Beginner question

[Paulski]

Don't know if it's because of the patch, had it in 4.07 too

But the trimming; Should I first trim the elevator or rudder? Or is that a matter of personal preference?

And when I'll engage enemy targets (be it planes or ground targets) should I set everything on neutral again?

[IceFire]

Originally Posted by Paulski

Don't know if it's because of the patch, had it in 4.07 too

But the trimming; Should I first trim the elevator or rudder? Or is that a matter of personal preference?

And when I'll engage enemy targets (be it planes or ground targets) should I set everything on neutral again?

I did say 4.01m... That was when we got a totally new FM system. Years ago now. Prior to that the FM was less complicated.

[MaxGunz]

It's probably propwash which is stronger than torque. Even with the engine off you get propwash effects since the plane design includes propwash and will push the other way in the absence of it.

Proper control to deal with propwash is rudder only.

[Paulski]

Originally Posted by IceFire

I did say 4.01m... That was when we got a totally new FM system. Years ago now. Prior to that the FM was less complicated.

Sorry, my bad. I read 4.10

Originally Posted by MaxGunz

It's probably propwash which is stronger than torque. Even with the engine off you get propwash effects since the plane design includes propwash and will push the other way in the absence of it.

Proper control to deal with propwash is rudder only.

Don't know what propwash is, but I'll look it up


By the way, isn't there some (beginners) guide to properly flying in IL-2? (The ones I found were more about combat).

[MaxGunz]

There is flying advice scattered all over, for IL-2 and most real pilot training you will find applies too.

You would do well to find the Joint-Ops group and get into their online training course. There might be a line at the door/waiting queue.

http://www.joint-ops.com/