:
    - Loading Screen now cycles Official Asobo Screens, Discus-2b and H135.
    - Full up-trim fine tuned to 80-90kph.
    - Separated upper/lower seat material for Paint Kit.
    - Fixed VR Camera (No Lens Flare).
    - Fixed Glass on Gauges.
    - Fixed Runway.FLT showing spoilers extended upon load.

  • Version 3.0 March 21, 2021

    - Fixed Spoiler Effectiveness.
    - Fixed Trim Effectiveness and Flight Dynamics.
    - Canopy and Dashboard are now only Clickable (Doesn't use Light Hotkeys)
    - Fixed Scrape sound on take-off.
    - Added a Paint Kit (Version 1.0).
    - Changed Interior Design/Coloring.
    - Fixed Glass on Instruments to be more clear and flat/less reflective.
    - Fixed Canopy Glass to be less tinted in exterior view.
    - Fine Tuned Systems, Aircraft, Sound and all FLT files.
    - Added Loading Screen and Discus-2b Tips.
    - Fixed Sound Profile for Multiplayer.
    - Fixed Landing Gear doubling sound.
    - Added a VR Camera profile with optimized settings for low reflections.
    - Fixed Navigation Unit Camera View.
    - If you start in a Parking Spot, they glider will automatically Slew to the center of the airfield upon clicking start.
    - Fixed CG out of Limits.
    - Toned down parking brake effectiveness.
    - Fixed Aileron wobble after Wingflex Update.




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274 Comments
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Gray1223

2 month(s) ago
This is an awesome glider model! Love the realism and the performance.
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AstroMike64

2 month(s) ago
I don't know is it in use, but can I normally take off? Is there a bot in the second plane that can climb the glider at a higher altitude?
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Loan.Glider

2 month(s) ago
Comment fait on pour décoller ? Avec un remorqueur ? Un treuilleur ?
Merci de votre réponse
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

Veuillez télécharger l’assistant cinétique Touching Cloud référencé dans la description. Quelques belles vidéos sur YouTube parlant de décoller. Vous pouvez utiliser Winch, remorqueur ou catapulte.
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Loan.Glider 2 month(s) ago

merci
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DownedAviator

2 month(s) ago
Although Condor-2 is my go to soaring simulator, it is great to be able to hop in a glider in MSFS occasionally, and it works well. Thanks for this and please add my upvote for a motorised version eventually.

To get airborne I just spawn to an off-airfield location or use slew mode to set initial altitude.
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imgeronimo

2 month(s) ago
Been waiting for a glider as complete as this and i've been having an absolute blast, thanks a lot for creating this!

I have a question though; I feel like the variometer is a little jumpy even with gusts turned off, i saw some videos of this glider from earlier patches and it seemed a lot smoother, atleast audibly. Is this a known issue?
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

Yeah, I'm working with my gauge Developer to solve some issues. Thanks for the feedback 😊
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WAG

2 month(s) ago
Can you verify the magnetic compass card as being correct? It appears backwards even though it moves the correct direction. When looking at 30 deg., North should be to the right on the card, not to the left. Unless this is something special. Thanks
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

I'll take a look! 😊 sorry, been busy lately with the Edgley Optica.
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Scooty

2 month(s) ago
Just a suggestion, mayber for another project: is it possible to add an engine to this bird, to climb "on your own" without any other assistance? I am looking for a glider for long distance trips, climbing with your own engine, thes sailing, if you need to climb back up again with your engline, the back to sailing... does this sound good foor you or is it impossible to create?

Like something like this:
https://youtu.be/HMyxBgWPpTo
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

Yeah I can work on adding the prop version as an alternate model 😊 great feedback!
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victorpapagolf 2 month(s) ago

Please an engine version!
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Scooty 2 month(s) ago

Thanks a lot, that would be fantastic!
😊
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matywind 21 day(s) ago

there is already one totally independent, with a motor and it glide very well https://es.flightsim.to/file/15090/as-33-me

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matywind 21 day(s) ago

https://es.flightsim.to/file/15090/as-33-me

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Scooty 21 day(s) ago

Thank you very much for the hint and for thinking of me!

That one might be axactly, what i was looking for, thanks a lot!

