4.12.2 de-bugging

[Ventura]

On the Italy Online map the closest airfield North of the town of Limone has a tree group directly in the path of the NE taxiway.

Also, on the Solomons map (July 1943) the SE airfield on Kolombangara has a treeline (horizontal layers) on the north section of the runway that (AI) Ki-43s on a landing glideslope, seem to consistantly hit/crash. EDIT: tried it with 3 types of Ki-43, 3 type of A6Ms, tail and head wind(3-4km) same result. Aircraft on approach get waved off and then when almost empty of fuel, force land trying to crest the trees but then dropping into trees while attempting to touch down on airfield strip 'mark'. Guess it's seaside approach only.

[Aviar]

Was it possoble to lock the tailwheel from the cockpit in the real-life Hurricane? The reason I'm asking is because the command does not work for any Hurricane model in 4.12.1.

Aviar

[idefix44]

Originally Posted by Aviar

Was it possoble to lock the tailwheel from the cockpit in the real-life Hurricane? The reason I'm asking is because the command does not work for any Hurricane model in 4.12.1.

Aviar

The question is : How is it possible to keep the plane safe with the tailwheel unlocked?

[sniperton]

Originally Posted by idefix44

The question is : How is it possible to keep the plane safe with the tailwheel unlocked?

Takeoff: increase throttle gradually, counterwork with the rudder, and never use the breaks. I start rolling with 50% throttle, and once the tail is lifted, I give max power.

Landing: break only when the rudder is in neutral position.

BTW, has anyone tested systematically which planes lost their tailwheel lock capability with 4.12.1? And is it a bug or a feature?

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by Aviar

Was it possoble to lock the tailwheel from the cockpit in the real-life Hurricane?

Aviar

No