Author Topic: Metric gauges? (Read 1069 times)

tailblues · « **on:** May 15, 2007, 07:08:40 AM »

As far as I see in the game (well, I might be wrong), altitude is written in feets, speeds are written in mph, and plane-to-plane distance is described in yards, and no way to change that to metrics. Is it possible to change any of these to metrics? (at least in the gauges). I've tried a search of the forum with, "metric, gague" it seems that customization is possible... Do we have some link to sets of metric gagues that can be used with german planes?

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Strange thing is that, with more than 10 years of flying in virtual world, I feel I'm quite used to the feet/mile system. But in real world, not at all. In the simulation, I can feel how fast is 100mph (well, at least I know how to handle my plane not to stall ), but in the real world (well, driving a car in US, in a business trip), riding in 56MPH doesn't give me any clue. Same for feet. In terms of altitue, 10000 ft means something for me (say, 10k feet, years of flight-sim, I know how high it is), but when I actually fly my ultra-light, I still prefer metric-altitude.

ColKLink · « **Reply #1 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:15:02 AM »

56 mph in the states? thats residentual areas, e-way is 75 mph in michigan, at least, since being here in canada, i see why their traffic fatalitys are low, compared to the u.s., they only let the canadians drive at 80 kmph...(feels like about 40 mph)..AND yes ive been pulled over many times, but I gotta admit the canadian fuzz has been a gracious host, never got a ticket.

Lusche · « **Reply #2 on:** May 15, 2007, 07:16:41 AM »

From a recent thread in the wishlist forum:

Not going to happen gents. And it is not a point of realism or preferences. The problem is when fly planes in both English and metric. It instantly adds more work load to flying a metric plane if your primary rides English or visa versa. 2nd Communication becomes a major pain when different units are used with different airplanes. 3rd I have done both metric and English in a previous life, hated it so much it is not going to happen. HiTech

Xasthur · « **Reply #3 on:** May 15, 2007, 11:31:20 AM »

tailblues · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2007, 02:30:41 AM »

thanks for the pointing to the wishlist post, Lusche!

So HT wants to keep one measure system gamewide... hmm.. I can understand his point. But still, I would love to see some km speed meter and altitude gagues....

CarlsBee · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2007, 07:59:10 AM »

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Originally posted by Lusche
From a recent thread in the wishlist forum:

Not going to happen gents. And it is not a point of realism or preferences. The problem is when fly planes in both English and metric. It instantly adds more work load to flying a metric plane if your primary rides English or visa versa. 2nd Communication becomes a major pain when different units are used with different airplanes. 3rd I have done both metric and English in a previous life, hated it so much it is not going to happen. HiTech

Damn americans.

The Fugitive · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2007, 08:52:34 AM »

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Originally posted by tailblues
thanks for the pointing to the wishlist post, Lusche!

So HT wants to keep one measure system gamewide... hmm.. I can understand his point. But still, I would love to see some km speed meter and altitude gagues....

Well there is one way you could get this done, but I think you'd need a good plan.

Just get the USA to switch to metric !

rodak · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2007, 09:25:47 AM »

Were some axis planes in metric or did they use knots instead of mph? Just wondering....

Lusche · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2007, 09:36:15 AM »

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Originally posted by rodak
Were some axis planes in metric or did they use knots instead of mph? Just wondering....

Metric only.

Viking · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2007, 09:38:30 AM »

Only the British Empire and Americans used Imperial units. The rest of the world used metric instrumentation. The Russians still do.

TinmanX · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2007, 10:29:27 AM »

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Originally posted by Viking
Only the British Empire and Americans used Imperial units. The rest of the world used metric instrumentation. The Russians still do.

Actually, Britain is officially a Metric country. It is taught in schools and used throughout, however, Imperial measurements are often displayed alongside their Metric equivalents. This is part of the phasing system of introducing metric to the country - which started in the late 60's, fading the Imperial system out slowly so as not to adversely effect the older generation who have spent so long with Imperial.

The U.S tried to adopt the Metric system but did it in a kind of overnight "Here it is!" way. It didn't really catch on, I understand.

Lusche · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2007, 10:33:49 AM »

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Originally posted by Viking
Only the British Empire and Americans used Imperial units. The rest of the world used metric instrumentation. The Russians still do.

Only three third-world countries do officially use non-metric systems today: Liberia, Myanmar and the United States of America.

Tango · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2007, 10:33:57 AM »

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Originally posted by CarlsBee
Damn americans.

Damn everybody else.

cpxxx · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:13:15 PM »

The airlines worldwide use feet and knots. All Flight levels are feet and speeds are knots. There has to be some standardisation and in this case imperials units won. I could be wrong but I think only America uses inches of mercury for altimeter settings, everyone else used millibars or hectopascals.

Also I notice the US military uses metric for distances anyway. When you think about it, imperial measurements are ridiculous. Who decided that there were 5280 feet in a mile anyway. (Must check google!)The Irish mile was longer again, which explains why we are always late:lol

To be honest I don't think it matters in AH, what they use as long as it's the same for everyone. In any case I never pay attention to the numbers, unlike real life. I could care less what height I am as long as I'm higher than the bogie I'm about to bounce. Speed is irrelevant too as long as I can get away from the above bogie after I miss him completely.

LTARsqrl · « **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2007, 01:39:14 PM »

Then why is it, that when I am blasting away at men/women in buffs, they are 3.0K +/- above my Ostwind. Or if school is out, flying Lancs, Liberators and Fortresses 100m above ground Carpet bombing everything in sight with impunity.
Those aren't yards. Those are Metric Meters and Kilometers.

Same thing for armor battles. Distance is measured in Metric units.

Seems like it is a mixed system.

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