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Title: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 07, 2010, 09:53:27 AM
OK...

Today i was flying in a LA-5.
And i was hunting down a one winged LA-7. The thing is that, when the LA-7 lost hes wing i was about 1.5K behind him.
And i was in the LA-5 with the WEP on. Still i didn't get closer to the LA-7. Instead he flew faster then me, and i ended up like 4.0K behind him.
I don't think that is right. I got that on film, and I'm gonna post it.
He should fly slower doe to the damage.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: trotter on January 07, 2010, 12:04:56 PM
Film?

Too many variables.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: MotleyCH on January 07, 2010, 12:23:21 PM
Most likely half a wing, still flyable and less drag.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 07, 2010, 12:56:01 PM
Most likely half a wing, still flyable and less drag.
Ok... but it sounds not right... :cool:
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 07, 2010, 01:00:11 PM
Film?

Too many variables.
I know, but i still think its not right. You getting more speed, and i think that the more airpressure you get, the wing should fall off.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: tassos on January 07, 2010, 04:16:46 PM
I found the Plane
(http://images.military.com/Shock/images/051013_OneWing.jpg)

and the Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0OSxvgmuG8&NR=1
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: ZZee on January 07, 2010, 07:37:02 PM
I too have chased down one-winged LA7's with an exceeding amount of difficulty. I believe that flight model may need looking at.


 :cheers:
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Ruler2 on January 07, 2010, 07:52:05 PM
You gotta remember all the extra weight it dosent have to carry with that more-powerful-than-your-LA5 engine   :D
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: jay on January 07, 2010, 10:05:57 PM
la-7's are VERY easy to fly with one wing and have to remember the la-5 is slower than a la7
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on January 08, 2010, 12:32:46 AM
MotleyCH +1
Jay +1
 :old:
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 08, 2010, 01:32:14 AM
I found the Plane
(http://images.military.com/Shock/images/051013_OneWing.jpg)

and the Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0OSxvgmuG8&NR=1
I know about this one... ( Very good job to landing  that F-15 ) But did he do that twice?
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Masherbrum on January 08, 2010, 07:22:41 AM
OK...

Today i was flying in a LA-5.
And i was hunting down a one winged LA-7. The thing is that, when the LA-7 lost hes wing i was about 1.5K behind him.
And i was in the LA-5 with the WEP on. Still i didn't get closer to the LA-7. Instead he flew faster then me, and i ended up like 4.0K behind him.
I don't think that is right. I got that on film, and I'm gonna post it.
He should fly slower doe to the damage.

Post the film.   But the La7 will easily outpace the La5FN.   Negative on the "slower".   
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: CountD90 on January 08, 2010, 01:15:00 PM
i think the point he is trying to make is, planes with 1/2 wings shouldn't be able to fly at full speed. I personally think they shouldn't be able to fly at all, even thou I love when I can land my K4 or 190 with 3 well earned kill after taking damage like that...
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: BaldEagl on January 08, 2010, 01:35:23 PM
Some planes in the game need a bunch of rudder input after losing part of a wing to offset roll.  These in general slow noticeably due to the increased drag from the rudder.

Other planes in the game only require a small amount of aileron input after losing part of a wing.  These planes hardly slow down if at all and can be placed on auto-pilot while missing wing parts.

I don't know where the La7 fits but I suspect it's in the second group.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 08, 2010, 02:36:13 PM
i think the point he is trying to make is, planes with 1/2 wings shouldn't be able to fly at full speed. I personally think they shouldn't be able to fly at all, even thou I love when I can land my K4 or 190 with 3 well earned kill after taking damage like that...
Yes sir :salute
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Masherbrum on January 09, 2010, 02:01:26 AM
i think the point he is trying to make is, planes with 1/2 wings shouldn't be able to fly at full speed. I personally think they shouldn't be able to fly at all, even thou I love when I can land my K4 or 190 with 3 well earned kill after taking damage like that...

Really?   Here's one example of why you should.   It landed safely in Italy after striking a chimney while strafing ground targets.  That is a decent amount of "wing" removed from the plane.   

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/Masherbrum/BrazilianP-47hitschimney.jpg)

Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: JunkyII on January 09, 2010, 06:04:44 AM
Some planes in the game need a bunch of rudder input after losing part of a wing to offset roll.  These in general slow noticeably due to the increased drag from the rudder.

Other planes in the game only require a small amount of aileron input after losing part of a wing.  These planes hardly slow down if at all and can be placed on auto-pilot while missing wing parts.

