Description
==== NOT SUPPORTED ANYMORE ====
The plane has been updated (v2.0, jan.2022) and this patch is not usable anymore.
As there are a few much better alternatives to this plane, I don't intend to port the patch to the new version
This is a plane patch and not a standalone plane for the BT Kitfox STI (the plane is available at the in-game store)
DRM encrypted files are not provided in this patch, though the patch replaces some of theses files with new values.
If you own the plane, you may have noticed it has some problems in its flight model and the fact it has been abandonned for months.
I am not an expert here, and what I tried to do with this patch is having a flyable airplane matching far or less the specifications available on the Kitfox website.
https://kitfoxaircraft.com/ and https://www.flyrotax.com/produkte/detail/rotax-915-is-isc-2.html
Kitfox is a registered trademark of Kitfox aircraft.
BT Studio is the owner of the original ingame plane product (xml files, configurations, etc)
Last update (1.0.7) from the store in may 2021 broke earlier versions of this mod.
- If you have updated to 1.0.7 you'll need the 0.7 version of this mod.
- if you have an earlier version, you'll need the 0.6 version of this mod (still available in download)
This mod is compatible with CaptainButters' mod to change 2nd PFD as a GTN750 : kitfox-pms50-gtn750
FORUM TOPIChttps://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/kitfox-flight-model-patch/371929
INSTALL PROCEDUREIT IS NOT REQUIRED ANYMORE TO MODIFY THE layout.json IN THE pkgs\Official\OneStore\bt-kitfox-sti
Simply Copy the folder zzz-bagolu-kitfox-fm into the community folder.
If you already have a previous patch installed (<= 0.0.7) :
- in the game, in the content manager, deinstall the kitfox
- reinstall the kitfox
- in your community folder remove bagolu-kitfox-fm folder
- update of plane characteristics taken from Kitfox website (they were wrong) :
max_gross_weight = 1320
empty_weight = 825
wing_area =148
wing_span =32
- Added copilot and bagages slots (there was only a pilot station) :
max_number_of_stations = 3 ; Number of payload stations (actual CG points from POH used)
station_load.0 = 170, 1.2, -0.5, -0.5, TT:MENU.PAYLOAD.PILOT, 1
station_load.1 = 170, 1.2, 0.5, -0.5, TT:MENU.PAYLOAD.COPILOT, 5
station_load.2 = 150, -1.0, 0, 0, TT:MENU.PAYLOAD.BAGGAGE, 6
- Corrected fuel tanks to Kitfox website values :
LeftMain = 0.5, -5, 2.5, 13.5, 0.5
RightMain = 0.5, 5, 2.5, 13.5, 0.5
- Modification of flaps behavior :
lift_coef_flaps = 0.03
- replaced the single stage flap to 3 position flaps :
max_on_ground_position=3
flaps-position.0 = 0, -1, 0
flaps-position.1 = 16, -1, 0.5
flaps-position.2 = 33, -1, 0.75
flaps-position.3 = 46, -1, 1
- correction of engine values to match the 915i :
max_rated_hp=141
min_cruise_rpm=1800
engine_mechanical_efficiency_table = 0:0.5, 1000:0.52, 2000:0.52, 5000:0.7, 5100:0.7, 5500:0.7, 6000:0.5
engine_friction_table = -600:-65, 600:65, 1000:17, 6000:17
egt_factor_from_pct_power = 0:0.7, 0.5:0.894, 0.64:0.956, 0.75:0.98, 1:1
egt_delta_from_mixture_ratio = 0.043:-100, 0.05:-89.7, 0.067:-50, 0.07:0, 0.075:-4.9, 0.083:-80, 0.108:-120.5
engine_friction_table = -600:-65, 600:65, 1000:17, 6000:17
turbocharged=1
critical_altitude=15000
- correction of manifold pressure at idle engine mode :
manifold_efficiency_table=0.000000:0.220000, 1.000000:0.970000
- correction of the propeller :
min_gov_rpm=300
beta_max=35
- brakes too strong
toe_brakes_scale=0.3
- CG correction to gain stability on ground
empty_weight_CG_position = -0.5, 0, -1.5
- There is still no way to turn off the engine from the cockpit. You still to map the function to a key/button.
