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Originally Posted by IvanK (Post 346088)

Just went and tested this issue specifically. Attempting to simulate exactly what David198502 did in his video. I agree David198502 The E4 Prop pitch is moving in both AUTO and MANUAL at exactly half the rate that it is moving in the E1 and E3. In my case I don't get any sudden slow down its just to slow all the time. ... looks to me like the old too slow prop pitch code from 2 Betas ago

The E4 in both AUTO and MANUAL is taking 12 seconds for 1 hour of Clock indicator.
The E3 and E1 takes exactly 6 seconds for 1 hour of Clock indicator.

As to the Pitch continuing to move after release of the button. This occurrs in the E1 and E3 as well and I think simulates a certain amount of inertia. In the case of the E4 this is worse as I think its being over emphasised by the half rate prop pitch chahnge.

DEVS have been informed directly.

As to the problem with it getting Stuck at 8:30 (full coarse position) I cannot replicate that. At 730KMH At low level at IDLE ATA the Pitch indicator is showing FULL COARSE at the 8:30 position. The instant I select Higher ATA the Prop starts fining up at the slow rate.

Since demanded ATA determines RPM and Prop pitch being at High Speed Low ATA is not a good place to be if you intend to zoom. If that is the plan then you need to get the ATA and therefore RPM up before you start the zoom.

Good to hear.
have you taken them to task over the auto radiators? :grin:

BTW shouldn't it be 4s for one hour? I remember that in reality the speed was 15min/sec. Now the speed is 10min/s if it really takes 6secs for the full hour. So still too slow by 33%.

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Originally Posted by 41Sqn_Stormcrow (Post 346176)

BTW shouldn't it be 4s for one hour? I remember that in reality the speed was 15min/sec. Now the speed is 10min/s if it really takes 6secs for the full hour. So still too slow by 33%.

yes...we had that discussion already when the pp of the E3 and E1 suddenly got buggy after a patch.many members stated that it should take 4seconds/hour.after some days we got a hotfix for that, and the discussion ended.
i never used a stopwatch to measure the exact time the gauge needs for a whole circle, but i counted the seconds by myself and always considered it for too long.6 secs seem to be accurate, which is too slow!....so the devs should not only fix the pp of the E4, but of all the messerschmitts.

Exactly that has been suggested directly to the devs :) The aim to get 1.5Deg sec prop pitch movement, i.e. 4 seconds for one hour clock movement.

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Originally Posted by IvanK (Post 346220)

Exactly that has been suggested directly to the devs :) The aim to get 1.5Deg sec prop pitch movement, i.e. 4 seconds for one hour clock movement.

Actually we need 45deg/sec speed in order to have 360deg in 4sec (45deg = 15 min on the dial)

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Originally Posted by IvanK (Post 346088)

As to the problem with it getting Stuck at 8:30 (full coarse position) I cannot replicate that. At 730KMH At low level at IDLE ATA the Pitch indicator is showing FULL COARSE at the 8:30 position. The instant I select Higher ATA the Prop starts fining up at the slow rate.

Hi.
I have found it yesterday, but partly caused by user error. If you pressed any PP button, while you switch from manual to auto, the program notes it. When you switch back to manual, the The program detects that the button is still pressed. If you are not paying attention, then change up or down by itself in manual mode.

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Originally Posted by 41Sqn_Stormcrow (Post 346176)

BTW shouldn't it be 4s for one hour? I remember that in reality the speed was 15min/sec. Now the speed is 10min/s if it really takes 6secs for the full hour. So still too slow by 33%.

The motor (prop pitch adjustment VDM elektromotor) speed is changed continuously, depending on the engine rpm. The theoretical maximum of 1.5°. While not go below 1°, its not problem. But yes, the maximum speed should be 4sec.

I think he is referring to angles as seen on the clock ;)