Hello Avsim friends!I just downloaded Posky's 757-200 and took it for a spin and then noticed something :( - a really excessive nose-up attitude in the cruise. I took this screenshot, I am level at FL350, about 50% fuel remaining, Mach 0.80:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/Thr...p/757excess.jpgCould someone please help! The plane looks great and seeing the nose pointing to the sky like that ruins the flight experience :(My Posky 757-200 aircraft.cfg (if something can be changed here?):_________________________________________________________________________________[fltsim.0]title=Project Opensky 757 RR535E4 Iceairsim=B757-200-RR-RB211-535E4//add the two letters : VC for the VC model to the model= sectionmodel=panel=sound=texture=kb_checklists=kb_reference=atc_id=TF-FIHatc_airline=Ice_airatc_flight_number=1470ui_manufacturer=Project Openskyui_type=757-200ui_variation=Icelandair Circa 2003description=Project Opensky nBoeing 757-200nVersion 2004.8.0nnFS2004 OnlynnEngine Type: RR RB211-535E4nnModel Designersn Lee Rosarion Albert Bouwmann C. Vincent Chon Hiroshi IgaminnFlight Dynamics Designern Warren C. DanielnnMaster Texture Designersn Jaco du Preezn Ben HewittnnTechnical Resource-QCn Nick Petersonn Simon NgnnFor proper operation: See B757 manual at: n www.projectopensky.comatc_heavy=0[General]atc_type=BOEING AIRCRAFTatc_model=B752visual_damage=1editable=0performance=Passengersn2-class conf: 186 n 16 - Firstn 170 - EconomynnCargonFwd lower hold volume: 1,790 cu ft nAft lower hold volume: 1,312 cu ftnnDimensionsnSpan 124 ft 10 innLength 154 ft 1 innHeight 44 ft 3 in (min)n 45 ft 1 in (max)nnEngines: RR RB211-535E4nTO Thrust Rating: 40,200 lbnnMax Fuel Cap.: 11,276 galnMaxTOW: 256,000 lbnZFW: 188,000 lbnnMax Range: 3,900 nm (7,222 km) nTypical Cruise Speed n @ FL350: M.80[pitot_static]vertical_speed_time_constant = 999 //Increasing this value will cause a more instantaneous reaction in the VSI[airplane_geometry]wing_area = 1994.000wing_span = 124.830wing_root_chord = 26.902wing_dihedral = 5.000wing_incidence = 0.500wing_twist = 1.000oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.750wing_winglets_flag = 0wing_sweep = 24.500wing_pos_apex_lon = 0.000wing_pos_apex_vert = 0.000htail_area =541.949htail_span = 49.930htail_pos_lon =-65.000htail_pos_vert = 0.000htail_incidence = 0.000htail_sweep = 30.000vtail_area =369.940vtail_span = 45.078vtail_sweep = 35.000vtail_pos_lon =-58.000vtail_pos_vert = 5.800elevator_area =136.000aileron_area = 48.000rudder_area =123.000elevator_up_limit = 24.000elevator_down_limit = 18.000aileron_up_limit = 24.000aileron_down_limit = 18.000rudder_limit = 32.000elevator_trim_limit = 16.000spoiler_limit = 45.000spoilerons_available = 0aileron_to_spoileron_gain = 0.000min_ailerons_for_spoilerons = 0.000min_flaps_for_spoilerons = 0.000[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]max_gross_weight = 256000.000empty_weight = 188000.000reference_datum_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000empty_weight_CG_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000max_number_of_stations =50station_load.0 =0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000;Moments of Inertiaempty_weight_pitch_MOI = 2995645.000empty_weight_roll_MOI = 1873855.000empty_weight_yaw_MOI = 5171429.000empty_weight_coupled_MOI = 0.000CG_forward_limit= 0.000CG_aft_limit= 1.000[flight_tuning]cruise_lift_scalar =1.000parasite_drag_scalar =1.000induced_drag_scalar =1.500elevator_effectiveness =1.000aileron_effectiveness =1.875rudder_effectiveness =1.000pitch_stability =1.000roll_stability =1.000yaw_stability =1.000elevator_trim_effectiveness =1.000aileron_trim_effectiveness =1.000rudder_trim_effectiveness =1.000[GeneralEngineData]engine_type = 1Engine.0 = 10.200, -21.250, -3.290Engine.1 = 10.200, 21.350, -3.290fuel_flow_scalar = 0.6891min_throttle_limit=-0.319946[TurbineEngineData]fuel_flow_gain = 0.002bypass_ratio=4.36inlet_area = 51.250rated_N2_rpm = 29920.000static_thrust = 40200.000afterburner_available = 0reverser_available = 1[jet_engine]thrust_scalar =1.000[electrical]// ;BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4)flap_motor = 1, 0 , 1.0gear_motor = 0, 5 , 17.0autopilot = 0, 5 , 17.0avionics_bus = 0, 0 , 1.0avionics = 1, 5 , 17.0pitot_heat = 0, 0 , 1.0additional_system = 0, 0 , 1.0marker_beacon = 1, 2 , 17.0gear_warning = 7, 0 , 99.0gear_motor = 4, 0 , 1.0fuel_pump = 0, 0 , 1.0fuel_transfer_pump = 0, 0 , 1.0starter1 = 0, 20, 17.0starter2 = 0, 0 , 1.0light_nav = 0, 0 , 1.0light_beacon = 0, 0 , 1.0light_landing = 0, 0 , 1.0light_taxi = 0, 0 , 1.0light_strobe = 0, 0 , 1.0light_panel = 0, 7 , 99.0light_recognition = 0, 0 , 1.0light_wing = 0, 0 , 1.0marker_beacon = 0, 0 , 1.0standby_vacuum = 0, 0 , 1.0auto_brakes = 0, 0 , 1.0hydraulic_pump = 0, 0 , 1.0propeller_device = 0, 0 , 1.0[contact_points]// Use default gear points for proper aircraft look.