doktor Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I seem to be flying like a snail, while everyone around me is zooming by like they were riding motorcycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted June 13, 2007 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Depends what you are flying And where of course. We use CEM (Complex Engine Management) so informed usage of prop pitch and mixture is required, where appropriate, and the right supercharger setting for the altitude. Also fuel load out is a consideration, as is ordinance. One final item is WEP, and the fact that others may be using 100-110% throttle. There again it may be that you are simply too heavy for the AC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 There again it may be that you are simply too heavy for the AC OOOOoooooooo man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKnight Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 As B16enk said doktor, we need to know what you are flying! What do you fly mostly? What is your favourite 'ride'? And do you drink Red Bull like the rest of us just before you take off? Gives you wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doktor Posted June 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Depends what you are flying And where of course. We use CEM (Complex Engine Management) so informed usage of prop pitch and mixture is required, where appropriate, and the right supercharger setting for the altitude. Also fuel load out is a consideration, as is ordinance. One final item is WEP, and the fact that others may be using 100-110% throttle. There again it may be that you are simply too heavy for the AC OW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Just a note... Radiator settings also effect speed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBloke Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 They are not the faster of things and it could well have to do with the map and age of plane. One good tip in a zero is.. If you dont manuevre so well then you are going too fast.. those things suck when they get speed. Depending on distance to target try and only take 50% fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streak Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Ok I've got a question along these lines too. Might as well ask it here since it would also help answer Doktor's question. I think I've got the super charger & fuel mixture things somewhat figured-out (engage SC or cut fuel back to 80% near or over 3000 meters in Zero's), but can someone explain when to use the various radiator settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBloke Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 I'm not the most knlowedgable on it but I tend to work on 85% - 90% power and prop pitch and keep the rads at 4 - 6 whilst cruising and dogfighting.. (dont want to overheat a zeke) then if necessary I'll close em up if desperate and need to run back home! I've tended to change fuel mixture at 4000+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 i'm betting it's the prop pitch. mine often resets itself to 45% pitch at start of each spawn for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 yup, 45% would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattler Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 You'll have to give us a chance to fly with you to determine if there's a problem, Docktor. I believe that you and Skylord were both on Zeke's TS Axis Fighters channel the other night when I came in to say goodnight. The Zero flies very well, but not overly fast compared to '43 and later planes. It's strength is turning. I can fly at full power, open rad for quite awhile before overheating, and then drop to 106% power without overheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I'd listen to the Rattler on this one - he's king of the Zero as far as I'm concerned. He is to Zeros what Acesteel and Delta7 are to the FW190 and what BG is to expensive single malts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinksky Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 single malts Single Malts make you fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doktor Posted June 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Thanks Rattler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 rattler has it all covered - if you want more detail then the key to good flying is your angle of attack to the air which is covered here http://www.av8n.com/how/ with regard to settings- here are mine- they are designed to keep my plane trimmed out and the engine cool as long as possible- its really annoying to get engaged in a fight and then your engine overheats and you have to lose performance to cool down ROTERY ENGINES takeoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted June 14, 2007 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Single Malts make you fly? i thought it was "Red Bull" that gave you wings...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted June 14, 2007 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Single Malts make you fly? i thought it was "Red Bull" that gave you wings...... Red Bull gets you up, the Single Malt is for the return to earth... Yeah I overlooked the radiator, that has a major drag effect. Rudder trim is IMO the most important trim, for speed and gun accuracy, as you can compensate with the joystick more easily for elevator and aileron. It is necessary to constantly adjust trim Doktor, you trim the craft for the speed and altitude, when that changes the trim needs to be adjusted again. Trim on a slider is by far the better way to trim, aside from accusations of 'cheat' it is far more life like than tapping an arrow key repeatedly...and easier to attain correct trim. I use my CH Quad throttle for trim, and would not use anything else now to be frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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