Author Topic: p38 help (Read 1395 times)

Damionte · « **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2007, 02:39:59 PM »

Having those two engines though makes it pretty easy to get out of a flAt spin. Or pretty much any uncontrolled spin really. Drop both engines to idle, then slam on the engine opposite the spin, and quickly even the engines out.

You'll staighten out just like that.

Also with it's wieght it's difficult to make a P38 stay in a flat spin anyway. It will usually very obediantly nose over with very little effort, allowing you to regain control quickly.

Once you get used to the P38 you'll find it to be a really table platform compared to the single engined heavy fighters. awsome for strafing and dive bombing. though sometimes I wish we could sling gun pods under the wings where the rockets normally go.

SirLoin · « **Reply #16 on:** June 04, 2007, 03:07:13 PM »

I have a DA film of how killing one engine(p38) can turn a close scissors fite where u are at a disadvantage(vs a better stick) into an unexpected overshoot(& kill).

I'll email it if anyone wants it.

mapmusic@mountaincable.net

Krusty · « **Reply #17 on:** June 04, 2007, 03:12:40 PM »

If I had a dual throttle (or even better, a quadrant!) I'd do that in 38s and other planes more. As-is, it's too difficult to change engine selection, change setting, switch engine (settings jump to whatever your throttle/RPM are at) and then reset, then go back to the other engine, and repeat.

Would be soooo much nicer with dual throttles (and dual RPMs)

clerick · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2007, 03:26:13 PM »

I have an x52 and have set the hat switch on the throttle to select each engine or select both plus start stop, makes it easy. Flick the opposite engine and pull back on the throttle but i rarely find any practical use for it other then spin recovery.

Krusty · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2007, 04:22:52 PM »

Who says it has to be practical? Sometimes you do things because they're just fun!

Kweassa · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2007, 05:10:18 PM »

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Who says it has to be practical? Sometimes you do things because they're just fun!

But unfortunately, there are people who pick on these stuff from threads like these and start propagating myths. Its pathetic, but its known to happen.

Therefore, clerick's verification was not unnecessary. Some people actually do believe that being able to do something will always result in something practical.

Ack-Ack · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2007, 05:29:49 PM »

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Originally posted by clerick
...but i rarely find any practical use for it other then spin recovery.

And that's all it's pretty much good for. I used to use a SunCom dual throttle when I first started AH, just to see how it would work. After about 5 months using it, I went back to my old Pro Throttle as I really didn't see any tangible benefits to using one. The only thing it helped with was making it easier to recover from those dreaded snap roll spins and it made my Hammerheads look oh so pretty.

Having said that, I have however just ordered the dual throttle from CH but just for the "immersion" factor and to make my hammerheads look pretty again.

ack-ack

Krusty · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2007, 05:37:01 PM »

Ooooh...! Is that the one with 2 additional levers for RPM?

ForrestS · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2007, 07:21:12 PM »

NO it wont help. Use flaps, those help alot. Ask Benny. You will be on the edge of stalling tho. The only thing turning of a engine will do is to help u get OUT of a spin. I dont really even turn it off i just lower the power on one so ill stop spinning.

Benny Moore · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2007, 07:55:40 PM »

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Originally posted by ForrestS
Use flaps, those help alot. Ask Benny. You will be on the edge of stalling tho.

[Cringe.] You are addressing some of the best P-38 fliers in this game. Invoking my name before them like the name of an apostle just makes me look foolish. Or is that your intention? Of course, perhaps it could be beneficial. It may be that Soulyss and Guppy will be alight with righteous wrath and come duel me for their honor. I do so love duels.

evenhaim · « **Reply #25 on:** June 04, 2007, 08:18:53 PM »

^wierdo^

clerick · « **Reply #26 on:** June 05, 2007, 01:04:23 AM »

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[Cringe.] You are addressing some of the best P-38 fliers in this game...

I'm gonna pretend that i'm included in that

Benny Moore · « **Reply #27 on:** June 05, 2007, 01:07:00 AM »

I have no idea. Stop by Blue Sky and I'll find out.

Soulyss · « **Reply #28 on:** June 05, 2007, 09:40:59 AM »

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Originally posted by Benny Moore
It may be that Soulyss and Guppy will be alight with righteous wrath and come duel me for their honor. I do so love duels.

Hey Dan! Someone thinks we might be good!

The Fugitive · « **Reply #29 on:** June 05, 2007, 09:49:50 AM »

you guys leaving all of those FREE P38 parts laying around is starting to pay off !:D