[Other] - Wing flex animation while taking off/landing

Feature requests Gameplay
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**:bullseye: What is your suggestion
It would be cool if we could see aircraft taking off or landing to have a wing flex animation (I was originally going to make a post about the inaccurate wing flex of the 787, but I decided to address this feature in general). For example, the 787’s wings are already flexed, which looks awkward when it is on the ground. The 787 (and other planes) could have there wings flexed at the time of rotation which would increase realism.

:hammer_and_wrench: How would it work in the game?
As the plane is on it’s takeoff roll, the wings could flex at the time of rotation. Alternatively, the wings could be flexed during landing and then straightened out as the plane touches down.

:balance_scale: Why is this a good idea?
The realism would improve because of the physics. It would also look cool during gameplay, especially when aircraft like Boeing 787, 777, or Airbus A350 (which have more composite wings) would land/take off.

:camera_with_flash: Optional: Image or reference
Boeing 787's very flexible wings ...
Boeing 787-8 :: Comlux
The 787 on the ground here without wing flex.
The 777-200LR has a surprising amount of wingflex : r/aviation
Boeing 77L with wing flex.

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Good idea!

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Yes good realistic idea :light_bulb: :folded_hands::folded_hands::folded_hands:

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In ATC4, this animation is used with 787 takeoff and it is brilliant. I do think it is a bit hard for this game to add but even if we can see a different flex in the crusing period that will be perfect as well.

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Regarding Act4, I recently saw that there’s an option to add real aircraft liveries, but how does that work? Because the game is available on Steam but without real liveries.

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Modding? I noticed steam workshop isn’t available but maybe google it and see if somewhere trustworthy like Nexus has them. Ive had all my Planet Zoo mods from there and never a problem, no virus risk.

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