12.02.2010, 08:17
Clearly, many have now flown the F86 for a while so perhaps your input re the control sensitivity issues will answer these questions:-
This applies to standard UP2.0 install with "-Mods" set.
1) The rotation does seem abrupt as indicated in a previous comment. In addition, once airborne a great deal of elevator down trim seems to be required for in trim handling. I won't document all the variables, fuel load etc. but it is very noticeably different to the other FMs for F80/84 at this stage of the flight model.
2) There is a large trim requirement (nose up) if you for instance fly a circuit pattern and level off at 1000ft after T/O in the action of pulling the power back (no change in speed....around 200 IAS)
This would seem strange as there is little "moment" in the drag thrust line to cause this.
3) Control sensitivity for the entire FM is considerably higher than the other jets.
The more experienced IL2 chaps amongst you will have more than likely got used to these features but from one of the chaps in our squad who actually flew the F86, these issues are apparent and did not exist IRL.
Could someone enlighten us?
Nicholaiovitch :?:
Edit:-
Since installing the "Freddie" cockpit at SAS and thus enabling the "Mods" folder, the FM has changed and most of the above does not apply. it seems that the STD folder in the "Mods" of UP2.0 having been enabled has an influence on FM. Could someone clarify that?
This applies to standard UP2.0 install with "-Mods" set.
1) The rotation does seem abrupt as indicated in a previous comment. In addition, once airborne a great deal of elevator down trim seems to be required for in trim handling. I won't document all the variables, fuel load etc. but it is very noticeably different to the other FMs for F80/84 at this stage of the flight model.
2) There is a large trim requirement (nose up) if you for instance fly a circuit pattern and level off at 1000ft after T/O in the action of pulling the power back (no change in speed....around 200 IAS)
This would seem strange as there is little "moment" in the drag thrust line to cause this.
3) Control sensitivity for the entire FM is considerably higher than the other jets.
The more experienced IL2 chaps amongst you will have more than likely got used to these features but from one of the chaps in our squad who actually flew the F86, these issues are apparent and did not exist IRL.
Could someone enlighten us?
Nicholaiovitch :?:
Edit:-
Since installing the "Freddie" cockpit at SAS and thus enabling the "Mods" folder, the FM has changed and most of the above does not apply. it seems that the STD folder in the "Mods" of UP2.0 having been enabled has an influence on FM. Could someone clarify that?