Taz1004 Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) Tanker is keep speeding up during refuel every time. Is it because he's getting lighter? Shouldn't the pilot (or autopilot) compensate to maintain constant speed? Beginning of refuel Towards end of refuel Edited May 16, 2021 by Taz1004 Better Smoke - Better Trees Caucasus - Better Trees Syria - Better Trees Mariana - Clear Canopy Glass
Zeagle Posted May 16, 2021 Posted May 16, 2021 (edited) I don't think 3 knots makes a difference. Even on autopilot I don't think a C-130 at 15000ft can keep speed within 3 knots due to changes in wind and turbulence, not to mention the payload being removed by the chicks. Edited May 16, 2021 by Zeagle 1
Annapolis81 Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 As I understand it: Refueling aircraft (like all mission aircraft) have a responsibility to reach assigned navigation waypoints at the times designated-- as much as the mission allows. Although implemented in the days before GPS, it still gives modern aircraft the ability to locate tankers should communication and navigation resources be disrupted in any way. Consequently, it is up to the refueling aircraft to "show up and catch-up". Intel Core i9 14900KF (OC to 5.6), 64GB DDR5 (5600 MHz), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, 4.0 TB M.2 2280 SSD (PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe (up to 64 Gbps)), HP Reverb 2, and PIMAX Crystal Light.
Nealius Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 The displayed speed is most likely ground speed. Speeds in the info bar and F10 map are labeled "TAS" but are actually GS, as you can see consistent fluctuations in the straights on race-track patterns with wind present. 321kts at 15,000ft equates to 258KCAS, which makes sense for a KC-135 (though a tad slow for a pointy nose and a tad fast for a Hog).
randomTOTEN Posted May 17, 2021 Posted May 17, 2021 there's really no reason that you... as the receiving pilot... should ever recognize that the tanker has increased speed by a measly 3 knots. it means your attention is probably somewhere it shouldn't be
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