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Released: Multiplayer Carrier Ops - Nimitz
Pop:
My 2 cents!
Most RW pilots (after being approved by CO) use Auto throttle approaches, then all u have to do is "work the nose" cause the AOA(on speed) will be maintained. I agree totally with the statement "power controls altitude-nose controls airspeed" w/o auto throttle- That is it way to fly (the way the USN instructs-- been therer done that)!
sonofabeech:
Hey Sludge
I did see your 4 sec but only after I had already posted ..was wondering about those 4 seconds seemed to be a little close in but then I realised after your last post that you had a 17knt tailwind on your downwind leg and then an additional 17knt headwind on finals which obviously makes up the difference ..all of a sudden my 5 seconds on Orion's multiplayer mission seems a little reckless eh!! :o
great pics ..are you flying with turbulence and thermal effect turned on ? i seriously recommend it for the sense of immersion its not too bumpy but really gets you to focus on finals.
Sludge:
Pop...
Can autothrottle be used on FSX carriers? From what Ive seen, real world use depends on the situation for autothrottle right? Especially once you get a pitching deck involved, I dont know many pilots that would want autothottle possibly dropping them on the boat and getting slammed with an 800-900 fpm decent rate hard landing. Mostly, Im talking "as real as we can get WITHIN FSX". If you know how to use ATC (autothrottlecontrol) within FSX carrier landings, let me know, so I can try it out. Otherwise, its a valid but moot point.
Son-of-a...
I know what youre saying and thats why I left alot of trial-n-error for people with different carrier speeds (I altered mine), and different actual wind speeds. My main idea being there should be an ideal starting point (8 secs, my best guess) where everyone can start from and work backwards to get a decent carrier track going and to practice with. I think this started to help Orion from our previous multiplayer session, but as I wrote it, it evolved to being a general help guide for anyone. Plus, I welcome any additional input, as we have some virtual Hornet flyers who are winged Naval Aviators (big deal, in my book). As far as turbulence, I have it turned on, but in my scenario, I simply have wind with lite/mild gusts and no turbulence. I think a previous thread discussed this, and it was agreed that turbulence is not a big player in Case I day landings? Thats not to say I might just turn it on and fly around tonite, to see what youre talking about... as I always love to tinker.
Thanks for the input fellers.
Later
Sludge
Orion:
I don't know what I've started, but I was just asking for guidance since it was night and there was a crosswind :P.
Anyone else specifically planning on joining the session next Saturday besides me and Sludge?
P.S. Looks like Don uploaded another video: :P.
sonofabeech:
Im in
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