Luigi Gorgonzola

http://en.wiki.eagle.ru/wiki/Editing_and_modding There's already a comprehensive guide into map creation and terrain modelling available. AFAIK, this is also valid for DCS:World. While I actually don't know it, I understand the SDK to focus on aircraft and object creation/modelling, but not Terrain (as there's already everything available). I might be wrong, though.

Not Dresden (that was "traditional" incendiary and high-explosive ammunition), but PTO saw Napalm first in 1944. According to Wikipedia, that is.

The Gear: In Use: ;) There are quite some more RL videos of old warbids by this user.

You have to use the same frequency as the ATC you're trying to catch. Unfortunately, there are just four buttons in the Mustang and no way (that I'd be aware of) to identify the corresponding frequencies, so you'd have to edit the frequencies within the mission editor (property page of your aircraft).

I'd prefer to receive Radio Maykop... *sigh*

Start DCS World, choose "Mission", find the path to the mission file and run it.

Nice video! :) Just out of curiousity, as the Flight Manual mentions a 10 second limitation on inverted flight, did you experience any stuttering or similar symptoms with the engine that could result from a dying fuel supply?

In my sig ;) Be warned, though: It is not yet perfect. See also the "Bugs and Problems" section.

I'm no "pro" so I'd better shut up, but I cannot resist ;) To me your tracks seem OK and correspond to what I encounter while taxiing.

That was exactly wht I have been told. Anticipate the aircraft's movement and counteract by using rudder. How does one anticipate an aircraft's movement while sitting on a regular office chair in front of a computer screen? This is the most meh thing that didn't change for the last twenty or what years... Oh, and don't tell me of these (really cool) raceseats (or however they are called), they're simply unaffordable to me. :(

Seems as if I got you wrong. I never pushed the stick forward while going straight forward, so I never encountered the symptom you describe. As I understand the tail wheel mechanism, it is "subject to pilot's control" only when the stick is aft and the locking mechanism is in place. Limited operating range (6° left/right) and most definately some friction (probably negligible). Once the stick is pushed forward, the tail wheel is unlocked and free to swivel in any direction. I understand the "tend to bind" remark in the manuals as being caused by the locking mechanism unable to disengage due to strong forces acting upon it, thus further limiting the tail wheel range to 6°. I still might be wrong. I indeed would expect to see the plane turning in any one direction as soon as the tailwheel is unlocked. Torque, p-factor, wind, etc. would inevitably force the plane to leave its formerly straight path.

The point is to use left or right brake, depending on the direction of the turn. In general, I use the following procedure: 1. Slow down or even stop the plane 2. Stick forward of neutral 3. Gently accellerate (to have enough speed to perform the turn without getting stuck in the middle) 4. Use gentle input on the right/left brake to have the plane turn into the desired direction, release the brake as soon as possible or risk entering a circle (which is hard to leave) 5. Align the plane so it rolls straight forward, keep it that way for a few meters 6. Slow down if necessary 7. Stick aft of neutral or neutral to lock the tail wheel again The tail wheel "locks" in terms of "it takes its time for the tail wheel to turn into a trailing position" especially after sharp turns that weren't finished in a straight forward movement long enough to align the wheel. As a result, the tail will be forced towards the direction the tail wheel is "pointing to". Hmm, hope this is understandable... ?

I just mention the reprint as quite some seem to be interested in such a reprint (and there are probably more reading this thred than us two ;)). AFAIK, the vapor line in DCS Mustang returns to the left wing tank. Doesn't the manual recommend to ask your engineering officer? (p. 22 btw) :D

For those in favour of a prined version, me personally recommends the reprint by Periscope Film LLC (ISBN 978-1-4116-9040-0). It's about USD 21 or 17 € (currently, it's being sold at 14 USD at http://www.periscopefilm.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=77&category_id=32&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1). Easiest way to find out is to start with full main tanks, use a little bit of the left one and then switch to the right (or any other) fuel tank. Observation of the left tank (this is where the vapor line leads to) should yield an obvious result ;) I'd assume it to be modelled, although I actually don't know it.

Check also p. 64 of the GUI Manual: The GUI manual (BS2) provides a pretty comprehensive description of the Mission Editor.

Mkay, I don't own a Mustang, so I can hardly tell :( However, the 51-127-5 "POH" (the Periscope reprint) which covers the D and K series states (p. 7): However, I agree that there were indeed P-51 with metal control surfaces (as the manual mentions different take-off trim settings at p. 50, for example), but as I don't know which exact model is being used in DCS, I'd rely on ED/TFC to have the text match the simulation.

You could even buy its reprint ;) http://www.periscopefilm.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=77&category_id=32&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1

Alternatively, you could buy Lock On Platinum instead as it contains both LOMAC and FC/FC2. At least, I hope so as this is what I bought when I saw it in the shelve. If this shouldn't qualify for FC3 ... I think, I'd be pretty annoyed ;)

ErichVon and Lib - see my sig ;) Haven't checked the latest beta installer yet to see if it contains the documents, though.

I found the P51 to be among the best documented historic planes. A straightforward single-term Google search brings up a myriad of links already. However, as it might be more of the kind of technical documentation, you might want to search the NACA reports here: http://naca.larc.nasa.gov/search.jsp In addition, aviationshoppe.com provides some original technical documentation of both the plane and the engine. Maybe you want to read these as well.

No, there were fabric as well as metal covered control surfaces in use with the Mustang.

Then RPM is maxed out and there's most definately something wrong. Is the amber jewel light next to the supercharger control switch burning? If not, check if the supercharger control switch is set to "AUTO" (maybe you switched it to "LOW" by accident). Did you check your RPM lever as well? Pull it back to decrease the RPM.

Just give it a try with 0% and you will see what it's meant for ;) As far as I understand it, the higher the value you choose, the less you have to compensate for torque etc., resulting in an "easier" takeoff.

That's a variable tilt prop, isn't it? ;) :D

Danke für das Lob :) Freut mich, dass es Euch gefällt :)