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Project Performance Parameters On-Screen


Igor4U

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I've been flying the P-51D using Instant Action (Intercept Mission) which is basically 1v1 against a Focke-Wulf 190 (Fw 190).

 

Since the scenario starts out in what is close to 180 out merge, the difficulty of the engagement (single monitor) is keeping the opposing aircraft in sight. To do so, I find myself using an exterior view keeping the P-51 in line of sight with the Fw 190. But this creates difficulties of its own.

 

Since I have no Force Feedback (and I'm not using Cockpit View), I find it difficult to tell if I'm Max Performing the Plane (or exceeding aerodynamic limits of G, and Stall Speed). I get approximate feedback in terms of how the plane is visually reacting to control inputs, but without instant access to airspeed and G-Load information, it's hard to fight that pesky Fw 190.

 

Now I know we can project Frame Rate Counter information on the Monitor (in upper left hand corner). My Question:

 

- Is there any way to project Airspeed and G-Load Data on the Screen (similiar to frame rate) ?

 

 

I'm guessing not - but figured it can't hurt to ask.

 

BVR

Igor4U !

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Doesn't the Info Bar at the bottom of the screen (in external view only) contain that info?

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Thanks cichlidfan !

 

I had never noticed that before.

Still relatively new to DCSW.

 

Hope that helps me get a few 50 cal slugs on that Fw 190.

 

Cheers

BVR

Igor4U !

 

 

PS: My experience is that (without 3D Virtual Reality Goggles) Air to Air Combat is probably the hardest (but one of the most fun) thing I do with a Flight Sim

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Do you own, or have you tried, TrackIR at all? It may not be Virtual Reality but it does help immensely with SA and air combat.

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The Same Key combo for the FPS brings up other info as well when pressed again (not sure of G Load is in there)

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Head tracking is a must have. If trackir is prohibitively expensive check out FacetrackNoIR. Its free and works with just a webcam. PS3 eye cam is neant to be best and is dirt cheap on ebay.

 

Then you can use cockpit view and track other aircraft easily.

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