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Help and Support Forums => Help and Training => Topic started by: Raven3 on May 05, 2014, 10:51:49 AM
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Hi folks. New to game, but not to flying. I am sure that I will have some question (mostly setup and joystick mapping related, for now). My call sign is Raven3 and I will be hanging out mostly in the training area until I get comfortable with the game.
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Welcome to the addiction Sir! :aok
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:x :joystick: :airplane: :aok
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Ok folks its time to prove Skuzzy wrong. Who will take this new player and mentor him!?? :old:
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Welcome sir
<S> - Hetz
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A solid plan. :aok
See you in the skies. :salute
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Welcome Raven -
I fly Bishops (EDT morning time) and would be happy to lend some assistance.
Your 1st tip: NEVER, EVER, EVER tune to channel 200
:salute
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WELCOME!! To the thunder dome:)
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Welcome sir! Hopefully will seeya around, maybe in the TA.
What times do you fly?
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You can use perks to buy a ride in the best turnfighter in the game; the 262. However, if you ever need to punch out, just use the Alt F4.
Also, the Easter Bunny is dead.
Kidding, of course... except for about the easter bunny. As for the game, you'll love it.
Favorite game-y move, just learned it on BnZ's (unintentional) council: the Porpoise. When the, uh, "emmaknee" is on your six, just oscillate from positive to negative vertical g quickly. It is by no means an IRL maneuver but, judging by how it worked this w/e, it IS a good evasive.
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Welcome sir! Hopefully will seeya around, maybe in the TA.
What times do you fly?
I'm retired military (Army Aviation) so over the years became very much a morning person. :)
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I'm retired military (Army Aviation) so over the years became very much a morning person. :)
Ah, I may be able to get on early during the day from time to time. I'm usually on kid duty. Which time zone? Maybe we can meet up this week.
Also, if you're interested PM me and I'll get you some info on the Squad I fly with. It's primarily current and ex military guys.
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Welcome. This game is a lot like golf. It takes some time and effort to get proficient. Once you do, it becomes addictive. Best advise, try to maintain a thick skin and seek advise from a good mentor. If you see me online, I'll help you as much as I can.
LilMak
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Ah, I may be able to get on early during the day from time to time. I'm usually on kid duty. Which time zone? Maybe we can meet up this week.
Also, if you're interested PM me and I'll get you some info on the Squad I fly with. It's primarily current and ex military guys.
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USA MDT. Yes I may want to do that, but I'm usually into happy hour by 17:00. :D I will shoot you a PM later
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USA MDT. Yes I may want to do that, but I'm usually into happy hour by 17:00. :D I will shoot you a PM later
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Happy Hour is when most of the best sticks are on :x
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Do you like pie? :old:
It is required to like pie... :old:
Pie is good...
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Raven, look me up either on the forums or in-game. I'm more than happy to work with any new players! :salute
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Do you like pie? :old:
If I ate one of your pies,
1. would I find a hair in it?
2. would I get a free case of crabs with it?
I'm just curious, because:
1. I like pie but I prefer not to find hairs in it.
2. Crabs are delicious and, if 1 crab is good, a whole case of crabs is better.
Besides, what do you want for $14.95 a month? Lobster?
It is required to like pie... :old:
Pie is good...
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Raven, look me up either on the forums or in-game. I'm more than happy to work with any new players! :salute
Thanks, I will, but I want to get more familiar with the game so I can ask decent questions. Flying does not seem to be a problem (landings need work).
Most of my questions will probably center on setup. For example, I have been trying to map a button on my joystick to a PTT for Radio 5, hate having to reach to the keyboard for a T. Also I have not been able to map any rudder trim to better offset the engine toque on T/O (flying a Spit 5) right now.
Any help appreciated!!
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Open the clipboard, go to options, controllers, go to map controllers. From there, hit the button you want to program. When it is highlighted, choose a function from the left that matches what you're looking for.
