Wingman crash on takeoff

[ditchxx]

My AI wingman crashes and burns on takeoff in almost 50% of the missions I've flown. Is there anyone else having this problem?

[Bunyap]

To clarify, it was your actual wingman, as in #2? I have never seen that happen but I can try to reproduce it.

Edited September 9, 2018 by Bunyap

[Bunyap]

Ok, it took several tries but I was able to reproduce it. There is something going on with reduced takeoff performance if an AI P-51 stops for an extended period of time while taxiing. I'm working with ED to get this resolved as we speak.

 

Thanks so much for the report! I have flown these so many times I just motor straight to the runway without giving the AI an opportunity to stop. I would have never noticed it.

[Reflected]

Since 2-3 updates ago I experienced something like this with my missions too. Sometimes, the 2nd or 3rd flight climbs too shallow after takeoff and hit a tree after reaching the end of the runway. It only happens rarely. I thought I messed something up with the initial speeds.

[Markeebo]

Glad I found this thread. It happens every time for me in mission 1

 

Markeebo

 

Edit:. I'm referring to the second 4 ship that follows yours.

Edited October 30, 2018 by Markeebo

[ditchxx]

Thanks so much for taking the time to investigate. I love the campaign and appreciate the work you've put into it.

[Bunyap]

Thanks ditchxx, I appreciate your patience. I have been working directly with ED to resolve this and engaged directly with the producer in charge of QA today. It should have the appropriate priority now and be back to normal soon.

[Surrexen]

Can confirm I've had this happen on mission 5 and 6. In mission 5 no#5 and 6 crashed on takeoff. In mission 6 no#2 crashed on takeoff and the rest of the flight stayed on the ground and didn't move.

[Istari6]

Confirmed, I'm having the same with Mission 5 and 6. Exactly the same pattern as Surrexen.

[Bunyap]

Thanks a lot for your patience everybody. This appears to be fixed in the 2.5.4 open beta version.