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Title: P-38 Stall Behavior
Post by: funked on March 06, 2000, 07:53:00 PM

I've read in a couple of places that the plane would not drop a wing during an accelerated stall.

But in AH it seems to drop a wing.  It's not vicious by any means, but it doesn't match the accounts of pilots who flew the plane - they said it would just "mush".

Are these guys wrong?  Is the model missing some subtle aspect of the dynamics of the P-38?

Title: P-38 Stall Behavior
Post by: Citabria on March 06, 2000, 07:58:00 PM

was wondering the same thing myself funked, always was under the impression it was docile like a 172 in a full complete stall but just like a 172 could be spun with rudder

Title: P-38 Stall Behavior
Post by: juzz on March 07, 2000, 12:30:00 AM

At least it's not as bad as in the other game.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)

Title: P-38 Stall Behavior
Post by: Kieren on March 07, 2000, 08:42:00 AM

Now, granted I've not been living in the P38 since it's been out, but...

Shouldn't it be possible for any a/c to drop a wing in an accelerated stall? For instance, if you are banking hard left, if you exceed maximum sustained G for too long shouldn't the outside wing fall?

Title: P-38 Stall Behavior
Post by: Citabria on March 07, 2000, 08:58:00 AM

it should be possible to not drop a wing as well as drop a wing just like real life

Title: P-38 Stall Behavior
Post by: Kieren on March 07, 2000, 09:03:00 AM

Citabria-

Now, just trying to be clear here... we are talking about accelerated stalls, not just power on/off, wings-level types, right?

I know the 38 had contra-rotating engines, and this stabilized the craft (for a number of reasons). I also know (dare I say this!) it has a long rolling moment, therefor it should be somewhat resistant to rolling. But it seems there should be situations where one wing will drop first when pulling hard.