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Originally Posted by Jonesyy
Hey guys I have been playing IL-2 after getting into Flight Sims about a month ago. I now own TrackIR and an X52 PRO to enhance my game but I am struggling to master a few aspects.
The first isn't so much as an issue by myself just a little confusing. My propeller pitch seems to automatically go to 10% or so for no reason and I need to manually bring it back up to 100%. This even happened on autopilot the other day as I was flying home.
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Do you have your pitch on a slider or on keystrokes? If you have it on a slider I have found that it is best to totally remove any input commands that can be assigned to a HOTAS from the keystroke input section. Also if yiu have it on a slider you may have to calibrate the slider.
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The next are little things. Struggling to beat Carrier landings for one but can anybody give me some tips, or direct me to a guide for dummies on all things flight sims. One of the biggest problems though is this:
I can never catch up to enemy fighters. They always go faster than me and after a while my plane stops being able to climb properly at all. I imagine this could be something to do with my engine heat but I am not sure. Also, when I shoot (even though I take gravity/convergence) into account I can never hit anything. In contrast, on CloD or Battle of Britain or Rise of Flight I am generally fine.
Cheers for any advice for a n00b 
Dan
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For the carrier landings.. you will just have to practice.. It is good to find the stall speed of any AC you are trying to fly.
For the speed issue and keeping up with the AI .. that has been a longstanding issue in this sim but ther are some things you can do.
You have to make sure that you are trimmed properly and it is best to try to use the instruments.. Look in The Nugget's Guide linked in myh sig .. and scroll down to Neural Dream's Aircraft reference guide. It will show you some of the gauges.. try not to climb at a steeper angle that the rate of climb indicator on your chosen plane. Most planes have one... Also to get the most out of any plane yo need a well balanced use of throttle & pitch..