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Title: speed command question
Post by: psob2 on August 19, 2002, 10:18:18 AM

does the speed command work with level autopilot, or am i doing something wrong?

for example, when i hit alt-X for climb auto, the put .speed 140 in radio and hit enter i can see an effect on my plane. but if i just hit x (level auto) then open up radio and type .speed 200 and hit enter the plane doesn't fly at a constant speed.

thanks for any help

Title: speed command question
Post by: jonnyb on August 19, 2002, 11:16:37 AM

the '.speed' command is for autoclimb only.  It has no effect whatsoever on level speed.

Title: speed command question
Post by: SpinDoc1 on August 19, 2002, 11:42:49 AM

Correct, the plane will not fly at that speed, you have to adjust rpm and manifold pressure to remain at a constant speed. the dot speed command is for climbing at a certain speed, for example, the P38 climbs awesome on speed 255, and the F4U on speed 225. The reason I set these is so that I can climb at a decent rate while getting to my target in a reasonable amount of time. Also, if you encounter a con you have some manuevering speed. Just a suggestion.

Jason

Title: speed command question
Post by: psob2 on August 19, 2002, 12:33:15 PM

thanks