I don't know where the La7 fits but I suspect it's in the second group.
It is in the second group,

It is also probably the fastest plane in the game on the deck :noid
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Mace2004 on January 09, 2010, 12:06:53 PM
Any airplane missing a large section of wing will be slower, not faster.  An open gash through a wing and trim drag created by deflected flight controls to maintain flight results in a large increase in drag.  The airplane will slow down.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: CountD90 on January 09, 2010, 01:27:01 PM
Any airplane missing a large section of wing will be slower, not faster.  An open gash through a wing and trim drag created by deflected flight controls to maintain flight results in a large increase in drag.  The airplane will slow down.


I got no problem pushing doras and K4 at 300+ on the deck with missing wingtips.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: CountD90 on January 09, 2010, 01:31:08 PM
Really?   Here's one example of why you should.   It landed safely in Italy after striking a chimney while strafing ground targets.  That is a decent amount of "wing" removed from the plane.   

(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c62/Masherbrum/BrazilianP-47hitschimney.jpg)


WHOA! Ok you got me there. You would think the pilot would bail out after taking damage like that. I'll up the ante to finding a pic of a F6F flying around with both wing tips missing. :devil
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Mace2004 on January 09, 2010, 01:40:10 PM

I got no problem pushing doras and K4 at 300+ on the deck with missing wingtips.
I guess I need to be more specific.  A REAL aircraft will slow down.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: CountD90 on January 09, 2010, 01:53:14 PM
I guess I need to be more specific.  A REAL aircraft will slow down.

Ah, thought you were referring to the aircraft in game. With the above statement I completely agree with your last post.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 09, 2010, 03:41:56 PM
Any airplane missing a large section of wing will be slower, not faster.  An open gash through a wing and trim drag created by deflected flight controls to maintain flight results in a large increase in drag.  The airplane will slow down.
Yes, slow down or crash. Not be able to keep full speed.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Masherbrum on January 09, 2010, 10:24:59 PM
Yes, slow down or crash. Not be able to keep full speed.

They do slow down.   Should they instantly lose the stored Energy?   
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: uptown on January 09, 2010, 10:32:12 PM
Wings! we don't need no stinking wings!  :airplane:
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 10, 2010, 05:05:29 AM
They do slow down.   Should they instantly lose the stored Energy?  
eeeehh.. Yes. cause the wing ain't aerodynamic anymore. And more airpressure will tear the wing more apart, cause the air  suppose to go around the wing.... not in it. So if you wanna keep the rest on the wing, you have to stay slow and consentrate to stay in air to make a safe landing.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Gianlupo on January 11, 2010, 06:11:43 PM
Talking about airplanes flying with half wing missing....

(http://i8.tinypic.com/6uskz2a.jpg)
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Masherbrum on January 11, 2010, 08:34:17 PM
Talking about airplanes flying with half wing missing....

(http://i8.tinypic.com/6uskz2a.jpg)

Another ALLIED H4XX0R!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Masherbrum on January 11, 2010, 08:38:46 PM
eeeehh.. Yes. cause the wing ain't aerodynamic anymore. And more airpressure will tear the wing more apart, cause the air  suppose to go around the wing.... not in it. So if you wanna keep the rest on the wing, you have to stay slow and consentrate to stay in air to make a safe landing.

Wrong.   If a wing portion is shed, it won't INSTANTLY, reduce to the speed of flyable cruise.   It will gradually come down (if flyable), but not an immediate stop.   

Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: jay on January 11, 2010, 09:09:37 PM
Wrong.   If a wing portion is shed, it won't INSTANTLY, reduce to the speed of flyable cruise.   It will gradually come down (if flyable), but not an immediate stop.   



yeah!!! and plus it also depends on if the person is turning his plane much (and also how you got that trim!)
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 11, 2010, 10:31:42 PM
Wrong.   If a wing portion is shed, it won't INSTANTLY, reduce to the speed of flyable cruise.   It will gradually come down (if flyable), but not an immediate stop.  


