Updated flight model ?

[davidtsw]

Am I going crazy or has there been an update to the P51's flight model ? I took a short break from DCS but have felt like the Mustang handles differently now. It's more sluggish, slower and less nimble.

 

Has anyone else noticed it ?

[Campbell]

Am I going crazy or has there been an update to the P51's flight model ? I took a short break from DCS but have felt like the Mustang handles differently now. It's more sluggish, slower and less nimble.

 

 

 

Has anyone else noticed it ?

 

 

 

Been flying it nearly daily for 2 plus years. Unfortunately no, it’s the same it’s always been. Try reducing the fuel amount to something below 68% (wings topped) and see if it handles better for you.

 

 

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[davidtsw]

But what about the speed ? I swear I used to be able to fly low over ground at around 550 kmh or more. Now it's more like 450. I thought it's got to do with me starting from ramp, but even when starting in the air, it feels way different to what it used to be.

[grafspee]

But what about the speed ? I swear I used to be able to fly low over ground at around 550 kmh or more. Now it's more like 450. I thought it's got to do with me starting from ramp, but even when starting in the air, it feels way different to what it used to be.

 

hmm i can go around 310-320kts easy in p-51 (wings clean) top speed will change depending on out side temp and pressure as well wind can reduce your ground speed

I fly P-51 daily, i haven't noticed any changes in FM

i remember there was thread someone complain that he cant catch b-17 in formation. I advice to just run cocpit check from left to right and you probably find reason behind slow top speed

Edited May 6, 2019 by grafspee

[msalama]

Haven't flown her in months, but coincidentally just happened to take her to an insurgent love-in as a party pooper with bombs and rockets today. No changes whatsoever to the FM that I can notice at least.

[Magic Zach]

Same. No changes.

[Mars Exulte]

Weight, ambient temperature and local elevation all affect power. Flying from a winter airfield in the Caucasus will be very different flying from one in the summer in Nevada. How you dial in the prop and engine RPM is going to affect all of that, too, of course, among other factors.

[Campbell]

Updated flight model ?

 

But what about the speed ? I swear I used to be able to fly low over ground at around 550 kmh or more. Now it's more like 450. I thought it's got to do with me starting from ramp, but even when starting in the air, it feels way different to what it used to be.

 

 

 

Ah! Now I know what you mean. Something did change about a year or so back. I also remember it flying faster flat out over the trees on the deck. Now it brick walls at around 400 mph flat out. The squad did notice this change but there’s been no development mentions of it.

 

 

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Edited May 7, 2019 by Campbell

[grafspee]

Ah! Now I know what you mean. Something did change about a year or so back. I also remember it flying faster flat out over the trees on the deck. Now it brick walls at around 400 flat out. The squad did notice this change but there’s been no development mentions of it.

 

 

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yea Top speed SL changed 100km/h and nobody noticed it only you :P