Mike Busutil

I have had 61" Manifold at 20,000' MSL and did get the green water injection light indicating 3 minutes of water remains.

Fw 190 A-4/A-5: At 150 mph: ~140 degrees/second At 250 mph: ~150–160 degrees/second (peak performance) At 350 mph: ~100–110 degrees/second (roll rate drops due to control stiffening at high speeds) F4U-1D Corsair: At 150 mph: ~130 degrees/second At 250 mph: ~140–145 degrees/second At 350 mph: ~120–130 degrees/second (maintains better high-speed roll due to aerodynamic design)

Odd. Are you using a dead zone for pitch control?

It definitely works. Push the button for Volts per the manual.

Are you trimmed for the standard +1° up elevator trim a flap takeoff? Have you tried neutral trim or down trim for no flap takeoffs?

Agreed.

This is why I asked for official confirmation. Right now we have conflicting data and I would like to ensure my checklist is using the correct mixture settings as one calls for Auto lean and the other calls for auto rich.

So officially, what is the correct engine chart we should reference here? R-2800-8W? R-2800-8?

Yes

Updated to version 2. Please re-download if you have the first version. https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3345416/ After a ton of studying I have corrected a few normal and emergency procedures to be more accurate to the real world F4U-1D Corsair. In version 2, I have: - Corrected two grammar errors. - Adjusted checklist flow to be more accurate. - Added 5 additional normal checklist sections for a total of 19 normal checklist pages. - Added 5 additional emergency procedures for a total of 15 emergency procedures. - Now 34 total pages Vs the previous 22 pages. @-Rudel- I would like your opinion on the emergency procedures please. I'm not sure what Magnitude has planned for EP's but I would like mine to stay in line with any plans Magnitude may have (Or you can have access to these) if it will help. Thanks,

I suspect the oxygen is not yet implemented. My oxygen pressure gauge reads 0 and and none of the oxygen control appear to work yet. Although flying up to 25,000' has not been a problem.

Thanks, this is what I was seeing as well.

Good catch. But it looks like the top speed in auto lean still falls short of the expected max speed at 20,000 msl.

I guess you missed this part... Sources: The recommendation of Auto Rich for max speed is based on F4U-1D pilot manuals (e.g., AN 01-45HB-1), which specify Auto Rich for high-power settings (takeoff, combat, max speed). WWII radial-engine fighter practices (e.g., F6F Hellcat) confirm rich mixtures for maximum performance. Go back to watching Youtubers tell you how its done.

For the F4U-1D Corsair to achieve its maximum airspeed of approximately 425 mph at 20,000 ft (critical altitude, with full throttle, ~54 inches Hg manifold pressure, 2,700 RPM, cowl flaps closed, gear/flaps up, high blower engaged), the optimal mixture setting is Auto Rich. Here’s why: Auto Rich for Maximum Power: Function: The F4U-1D’s Pratt & Whitney R-2800-8W engine uses an automatic mixture control system with settings like “Auto Rich” and “Auto Lean.” Auto Rich delivers a richer fuel-air mixture (higher fuel-to-air ratio), optimizing combustion for maximum power output during high-performance operations like full throttle for max speed. Performance Impact: At full power (~2,000–2,200 hp with water injection), Auto Rich ensures the engine produces maximum horsepower by providing sufficient fuel to prevent detonation and maintain cylinder cooling, critical for achieving ~425 mph at 20,000 ft. Historical Context: Navy pilot manuals (e.g., AN 01-45HB-1) specify Auto Rich for takeoff, climb, and high-speed flight, as it supports the high manifold pressure (~54 inches Hg) and RPM (2,700) needed for max speed. Auto Lean for Efficiency, Not Max Speed: Function: Auto Lean reduces the fuel-to-air ratio for fuel efficiency during cruise or low-power operations (e.g., ~25 inches Hg, 1,800 RPM for max range, ~1,015–2,200 miles). It’s unsuitable for max speed because it limits power output, reducing thrust and speed. Performance Impact: Using Auto Lean at full throttle would cause the engine to run too lean, risking detonation, overheating, or power loss, potentially dropping speed by ~20–50 mph (e.g., to ~375–400 mph at 20,000 ft, based on estimated power reduction). Altitude Consideration: Above 20,000 ft (e.g., 30,000 ft, where speed drops to ~410 mph), Auto Lean might be used briefly to optimize fuel burn if cruising, but Auto Rich remains standard for max speed to maintain power in thinner air with the high blower engaged. Sources: The recommendation of Auto Rich for max speed is based on F4U-1D pilot manuals (e.g., AN 01-45HB-1), which specify Auto Rich for high-power settings (takeoff, combat, max speed). WWII radial-engine fighter practices (e.g., F6F Hellcat) confirm rich mixtures for maximum performance. F4U-1D Top Speed vs. Mixture Setting (20,000 ft) ================================================ Auto Rich (425 mph) |█████████████████████ 425 Auto Lean (~390 mph) |███████████████████ 390 Manual Lean (~360 mph) |█████████████████ 360 ================================================ (Each █ ≈ 20 mph)

Wheel chocks are not visible to the players aircraft but are for the A.I aircraft.

Level 20,000' msl Clean. (Flaps up / gear up / cowl, oil & intercooler flaps closed / no external stores) 2700 rpm 61 inHg Blower High Auto rich I was able to get 242 knots IAS, (352 knots true) which is only 278.489 mph.

No issues here using the parking brake. (Or brakes afterwards)

Yes. This is not a long term fix but more of a setting that will allow pilots that are having a hard time figuring out how much rudder to use. This just dials the rudder control back until they feel comfortable enough to start turning it back up to normal travel.

Still having issues over controlling the rudder? Try this as a temporary fix. Dead Zone = 0 because you want direct control and not sudden input. Saturation X = 100 because you want to reach full rudder deflection at the end of your rudder pedal travel and not before. Saturation Y = 35. This will limit the total travel of the rudder. Note how much rudder travel is default in the first image vs the reduced rudder travel in the second image. Curvature = 30 which will soften the travel input near the rudder center. For takeoff don't use more than 45 inHg of manifold to reduce engine torque. With these settings you will need to use more constant right rudder for takeoff (like the real world Corsair) Try these settings a few times and see if it doesn't get you dialed in.

I've noticed the good pilots are enjoying the Corsair, flying with friends, making videos, completing the training and racking up mission hours shooting down other aircraft. Rookie pilots that enjoy auto start and use the throttle like an On/Off switch or push the flight stick around like they are in a dog fight for a simple takeoff/landing are the ones struggling... Post a track so we can see how you are treating her during a fight.

I made a detailed 22 page checklist per the Navy's F4U-1D flight manual. This helps me study all the different systems and have a good understanding of what and why I am doing it. It's also cool to see the module match the real world systems and procedures so closely. The early access manual does not yet have any emergency procedures in it yet so I did some research and added them to mine. Awesome work on the Corsair, Magnitude 3! Download the checklist here: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3345416/ Please report any discrepancy's. Thanks.

Found it there. Thank you.

I am loving the Corsair. Thanks Magnitude 3. Is there a flight manual somewhere that someone can point me to? Thanks.

It's been like 7 or 8 years since its release but I still fly the Christen Eagle often and enjoy making skins for her. The team has done an awesome job with this model visually. Two areas I feel are lacking are the engine power and engine sounds. The aircraft feels underpowered. For an unlimited aerobatic aircraft, it's difficult to fly an advanced or unlimited flight sequences. The engine/prop sounds are lacking. They both feel very quiet and monotone and have been the biggest complaint of the community. Is there any plans at all to update these at some point or will the model remain where it's at? Thanks.