The Goat's Simulation Flight School

[Lexandro]

All right chaps I gave Sim mode a whirl. I didnt even finish the tutorial. Why? Because I lost my flight lead within 5 seconds of starting, due to not being able to set the trim properly with the 360 joypad. No matter how I set it the plane ALWAYS rolls left, even when I hold it to a right side roll and set trim. I got so p****d off that I simply went and tried to land it instead to get the achievement. I did land it eventually, after several tries. Then I noticed that I didnt have the flaps set so that was what was making the landing harder. That and the fact that the hurricane always ends up stalling in a turn even if I set the sensitivity down.

So, how DO I set the trim properly? Or is there just something funky about the mode that im not getting? Please remember also that I do actually play flight sim games on PC so I know what Im doing, I just cant get it to work in this game.

[PedroTheGoat]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

All right chaps I gave Sim mode a whirl. I didnt even finish the tutorial. Why? Because I lost my flight lead within 5 seconds of starting, due to not being able to set the trim properly with the 360 joypad. No matter how I set it the plane ALWAYS rolls left, even when I hold it to a right side roll and set trim. I got so p****d off that I simply went and tried to land it instead to get the achievement. I did land it eventually, after several tries. Then I noticed that I didnt have the flaps set so that was what was making the landing harder. That and the fact that the hurricane always ends up stalling in a turn even if I set the sensitivity down.

So, how DO I set the trim properly? Or is there just something funky about the mode that im not getting? Please remember also that I do actually play flight sim games on PC so I know what Im doing, I just cant get it to work in this game.

You may appreciate this or just find it plain annoying, but the reason you can't trim out that roll is because of how realistic the game is. The reason you're rolling is due to engine torque, and British fighters didn't have trim for the ailerons. You can only trim your rudder and elevators. It is possible to trim your rudder to counter the roll, but I've found that if you trim it that hard it's just as annoying as the roll. You just have to get used to constant correction.

[PedroTheGoat]

And the Hurricane is a tough flyer due to how underpowered it is. You really have to keep a close eye on your airspeed.

Hope this helps my friend.

[Lexandro]

OMG. I knew it had to be something I didnt get ><

Looks like I wont be playing sim mode much then since the only plane I like flying is the Spit. No offence but thats exactly the sort of crap I cant stand in a game, I mean the constant re-adjustment for level flight.

*EDIT* Dont get me wrong though, that level of detail in a game is impressive.

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

OMG. I knew it had to be something I didnt get ><

Looks like I wont be playing sim mode much then since the only plane I like flying is the Spit. No offence but thats exactly the sort of crap I cant stand in a game, I mean the constant re-adjustment for level flight.

You do realize, that no plane flies straight and level right? Unless the pilot keeps the controls that way, then it will, but by itself, the plane goes where it wants. I suggest flying the Yak-3, it have very little problems with keeping it straight and level.... at least for me

[PedroTheGoat]

Originally Posted by Lexandro

OMG. I knew it had to be something I didnt get ><

Looks like I wont be playing sim mode much then since the only plane I like flying is the Spit. No offence but thats exactly the sort of crap I cant stand in a game, I mean the constant re-adjustment for level flight.

*EDIT* Dont get me wrong though, that level of detail in a game is impressive.

Try trimming the rudder until you can fly level and see if that is better for you before you give up my friend.

It must have been a pain in the ass for those the guys who flew these things in WWII.

[PedroTheGoat]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

You do realize, that no plane flies straight and level right? Unless the pilot keeps the controls that way, then it will, but by itself, the plane goes where it wants. I suggest flying the Yak-3, it have very little problems with keeping it straight and level.... at least for me

Or the La - 7. The La - 7 is my beautiful baby.

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by PedroTheGoat

Or the La - 7. The La - 7 is my beautiful baby.

That's true also. I think the Yak-1 is the only one that gives me a bit of trouble, but longer wingspans do that at times?

[Lexandro]

Its a bit of a bugger for me as Im usually the guy that dives right in at the deep end and goes "full sim" with a game after I pick up the basics. Even realistic is a pain in the backside for me atm due to not having a stick. And to make matters worse there are absolutely NO sticks on sale in my area, and the two major stockist in my area (GAME/GAMESTATION) dont have any for online purchase in the whole of the UK.

And I wont buy from fleabay, I only buy from reputable sites as listed above.

[PedroTheGoat]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

That's true also. I think the Yak-1 is the only one that gives me a bit of trouble, but longer wingspans do that at times?

Yak 3 would be my second plane of choice.

I'm not a fan of the Yak 9T though.