Help: I want to make my Overland A300 fly at a faster speed at 31,000 feet in FS9?

**AirbusRulez** · 11-08-2011, 08:43 PM

Hello, I am a Flight Simulator 2004 pilot who flies the Overland A300 ocassionaly. I have been noticing that the Overland A300 flies at 359 knots, which I think it is a little too slow for a large jet to fly. I normally would fly a jet in FS9 at 455 knots at about 30,000-31,000 feet depending on distance.

My Qualitywings 757 flies at 460 knots at 31,000 feet, which is good.

What can I do to modify this plane's cruise speed to fly faster at 31,000 feet?

Update: with the throttles at 100%, the Overland A300 flies at 359 knots at 31,000 feet.

Do I have to modify the Aircraft.cfg or the FDE of this airplane so it can fly faster at 31,000 feet?

Here is a copy of the Aircraft.cfg file from my Overland A300-600R:
[fltsim.0]
title=A300B4-605R American Airlines N14053
sim=A300-600R
model = GE_VC
panel =
sound =
texture = AAL N14053 AMERICAN
atc_airline = AMERICAN
atc_flight_number = 0
checklists =
atc_id = N14053
atc_heavy = 1
atc_parking_code = AAL
atc_parking_types = GATE, RAMP
description=Overland Co.,Ltd. Products --- Airbus A300-600R\n\nL1 Cabin Door [Shift+E] then [1]\nL2 Cabin Door Wing Fold/Extend\nCargo Door Operate with Door Display Gauge\nL3/R3 Cabin Door Tailhook Extend/Retruct
ui_createdby = "Simmer's Sky"
ui_manufacturer = Airbus
ui_type = A300B4-605R
ui_variation = American Airlines N14053
visual_damage = 1
editable = 0

[General]
visual_damage=0 // 0=off, 1=on
atc_type=AIRBUS
atc_model=A306
editable=0
performance=Cruise Speed\t472kt\nMaximum Range\t3,600 nm\nService Ceiling\t32,400 ft\nMax Takeoff Weight\t375,855 lb\nSeating\t\t266 to 361\nCargo Capacity\t22 LD3 containers\n
Category=airplane

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
max_gross_weight=375855 // (pounds)
empty_weight=200700 // (pounds)

reference_datum_position=0, 0, -5 // (feet) distance from FlightSim Reference position: (1/4 chord, centerline, waterline)
empty_weight_CG_position=0, 0, 0 // (feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from specified datum

max_number_of_stations=20

//Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)

station_load.0 = "170.0, -77.0, -2.0, 0.0, Pilot"
station_load.1 = "170.0, -77.0, 2.0, 0.0, Co-Pilot"
station_load.2 = "1360.0, -43.5, 0.0, 0.0, Crew"
station_load.3 = "5950.0, -52.7, 0.0, 0.0, Business Class"
station_load.4 = "23800.0, -4.3, 0.0, 0.0, Coach 1-18"
station_load.5 = "15470.0, 42.6, 0.0, 0.0, Coach 19-30"
station_load.6 = "4000.0, -49.0, 0.0, -6.0, Forward Baggage"
station_load.7 = "2000.0, 29.0, 0.0, -6.0, Aft Baggage"

;Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI=4100000
empty_weight_roll_MOI =3200000
empty_weight_yaw_MOI =3300000
empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.0
empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.0

[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar =1.000
parasite_drag_scalar =0.750
induced_drag_scalar =0.950
elevator_effectiveness =1.000
aileron_effectiveness =1.000
rudder_effectiveness =1.000
pitch_stability =1.500
roll_stability =1.000
yaw_stability =1.000
elevator_trim_effectiveness =1.000
aileron_trim_effectiveness =1.000
rudder_trim_effectiveness =1.000

[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type=1 //0=Piston, 1=Jet, 2=None, 3=Helo-Turbine, 4=Rocket, 5=Turboprop
Engine.0=12.1, -26.6, -7.0 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
Engine.1=12.1, 26.6, -7.0 //(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical distance from reference datum
fuel_flow_scalar=0.624 //Scalar for fuel flow efficiency
min_throttle_limit=-0.29000

[TurbineEngineData]
fuel_flow_gain=0.1 //Gain on fuel flow
inlet_area=94.0 //Square Feet, engine nacelle inlet area
rated_N2_rpm=11055.000 //RPM, second stage compressor rated value
static_thrust=58000.000 //Lbs, max rated static thrust at Sea Level
afterburner_available=0 //Afterburner available?
reverser_available=1.000 //Thrust reverser available?

