Got there in the end
I have only had DCS/P51 for a couple of weeks and can now take off and land reasonably well. Take off is quite straightforward provided you keep the stick back to lock the tailwheel but I am never quite sure when to ease the stick forward. I know I need a hell of a lot more practice but what is the optimum ground run speed at which to lift the tail. With the power available she sometimes surprises me and will lift off even with the stick held back but that's dangerous and can easily lead to a stall.
Landings took longer to achieve. I found I was coming in too shallow - at the right speed - but I lost sight of the runway and found that I was flaring too early. Now I slow down to 100-120mph from about 2000ft with gear down and full flap and approach with a steeper angle of descent aiming for the middle of the runway. That way it is easier to judge the flair and she floats on nicely. Then hold tail down to keep her straight.
Can't dogfight at all yet - that bloody FW190 gets me everytime on the standard Fast Mission. Is there a setting for making the AI more of a novice or is it obvious that I should persevere until I learn to nobble the bastard?
Don't tell me - read the bloody manual!!!!!:doh:
