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Old 10-06-2011, 06:33 AM
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Default please fix the manual prop pitch of the E4

its good that one can switch between auto and manual pp.
but the manual pp changes way too slow.it needs about 8-10seconds for a whole circle on the gauge and it just keeps changing even if you stopped pushing the relevant button.it turns for a few more seconds until it comes to a standstill.
the automatic prop pitch is pretty bad implemented either i think.at least thats my opinion.i could increase speed way faster with the manual one in the previous beta version.it tends to overrev now.and it reacts too slow to the changing condition.but maybe thats the way it worked in real life i dont know.but the manual prop pitch should just work like it used to in the previous patches please.

EDIT:this behaviour starts after a few minutes.the first moments the pp reacts like it used to.

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ok...to support my arguments i uploaded this vid.
i know the recording tool in Cliffs of Dover is bugged and the gauges dont work correctly due to it(it would deserve its own bug report), but i think you can still see the different speed of the clockwise.
furthermore in the second part of the vid, i stopped changing the pitch at exactly 10 o'clock, but the clockwise moves until 11:15.
the vid shows the manual pp.
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Old 10-06-2011, 06:47 AM
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correct
also if you press to increase or decrease and leave it
it still moves for some seconds
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Old 10-06-2011, 06:51 AM
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correct
also if you press to increase or decrease and leave it
it still moves for some seconds
thats what i meant...maybe i didnt express it correct.
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Old 10-06-2011, 07:52 AM
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also if you press to increase or decrease and leave it
it still moves for some seconds
+1 !!

That needs to be fixed..
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Old 10-06-2011, 08:05 AM
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its good that one can switch between auto and manual pp.
but the manual pp changes way too slow.it needs about 8-10seconds for a whole circle on the gauge and it just keeps changing even if you stopped pushing the relevant button.it turns for a few more seconds until it comes to a standstill.
the automatic prop pitch is pretty bad implemented either i think.at least thats my opinion.i could increase speed way faster with the manual one in the previous beta version.it tends to overrev now.and it reacts too slow to the changing condition.but maybe thats the way it worked in real life i dont know.but the manual prop pitch should just work like it used to in the previous patches please.

Yet to test Manual Prop pitch but Prop Auto is working exceptionally well imo. It keeps up well with IAS/TAS changes. I haven't Overreved/Oversped the engine yet even diving to 750Kmh IAS. Think of it as a Variable datum Constant speed prop. The Required RPM being referenced to the demanded ATA.

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Just tested Manual Prop pitch ... working just fine and at the same rate as it previously worked. Nothing wrong here imo. The fact that it keeps moving a little after button release is not a biggy ... just represents a little bit of inertia. imo.

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Old 10-06-2011, 10:54 AM
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nice for you mate.but my pp is definitely moving way slower.
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Old 10-06-2011, 10:58 AM
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Unchanged here...
Very strange.
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ok tested again....the strange thing is, that the first few minutes the pp behaves normal like in the previous patches.and stops pretty fast if you stop pushing it.
but after some time, it definitely moves slower, and keeps moving even if you stopped pushing the relevant button.
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Old 10-07-2011, 06:29 AM
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am i really the only one with this issue?
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Old 10-07-2011, 07:49 AM
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I have spent around 3 hours today in the E4 On line. I was swapping between Auto and Manual as the situation required. No issues at all.

In general I run the prop pitch as follows.

Take Off Full fine 12 O clock Manual.
After Take off at around 250Kmh drop it in to AUTO
If climbing at Max ATA leave it in AUTO
If climbing at reduced ATA say 1.25 then you do better at MANUAL with 2300RPM
Combat AUTO
Hi speed Bugouts AUTO initially then once basically going MANUAL and fine tune.
Landing ... Once on Final Manual Full fine .... 12 O'Clock.

When running Super Hi speed say at Low level following a descent in AUTO then intelligent ATA use is required to keep RPM up since RPM is determined by ATA with AUTO engaged.

A bad example is to beat the crap out of Hawkinge say at 700KMH+ at low ATA then pull up. AUTO will demand Low RPM (Around 8:30 on the clock) and when you start the pull up and select max ATA it takes a while for the prop to wind up. A Better way is to arrive with High speed and High ATA therfore High RPM so when you start the pull the prop is already pretty fine. In essence Avoid Hi speed low ATA situations in AUTO if you have any intention of subsequently zooming and wanting max power output in the zoom.

AUTO is a great aid but not a Panacea, use both modes to your advantage.
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