[jet_engine]
thrust_scalar=1.100

[electrical]
;BusType, MaxAmpLoad, MinVoltage BusTypes:0=MainBus,1=AvionicsBus,2=BatteryBus,3=HotBatteryBus,4-7=Generator/AlternatorBus(1-4)
flap_motor=0, 5 , 17.0
gear_motor=0, 5 , 17.0
autopilot=0, 5 , 17.0
avionics_bus=0, 10, 17.0
avionics=1, 5 , 17.0
pitot_heat=0, 2 , 17.0
additional_system=0, 20, 17.0
marker_beacon=1, 2 , 17.0
gear_warning=0, 2 , 17.0
fuel_pump=0, 5 , 17.0
starter1=0, 20, 17.0
light_nav=0, 5 , 17.0
light_beacon=0, 5 , 17.0
light_landing=0, 5 , 17.0
light_taxi=0, 5 , 17.0
light_strobe=0, 5 , 17.0
light_panel=0, 5 , 17.0

//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)

[contact_points]
point.0=1, 59.42, 0.00, -13.97, 1181.1, 0, 2.220, 62.0, 0.35, 2.1, 0.8135,11.0,13.2, 0, 0.0, 0.0
point.1=1, -5.50, -14.50, -14.91, 1574.8, 1, 2.520, 0.0, 1.11, 1.5, 0.7470, 7.1, 8.1, 2, 0.0, 0.0
point.2=1, -5.50, 14.50, -14.91, 1574.8, 2, 2.520, 0.0, 1.11, 1.5, 0.7470, 7.1, 8.1, 3, 0.0, 0.0

point.3=2, -14.17, -47.33, 0.00, 787.4, 0, 0.000, 0.0, 0.00, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 5, 0.0, 0.0
point.4=2, -14.17, 47.33, 0.00, 787.4, 0, 0.000, 0.0, 0.00, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 6, 0.0, 0.0
point.5=2, -73.33, 0.00, 2.50, 787.4, 0, 0.000, 0.0, 0.00, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 9, 0.0, 0.0
point.6=2, 42.67, 0.00, -3.75, 787.4, 0, 0.000, 0.0, 0.00, 0.0, 0.0000, 0.0, 0.0, 4, 0.0, 0.0
point.7= 5, -70.90, -15.250, -17.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 1.0, 1.2, 0, 0.0, 0.0
point.8= 5,-400.90, 15.250, -17.300, 1600, 0, 0.00, 50.0, 0.0, 0.0, 1.00, 1.1, 1.5, 0, 0.0, 0.0

static_pitch=-0.38
static_cg_height=18.95
gear_system_type=0

[Views]
eyepoint=73.75, -1.53, 4.65

[flaps.0]
type=1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard=0.2 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time=20 // seconds
flaps-position.0=0 // degrees
flaps-position.1=0 // degrees
flaps-position.2=15 // degrees
flaps-position.3=20 // degrees
flaps-position.4=40 // degrees
damaging-speed=260 // KIAS
blowout-speed=300 // KIAS
lift_scalar=0.55
drag_scalar=0.55
pitch_scalar=0.55
system_type=1 //Hydraulic

[flaps.1]
type=1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard=0.8 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time=18 // seconds
flaps-position.0=0 // degrees
flaps-position.1=0 // degrees
flaps-position.2=15 // degrees
flaps-position.3=20 // degrees
flaps-position.4=40 // degrees
damaging-speed=260 // KIAS
blowout-speed=300 // KIAS
lift_scalar=0.35
drag_scalar=0.35
pitch_scalar=0.35
system_type=1 //Hydraulic

