Author Topic: CV Slingshot (Read 388 times)

GlassJaw · « **on:** August 17, 2005, 11:08:08 AM »

Whats with the CV sling shoting me off the back when landing? It only happens sometimes, usually when I add a little power just before landing. This system is not supposed to be a bungie chord... its a cable with a brake.

OOZ662 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2005, 12:22:00 PM »

It's a bug associated with the fact that the CV is moving and that the plane is separate from it. That's why you can apply a small amount of power and back up; the low throttle on a moving surface confused the physics engine and stops you while the carrier continues on. If your tail hook is down and a small amount of power, physics thinks "Backward from low throttle and moving carrier+Forward from old energy+Backward from stopping force of tailhook=massive backward force"

This is fun sometimes; grab a hog, put tailhook down, salvo 6 and select rockets. Apply a little power and when you begin to speed up backwards, fire rokets. It's hilarious.

Schatzi · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2005, 12:36:20 PM »

IIRC, it happens when you dont have brakes on, ie if you give a little throttle, or if your gear is not down/broken.

Just forget hook and land without it.

OOZ662 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2005, 12:41:26 PM »

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Originally posted by Schatzi
IIRC, it happens when you dont have brakes on, ie if you give a little throttle, or if your gear is not down/broken.

Just forget hook and land without it.

Neg, happens when the hook is caught and you give it just enough gas to back it up on the deck.

Schatzi · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2005, 04:33:18 AM »

Sorry OOZ if i wasnt clear. That what i meant.

When hook is caught in wire and there are no brakes for whatever the reason.