Parallel Runways

[Goff_nznr]

I've got 2 active parallel runways. I have AI Chipmunks using the 2nd. runway, (the aircraft variety), but they were fussy about runway length, so refused to use it unless I made it longer.

Does an aircraft 'cfg' or 'air' file determine the minimum length of runway required? If so, then I guess it could be altered. Maybe I could somehow get ATC to recognise it as STOL.??

Cheers,

Goff

[Charl]

Aircraft parameters are primarily in the air file, but can be modified in aircraft.cfg.
I do hope this is not a widespread problem, as there is an upcoming GNZLAP Chippie pack which goes to normal-size airfields.

[Nunner]

QUOTE (Charl @ Dec 14 2008, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Aircraft parameters are primarily in the air file, but can be modified in aircraft.cfg.
I do hope this is not a widespread problem, as there is an upcoming GNZLAP Chippie pack which goes to normal-size airfields.

Charl,
i have Chipmunks (2) in my little project and I have noticed that both seem to make a high approach
and then obviously go into an overshoot, they dont go around because they overshoot and then carry on going.
I will try a different a/c airfile then run them again and see how it goes.
They take off from relatively short fields but definately have a landing problem.
Will let you know my findings
Nunner

[Timmo]

as Charl says, it is mostly in the .air file.....there is a section in the .cfg file which you could play around with and see if it makes any difference

[reference speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed
full_flaps_stall_speed

[Goff_nznr]

Thanks, Charl and Timmo. I will fiddle around. Turns out the minimum length required of the "Chippie-only' runway in my project is 2550ft.

Cheers,

Godfrey

[Markk]

AI won't use a runway under 2500 ft so it has to be at least over 2500ft to be uesable for AI.

[Goff_nznr]

Thanks, Markk. Should water runways be at least 2500ft also? It seems they work ok at around 1200ft, so maybe that's ok for floats.

Goff

[Goff_nznr]

Just found this from another forum..in case others wish to know:

Single-Engine Prop -- runway length => 2500'
Twin-Engine Prop ---- runway length => 4000'
TurboProp ------------ (same as Twin-Engine Prop)

Jet empty weight =< 99,955 lbs -- runway length => 5000'
Jet empty weight => 99,956 lbs -- runway length => 7000'

Cheers,

Goff