[flaps.2]
type=2 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard=0.8 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time=17 // seconds
flaps-position.0=0 // degrees
flaps-position.1=0.5 // degrees
flaps-position.4=1.0 // degrees
damaging-speed=260 // KIAS
blowout-speed=300 // KIAS
lift_scalar=0.05
drag_scalar=0.05
pitch_scalar=0.05
system_type=1 //Hydraulic

[Radios]
// Radio Type=availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1=1
Com.1=1, 1
Com.2=1, 1
Nav.1=1, 1, 1
Nav.2=1, 1, 0
Adf.1=1
Transponder.1=1
Marker.1=1

[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=4
direction_indicator.0=3,0

[LIGHTS]
//Types: 1=beacon, 2=strobe, 3=navigation, 4=cockpit, 5=landing

light.1 = 1, 11.30, 0.00, 11.20, fx_beaconb ,
light.2 = 1, 11.30, 0.00, 11.20, fx_beaconb ,
light.3 = 1, -29.56, 0.00, -7.90, fx_beaconh ,
light.4 = 1, -29.56, 0.00, -7.90, fx_beaconh ,
light.5 = 5, 58.76, 7.92, -2.70, fx_navwhi ,
light.6 = 5, 58.76,-7.92, -2.70, fx_navwhi ,
light.7 = 4, 72, 0, 5.0, fx_vclighth ,

[EFFECTS]
wake=fx_wake
water=fx_spray
dirt=fx_tchdrt
concrete=fx_sparks
touchdown=fx_tchdwn, 1

[exits]
number_of_exits=2
exit_rate.0=0.4 ;Percent per second
exit_rate.1=0.4 ;Percent per second

[fuel]
Center1 = 0.0, 0.0, -4.0, 4650.0, 3.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
LeftAux = 0.0, -35.0, 0.0, 1225.0, 3.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
RightAux = 0.0, 35.0, 0.0, 1225.0, 3.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
LeftMain = 0.0, -35.0, 0.0, 4640.0, 3.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
RightMain = 0.0, 35.0, 0.0, 4640.0, 3.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
Center2 = 0.0, 0.0, -4.0, 1625.0, 3.0 //Longitudinal (feet), Lateral (feet), Vertical (feet), Usable(gallons), Unusable (gallons)
fuel_type = 2 //Fuel type: 1 = Avgas, 2 = JetA
number_of_tank_selectors=1
electric_pump=0

[airplane_geometry]
wing_area=2798.70 //Square feet
wing_span=147.10 //Feet
wing_root_chord=25.46 //28 Feet
wing_dihedral=5.2 //Degrees
wing_incidence=1.0 //Degrees
wing_twist=0.5 //Degrees
oswald_efficiency_factor=0.77 //Measure of lift effeciency of wing
wing_winglets_flag=1 //Are winglets available?
wing_sweep=28.0 //Degrees, wing leading edge
wing_pos_apex_lon=22.5 //15 Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
wing_pos_apex_vert=0.0 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_area=756.9 //Square feet
htail_span=54.23 //Feet
htail_pos_lon=-69.33 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
htail_pos_vert=7.2 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
htail_incidence=1.000 //Degrees
htail_sweep=37.5 //Degrees, horizontal tail leading edge
vtail_area=568.2 //Square feet
vtail_span=20.9 //Feet, tip to body
vtail_sweep=34.5 //Degrees, vertical tail leading edge
vtail_pos_lon=-61.91 //Feet, longitudinal distance from reference point, negative going aft
vtail_pos_vert=10.8 //Feet, vertical distance from reference point, positive going up
elevator_area=115.2 //57 Square feet
aileron_area=55.3 //25 Square feet
rudder_area=192.55 //58 Square feet
elevator_up_limit=20.0 //Degrees
elevator_down_limit=20.0 //Degrees
aileron_up_limit=20.0 //Degrees
aileron_down_limit=20.0 //Degrees
rudder_limit=30.0 //Degrees
elevator_trim_limit=20.0 //Degrees
spoiler_limit=75.0 //Degrees
spoilerons_available=1 //Spoilerons Available?
aileron_to_spoileron_gain=3 //Aileron to spoileron gain
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons=10 //Degrees
min_flaps_for_spoilerons=0 //Minimum flap handle position when spoilerons activate
auto_spoiler_available=1
spoiler_extension_time=2.000000
positive_g_limit_flaps_up=4.000000
positive_g_limit_flaps_down=3.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_up=-3.000000
negative_g_limit_flaps_down=-2.000000

