Fresh stuff from sukhoi.ru (Discussion)

[Richie]

I know. In Helmut Lipfert's book he is telling of flying along over a flat totally white landscape with only a rail line for reference. If the tracks weren't there it would have been like flying over a pale of milk. I get my clear circular compass out and press it to the monitor if I have to fly a long distance over something like that. Then just make a note of the heading and keep that course.

[Richie]

Here's what I use..works well.

[jimbop]

Hi BlackSix, a question for luthier for next time:

Will the new graphics engine have improved SLI/Crossfire performance? SLI currently gives minimal frames per second increase for many players and can introduce stutters.

[ATAG_Doc]

Originally Posted by Richie

I get my clear circular compass out and press it to the monitor if I have to fly a long distance over something like that. Then just make a note of the heading and keep that course.

Hax!! lol

[Verhängnis]

There are in-game angle and distance tools for the map now, Not to mention the instruments in your aircraft.

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by cheesehawk

Interesting, never thought of using a real tool to help navigate, thanks for the idea!

Did you have anyone in mind?

[Richie]

Originally Posted by cheesehawk

Interesting, never thought of using a real tool to help navigate, thanks for the idea!

Heck if you've got lots of printer ink just print the maps out that you fly and you can use it on the desk rather than on the screen. I mark the heading while I'm at base that way you can get it exact.

[ATAG_Dutch]

Originally Posted by Richie

Heck if you've got lots of printer ink just print the maps out that you fly and you can use it on the desk rather than on the screen. I mark the heading while I'm at base that way you can get it exact.

But seriously folks, I scoured the house for a protractor only the other day, but found I didn't possess one. Need to get one of those kiddie geometry sets methinks!

Interested in what Verhangis says though.

What in game map aids and where are they??

[ATAG_Dutch]

Thanks. I'll take a look.

[Richie]

Originally Posted by cheesehawk

There's a menu if you right click the map, then in the menu, highlight Tools and click. It gives you some stuff you can mark up your in-game map with.

Not easy to use in a single-engined fighter with minimal trim controls, I like the idea of whipping out a protractor and sticking it on the screen, and using the old standard issue Mk.I Eyeballs and guesstimating.

Have to take a look