// Use alternate gear points for proper aircraft feel. //0 Class <0=none,1=wheel, 2=scrape, 3=float> //1 Longitudinal Position (feet) //2 Lateral Position (feet) //3 Vertical Position (feet) //4 Impact Damage Threshold (Feet Per Minute) //5 Brake Map (0=None, 1=Left, 2=Right) //6 Wheel Radius (feet) //7 Steer Angle (degrees) //8 Static Compression (feet) (0 if rigid) //9 Max/Static Compression Ratio //10 Damping Ratio (0=Undamped, 1=Critically Damped) //11 Extension Time (seconds) //12 Retraction Time (seconds) //13 Sound Type //14 Airspeed limit for retraction (KIAS) //15 Airspeed that gear gets damage at (KIAS) // Default pointspoint.0= 1.000, 55.000, 0.000, -10.500, 1181.100, 0.000, 1.750, 60.000, 0.400, 1.200, 0.550, 4.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000point.1= 1.000, -5.000, -8.590, -11.180, 1574.800, 1.000, 2.000, 0.000, 0.800, 1.500, 0.650, 6.900, 6.900, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000point.2= 1.000, -5.000, 8.590, -11.180, 1574.800, 2.000, 2.000, 0.000, 0.800, 1.500, 0.650, 7.100, 7.100, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000point.3= 2.000, -15.330, -62.410, 0.000, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000point.4= 2.000, -15.330, 62.410, 0.000, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000point.5= 2.000, -80.000, 0.000, 2.000, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000point.6= 2.000, 64.330, 0.000, -3.100, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000max_number_of_points = 21static_pitch= -0.030static_cg_height= 10.200// Alternate points//Nose Gear//point.0= 1.000, 55.000, -1.000, -12.000, 1181.100, 0.000, 2.000, 65.000, 1.800, 2.500, 0.750, 4.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.1= 1.000, 55.000, 1.000, -12.000, 1181.100, 0.000, 2.000, 65.000, 1.800, 2.500, 0.750, 4.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000//// Left Main Gear//point.2= 1.000, -5.000, -9.990, -12.500, 1574.800, 1.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 6.900, 6.900, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.3= 1.000, -5.000, -7.170, -12.500, 1574.800, 1.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 6.900, 6.900, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.4= 1.000, -8.750, -9.990, -12.500, 1574.800, 1.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 6.900, 6.900, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.5= 1.000, -8.750, -7.170, -12.500, 1574.800, 1.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 6.900, 6.900, 2.000, 0.000, 0.000//// Right Main Gear//point.6= 1.000, -5.000, 9.990, -12.500, 1574.800, 2.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 7.100, 7.100, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.7= 1.000, -5.000, 7.170, -12.500, 1574.800, 2.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 7.100, 7.100, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.8= 1.000, -8.750, 9.990, -12.500, 1574.800, 2.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 7.100, 7.100, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.9= 1.000, -8.750, 7.170, -12.500, 1574.800, 2.000, 2.000, 0.000, 2.000, 2.500, 0.550, 7.100, 7.100, 3.000, 0.000, 0.000////Scrape Points//point.10= 2.000, -15.330, -62.410, 0.000, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 5.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.11= 2.000, -15.330, 62.410, 0.000, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.12= 2.000, -80.000, 0.000, 2.000, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 9.000, 0.000, 0.000//point.13= 2.000, 64.330, 0.000, -3.100, 787.400, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 4.000, 0.000, 0.000////max_number_of_points = 21////static_pitch= -0.030//static_cg_height= 10.500gear_system_type=0[Views]eyepoint=69.3, -2.10, 5.30 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum[Radios]// Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slopeAudio.1 = 1Com.1 = 1, 0Com.2 = 1, 0Nav.1 = 1, 0, 1Nav.2 = 1, 0, 0Adf.1 = 1Transponder.1 = 1Marker.1 = 1[keyboard_response] //Breakpoint speeds (knots) on the keyboard increments of control surfaces.