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beroun First Officer

Hi,
Have recently downloaded B17 (Fuddy Duddy) and want to use it as AI aircraft only. Unfortunately after plugging it into TTools and creating flight plan, the aircraft behaves well until it is going for landing. During approach it sways from side to side, usually hitting the wing first on landing, sometimes even missing the runway. I have increased the empty weight in aircraft config file and it only slightly reduced the swaying on land. Anyone knows what else to adjust in config or air files to make the aircraft land properly?
Many thanks for any help.

The aircraft config file is attached for info.
[fltsim.0]
title= Boeing B-17E "Fuddy Duddy"
sim=B-17E
model=
panel=
sound=
texture=
checklists=
kb_checklists=Boeing B17_check
kb_reference=BoeingB17_ref
atc_id=297400
atc_airline=Airforce
atc_flight_number=1123
ui_manufacturer=Boeing
ui_type="B-17"
ui_variation="Fuddy Duddy"
description=The "Fuddy Duddy" is a wonderful B17 that was at one time stationed at Elmira,NY at The Wings of Eagles Museum. I have had the privaledge of walking through this aircraft and was amazed how cramped the crews must have been. The "Fuddy Duddy" is one of the few remaining airworthy B17's and frequents the air show circuits across the country. Now stationed in California.
atc_parking_codes=B17

[WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE]
empty_weight=45000 // (pounds)

reference_datum_position=0.0, 0, 0 // (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=50

station_load.0=170, 8.0, -4.0, 2.0 //Pilot Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)
station_load.0=170, 8.0, 4.0, 2.0 //Co-Pilot Weight (lbs), longitudinal, lateral, vertical positions from datum (feet)

;Moments of Inertia
empty_weight_pitch_MOI=556044 //slug-ft^2
empty_weight_roll_MOI=1104581 //slug-ft^2
empty_weight_yaw_MOI=1130739 //slug-ft^2
empty_weight_coupled_MOI=0.000000
max_gross_weight=35295.000000

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

[flight_tuning]
cruise_lift_scalar=1.0
parasite_drag_scalar=1.0
induced_drag_scalar=1.0
elevator_effectiveness=1.0
aileron_effectiveness=1.0
rudder_effectiveness=1.0
pitch_stability=1.0
roll_stability=1.0
yaw_stability=1.0
elevator_trim_effectiveness=1.25
aileron_trim_effectiveness=1.25
rudder_trim_effectiveness=1.25

[piston_engine]
power_scalar=1.3
cylinder_displacement=202.200000
compression_ratio=6.000000
number_of_cylinders=9
max_rated_rpm=2700.000000
max_rated_hp=1200.000000
fuel_metering_type=0
cooling_type=0
normalized_starter_torque=0.035000
turbocharged=1
max_design_mp=50.999999
min_design_mp=1.000000
critical_altitude=24000.000000
emergency_boost_type=0
emergency_boost_mp_offset=0.000000
emergency_boost_gain_offset=0.000000
fuel_air_auto_mixture=0
auto_ignition=0
max_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000
idle_rpm_mechanical_efficiency_scalar=1.000000
max_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000
idle_rpm_friction_scalar=1.000000

[propeller]
thrust_scalar=1.0
propeller_type=0
propeller_diameter=10.833000
propeller_blades=3
propeller_moi=33.370000
beta_max=53.500000
beta_min=18.500000
min_gov_rpm=1800.000000
prop_tc=0.010000
gear_reduction_ratio=1.778000
fixed_pitch_beta=0.000000
low_speed_theory_limit=80.000000
prop_sync_available= 1 //Prop synchronization available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_deice_available= 1 //Prop de-icing available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_feathering_available= 1 //Prop feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_auto_feathering_available= 0 //Prop auto-feathering available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
rotation=-1,1
min_rpm_for_feather= 700.0 //Minimum RPM for prop feathering
beta_feather= 89.5 //Feathering pitch angle (degrees)
power_absorbed_cf= 0.9 //Coefficient of friction for power absorbed by propeller in feather
defeathering_accumulators_available= 0 //Defeathering accumulators available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
prop_reverse_available= 0 //Prop reverse available? 0=FALSE, 1=TRUE
beta_feather=0.000000
power_absorbed_cf=0.000000
defeathering_accumulators_available=0
prop_reverse_available=0.000000
minimum_on_ground_beta=0.000000
minimum_reverse_beta=0.000000

[Radios]
Audio.1=1
Com.1=1,0
Com.2=1,0
Nav.1=1,0,1
Nav.2=1,0,0
Adf.1=1
Transponder.1=1
Marker.1=1

[electrical]
max_battery_voltage=24.0
generator_alternator_voltage=28.0
max_generator_alternator_amps=60.0

[flaps.0]
type=1 // 1 - tail, 2 - lead
span-outboard=0.125 // 0.0 .. 1.0
extending-time=5 // seconds
flaps-position.0=0 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.1=16 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.2=32 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.3=48 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.4=64 // degrees, KIAS
flaps-position.5=80 // degrees, KIAS
damaging-speed=200 // KIAS
blowout-speed=305 // KIAS

