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Title: Compass
Post by: 1Longbow on March 13, 2010, 08:50:28 PM
Regarding the compass... I find it most disturbing that the compass is divided into 6 degree increments instead of 5 degrees as is a real compass.  Was this an oversight or because of resolution problems?  I know that it would require a lot of rework on the graphics, so I don't expect to see that changed anytime soon...
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: Rino on March 13, 2010, 10:11:20 PM
     Something tells me this guy is going to have a longer than normal learning curve in the MA :D
It's good to have so much time to sweat the small stuff  :aok
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: Saxman on March 13, 2010, 10:25:46 PM
To be fair, it WOULD be easier to read your heading when it's not on one of the numbered increments if they were in 5 degree intervals. As minor as it is, and annoying as his other requests are, I DO have to give this a +1.
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: stodd on March 13, 2010, 10:58:45 PM
Quote from: Rino on March 13, 2010, 10:11:20 PM
     Something tells me this guy is going to have a longer than normal learning curve in the MA :D

:rofl :rofl :rofl
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: flatiron1 on March 13, 2010, 11:29:35 PM
compare this compass for p38 with the one is aces high. same deal

http://www.flightmemories.com/p398/P-38-Lightning-Radio-Magnetic-Compass-Indicator,-10061-1A-B1/product_info.html
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: MachFly on March 13, 2010, 11:58:59 PM
Quote from: 1Longbow on March 13, 2010, 08:50:28 PM
Regarding the compass... I find it most disturbing that the compass is divided into 6 degree increments instead of 5 degrees as is a real compass.  Was this an oversight or because of resolution problems?

What airplane are you talking about? And are you referring to the actual compass or the heading indicator?
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: Nemisis on March 14, 2010, 03:21:11 AM
I think he's talking about the compass. I usually just pop my map up, that being faster  since I don't have the compass positions memorized.
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: Saxman on March 14, 2010, 09:22:51 AM
Quote from: flatiron1 on March 13, 2010, 11:29:35 PM
compare this compass for p38 with the one is aces high. same deal

http://www.flightmemories.com/p398/P-38-Lightning-Radio-Magnetic-Compass-Indicator,-10061-1A-B1/product_info.html

Actually, those hash marks are in segments of 2, which is STILL easier to read than our compass....
Title: Re: Compass
Post by: Glider on March 14, 2010, 09:56:26 AM
And it still turns backwards.

Pat "Glider"