Smokin Hole Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Flying the P-51 with the G940 throttle is a problem. This is logitech's fault, not ED's and is mainly due to what is commonly referred to as the Reversal Bug. But the problem is exaggerated by what appears to be a built-in curve on the in game throttle. (What I am calling a "curve" may well be an accurate depiction of the non-linear nature of MP changes with throttle movement). This curve can be easily seen using the keyboard. Start and 61" and tap "-". Each tap will yield a 2-3" reduction until around 40". Then each tap will yield an increasingly high change that gets really big at the bottom of the green arc. It's not a problem now because I fly at 46" and keep it there until its time to land. :) But when formation flying is called for its going to be tough, especially with this pos from Logi.
sobek Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 You can try to devise an inverse user defined curve in the axis settings to somewhat remedy this. Admittedly not an elegant solution, but it might work. Good, fast, cheap. Choose any two. Come let's eat grandpa! Use punctuation, save lives!
Smokin Hole Posted May 19, 2012 Author Posted May 19, 2012 Will do. It would be nice to have a fully adjustable, non-symetrical curve. In the meantime I might save up for a WH.
Tailgate Posted July 18, 2012 Posted July 18, 2012 When I make small throttle adjustments, particularly in the landing pattern at low power, the engine sputters until it reaches the new settings. You have to anticipate loss of power during adjustments. I just wanted to confirm if this is normal behavior.
BudgieSmuggler Posted July 23, 2012 Posted July 23, 2012 When I make small throttle adjustments, particularly in the landing pattern at low power, the engine sputters until it reaches the new settings. You have to anticipate loss of power during adjustments. I just wanted to confirm if this is normal behavior. Is this with full flaps? The P51 engine seems to not like low power settings, it tends to run rough for a few seconds when you try to increase power. The solution is to avoid low power settings, hence full flaps which increase drag and allow you to keep more power on. A similar trick is required for jet engines, the solution is similar. More flaps and/or speed brakes. For the rest yes you have to anticipate a bit of lag changing power settings..
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