Wake Vortex in FS

[EHM-1617 Iain]

I have seen engine smoke many times in FS but I have never seen this before - it appears to be proper 'wake vortex' coming off the bits that jut out the back of the wings (not engine smoke that is usual).

I saw it on a flight today - EBBR to EDDF with the A320 - it was a little misty in Frankfurt and the sun was low.

Photo taken at 5000ft just after the U-turn point in the GPS transitions to runway 25. Was flying online, in FS2004.



Its not so clear anymore after resizing it and converting to jpg. But I can tell you that it was definately coming out here:


Where the arrows are.

Anyone else seen this (and don't get confused with the engine smoke )

[EHM-1343 Jonathan]

Yes, it is on IFDG aircraft, happens when you pop your flaps down;D

[EHM-1617 Iain]

Razza can tell you flaps were most definately up, was at 220KIAS level at 5000 and had the flaps up to save fuel and noise.

[EHM-1343 Jonathan]

Yeah, it also happens when climbing and doing acceleration i think

[EHM-1001 Robert]

Many aircraft models have these effects. If you got an Effects folder with the aircraft, you may find a nice vortex too in it. But on some models, it must be initiated with "i" key - stands for smoke system normally.

[EHM-1001 Robert]

Usually vortex appears, when a sharp tip cut in the air. So when deploying flaps, its sharp trailing edge can cause a vortex. Forza Razza

[EHM-1464 Andrew]

havent used 2004 in a while... but if i remember right it also happens with the extra when doing aerobatics... and also some of the airliners when doing sharp turns...

lotsa fun anyways