[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed=150.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
full_flaps_stall_speed=120.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
cruise_speed=610.0 //Knots True (KTAS)
max_indicated_speed=600.000000
max_mach=2.950000

[autopilot]
autopilot_available=1
flight_director_available=1
default_vertical_speed=1500.0
autothrottle_available=1
autothrottle_arming_required=1
autothrottle_max_rpm=90
autothrottle_takeoff_ga=1
pitch_takeoff_ga=8;
use_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=0
default_bank_mode=0
max_pitch=10.000000
max_pitch_acceleration=1.000000
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt=2.000000
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt=1.500000
max_pitch_velocity_lo_alt_breakpoint=20000.000000
max_pitch_velocity_hi_alt_breakpoint=28000.000000
max_bank=25.000000
max_bank_acceleration=1.800000
max_bank_velocity=3.000000
max_throttle_rate=0.100000
nav_proportional_control=9.000000
nav_integrator_control=0.250000
nav_derivative_control=0.000000
nav_integrator_boundary=2.500000
nav_derivative_boundary=0.000000
gs_proportional_control=9.520000
gs_integrator_control=0.260000
gs_derivative_control=0.000000
gs_integrator_boundary=0.700000
gs_derivative_boundary=0.000000
yaw_damper_gain=0.000000

[forcefeedback]
gear_bump_nose_magnitude=3000 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_nose_direction=18000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_nose_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_left_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_left_direction=35500 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_left_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
gear_bump_right_magnitude=2700 ; 0 - 10000
gear_bump_right_direction=00500 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
gear_bump_right_duration=250000 ; in microseconds
ground_bumps_magnitude1=1300 ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle1=08900 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept1=3.0
ground_bumps_slope1=0.20
ground_bumps_magnitude2=200 ; 0 - 10000
ground_bumps_angle2=09100 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
ground_bumps_intercept2=1.075
ground_bumps_slope2=0.035
crash_magnitude1=10000 ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction1=01000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_magnitude2=10000 ; 0 - 10000
crash_direction2=9000 ; 0 - 35999 degrees
crash_period2=75000 ; in microseconds
crash_duration2=2500000 ; in microseconds

[brakes]
toe_brakes_scale=0.489926 ; brakes_scale 0 to none 1 to hard
parking_brake=1
auto_brakes=4

[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available=1
pct_throttle_limit=0.099976
flap_limit_power=25.496622
flap_limit_idle=5.042029

[hydraulic_system]
electric_pumps=0
engine_map=1,1,0,0
normal_pressure=3000.000000

[stall_warning]
type=1
stick_shaker=1

[attitude_indicators]
attitude_indicator.0=1

[turn_indicators]
turn_indicator.0=1,0

[folding_wings]
wing_fold_system_type=4 ;0=None
fold_rates=0.12,0.11 ;Percent per second

[TailHook]
tailhook_length=4 ;(feet)
tailhook_position=-15.0, 0.0, -1.0 ;(feet) longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum
cable_force_adjust=0.0

[pitot_static]
pitot_heat=1.000000
[vacuum_system]
max_pressure=5.150000
vacuum_type=2
electric_backup_pressure=0.000000
engine_map=0,0,0,0
[pneumatic_system]
max_pressure=18.000000
bleed_air_scalar=1.000000
[deice_system]
structural_deice_type=0
[keyboard_response]
elevator=110.000000,220.000000
aileron=110.000000,220.000000
rudder=110.000000,220.000000

What do I have to modify to increase it's cruise speed up to 457-475 knots at 31,000 feet???

