correct as is Can't catch E-bracet with new update, can't trim aircraft properly

[WolfTangoFox]

Seems like the new FM is very polarizing. I've found it easier to achieve and maintain on-speed AoA, but I did notice the E-bracket can wander during turns. This just reinforces the need to find the on-speed AoA before the turn, and trust it.

[SickSidewinder9]

On 2/26/2024 at 7:53 PM, IvanK said:

Its many moons ago since I Flew the bracket IRL (and then on a land based A model) however its new behavior is much better and a lot closer to how I remember it to be.  The intent is to trim straight to On speed AOA then leave the trim alone. With smooth coordinated power and pitch input you can easily remain on speed with the VV on the required aimpoint.

After Lot 20 entry date a software update was incorporated across the F18 fleet that actually displayed your exact "trimmed AOA" in the HUD. This to make it easier for the pilot to rapidly and precisly trim to On speed AOA. This occurred with LG down Flaps full and you trimming. So basically you just trimmed until you saw 8.3 and thats it you are exactly trimmed to On speed AOA.As soon as you stop trimming the digits disappear.

We don't have this luxury in game but a little mod in the Flt controls indicator.LUA can achieve the exact same thing .. a direct trim ref to On Speed AOA. This is a little variation of Rackman's " F/A_18C controls Indicator scales for trimming". The mod simply puts a reference mark on the in game Flight controls display that indicates  8.3 degrees AOA. So just trim till the white +  is abeam the reference marks and thats it trimmed precisely to on Speed.... no guesswork required.

It passes the IC . Just needs to be copied in after every update.

Link: https: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3336053/

 

Whoa

[SickSidewinder9]

I am definitely having some trouble now.  Especially on a straight in approach like Case 3 or an airfield.  It starts with me climbing too much, then descending way too much after pulling power to fight the rise.  I suppose IRL there's be motion I could feel to help regulate that?  I am using the control window mod so I can see exactly where to put the aft trim.  I tried letting the aircraft settle a bit and being slower as I lower the gear and flaps not all at once, but that didn't really do it.  I'll keep working on smoothing it out, but it's hard.  Also still have to fight a bit with the autothrottle and I actually had a bolter with everything on automatic mode.  Maybe my hook bounced?  XD

[SickSidewinder9]

Also, that mod now triggers an IC failure.  Really, for the control window?!  The normal version is not easy to use.