Help! can't keep up........

[nearmiss]

You need to spend some time on the Ubisoft IL2 boards, search and post about your issues. There have been thousands of discussions on your inquiry.

Learning to maximize your ability to fly a single aircraft very well with C.E.M. is the key. The AI does fully utilize the ability of each aircraft, because it is in the AI programming.

[SEE]

I guessed it was more than likely due to the CEM settings but was suprised when disabling this option (to confirm that this was the problem) made little or no difference. I was expecting a 'level playing field' so to speak but, from what you say this option only affects the players a/c. Anyway, found an article concerning CEM in the M4 forum so will read and digest. Thanks.

[gprr]

Maybe, you need to relax the joystick center settings - that will reduce the constant need of trim and improve your speed and energy saving + maksmanship.
My self use to play without deadzone and max sensitivity of the game input sliders but toned the sliders down - especially the first ones and wooalla,the p-51 becomes a fantastic plane

Cheers
gprr

[Novotny]

I was under the impression that Oleg had confirmed once that the AI does have a bit of an advantage in this area, for an esoteric reason which escapes me at the moment.

Can anyone else shed light on this, or am I a rambling fool?

[_RAAF_Stupot]

When I first flew this game (back in 2001 I think), I had the exact same problem.

I loaded up the default Soviet campaign (flying I-16's) and always had trouble keeping up with the AI planes. It took me about a week to figure out that the I-16 has a manual gear control, that is not pre-set in the controls. I was flying around with the landing gear down.

Could that in fact be your problem?

[gprr]

Originally Posted by _RAAF_Stupot

When I first flew this game (back in 2001 I think), I had the exact same problem.

I loaded up the default Soviet campaign (flying I-16's) and always had trouble keeping up with the AI planes. It took me about a week to figure out that the I-16 has a manual gear control, that is not pre-set in the controls. I was flying around with the landing gear down.

Could that in fact be your problem?

LOL

Stupot,please post in ATI thread if you tried to use Crossfire extention utillity.

Thanks gprr

[Aufklärer]

Trim is also very important, you need good rudder and elevator trim to fly level with no effort on the stick. Also keep the radiator closed (see engine cooling thread) and try to use "only" 95% power, usually it should be enough to catch up and it will rarely overheat. The rest depends on mission makers to use realistic cruise speed for AI colleagues...