Anybody know how to make an airplane that actually flies?

[Afterburn3r]

anybody know how? I have tried before but it never works out to well... anybody have a tutorial, etc, of how to build one?

 

[AlecRazec]

With or without thrusters? Either way, I don't think it works because Source doesn't support wind in physics.

 

[egoncalo]

I've only made a blimp! :-p

 

[OCybrManO]

With or without thrusters? Either way, I don't think it works because Source doesn't support wind in physics.

You simulate the required physics without actually having fluid dynamics or physical wind resistance. That's how it has always been done in games. That being said, without some code it might be rather difficult. You'll need to place the thrusters properly (specifically, some on the bottom to simulate lift) and have them bound to appropriate keys. It won't be perfect, but if you stay close to level it should at least be flyable. Also, a really large map would help. I've managed to fly... but I only tried it a couple of times and I didn't quite get the positioning correct. Still, I was able to stay up in the air for the better part of a minute without hitting anything.