For voice, (from memory) it is a global setting for both range and tuned channel vox. For rudder trim control, it is under flight.
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Most folks are happy to help with mapping questions in the TA. That stuff isn't hard, just tedious. I recommend scaling your joystick as well. Morfiend and BigRat are usually in the TA Mondays as Wednesdays I believe... 9-11pm est. Both are certified AH Trainers. Also, you can PM anyone in the trainer corps and make an appointment.
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Welcome to the addiction Raven! :salute
If you didn't already know about it Vudu15 has some great tutorials and tips videos on YouTube under the username vuduvince. I also have a few videos as well under ChainGuN2.
Good luck in those skies! :aok :cheers:
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Welcome to the addiction Raven! :salute
If you didn't already know about it Vudu15 has some great tutorials and tips videos on YouTube under the username vuduvince. I also have a few videos as well under ChainGuN2.
Good luck in those skies! :aok :cheers:
I have watched a couple of tutorials on You Tube, but I don't recall the names of the authors, but I will sure look these folks up.
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Welcome to our playground Raven3.
You can also reach us via PM's and emails if you need any help or just want to make comments.
I tend to focus more on the support forums as well.
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Welcome to our playground Raven3.
You can also reach us via PM's and emails if you need any help or just want to make comments.
I tend to focus more on the support forums as well.
Thanks skuzzy. One thing I need to do is get my Avatar clearer, but due to your size restrictions that may not be possible.
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Welcome! If you see me in game (call sign AMAX) and I can help with any questions, feel free to message me. The game is a a lot of fun. It has some of what you would expect when you combine a game with the anonymity of the internet, but the majority of folks are friendly and fun to fly with and against.
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Open the clipboard, go to options, controllers, go to map controllers. From there, hit the button you want to program. When it is highlighted, choose a function from the left that matches what you're looking for.
For voice, (from memory) it is a global setting or both range and tuned channel vox. For rudder trim control, it is under flight.
Thanks, been there, done that, but I will sure try again. Have not had any problem mapping anything other than these two items BTW my stick is a T. Flight Hostas X
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Welcome Raven, the more the merrier, lots of challenges and fun :salute
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Welcome Raven3 :salute
This game is a lot of fun, I'm glad you are here. One of the best things you can do is spend time in the TA (Training Arena).
You can post a request for a trainer and get some one on one instructions. The TA is also a great plave to practice, especially your gunnery. In the TA you see your hit sprites on your foe but no one takes any damage so there is a lot more practice time with guns firing. I would be happy to help you in the TA anytime you want. I'm "Zoney" in game, just ask sir.
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Thanks, been there, done that, but I will sure try again. Have not had any problem mapping anything other than these two items BTW my stick is a T. Flight Hostas X
Check if rudder trim is assigned to an analog control. That would prevent it working with a button or key press.
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HI Raven3,
When Delirium is through with you, go here, fly in this ;)
http://pacificwar.wordpress.com/ (http://pacificwar.wordpress.com/)
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welcome
:salute
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Check if rudder trim is assigned to an analog control. That would prevent it working with a button or key press.
Thanks. I have my analog Z rotation axis assigned to Yaw (Rudder), which is the way I wanted. But I was looking for a way to trim R/L Rudder as it is available in the Flight section.
Know any thing about mapping VOX mic to a button. If you map a button to Radio 5 all it seems to do is to toggle the radio on . I want to program a mic transmit button rather than using the T on the keyboard.
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Welcome. Maybe I missed it but if you could post what kind of hard ware your using the better we could help you out. Again welcome to AH.
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Instead of assigning "Radio 5" assign "voice transmit channel". Rudder and rudder trim can be set with keys, buttons, or analog control.
If you assign "rudder left/right" under "global" to buttons and have rudder assigned to an axis then the buttons won't do anything.
Make sure you have "trim rudder left/right" under "flight" assigned to your trim buttons. That's what Delirium was suggesting.
