[Guest]

I don't know if this is possible, but could the way the "in cockpit" map is displayed be modified so that it always centred on the plane you are flying?

I know that you can re-centre while flying by using the mouse, but it would be so much better (and more like a radar set) if it could do this automatically.

Having seen some of the amazing mods that have appeared lately, I wonder if one of the extremely talented members of the community could pick up the gauntlet on this one....

respectfully


GJE52

[AKA_Mountain]

Interresting suggestion. This would become a form of "GPS" giving your location.

[Osudog]

To see is a map Mod that could be undocked as to be able to move it to my other monitor and just live it up like in FS9 and FSX but who know how hard that would be to do in IL2

[agracier]

You can recenter the plane in the map very simply and quickly by just pushing the 'm' button twice in succession. (or whatever your key is)

I do it very often and it has become second nature. Besides, sometimes you find out something interesting or useful if you don't immediately recenter, say that a bunch of enemy are sneaking up from behind or wherever.

[Guest]

Thank you agracier I did not know you could do that (and there are probably a lot of others who didn't either), it will be very useful.

However.....

It would be nice to have the option to select between the two modes though, fixed map or plane centred, so the challenge still stands - is there anyone out there who thinks they have the skills to do it ?


GJE52

[P/O W. 'Moggy' Cattermole]

I'd like to see a nicer map aesthetically, but also resting on your knee, like in Red Baron 3d.

[caldrail]

You can recenter the plane in the map very simply and quickly by just pushing the 'm' button twice in succession. (or whatever your key is)

I do it very often and it has become second nature. Besides, sometimes you find out something interesting or useful if you don't immediately recenter, say that a bunch of enemy are sneaking up from behind or wherever.

Strictly speaking, that is a radar simulation. Most WW2 pilots had to look out the cockpit to find the enemy which is what I prefer to do. In any case, GPS didn't exist in the 40's.

In fact, I once attended a talk by an american representative of a kit aeroplane manufacturer. The man had that dry US homour that clicked with the audience, we all had a great time and I learned something about building metal aeroplanes too. Thing is, he stressed the need for high performance kit aeroplanes like the lancair because in the US they have wide desert areas and mountains to cross. He was asked if he'd flown in Britain. "Yeah" He said, with a bemused frown, "Not like the States. Ah was in a plane flyin' from the Isle of Wight to Fairoaks. Heck, I was lost after ten minutes".

A New Zealand instructor once raised his eyebrows when I mentioned that his aerial maps were somewhat simple. "Yes I've seen British maps. What a mess".

For realistic navigation, you shouldn't see moving icons on the maps at all, never mind enemy locations. 'X' marks the spot when you made an attempt to look at your map, and you should only be able to update it every time you access the map. There should be an error factor, and you should be able to adjust the position from your own view of the world outside the plane.

Its called Pilotage. Just like real life.

[Guest]

I know what a map is for, :roll: , but that is not the thrust of the argument. The idea of looking out of the window to see your opponent at night, when navigation lights have been turned off for realism, is a bit of a non-starter.

The whole point was to offer the choice. A map option, on your knee or up on panel, for those who fly during the day, or a radar type display for those of us who fly night fighters. I currently use a modified version of the radar mod, the only thing required for realism is the make the aircraft the point of reference, not the ground.

Members of the community who don't want it - need not install it.

However, I assume by the lack of response from those with the technical ability to make this happen if it were feasible, that it is an impossible request.

Respectfully,

GJE52