[contact_points]
//0 Class
//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

point.0=1.000000,-38.416667,0.000000,-5.20,1574.803200,0.000000,0.732180,180.000000,0.273735,2.500000,0.773963,13.000000,13.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000
point.1=1.000000,3.416667,-9.916667,-9.95,1574.803200,1.000000,0.732180,0.000000,0.512976,2.500000,0.652942,5.000000,5.000000,2.000000,0.000000,0.000000
point.2=1.000000,3.416667,9.916667,-9.95,1574.803200,2.000000,0.732180,0.000000,0.512976,2.500000,0.652942,5.000000,5.000000,3.000000,0.000000,0.000000
point.3=2.000000,-8.500000,-47.500000,0.833333,1574.803200,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,5.000000,0.000000,0.000000
point.4=2.000000,-8.500000,47.500000,0.833333,1574.803200,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,6.000000,0.000000,0.000000
point.5=2.000000,-27.333333,0.000000,0.750000,1574.803200,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,9.000000,0.000000,0.000000
point.6=2.000000,18.833333,0.000000,-1.666667,1574.803200,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,0.000000,4.000000,0.000000,0.000000
static_pitch=7.9
static_cg_height=8.6
gear_system_type=0

[EFFECTS]
wake=fx_wake
water=fx_spray
dirt=fx_tchdrt
concrete=fx_DC3_Sparks
startup=fx_DC3_MinStartup //fx_DC3_MaxStartup //choose one
touchdown=fx_DC3_Tiremark, 1
contrail=fx_DC3_Contrail

[Views]
eyepoint=8.25,-.98,3.5
[General]
performance=SPECIFICATIONS \nSpan: 103 ft. 9 in. \nLength: 73 ft. 10 in. \nHeight: 19 ft. 2 in. \nWeight: 51,000 lbs. loaded \nArmament: Ten .50-cal. machine guns and 4,200 lbs. of bombs \nEngines: Four Wright R-1820-65s of 1,200 hp. ea. \n \n\nPERFORMANCE \nMaximum speed: 317 mph. \nCruising speed: 226 mph. \nRange: 3,200 miles. \nService Ceiling: 36,000 ft. \n
[fuel]
LeftMain=0.000000,-5.100000,0.000000,1400.000000,0.000000
RightMain=0.000000,5.100000,0.000000,1400.000000,0.000000
fuel_type=1.000000
number_of_tank_selectors=1
electric_pump=0
[airplane_geometry]
wing_area=1420.000000
wing_span=104.000000
wing_root_chord=14.000000
wing_dihedral=5.998535
wing_incidence=1.999512
wing_twist=0.000000
oswald_efficiency_factor=0.646541
wing_winglets_flag=0
wing_sweep=0.000000
wing_pos_apex_lon=0.000000
wing_pos_apex_vert=0.000000
htail_area=331.000000
htail_span=43.000000
htail_pos_lon=-38.750000
htail_pos_vert=0.000000
htail_incidence=0.000000
htail_sweep=0.000000
vtail_area=220.000000
vtail_span=16.911535
vtail_sweep=0.000000
vtail_pos_lon=-38.750000
vtail_pos_vert=7.166667
elevator_area=94.410000
aileron_area=80.250000
rudder_area=39.490000
elevator_up_limit=28.000447
elevator_down_limit=22.998526
aileron_up_limit=26.000825
aileron_down_limit=18.999280
rudder_limit=28.000447
elevator_trim_limit=19.996227
spoiler_limit=0.000000
spoilerons_available=0
aileron_to_spoileron_gain=0.000000
min_ailerons_for_spoilerons=0.000000
min_flaps_for_spoilerons=0.000000
[brakes]
toe_brakes_scale=1.000000
parking_brake=1
[gear_warning_system]
gear_warning_available=0
pct_throttle_limit=0.000000
flap_limit_power=0.000000
flap_limit_idle=0.000000
[GeneralEngineData]
engine_type=0
Engine.0=12.916667,-21.750000,0.000000
Engine.1=14.333333,-10.000000,-0.833333
Engine.2=14.333333,10.000000,-0.833333
Engine.3=12.916667,21.750000,0.000000
fuel_flow_scalar=1.000000
min_throttle_limit=0.000000
[Reference Speeds]
flaps_up_stall_speed=110.000000
full_flaps_stall_speed=88.000000
cruise_speed=239.134659
max_indicated_speed=760.500000
[keyboard_response]
elevator=350.000000,450.000000
aileron=400.000000,400.000000
rudder=200.000000,400.000000
[autopilot]
autopilot_available=1
flight_director_available=0
default_vertical_speed=700.000000
autothrottle_available=0
pitch_takeoff_ga=8.000000
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
[hydraulic_system]
electric_pumps=0
engine_map=1,1,1,1
normal_pressure=6.930556
[stall_warning]
type=0
[attitude_indicators]
attitude_indicator.0=1
[turn_indicators]
turn_indicator.0=1,0
[direction_indicators]
direction_indicator.0=1,0

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