Known Dcs P-51D Bugs

[DD_Fenrir]

Thought I'd post a few of the 'Usual Suspects' here so you guys don't have to go hunting;

1) Force Feedback - none in game currently, it's WiP

2) Tyre textures going orange - known issue, to do with LoDs, fix is already in next Beta apparently

3) Buffet/shake effects - distinct from the lack of FFB is the fact that the FM does NOT yet include these parameters so you'll get no visual or audible clues yet as to imminent onset of aerodynamic stall.

4) Other heating/radiator elements are unfinished and gauges do not yet work.

Aside from that, I'm really rather liking the old girl - and whilst takeoffs aren't you're usual Il-2 power up and go affairs, it's still crisp and clean in the air, with little in the way of gyroscopic precession; whether that's yet to be modelled properly I can't tell you, but I'm gonna enjoy this new addition very much!

[Jediteo]

Quite a nice ride isn't she? I must say, even if there is not much in the way of application so far for the old girl, she sure is a nice piece of kit.

[DD_Fenrir]

By Eck lad, you're not wrong! Even now it's fun just doing the start-up, moseying over to the runway and after the inevitably hairy takeoff, having a good ol' barnstorm! And the satisfcation of landing the bugger - should you survive your inevitably low flying antics - is immense.

Oh, and a free Su-25T too for those of you who have a penchent for Soviet jet attack aircraft... Aren't we lucky boys?

[Snacko]

Wow, is there a beta out already??

That was quick.

[Jediteo]

To add to the awesomeness, the next patch will integrate BS2 and A10C into the DCS-world hub, so we can run missions with p-51s, Ka50, SU-25t (designated SEAD-bus ) and of course the A10C.

[Jabo]

Downloading now, 2 hours away

[DD_Bongodriver]

I had no trouble with the take off at all....could be testament to accuracy, not only because I'm an AirGod but the tailwheel element feels right.

[Jediteo]

Once you know about the tailwheel lock, take off really is quite easy. But as most situations in life, if you are not careful with the stick, it is going to end poorly.

[DD_Fenrir]

I found the senstive elevator ok, it was the rudder that surprised me, no quick sudden bootfuls of correction in this Beastie!

Craig, you humilty does you credit sir.

[fruitbat]

Craig, you humilty does you credit sir.

[DD_Bongodriver]

Thanks Tom, I know a total god like me would be expected to be really arrogant but I find toning down my awsomeness keeps the mortals on side

[Jabo]

Lol Bongo.

I've had a tootle about in it now including a few touch and go's and landings and it's a bit lighter on the controls than I was expecting and it will be nice to have some FFB but all things considered, very nice indeed.

Jabo