MACADEMIC

Well, good point, but the way these manuals are structured the pilot operating manual contains not much technical information on systems, which are contained in other parts of the Dora's technical manuals (where available), respectively comes from other original documentation or research. ED is doing a great job with their manuals as a compilation of most of you'll ever want or need to know. But, perhaps, you'll be able to get both (but can't promise this will be so). MAC

Erich could not only give detailed answers to Yo-Yo's questions from his excellent memory, but was also in possession of a copy of the original D-9 pilot's operating manual, which he made available for the development of the DCS Dora (an otherwise completely unobtainable document). I'm sure you'll find a lot of this information incorporated into future versions of the DCS FW190-D9 manual, as far as I know ED is working on it. MAC

Yes we're in direct contact, but we're not related. We got to know each other this summer when Yo-Yo and I went to Germany to meet him, and were also in Duxford together. There will be more on this when Yo-Yo's documentary is ready. It was all really very interesting. I was quite amazed how well he knew about this thread when I spoke to him and wanted to answer the questions that were asked here. In case there are more questions coming up here I can pass them on (within reason). MAC

Erich recalls this accident, on that day Marquardt and he did a repositioning flight from Neulübke to Rechlin according to his logbook. However the accident happened later that day and he wasn't there when it happened. By the way, Erich got printouts of this thread together with a translated summary of comments (he doesn't use the internet himself) from a friend and he's very happy with the interest and the idea to dedicate a livery to him :) MAC

Nice find! Erich Brunotte and Heinz Marquardt were good friends, Erich often flew as his wingman. It would be interesting to know if he remembers this incident. But as for the previous picture, the pilot on it to me doesn't look like Marquardt. Also, I'm not so sure that the Weisse 11 was exclusively assigned to one pilot. Erich Brunotte flew quite a few Weisse, for example the 3,5 and 6 (and a few more, can't remember now). MAC

Take off with take off assist to 100% is very easy. Just leave the rudders alone until liftoff. MAC

The paintscheme of Erich Brunotte's airplane appears to be very similar to this one. Some more pictures here. MAC

VERY good point! :thumbup: MAC

How to line up the Y and the A? So that the top of the A touches the imagined line between the top of the Y? Or that the top of the A touches the bottom of the V? MAC

So, I've tried this at home today with a makeshift transparent Revi reflector with a painted gunsight, and the approximate distances and dimensions. The stereoscopic effect is really spectacular. The left eye bypasses the reflector and has unobstructed view onto the target, while the right eye sees the target through the hairlines. This gives a very dimensional, almost holographic effect - you're fully outside, with the target, but simultaneously have a 'floating' gunsight that feels as if suspended in space. What's most astounding: in your perception the reflector with the hairlines sits dead in in the middle of your (in my case - simulated) dash, you notice that the glass appears 'stretched to the right, not squarish any longer but rectangular, but since your focus is on the outside the area all that's around the gunsight in the cockpit becomes very peripheral. I can now understand why in Erich Brunotte's memory the Revi wasn't to the side - he remembered it as completely centered. Because that's how he always perceived it when he used it. For illustration, an approximation how I imagine it must have looked like for him. MAC

Okay great, works for me. The effect must be even more pronounced when looking through a glass plate with a projected sight. Should not be difficult to try this in real life with a glass plate with a painted sight on it. Any good estimates about the distance from eye to Revi glass in the Dora? MAC

Hm...this raises some interesting questions. Quote is from the above quoted topic (highlight by me): Erich Brunotte said to me he was completely sure the gunsight was precisely in the middle, not right of center. This truly explains it. Now...how about we simulate this effect as the cyclops we are in the simulation, and instead of leaning over, or adjusting our 'one' eye to be in line with the Revi, we just project the image the Revi gives our 'right eye' into the center position, where we are? The Revi can stay where it is, we can stay in the center, but we see, at the plane of the Revi's glass, but as we would in the real world, the gunsight image in the middle? IMO, this would serve the purpose best of simulating how it would be in the real thing. Hasn't been done like this before, but perhaps it should! Your thoughts? MAC

Yes, the asymetrical view aligned with the gunsight appears to be the default position, not ideal except when you need the gunsight. MAC

The point is, you shouldn't have to lean over to have gunsight view. A toggle command would be better to switch between center and gunsight view. I asked Erich Brunotte if he had to lean over to aim, and he couldn't stop laughing. MAC

It is awkward and doesn't reflect the experience the Luftwaffe pilots had, of course they felt perfectly centered and were. It's just that we are condemned to be cyclops as simulator flyers. These mentioned toggle views would be the best solution in my opinon, but don't know if presently possible in DCS. MAC

Thanks Yo-Yo. As a native German speaker well familar with the cultural context of the German speaking world I still strongly recommend ED to pay attention to the heightened sensitivies there and make the 'light' version the default one with the next release. Drama version can be optional. Forum polls don't reflect the reach of your product. MAC

That works but would be unnatural. Best would be to have center view as default and a keyboard command to toggle into gunsight view and back to center. Not sure if that's implemented in DCS, but if not we should ask for it. MAC

No, but this one :smilewink: MAC

Brilliant, thanks! MAC

Much better. Great theme. This should in my opinion have been the default version, and the only one. Even if the poll here now says differently, the DCS FW190-D9 has (and wants to have) a much wider reach than will ever be reflected in the opinions you hear on a forum. I can't see how the elements in question help in any way enhance the music, or the product. Just stirs up unnecessary arguments that distract from a great simulation. MAC

Perhaps you'll put some context to your poll question? What change it is you're asking about? I don't think anyone has disputed the music itself is nice and athmospheric. Some just don't like the mixed in garbled speeches of certain war criminals and 'Sieg Heil' cheers. The tune would do a better job without those for its purpose, in my opinion. That's all. MAC

Didn't say it's not allowed, just said I don't like it :) MAC

I'll say it again, the background speech and cheers are in my opinion not fitting for the commercial product the DCS FW190-D9 ultimately is. It is somewhat disturbing to hear and unpleasantly touches on the sensitivites of native German speakers, but not exclusively so. I'm all for art quoting historical materials, and serving as a warning against the reoccurence of inhuman ideologies and movements. It could work in theater, film, concerts, etc. But I feel, this is not the place. MAC

How steep is your approach path with full flaps? The final flap setting at 58˚ could mean the aircraft requires a rather steep approach angle, perhaps doesn't need that much up trim there. Sorry, haven't been able to test myself yet. MAC

Great idea. Erich flew the Weisse 6 in IV/JG51, as the text says. The paintscheme seems to be different however from Weisse 11, there are handwritten remarks saying: upper fuselage a spotted blend of greys, lower fuselage light blue. Would be interesting to find out who the pilot in the picture was. I also saw both those pictures from Flensburg in the FW Jagdflugzeuge book by Peter Rodeicke. Erich's last flight was on May 3rd 1945, landing in Flensburg (says in the text). MAC