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Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: bfreek on May 12, 2003, 07:16:56 PM

why doesnt it work. ??

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: Karnak on May 12, 2003, 09:20:08 PM

:confused:

It works for me.

Be more specific with your problem please.

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: frank3 on May 13, 2003, 10:07:37 AM

yeah, I can't make soup of this either...:confused:

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: bfreek on May 15, 2003, 07:24:31 PM

when I shut down an engine to conserve fuel in the p38 you have to resellect the other running engine to be able to operate the throttle, then if I restart the eng. I shut down  it seems I cant regain throttle control of both engs. using ****f 1 or 2, i've tried shift 3 but that just diselects both engines. What ends up happening is one eng. idles and the other I will have throttle control over.  Maybe I just need to stop drinking beer and "flying" at the same time.

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: OIO on May 16, 2003, 08:31:46 AM

no, you need a dual throttle stick. :)

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: frank3 on May 16, 2003, 08:57:20 AM

lol IOI, It works for me just hitting shift e (or was it cntrl?)
do you actually shut down an engine to safe fuel??? :rolleyes: :p

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: OIO on May 16, 2003, 09:33:30 AM

it does save fuel to turn off 1 engine while cruising. The 38 will hold 300mph with 1 engine just as long as you dont manouver.

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: frank3 on May 16, 2003, 11:00:00 AM

Quote

Originally posted by OIO
it does save fuel to turn off 1 engine while cruising. The 38 will hold 300mph with 1 engine just as long as you dont manouver.

Yes, I know that. But isn't it a bit drastic to cruise on one engine?
never saw anyone do that :confused:

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: OIO on May 16, 2003, 11:06:13 AM

not in AH regular furball arena.

But when you get into escorting 25k bombers over long distances, you climb up and fly on 1 engine along with the buffs. When cons near you turn the other one up and RUMBLE.

Also good when trying to get home with low fuel.

Title: Multi-eng. controls
Post by: MRPLUTO on May 26, 2003, 01:04:52 AM

Does it actually use less fuel for the speed attained to run one engine at a higher manifold pressure than to run two at lower MP and lower RPM?



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