Vedexent Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 According to Wikipedia, the C-101EB operational ceiling is around 41,000 feet - but I wasn't able to coax her past around 32,000 before the angle of attack necessary to keep from stalling had the plane descending again. Additionally, I got a pressurization warning at 28,000 feet, even though I did have the cabin locked down and pressurized. Are these module issues, or just an byproduct of the aerodynamic modelling in DCS (especially as I've seen reports that the MiG-21bis module can't get nearly the same altitude performance as in the real world)? Either way, I don't think many training flights, or light attack runs (for the CC), need to go over 30,000 feet, so it's not a show stopper, I'm just curious about the - apparent - discrepancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hmmm... Will check. I often take it up to 36000 ft for long range flights. Best regards, Tango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedexent Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Or - I could be suffering a pilot issue ;) Would environment be a factor? Pre-dawn, -15C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 If starting with OAT at -15 C then you should actually get bettr performance as the engine will develop more thrust. What is your furl load? Are you attempting to climb high with max fuel load? Try loading 15% fuel. Best regards, Tango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vedexent Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 That was probably it - I took the default full load. At the risk of asking a stupid question, if I can't contact the ground crew ( no active comms yet ), how do I reduce the fuel load, apart from flying around to burn it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 You should be able to access the load out screen from the cockpit (I forget the key combo right now). That will enable you to change the fuel load from within the cockpit. The fuel panel will auto-configure for the new load-out. ;) Ensure the engine is shutdown (I don't think works unless it is) and the canopy open. Best regards, Tango. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valinor Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 You need to press LAlt+ another key that depends on your language. Either way you should find it in the Commands option, General Tab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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