//Speed at which the incremenet is reduced to 1/2 and 1/8 respectively.elevator = 100, 200 aileron = 100, 200rudder = 100, 200[direction_indicators]//1 Type: 0=None, 1=Vacuum Gyro, 2=Electric Gyro, 3=Electro-Mag Slaved Compass, 4=Slaved to another//2 Indicator number of slaving indicator if Type = 4direction_indicator.0=3,0[EFFECTS]wake=fx_wakewater=fx_spraydirt=fx_tchdrtconcrete=Opensky_sparks, 1touchdown=fx_tchdwn, 1[autopilot]autopilot_available=1flight_director_available=1default_vertical_speed=800autothrottle_available=1autothrottle_arming_required=1autothrottle_max_rpm = 110autothrottle_takeoff_ga=1pitch_takeoff_ga = 8.00use_no_default_pitch = 1 // 0 = Default to current pitch mode, 1 = No default pitch mode.use_no_default_bank = 1 // 0 = Default to Wing Leveler mode, 1 = No default bank mode.default_pitch_mode=0default_bank_mode=0max_pitch=10.000000max_pitch_acceleration=1.000000max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.000000max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.500000max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.000000max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.000000max_bank=30.000000max_bank_acceleration=1.800000max_bank_velocity=3.000000max_throttle_rate=0.100000nav_proportional_control=9.000000nav_integrator_control=0.250000nav_derivative_control=0.000000nav_integrator_boundary=2.500000nav_derivative_boundary=0.000000gs_proportional_control=9.520000gs_integrator_control=0.260000gs_derivative_control=0.000000gs_integrator_boundary=0.700000gs_derivative_boundary=0.000000yaw_damper_gain=1.000000[fuel]Center1 = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 6964.000, 0.000LeftMain = -3.000, -12.000, 0.000, 2156.000, 0.000RightMain = -3.000, 12.000, 0.000, 2156.000, 0.000fuel_type = 2 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetAnumber_of_tank_selectors = 1 electric_pump=0[Reference Speeds]flaps_up_stall_speed = 155.000full_flaps_stall_speed = 106.000cruise_speed = 477.000max_indicated_speed=350.000000max_mach=0.860010[forcefeedback]gear_bump_nose_magnitude=3000 ; 0 - 10000gear_bump_nose_direction=18000 ; 0 - 35999 degreesgear_bump_nose_duration=250000 ; in microsecondsgear_bump_left_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000gear_bump_left_direction=35500 ; 0 - 35999 degreesgear_bump_left_duration=250000 ; in microsecondsgear_bump_right_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000gear_bump_right_direction=00500 ; 0 - 35999 degreesgear_bump_right_duration=250000 ; in microsecondsground_bumps_magnitude1=1300 ; 0 - 10000ground_bumps_angle1=08900 ; 0 - 35999 degreesground_bumps_intercept1=3.0ground_bumps_slope1=0.20ground_bumps_magnitude2=200 ; 0 - 10000ground_bumps_angle2=09100 ; 0 - 35999 degreesground_bumps_intercept2=1.075ground_bumps_slope2=0.035crash_magnitude1=10000 ; 0 - 10000crash_direction1=01000 ; 0 - 35999 degreescrash_magnitude2=10000 ; 0 - 10000crash_direction2=9000 ; 0 - 35999 degreescrash_period2=75000 ; in microsecondscrash_duration2=2500000 ; in microseconds[Flaps.0]type= 1span-outboard= 0.800extending-time= 20.000system_type= 0damaging-speed= 250.000blowout-speed= 300.000lift_scalar= 1.000drag_scalar= 1.000pitch_scalar= 1.000flaps-position.0= 0.000, 0.000flaps-position.1= 1.000, 0.000flaps-position.2= 5.000, 0.000flaps-position.3= 15.000, 0.000flaps-position.4= 20.000, 0.000flaps-position.5= 25.000, 0.000flaps-position.6= 30.000, 0.000[Flaps.1]type= 2span-outboard= 0.800extending-time= 20.000system_type= 0damaging-speed= 250.000blowout-speed= 300.000lift_scalar= 1.000drag_scalar= 1.000pitch_scalar= 1.000flaps-position.0= 0.000, 0.000flaps-position.1= 10.000, 0.000[Flaps.2]type= 2span-outboard= 0.800extending-time= 30.000system_type= 0damaging-speed= 250.000blowout-speed= 300.000lift_scalar= 1.000drag_scalar= 1.000pitch_scalar= 1.000flaps-position.0= 0.000, 0.000flaps-position.1= 5.000, 0.000flaps-position.2= 10.000, 0.000[brakes]toe_brakes_scale=0.885037parking_brake=1[gear_warning_system]gear_warning_available=0pct_throttle_limit=0.099976flap_limit_power=25.496622flap_limit_idle=5.042029[hydraulic_system]electric_pumps=0engine_map=1,1,0,0normal_pressure=3000.000000[stall_warning]type=1[attitude_indicators]attitude_indicator.0=1[turn_indicators]turn_indicator.0=1,0[TailHook] // For