Realism, whats missing?

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by Snake

I think you'll have a problem starting up the engine as long as in IL2 you just press a button to start up your engine! In real life is more complex! You can learn how to do it, quite close to reality if you play DCS - P51 Mustang!

Seconded. Take offs and landings are so much harder there than in IL2. IL2 is a good start to learn the basics. Even though they are very new in WW2 planes era DCS represents a whole new ball game, from combat to flight modeling.

[EJGr.Ost_Caspar]

Up to now I didn't manage to start a P-51 in DCS... I cannot cope with the heavy left/right swing and rudder input. Is that really soo hard IRL?

[T}{OR]

Originally Posted by EJGr.Ost_Caspar

Up to now I didn't manage to start a P-51 in DCS... I cannot cope with the heavy left/right swing and rudder input. Is that really soo hard IRL?

Pretty much yeah. From what I was able to see on YT (I do not own FSX), A2A models this the same way.

The trick lies in tail wheel lock. Keep the stick back for the first 2-3 seconds of rolling - that will limit its movement to 7° IIRC.

Also, make sure you are taking off into the wind. Tailwind, especially if it is a strong one and blowing from 4-5 or 7-8 OC will make it impossible to take off / control.

You do not need 3000 RPM or full 60" of manifold pressure as well. 41" with 2700 RPM (maximum continuous) will suffice. You only need full power if you are taking off a short runway with a full bomb load, coupled with topped off fuel tanks.

Here is a collection of tips from a real P-51 pilot, who commented how A2A sim models it. DCS is nearly identical from what I can tell.

[Snake]

Good find T}{OR and thanks for posting!