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Actually in air combat you change altitude alot so you always have to watch out for the altimeter to change mixture and supercharger accordingly, it gets your eyes off target , you can use that time to look around instead.

 

I once thought the lack of automation was fine, too, till I flew Russian planes in Expert mode in BoS.

 

I found it trivial but I wasn't new to it. Had been playing RoF for a few years at that point (along with others prior to RoF). I actually find those planes more tricky since they lack variable pitch props (over reving is a big deal) and the mixture far more finicky.

 

This is a splendid way of setting yourself up for an engine failure.

 

If the engine is operating within acceptable parameters, why would it fail?

 

Last time I flew an advanced Cessna (RL I mean), just like P-51 management plus manual mixture and cowl flaps, it was a nice work load until you get used to it, and still sometimes you forget to check for mixture (with EGT, not altitude... :music_whistling:) manifold as it changes with altitude and that while you try to fly, navigate, communicate, etc. I know simulator is more relaxed, but add to that manual supercharger management, a couple radiators and a high performance engine. I don't think it like a walk in the park :smilewink:. Just wait until P-47 with manual turbocharger management. There are many parameter that can go wrong and your engine is out.

 

S!

 

I fly the P-51D in DCS on full manual control (ignoring constant speed prop), it isn't a problem. I actually find it rather forgiving, no mixture to worry about and a lot less sensitive to abuse than the RoF/BoS planes.

 

I don't say these things to be a braggart, though perhaps it's coming off that way. If you play WW2 CFS's, you quickly learn to optimize the engine without a thought in combat. The same arguments here on engine management could just as easily be made for operating the radar in the FC3 F-15C. We all know it's trivial once you know how. But if you try to explain it to someone, it's going to seem way more complicated than it actually is.

 

On a related note, I don't actually want the La-5 in DCS at this time. My biggest complaint about the whole DCS WW2 thing is that it lacks concentrated content (ground units, proper AI, AI planes and so on). Throwing in an eastern front bird isn't going to help with that.

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Agree.

Manual settings make for a steeper learning curve. Once you master it could be even more efficient in some situations.

By the way. Turbocharger management in p-47 wasn't that complicated. IIRC the turbo take over the mp over a given height (I think you control the mp by means of the turbo controller not the throttle) and even the controllers (rpm, Mp and turbo) could be linked together to move them at once. Even have a warning light in the panel that blinks when the turbo is getting to its maximum recommended rpm. Was more complex in the first series (mainly B and C) but along the way was corrected.

In essence is the same. Once you master it is another instinctive set of actions you have to do.


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F4U Corsair "The Bent Wing Bird"

 

So just day dreaming at work, who else is excited for an announcement for this bird? There was hint from LNS but to yet be confirmed. However with ED's announcement of the P-47, we'll have the basis for the R-2800 Twin Wasp, and I mean, who doesn't want a carrier born bird?

 

For those interested in getting a headstart on the know how, lets watch our dear old friend take us for a tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nubn_QpkHnI.

 

Anyone have manuals or fun stats we need to know?

Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass.

 

— Dave 'Preacher' Pace, USN.

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Yes I agree Razor, a detailed carrier is indeed needed for WW2 naval modules, really need that LSO in deck to help out on the short final. I found some more training videos on youtube link below

 

Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass.

 

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Did I hear Carrier opp's... Wouldn't it be nice to simulate the skills needed to be a WWII Naval Aviator!!! Then Progress to the Angle Decks!!! Then on to the Fast movers chasing the ball!!!! Just to think about it, puts me on another level..:)

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Next to the Spitfire, the F4U is my favorite aircraft, I would love to have a DCS level version. And would love to fly with the Black Sheep virtual squadron :)

 

Hmm...that squadron has been mentioned here before...here it is:

 

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?p=2289266#post2289266

 

Surely a coincidence...;)

 

The F4U in the South Pacific would be amazing! Such a remarkable machine.

 

The R2800 is my favorite engine of the war, it's the WWII aviation equivalent of the big, American, push-rod, naturally aspirated V8 or V10 engine - tremendous abilities that were still under appreciated. It made everything it was fitted to an absolute BEAST.

 

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One of my three favorite ships, the Corsair! I'd rather have a P-38, of course, but I'd not look a gift Corsair in the intake, so to speak.

 

(Actually, I would look in the intake, but ...)

and... I would not kick the P-38 out of the line up either.. Another Super bird that would look nice in the DCS hanger!!!

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Just the fact that the corsair was just as good, if not better than the t bird and could do carrier ops plus all the CAS roles also is what needs to be done. That and a complete pacific theatre map with small islands and air strips............oops thoughts rolling out again

Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass.

 

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Since we're talking the late 1944 I hope that it'll be the F4U-4. ;)

 

+1 ... Was my favourite flying machine for years ... from back in the Air Warrior days, except it was a F4U-1D!

 

My bible to fly it was Fletchmann's howto fly the Corsair. Aye, those were the days!

"A true 'sandbox flight sim' requires hi-fidelity flyable non-combat utility/support aircraft."

Wishlist Terrains - Bigger maps

Wishlist Modules - A variety of utility aircraft to better reflect the support role. E.g. Flying the Hornet ... big yawn ... flying a Caribou on a beer run to Singapore? Count me in. Extracting a Recon Patrol from a hastily prepared landing strip at a random 6 figure grid reference? Now yer talking!

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Just the fact that the corsair was just as good, if not better than the t bird and could do carrier ops plus all the CAS roles also is what needs to be done. That and a complete pacific theatre map with small islands and air strips............oops thoughts rolling out again

To be fair, at 8000 meters the T bird would be dancing around while even the F4U4 would be choking.

 

But yeah, other than high altitude performance the F4U was far superior. I'm not sure if the P47's massive turbo charger could justify the sacrifice made to and medium altitude performance and agility.

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To be fair, at 8000 meters the T bird would be dancing around while even the F4U4 would be choking.

 

But yeah, other than high altitude performance the F4U was far superior. I'm not sure if the P47's massive turbo charger could justify the sacrifice made to and medium altitude performance and agility.

 

I'm only assuming that at current the ww2 player list I don't see anyone above 6k meters, so unless they decide to stick high and use their advandages, the Corsair will be the clear decisive leader.

Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass.

 

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To be fair, at 8000 meters the T bird would be dancing around while even the F4U4 would be choking.

 

But yeah, other than high altitude performance the F4U was far superior. I'm not sure if the P47's massive turbo charger could justify the sacrifice made to and medium altitude performance and agility.

 

True, but I think the P47 was filling a very specific bomber escort niche first and foremost I suspect? I wouldn't be at all surprised if the ground attack role was an afterthought, and down to finding a role for them once the Mustang arrived on the scene.

 

I also would love to see the F4F released. A truly iconic airframe.

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Here is a great resource for all things Corsair related: http://www.avialogs.com/index.php/en/aircraft/usa/vought/f4ucorsair.html

 

It is a great sight and has tons of other aircraft and documents. Pretty easy to lose a few afternoons browsing all the info.

 

I'll have some good reading overnight at work while nothings happening haha

Know and use all the capabilities in your airplane. If you don't, sooner or later, some guy who does use them all will kick your ass.

 

— Dave 'Preacher' Pace, USN.

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