1st person bail out, manual parchute deployment?

[JG3_Hartmann]

Well, you don´t really think that a pilot who is bailing out of his plane would step on the wing first? He wouldn´t even be able to do this, he would be blown into his tail before he could say the word "Quidditch"...xD

[322Sqn_Dusty]

Don't forget to give the pilot a chute in pilot configuration....(see manual).

Most succesful bail, jettison or open canopy/hatch, roll over if possible and hit it..well if ctrl e works that is....got some trouble bailing myself.

[seiseki]

Originally Posted by JG3_Hartmann

Well, you don´t really think that a pilot who is bailing out of his plane would step on the wing first? He wouldn´t even be able to do this, he would be blown into his tail before he could say the word "Quidditch"...xD

I assume you're not familiar with the theory of relativity?
Can't say I am myself, but I assume it applies here as when jumping on top of a moving train.

But, perhaps you're referring to the strong wind?

Here's that old video of a pilot bailing out, which isn't in the game because of performance reasons..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj7nE...el_video_title

Also, although this animation works for a plane that is flying somewhat level, it would look quite odd when your plane is spinning out of control or flying upside down.

[Feathered_IV]

Tried the bail out. The first person is a good start, but could be better.

Should be a time interval between the Ctrl-E button push and the warp to outside of the cockpit. At the moment it feels more like a teleport than a bailout.

Better yet, make several key inputs required. Open canopy, disconnect oxygen and radio cables, undo straps and then over the side.

[Strike]

I even thought of the bailout as a "mini" game where you have to hit the correct key when prompted within a short time to get to the next step of the procedure (disconnect oxygen, release harness, climb out, jump)

[Babi]

Originally Posted by Feathered_IV

Tried the bail out. The first person is a good start, but could be better.

Should be a time interval between the Ctrl-E button push and the warp to outside of the cockpit. At the moment it feels more like a teleport than a bailout.

Better yet, make several key inputs required. Open canopy, disconnect oxygen and radio cables, undo straps and then over the side.

mmh.. it sounds overly complicated to me, we have enough key to assign already. i would be happy with something like this:

- add a three second delay between Ctrl-E and the pilot actually exiting the cockpit

- manually deployable chute (maybe even with some probability of failure!)

- ability to look around when falling in 1st person view

- and for God's sake, add the sound of wind when the pilot is falling in 1st person view!!

[Jotaele]

Originally Posted by Babi

mmh.. it sounds overly complicated to me, we have enough key to assign already. i would be happy with something like this:

- add a three second delay between Ctrl-E and the pilot actually exiting the cockpit

- manually deployable chute (maybe even with some probability of failure!)

- ability to look around when falling in 1st person view

- and for God's sake, add the sound of wind when the pilot is falling in 1st person view!!

+10

[HFC_Dolphin]

In the few hours I've played this game, I still haven't made it to bail out lol
Can someone please give clear instructions on how to bail from a BF109?

[Voidhunger]

Originally Posted by HFC_Dolphin

In the few hours I've played this game, I still haven't made it to bail out lol
Can someone please give clear instructions on how to bail from a BF109?

ctrl+J to jettison canopy

ctrl+E to bail out

[philip.ed]

Disconnect oxygen and wiring tubes....hmm, I wouldn't like having them waving around as I'm falling...
surely: take a deep breath of oxygen, remove helmet and mask, then undo straps (don't undo the parachute straps!) and bail...?
I can't remember the exact AM plublication for bailing out, but there is mention to the safety issues surrounding the wiring leads and the oxygen hosing.