**///PESSO** · 11-09-2011, 07:38 AM

I would like to know the same thing but I also noticed something strange...if you go the Flightradar24, you'll see that most of the planes do over 420k at 36.000 feet...I even saw a 747 doing 535 knots. Why? I can hardly reach 340k with an empty 747F at 31.000 feet

**scottb613** · 11-09-2011, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by ///PESSO

I would like to know the same thing but I also noticed something strange...if you go the Flightradar24, you'll see that most of the planes do over 420k at 36.000 feet...I even saw a 747 doing 535 knots. Why? I can hardly reach 340k with an empty 747F at 31.000 feet

Morn'n,

I'm by no means a flight levels commercial tin expert - but - is the 340 knots you reference - ground speed - indicated airspeed - or - true airspeed ??? Any real world radar tracking would probably be indicating ground speed...

Regards,
Scott

**///PESSO** · 11-09-2011, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by scottb613

Morn'n,

I'm by no means a flight levels commercial tin expert - but - is the 340 knots you reference - ground speed - indicated airspeed - or - true airspeed ??? Any real world radar tracking would probably be indicating ground speed...

Regards,
Scott

I don't know about Flightradar24, go to that website and see for yourself. I think there has to be a difference between the speed indicated on that website and the speed indicated on the airplane's display. I remember I saw a lot of videos (with cockpit views and everything) and the speeds were similar to the ones in FS....290k at FL310 in an A340

**scottb613** · 11-09-2011, 08:15 AM

Hi Pesso,

I don't know your experience level - so I'll just mention the basics... As you go higher there is less air hitting the "pitot tube" so your "indicated airspeed" (what shows on your cockpit instruments) is progressively/substantially less than your "true airspeed" (real speed of the plane through the air) the higher you go... I think if your bring up the display (shift Z) it will tell you your "True Airspeed" TAS (Indicated Airpeed corrected for altitude and temp) without having to compute them yourself... I suspect that is why you are seeing such a difference...

Regards,
Scott

**ViperPilot2** · 11-09-2011, 08:15 AM

There are other factors in play here, as well; namely wind speed and direction. What are your Winds Aloft @ FL310?

Your Indicated Airspeed (IAS) could very well be different than your Ground Speed due to winds.

**Avechelice** · 11-09-2011, 09:29 AM

Hello,

If you want fly faster (roughly) it's just a parameter to modify

[TurbineEngineData]
fuel_flow_gain=0.1 //Gain on fuel flow
inlet_area=94.0 //Square Feet, engine nacelle inlet area
rated_N2_rpm=11055.000 //RPM, second stage compressor rated value
static_thrust=58000.000 //Lbs, max rated static thrust at Sea Level
afterburner_available=0 //Afterburner available?
reverser_available=1.000 //Thrust reverser available?

inlet_area=94.0 //Square Feet, engine nacelle inlet area

When you increase this number .. the speed decrease
When you decrease this number .. the speed increase

Note:
This increase or decrease of speed will apply at any altitudes

Regards.

**richiemo** · 11-09-2011, 11:59 AM

I have the same problem with overland airbuses. So I fly them without fuel. I'm about the eye candy, not the details in loads, weight etc. And I max out my speeds in lower flight levels, just short of overspeed stall. That gets me the extra bump I need up high, and I can usually get to 490 kts at cruise. Good luck

**skylab** · 11-09-2011, 12:24 PM

This is supposed to be a flight SIMULATOR, not an arcade game. If you wanna go fast, fly a supersonic jet, not a passenger/frieght type. As had been posted; the higher you go, the less INDICATED airspeed, but your TRUE airspeed [and ground speed] will be normal.

Have a safe flight !!