Flying the F4F-3/4's

[SEE]

1. During combat or free flight the engine sound disappears and returns some point later, is this a bug or a result of a maneouvre that affects the pilots hearing?

2. I can fly all day long straight and level at a 100% power with the rad closed but as soon as I engage in combat (even when maintaining the engine at part throttle and keeping my airspeed and rpm at the correct setting) the engine always rapidly overheats. I am continually having to open the radiators. Is there a correct procedure to avoid the constant overheating problem?

3. What is the correct combat technique for using combat flaps as they are only useable below 155mph (which is just too slow for my liking and I prefer not to use them)?

Any help greatfully received.

[Korn]

1. Never heard of that before. Maybe problem with your pc? No issues with different aircraft?

2. Maneuvering reduces your speed, making cooling less efficient. Keep an eye on the temperature, adjust radiator & rpm as necessary.

3. You really don't want to get slow enough to use the flaps on a Wildcat while fighting with a Zeke. Stay faster if you want to live. The Wildcat's only advantage is better controls @high speed (roll is very poor for Zero when fast, also loses elevator authority). Dive if slow.

[AKA_Tenn]

numbers 2 and 3 are already answered.... number 1 is... set your sound to 2 channel only... that should fix it... unless you have surround sound for your computer... 2 channels means 2 speakers, 4 channels means 4 speakers, etc...