Takeoff timing - mission 1

[Ghost79]

Can i clarify which are the correct takeoff timings? Actual in-game start time is about 01:15, but stated takeoff time according to the mission briefing is 03:30, is this correct?

 

This means waiting on the ground for 2 hours, which if i try and wait, my wingman taxi's out and departs anyway.

 

I know you said no filters etc, so am i really expected to wait until 0330?

Edited December 19, 2023 by Ghost79

[Reflected]

The in game time is UTC so it’s 2 hours behind local time. Yes, in WW2 the UK was in a different time zone. 

[Ghost79]

Fair enough, just wanted to check before i sit and wait 2 hours and look a right idiot!

[Sydy]

Hi @Reflected,

Awesome mission 1! The leader took off without waiting for my thumbs up… I had to turn the icons to find him… Other than that, it was awesome!

Sydy 

[Reflected]

3 hours ago, Sydy said:

Hi @Reflected,

Awesome mission 1! The leader took off without waiting for my thumbs up… I had to turn the icons to find him… Other than that, it was awesome!

Sydy 

Only your flight lead will wait. Not the leader leader. 

[Sydy]

3 hours ago, Reflected said:

Only your flight lead will wait. Not the leader leader. 

Thanks! In the end it worked!

[megabutter]

I’m having a hard time with this mission for a different reason. Just purchased the campaign; tried the first mission but got stuck starting the plane. Every time I hit the starter switch, I get a “clear prop” message, but I can’t figure how to clear the prop. I hit the switch a couple more times and get the message some more. 
 

What is the procedure to clear the prop so the starter switch activates? Thanks!

[Reflected]

Clear prop means ‘Everyone get away from the plane, I’m starting the engine’ . You do this in a Cessna too. 

[megabutter]

I know the phrase, just not how to move past it in game. I’m unable to start the engine because of the “clear prop” message that my starter switch is activating instead of then propeller. Thanks!

[Reflected]