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Title: CV Slingshot
Post by: 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.
Title: CV Slingshot
Post by: OOZ662 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.
Title: CV Slingshot
Post by: Schatzi 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.
Title: CV Slingshot
Post by: OOZ662 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.
Title: CV Slingshot
Post by: Schatzi 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.