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Raven3, I went ahead and moved this to the "Help and Training" forums as it will get you answers faster there.
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If flying is comfortable I'd advise you to turn off tbe stall limiter so as to get used to dealing with accelerated stalls and wringing maximum performance out of your fighter. This is particularly true if you want to use turn fighters like the Spit V.
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Instead of assigning "Radio 5" assign "voice transmit channel". Rudder and rudder trim can be set with keys, buttons, or analog control.
If you assign "rudder left/right" under "global" to buttons and have rudder assigned to an axis then the buttons won't do anything.
Make sure you have "trim rudder left/right" under "flight" assigned to your trim buttons. That's what Delirium was suggesting.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! It should have been obvious to me (duh). BTW what is the difference between voice xmit channel and range??
Drinks are on me :cheers:
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If flying is comfortable I'd advise you to turn off tbe stall limiter so as to get used to dealing with accelerated stalls and wringing maximum performance out of your fighter. This is particularly true if you want to use turn fighters like the Spit V.
Thanks, where do I find it?
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BTW what is the difference between voice xmit channel and range??
Transmit channel: only others on the same tuned vox channel can hear. You can also type on that radio channel - comes in handy with chatty squads and you just want to say something but don't want to (or can't) interrupt the diarrhea of the mouth that some folks tend to get. ;)
Transmit range: any friendly within a certain physical distance from you can hear. But, if you type on range (which is actually "Room") channel, anyone who took off from the same base as you will see it.
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If flying is comfortable I'd advise you to turn off tbe stall limiter so as to get used to dealing with accelerated stalls and wringing maximum performance out of your fighter. This is particularly true if you want to use turn fighters like the Spit V.
Thank you soooo much. That made a big difference in control and maneuverability. Really appreciate it. I will probably stay with the Spit for awhile, then try the "Run Stang" and Corsair later
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Transmit channel: only others on the same tuned vox channel can hear. You can also type on that radio channel - comes in handy with chatty squads and you just want to say something but don't want to (or can't) interrupt the diarrhea of the mouth that some folks tend to get. ;)
Transmit range: any friendly within a certain physical distance from you can hear. But, if you type on range (which is actually "Room") channel, anyone who took off from the same base as you will see it.
Thanks. Makes a lot of sense now.
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Glad I could help.
Channel vox is tunable to a radio number or a player handle. You can also set it to Squad or Mission.
Range in the tower is room vox or text. Range will not transmit outside the room you are in. When you take off you are in the same "room" as everyone who took off from that field so they will all be on Range with you. Anyone still in the tower will no longer receive you.
You'll also want to set up your head positions to improve your views if you aren't using TrackIR.
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Glad I could help.
Channel vox is tunable to a radio number or a player handle. You can also set it to Squad or Mission.
Range in the tower is room vox or text. Range will not transmit outside the room you are in. When you take off you are in the same "room" as everyone who took off from that field so they will all be on Range with you. Anyone still in the tower will no longer receive you.
You'll also want to set up your head positions to improve your views if you aren't using TrackIR.
I was wondering what head positions were for. I mapped my Hat Switch for Right/Left/Rear etc etc. What is TrackIR?
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You can move your head position in the cockpit in real time but it's slow. You can improve all the default head positions with the arrow keys and page up/down. When you have the best view press F10 to set the head position. The home key restores the default view. Keypad 8 is an alternate front view that can have different settings from your primary front view.
TrackIR uses head tracking to move your view around. The tracking is accelerated so you can see behind you while still looking at your monitor.
It requires you to purchase the hardware. Some people don't like it but most that have it won't give it up as long as we still use monitors.
If you use hat views be sure to set a handy button to "up" so you can modify your hat views as well as look straight up along your lift vector.
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You can move your head position in the cockpit in real time but it's slow. You can improve all the default head positions with the arrow keys and page up/down. When you have the best view press F10 to set the head position. The home key restores the default view. Keypad 8 is an alternate front view that can have different settings from your primary front view.
