Level bombing in the Blenheim

[jimbop]

Originally Posted by kestrel79

So there's no "Leveler Stabilizer" key in CloD bombers? Or just in the Blemheim? Loved that feature when flying a bomber by myself in IL2.

I always liked flying bombers online in IL2 I look forward to doing this online when I get some freetime.

No stabilizer. IMHO this should be included since it is hardly realistic to have to fly and bomb simultaneously. Having said that, the pics above were after a few hours practice and it is fairly reproducible so it isn't impossible without it.

I think the key is to trim well using the rudder and elevator. You can basically fly hands off and remain dead level for 5-10 sec at a time (which is all you need in the final release stage).

[jimbop]

I forgot to mention in the notes that I also adjust the altimeter. I think we discussed this above (or perhaps in the ATAG thread) - the altimeter is often set 200-300 feet too high. I click it left three times so am ~300 feet lower on instruments than default settings. I have edited above to include this.

[ATAG_Dutch]

I flew my own mission three times today, and got absolutely bloody nowhere.

Lots of practice and experimentation required methinks. Hmmmm........

[jimbop]

I'd set it up as an airstart just a few miles out from the target. Then you can rinse and repeat the drop. I must have done about 30 bomb drops before I started getting the hang of it.

[Megahurt]

No wing leveler... no artificial horizon. What were these clowns thinking. What A waste of time making bombers that cant bomb.