opening cargo door.tailhook_length=1 ;(feet)tailhook_position = 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum[folding_wings] // For opening main deck cargo door.wing_fold_system_type = 4 ;0=Nonefold_rates = 0.05,1.00 ;Percent per second[exits]number_of_exits = 2exit_rate.0 = 0.1 ;Percent per secondexit_rate.1 = 0.1 ;Percent per second[LIGHTS] //Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing 6=taxi, 7=recognition, 8=wing, 9=logo light.0 = 3, -13.50, 61.80, 6.10, fx_navgre ,light.1 = 3, -13.50, -61.80, 6.10, fx_navred ,light.2 = 3, -13.80, 61.80, 6.10, fx_navgre ,light.3 = 3, -13.80, -61.80, 6.10, fx_navred ,light.4 = 2, -16.40, 0.00, 6.10, Opensky_757_strobe ,light.5 = 3, -19.00, -61.80, 6.00, Opensky_757_nav_yellow ,light.6 = 3, -19.00, 61.80, 6.00, Opensky_757_nav_yellow ,light.7 = 4, 71.00, 0.00, 6.50, Opensky_747_vclight ,light.8 = 1, 41.50, 0.00, 11.00, fx_beacon ,light.9 = 1, 3.50, 0.00, -3.80, fx_beacon ,_________________________________________________________________________________Help would be *greatly* appreciated! Thanx :)

Sorry, can only friendly bump here.:-)

Try altering this line: cruise_lift_scalar =1.000to something like: cruise_lift_scalar =0.800Then make further adjustments up or down until you have the result you want. For example, if it over corrects it, make the value somewhere between the two figures. If it still flies pitch up, reduce the value further. I don't think any other setting in the cfg will have the desired effect, although I noticed the lines: empty_weight_CG_position = 0.000, 0.000, 0.000Engine.0 = 10.200, -21.250, -3.290Engine.1 = 10.200, 21.350, -3.290This appears to be wrong as far as I can see. I would have expected the CG to be nearer to the engines distance of 10.200 feet. As it stands the CG is effectively set 10.200 feet behind the engines. You could also try changing the line to see what effect it might have:empty_weight_CG_position = 10.000, 0.000, 0.000I often have to change this to be further forwards on downloaded models because the ground steering becomes ineffective at higher speeds when the CG is set too far back, so check the steering to help confirm the CG setting. If it seems to be difficult to control, then adjusting the CG further forwards should fix it, however the wheels compression settings may be badly affected too and could also need adjustments but hopefully that won't be the case.

Make sure you get the newest FDE file. The latest is version 2004.8.3http://forum.projectopensky.com/index.php?showtopic=3005Most repaints in the library do not have the latest flight dynamics installed, so always install the latest.

Hi. I have the same kind of problem with an MD-11 I am in the process of taking to KDEN. Then I downloaded the little 8 page manual and that gives the correct cruise speeds for a given altitude, so from a 3 or more degree pitch up by cruising at the wrong speed, the plane goes to a nose level attitude when cruised at the right speed at that particular altitude. Maybe that'll help a bit.:(

You could increase the wing's lift efficiency, and therefore reduce the "angle of attack":Find this line:oswald_efficiency_factor= 0.750... change it to:oswald_efficiency_factor= 1.000Experiment with the number, save the file, and reload the plane :). You don't have to restart the flight each time ... just press the "reload aircraft" button :)PS make sure you CLOSE the aircraft.cfg before reloading the plane :)

Thanks friends for your help and advice.lemonadedrinker-Yea I know what you mean! But the key word concerning my problem is *excessive* - even if you stick to the weights and speeds you are pointed waaaaaay up! This is something I dont see in my other add-on jets like the iFDGs, PMDGs, Overlands & Project Fokkers. So I knew something was up :)First off, I tweaked the settings Charlie suggested and it seemed to work, unfortunately the nose dipped only a wee wee bit!I then did a search for the FDEs like Craig said (I thought I had the latest ones)...sure enough I found updated ones!After doing that I fired up FS9 and took a 757 on a test flight.I had all my fingers and toes crossed as I approached cruise altitude. I was like "Please drop nose....good 757 nose...":) It worked :)Thanks u lot!!!