Ok, it seem weird that the plain is getting more speed with a bighole in its the wing. In this case, the plane DIN'T reduse speed at all.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: waystin2 on January 14, 2010, 10:14:55 AM
I lost both wings on a Spit 14 and flew for over 2 minutes with just a lawn dart.  Was really weird.  Kinda had to do a non-stop slow barrel roll to keep it in the air.  That 14 sure has some HP!  I will try to find the film for post...
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 14, 2010, 10:20:32 AM
I lost both wings on a Spit 14 and flew for over 2 minutes with just a lawn dart.  Was really weird.  Kinda had to do a non-stop slow barrel roll to keep it in the air.  That 14 sure has some HP!  I will try to find the film for post...
Cool...  :) I'm trying to post my film, but there are something wrong. I got an Error message. I can see the film, but when I'm trying to post it, i get : cant find the file.....
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Gianlupo on January 14, 2010, 12:21:41 PM
I lost both wings on a Spit 14 and flew for over 2 minutes with just a lawn dart.  Was really weird.  Kinda had to do a non-stop slow barrel roll to keep it in the air.  That 14 sure has some HP!  I will try to find the film for post...

Furball once posted a film where he lost both wingtips of his 262 and he managed to keep it flying and fighting... it was funny, the wingtips were tore apart simmetrically, so he didn't even had to do much work to keep it level... I must still have it somewhere, I'll upload it! ;)
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: waystin2 on January 14, 2010, 03:01:46 PM
Furball once posted a film where he lost both wingtips of his 262 and he managed to keep it flying and fighting... it was funny, the wingtips were tore apart simmetrically, so he didn't even had to do much work to keep it level... I must still have it somewhere, I'll upload it! ;)

I would imagine he had better success keeping it flying.  The torque on the 14 kept rolling me right!  Would love to see the film! :aok
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Gianlupo on January 14, 2010, 06:15:55 PM
You're lucky, I found it immediately. :) Even though Furbie doesn't really fight, just flies (and HO :D)

http://www.filefront.com/15355795/Furball_clipped%20wings.ahf
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 14, 2010, 09:04:17 PM
You're lucky, I found it immediately. :) Even though Furbie doesn't really fight, just flies (and HO :D)

http://www.filefront.com/15355795/Furball_clipped%20wings.ahf
Thx.  :aok  I'm gonna see the move when I'm home from work.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: mtnman on January 15, 2010, 04:11:27 PM
I ran into a bit of bad luck on this hop, but still made it back to land with some scalps. 

One thing I see here, is that we don't lose "half" of a wing.  Closer to a third of it.  I don't think the planes should fail to fly with that loss, but should be (and are) much more difficult to control and land safely.  Mine sure feels slower too.  But I need to land at a higher speed than normal.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/Mtnman_03/untitled.jpg)

Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 15, 2010, 09:12:51 PM
I ran into a bit of bad luck on this hop, but still made it back to land with some scalps.  

One thing I see here, is that we don't lose "half" of a wing.  Closer to a third of it.  I don't think the planes should fail to fly with that loss, but should be (and are) much more difficult to control and land safely.  Mine sure feels slower too.  But I need to land at a higher speed than normal.

(http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m309/Mtnman_03/untitled.jpg)


The planes gives the pilot a last chance to get out of the heat and try to make a safe landing.
But i don't think it out run at the same level, or maintain the top speed.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Tupac on January 16, 2010, 05:22:40 PM
la-7's are VERY easy to fly with one wing and have to remember the la-5 is slower than a la7

LA7 and LA5 have the exact same engine, however they moved certain things around on the aircraft, and reducing drag, therefore you have a faster plane
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Masherbrum on January 16, 2010, 06:46:13 PM
LA7 and LA5 have the exact same engine, however they moved certain things around on the aircraft, and reducing drag, therefore you have a faster plane

The La-7 utilized more alloys.
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: waystin2 on January 17, 2010, 01:02:59 PM
Here is the Spit 14 film.  Finally found it...
http://www.mediafire.com/?mkmxjdkjwza (http://www.mediafire.com/?mkmxjdkjwza)
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: Scotty55OEFVet on January 21, 2010, 10:53:05 PM
Hey Grinch, not sure if ya remember, but I shot the crap out of an F4U at 8k...he was about as shot up as mtnmans F4 pic, dropped 7k, and outran both you(in a 38 I think), and I(In K4) to make it home and land kills.  Im not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I would think that missing even 1/3 of your wing would reduce your speed considerably. 
Title: Re: Still flying fast on one wing
Post by: The Grinch on January 22, 2010, 05:15:57 AM
Hey Grinch, not sure if ya remember, but I shot the crap out of an F4U at 8k...he was about as shot up as mtnmans F4 pic, dropped 7k, and outran both you(in a 38 I think), and I(In K4) to make it home and land kills.  Im not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I would think that missing even 1/3 of your wing would reduce your speed considerably.  
yes it should.  I don't remember.... :salute