0.1.4 — Cargo can now be transported

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Cargo Transport

  • Cargo can now be transported.
  • Added cargo loading and unloading menus.
  • The total cargo mass is now passed to JSBSim and directly affects flight dynamics.

HUD

  • Added a self-destruct option.
  • VTOL stabilization can now be enabled or disabled at any time.

JSBSim

  • Changed how VTOL thrust vector angles are passed to JSBSim.
  • Instead of setting the angles directly with ThrusterForce->SetAnglesToBody(0.0f, JSBPitchRad, JSBYawRad);, the values are now written to:
    • propulsion/engine[%d]/pitch-angle-rad
    • propulsion/engine[%d]/yaw-angle-rad
  • This also makes it possible to implement custom PID controllers for VTOL stabilization.

Gear

  • High-Payload Support: Retuned shock strut stiffness (spring_coeff) to better support heavy cargo configurations.
  • Hard Landing Absorption: Increased compression damping to prevent shock struts from bottoming out at high vertical sink rates.
  • VTOL Rebound Mitigation: Added asymmetric rebound damping (damping_coeff_rebound) to reduce excessive rebound during VTOL landings.

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