- Panel modifications would be nice but unfortunately this is way harder than reading configurations values from ram or through simconnect. The XML files are encrypted and can not be overloaded with custom ones like this.
Hoppefully, CaptainButters' mod makes it possible to change 2nd PFD as a GTN750 : kitfox-pms50-gtn750
- Flaps animation could be nice, as it is impossible to know from inside the cockpit if they're down and how much.
Kitfox improvement
Enhance your Kitfox experience with this plane patch focusing on improving flight characteristics, payload options, fuel tanks, flaps behavior, engine parameters, and more. Compatibility notes are provided, along with installation instructions and a forum topic for further discussion. Explore the updates made to the Kitfox STI aircraft and discover what improvements have been implemented in this mod.
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Version History
A few bugs appeared on the original plane with SU5. Fixes : - G3x blank screens - pilot avatar in T position on LOD0 Install / update notes : - patching layout.json on the original plane is not required anymore - please remove any existing mod and reinstall if necessary the kitfox - see README file Many thanks to MikeFear303 & Cercata for the tips and the workarounds for all theses issues !
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Log Inover 3 years ago
A new version of the original plane has been released : v2.0
This patch won't be ported as several very good alternatives to this plane can now be found.
Project is now archived
about 4 years ago
the new kitfox could use some flaps improvement. I will try to use this one on the new version, but without the engine part. cheers, ! thanks a lot for this :)
over 4 years ago
Thank you so much for this mod, the default plane is unusable without it.
over 4 years ago
I actually gave up on this plane for a while until I saw this update. I have since reinstalled it & added the improvement mod... This has absolutely changed this plane for the better, handles as I'd expect a Kitfox to perform. I'm not sure if BT has at some stage recently updated this plane or if it's in this tweak but to me the engine sound has been adjusted, it now sounds like a rotax.
over 4 years ago
Release 0.8
Fixes :
G3x blank screenspilot avatar in T position on LOD0Install / update notes :
patching layout.json on the original plane is not required anymoreplease remove any existing mod and reinstall if necessary the kitfoxsee README fileMany thanks to MikeFear303 & Cercata for the tips and the workarounds for all theses issues !
over 4 years ago
The black screen issue :
MikeFear303 and Cercata have found a way to patch it :
https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/kitfox-flight-model-patch/371929/20
Asobo default files need to be modified as we can't modify the encrypted kitfox XML files.
almost 5 years ago
i would love if you fixed the mod the screens are black the pilot gose through the plane if you can plz help
almost 5 years ago
I have it on my (looooong) list of things to fix after SU5
I'll try to fix that as soon as I can.
almost 5 years ago
thanks
almost 5 years ago
Really appreciate you effort, thx so much
almost 5 years ago
Thank you Sir Modding Legend :)
almost 5 years ago
AWESOME! Thank you so much for taking the time to figuring this out and make this work again. It's a real bummer that the developer won't reach out to you to make a decent product that doesn't need someone else, to make a mod to make it work properly! Very Much Appreciated!
almost 5 years ago
Amen! Thank you for taking the time to fix this up again. There are some commercial developers (DC Design, Asobo even!) who cooperate with modders who add value to their product. It's disheartening that these guys spend time and effort working to break your fixes instead of just talking to you about incorporating them into the real model.
almost 5 years ago
Totally agree. The creator of the KitFox plane for MSFS should work with you to help regain their permanently damaged reputation for releasing a garbage product just to be the first bush plane in the store.
about 5 years ago
The last update is clearly an update to break mods like mine :
New encrypted files are :
"path": "SimObjects/msjgxzqw.fsarchive",
"path": "SimObjects/xgvuusgg.fsarchive",
"path": "SimObjects/zzgctzkm.fsarchive",
where old files were named :
"path": "SimObjects/Cfg.fsarchive",
"path": "SimObjects/Xml.fsarchive",
"path": "SimObjects/Model.fsarchive",
about 5 years ago
Any luck with the new patch? I have looked at the files without any luck, I am more a livery creator in the "modding-world" ;)
about 5 years ago
Same here, your mod seems to remove aircraft from Hanger Listing after the update is applied. In my opinion, While there is some improvement with this update to the original flight model, still NOT EVEN CLOSE to what your mod provided us!!!!
about 5 years ago