😊

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matywind 20 day(s) ago

You are welcome! 🙂

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WAG

2 month(s) ago
How do you turn off the radio to enjoy a quiet flight? I only see hot keys on keyboard to change freq.
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

In the next update I'll try to add a radio switch.
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WAG 2 month(s) ago

Thank you. You are doing a great job with this aircraft!
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MacMack7385

2 month(s) ago
Hello. I have a problem with instruments. A variometer in glider is blank (inactive). Is it a known problem? I'm asking because in various videos I saw that it is illuminating and active.
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

Are you using the latest update? If so go into the folder you extracted to the community folder, drag the layout.json file on top of the LayoutGenerator.exe file. You should see a quick cmd line pop up and then it will dissappear and you should be good to start MSFS.
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MacMack7385 2 month(s) ago

Thanks, I'll try it 😊
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helimad22

2 month(s) ago
Thanks for the amazing glider ! I love flying in this, one of my fav planes.
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Frelonvelours69

2 month(s) ago
Very cool. This is a new way to fly and enjoy the landscapes.
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CubDriver

2 month(s) ago
Hey,
Where are the sounds from?
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

DG808, from the conversion Alex did over at Touching Cloud.
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CubDriver 2 month(s) ago

you have a PM
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

Got ya! Sorry for any misunderstanding! Thanks for letting me know.
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TienDeFu

2 month(s) ago
Thanks for your quick reply it is better if I trim it but I dont find any thermals do you know good places?
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

You need to import your thermals using Kinetic Assistant. Unfortunately MSFS doesn't have thermals yet and only ridge soaring.
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TienDeFu

2 month(s) ago
How do I have to set the thermals with the Little Navmap and the nose is always going down is it normal? otherwise it is a beautiful glider well done
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Jonx 2 month(s) ago

Are you checking your Trim? Make sure your adjusting elevator trim in flight. Also, thermals are set within the Kinetic Assistant app.
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PilotChris

3 month(s) ago
My sim keeps crashing when starting a flight with the discus! You need to check that!!!
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Jonx 3 month(s) ago

Check your weight and balance screen and set it in limits.
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PilotChris 3 month(s) ago

It is in limits. There is something else on the discus that keeps crashing it.
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Jonx 3 month(s) ago

Alright I'll start looking, it's just hard to tell what it is. Especially since it seems it's only you affected. Try taking everything else out of your community folder. Maybe it's a compatibility thing with another mod. I know you want me to fix this, but if it's only affecting you, I'll need you to fully try to diagnose it first.
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PilotChris 3 month(s) ago

It's alright. If it just me, then i don't want you to fix it ^^
Only told you about it, so you could check if other had the same issue
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Jonx 3 month(s) ago

I still wanna fix it for you hahaha
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Fabio

3 month(s) ago
scusa ma ha un motore sto coso?
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Jonx 3 month(s) ago

No, questo è un aliante. Nessun motore che cosa così mai.
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Fabio 3 month(s) ago

E come dovrebbe partire?
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SSK123 3 month(s) ago

Utilizzi l'Assistente cinetico per trainare il tuo aereo in aria
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Fabio 3 month(s) ago

assistente cinetico? e che roba e'?
secondo me questo aliante e' inutile come l'aelicottero
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Kerberos 3 month(s) ago

Il fatto di non sapere seguire le istruzioni o cosa sia un aliante, non fa di questo "coso" qualcosa di inutile.
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Fabio 3 month(s) ago

Se non sai come portarlo in volo per me rimane un coso e le istruzioni non ne vedo
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Cristobal 2 month(s) ago

I am sure my answer will be as useless as "the thing" to you, as for sure you cannot speak English and I cannot write Italian, despite I perfectly understand your language. The instructions to get thing in flight are in the description of the download ^^^^^^^
You need Kinetic Assistant, the link is on this very page. Then you need to follow the instructions provided by that add-on (Kinetic Assistant).

Simple solution may be to use slew mode, get the altitude and drop. Be careful to not overstress the airframe though.

If you are not after gliders, it may be not for you, however those of us who are insanely after that kind of flying are more than happy to have Discus in hangar.

Happy flying, Fabio, and try to get some English, after all it is lingua franca of aviation.
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karlo922

3 month(s) ago
Hi, I get a CTD while loading the flight - my weght and balance seems to be okay, or how should it be? I've just updated to the latest Hotfix of MSFS.
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TooOldToFly

3 month(s) ago
Top work! Your constant attention to detail is much appreciated, as is your decision to keep it freeware.
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Jonx 3 month(s) ago

Thank you!! Much appreciated!
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ms204

3 month(s) ago
Hallo ,wer kann mir weiterhelfen,habe immer das alte cockpit....Danke vorab
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Jonx 3 month(s) ago

Bitte löschen Sie alles in Ihrem Community-Ordner im Zusammenhang mit dem Diskus-2b. Nachdem Sie dies tun, installieren Sie bitte neu.
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Blinn

3 month(s) ago
Thank you, donate.
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Jonx 3 month(s) ago

Oh wow! Much appreciated! You didn't have to... thank you man. It means a lot! 😊


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