TrackIR uses head tracking to move your view around. The tracking is accelerated so you can see behind you while still looking at your monitor.
It requires you to purchase the hardware. Some people don't like it but most that have it won't give it up as long as we still use monitors.
If you use hat views be sure to set a handy button to "up" so you can modify your hat views as well as look straight up along your lift vector.
FLS you have been so very helpful. The info you have provide is just what I need. Salute to you sir!
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You're very welcome.
When you have more questions or want to schedule training just post here. :salute
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You're very welcome.
When you have more questions or want to schedule training just post here. :salute
I sure will. We seem to able to communicate well . That's needed between an IP and student. I have had a few students over the years that they and I simply could not comunnicate well. Puts a lot of unneccessary stress in the cockpit.
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oh FLS is all nice and helpful.... until he gets you in his sights! :devil
Welcome aboard Raven. The Help and Support forum he is going to be you "hang out place" for the next few weeks. But don't worry, it's a great place to hang out, lots of good people.
Ask away, we can take it :)
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I sure will. We seem to able to communicate well . That's needed between an IP and student. I have had a few students over the years that they and I simply could not comunnicate well. Puts a lot of unneccessary stress in the cockpit.
Fixed or rotary?
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Welcome to the madness :joystick: Two thing to remember
1. never under any circumstances tune to Chanel 200, nothing good will come from it.
2. most important Never trust a weasel :devil
Naaaaa just kidding, well maybe rule 1 should be on a post it on your screen....... seriously. Most of the guys here will help in anyway they can, if you ever fly Knights send me a message and I will help ya if I can.
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Fixed or rotary?
Both actually. I have a fair amount of time in the OV-1 Mohawk which no one probably remembers. However most of my time is rotary wing. C Model Hueys with the 540 rotor system (semi ridged) and later AH-1G's (Cobras) both what they call Attack Helecopters. v
Assualt. Plus a decent amount of civilian time (mostly low and slow)
You sound very knowledgeable. BTW I Am typing this on a tablet so forgive the typos.
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We have a few pro's here but I'm not one of them. I just read the manual. ;)
I had to look up the Mohawk. Why 3 tails?
Have you tried our Fiesler Storch?
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Ah yes the Mohawks, watched them flying out of Elmendorf AFB alot back in the 70's. Cool plane.
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Basic game info.
The stall horn comes on before CLmax.
The stall buffet starts when any part of a wing stalls. I assume that just prior to the buffet is CLmax.
Your best sustained turn is likely at 2.8 - 3g with the stall horn on just prior to buffet. Actual best turn will likely vary a bit but this is quick and close.
You black out at 6g. You can ride tunnel vision but as soon as you black out ease your pull.
High speed buffet precedes control loss. Reduce power and you can usually trim out if the stick isn't responding.
Storch prop is fixed pitch. There is a flight preference setting "WW1 Engine Governor" that prevents overspeed but limits power.
You must loop the Dr1 and Camel. :D
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Welcome. This game is a lot like golf. It takes some time and effort to get proficient. Once you do, it becomes addictive. Best advise, try to maintain a thick skin and seek advise from a good mentor. If you see me online, I'll help you as much as I can.
LilMak
Welcome to your new addiction.
I am personal proof that one does NOT have to be proficient to become addicted. :airplane:
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We have a few pro's here but I'm not one of them. I just read the manual. ;)
I had to look up the Mohawk. Why 3 tails?
Have you tried our Fiesler Storch?
Well understand it's been almost 40 yrs, but IIRC it was initially designed for the Army and Marines and carrier ops. The Army wanted a STOL aircraft and that in turn dictated some pretty powerful turboprops. So to counter the torque three vertical stabilizers were required. In fact, I remember being told that if it had only one vertical stabilizer it would have had to have been around 10-12' tall.
No, had to look up Fiesler Storch
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:salute and Welcome :joystick: :airplane:
:cheers: Oz
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welcome