Level stabilizer "fix" in the next patch? (To luthier)

[Blackdog_kt]

Cheers, thanks for testing this out. So it is in fact tied to a realism switch and the wobbling is intentional behavior, probably simulating the limitations of the gyro-stabilization system. Interesting.

With realistic bombing turned off maybe level stab works too, at least in the bombers that lack a course autopilot (BR.20 and Blenheim).

Another thing about the course autopilot, you can actually fly the aircraft at the same time that the autopilot is engaged. Maybe that is the trick to getting rid of the the 5-7 degree offset.

I've read the manual for A2A's add-on B-17 for FSX (i think it's freely available on their website, i got a peek on a friend's PC who's an avid FSX flyer) where they modeled the wartime autopilot and it's not a trivial thing to set up, requiring trimming for level flight before it's engaged and then some further fine-tuning to ensure it's accurate.

Maybe something similar is needed for the Luftwaffe course autopilot and we're meant to correct the offset by manual control inputs.

I would test this myself but it's Friday night and i'll probably end up going out for some drinks

[SG1_Lud]

When I made my tests, I found that if I took the time to trim the plane and fly her correctly, setting myself a steady course, and after that engaging the autopilot to the desired course (with the famous offset 5-6 degrees) the wobbling takes 2-3 cycles and its amplitude seems realistic to me.

But if you engage off trim, then you have a lot o wobbling.

Before I came to that conclussion, in my tests I tried too to "help" the auto course with my inputs, but that was not a solution.

Oh, and BTW, when I said trim, I am including the engine, so is important first to know howto fly the plane by hand in its correct settings; the more important ones:


Best cruise: ATA 1.2 RPM 2200 -> IAS = 285 km/h
Economical cruise: ATA 1.2 RPM 2100
Optimal bombing: ATA 1.0 RPM 2200, alt=3000m, compressor stage II -> IAS =250 km/h

This is for He-111 H with Jumo engines, as per the manual and I found correctly modelled.

So first put in parameters your engine, then you trim her, let the plane settle at level flight, and once you have it steady, set that course (with the offset), engage the auto and watch her.

So appart of the commented features needed for the bombardier, I am happy with the way the modelled it. of course not agaisnt having an option for those who want the things easier.

Hope it helps.

[PissyChrissy]

It's quickly becoming obvious why they would send large formations of bombers in the hopes if hitting a single target....

So does anybody know how to get the other planes in your formation to drop their bombs at the same time you do? Or does the broken comms system prevent us from doing this?

[Iku_es]

+1
I would like to see implemented the "AI Pilot" function when you are at the bombardier station, simulating the interaction between Bombardier and the Pilot. It would be more realistic than trying to fly the bomber looking throught de bombsight using the stick and rudder.

I dont rember if it was possible (in the original IL2) to make the rest of the bombers drop bombs on your command. Would be another nice feature (provided your aim is better than mine lol).

[JG53Frankyboy]

the command is there, in difference to IL2'46 !
But i guess it is not working in the moment..

[JG53Frankyboy]

i faced the following proplem:
flying bombers in multiplayer, when i am switching from pilotseat to any other position the engines loose power. The Blenheim's engines even are stopping ?!?!?!?

Is it only me or have other players this proplem too ?

[SG1_Lud]

Originally Posted by JG53Frankyboy

i faced the following proplem:
flying bombers in multiplayer, when i am switching from pilotseat to any other position the engines loose power. The Blenheim's engines even are stopping ?!?!?!?

Is it only me or have other players this proplem too ?

My bet would be:

You are controlling your aircraft throttle and/or prop pitch with the keyboard.

But you still have mapped the throttle and/or prop pitch to analogue axis of the hotas

Right?


This issue is caused because the game has the nasty habit of re-reading the position of that analogue axis every time you switch positions; I you want to control the aircraft with the keyboard, you'd better make a profile called "bombardier" where you have disabled that/those analogue axis.