Auto flaps

[Fud]

So, tell me again why some of the hogs have a few notches already set on takeoff?

[FLS]

I believe that's for auto takeoff on the CV.

[nrshida]

Auto takeoff  You noob Fudmukkr! 

7:15:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J0BYq3yevs

[Rob52240]

Set up a heavy F4U1C in the hanger, then take off with no flaps.  Then you tell us why.

[Mayhem]

Set up a heavy F4U1C in the hanger, then take off with no flaps.  Then you tell us why.

Row row row your boat gently down the ..........

[MarineUS]

Row row row your boat gently down the ..........

 

[Mayhem]

This brings up an interesting question. Didn't the n1k-2j Shiden Kai (George) have a revolutionary auto flap design that has to date never been modeled in any flight sim that features it?

[dedalos]

So, tell me again why some of the hogs have a few notches already set on takeoff?

In a meeting at the HT headquarters the conversation went something like this:

HT:         Hey guys, wana make Fud cry?
Scuzzy:   Cool idea 
SyperFly: 
Sadz:       
Scuzzy:   OK, but how to do it . . . . Hmmmmm 
HT:          Lets set flaps on the F4U automatically.  That should do it 
Superfly:  Ohhhhhhhh 
Scuzzy:   No wonder you are the boss 
Sadz:        Why can;t I think of cool things like that.

Well, it is not exactly how it went but I am sure it is close to it 

[nrshida]

This brings up an interesting question. Didn't the n1k-2j Shiden Kai (George) have a revolutionary auto flap design that has to date never been modeled in any flight sim that features it?

Yes. We just had this discussion recently:

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,315181.0.html

[Mayhem]

Yes. We just had this discussion recently:

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,315181.0.html

Oh cool a new one I haven't seen.  This is the one I come across the most when I looked up the subject.

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php?topic=211618.0

There are allot of older ones to going all the way back to 2000 I think.

I would agree with Krusty its not something I really want I would prefer to control the flaps myself. But I don't have to take my hands of my controls and I'm not fighting 30+ pounds of feedback in the controls.

[Scca]

Set up a heavy F4U1C in the hanger, then take off with no flaps.  Then you tell us why.n

Stacked Hog off CV, no flaps....no problem (unless it's turning).  You just have to have some finesse.

To the OP's question.... dunno....

[Mayhem]

I would like to see the f4u Check list for Carrier take offs. What was the flap settings?

[nrshida]

Says half flaps in the film, about 20 degrees I think (7:15).

[68ZooM]

I would like to see the f4u Check list for Carrier take offs. What was the flap settings?

Did some research and found this Info....here's the complete checklist for the F4u

CHANCE VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR
BASIC CHECKLIST...

SPEEDS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Vso – 75 KIAS
VS1 – 87 KIAS
Vy - 125 KIAS
Vfe – 200 KIAS
Vle – 200 KIAS
Best Glide, Wing Flaps Up – 140 KIAS

FLAP SETTINGS
0 DEGREES (UP)
20 DEGREES
30 DEGREES
50 DEGREES (DOWN)

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Rudder Pedals – ADJUST
2. Canopy – OPEN
3. View – CHECK, CENTER, ZOOM OUT

STARTING ENGINE
1. Throttle – OPEN SLIGHTLY
2. Brakes – SET
3. Propeller Area – CLEAR
4. Ignition Switch – START
5. Nav Lights – AS REQUIRED
6. Radio – ON

BEFORE TAKEOFF
1. Wings – SPREAD and LOCKED
2. Flight Controls – FREE and CORRECT
3. Arresting Hook – UP
4. Flight Instruments – CHECK
5. Fuel Quantity – CHECK
6. Elevator Trim – SET
7. Aileron Trim – 6 DEGREES RIGHT
8. Wing Flaps – AS REQUIRED
9. Tail Wheel – LOCKED
10. Brakes – RELEASE

TAKEOFF
FIELD TAKEOFF
1. Wing Flaps – 0 to 20 DEGREES
2. Throttle – 100%
3. Climb – 125 KIAS
4. Landing Gear – UP
5. Wing Flaps – UP

CARRIER TAKEOFF
1. Brakes – SET
2. Wing Flaps – 30 to 50 DEGREES
3. Throttle – FULL WAR EMERGENCY POWER (WEP)
4. Brakes – RELEASE
5. Climb Speed – 125 KIAS
6. Landing Gear – UP
7. Wing Flaps – UP ONE NOTCH AT A TIME
CLIMB
1. Throttle – 75%
2. Trim – 185 KIAS
CRUISE
1. Throttle – 40% to 50% AS REQUIRED
2. Trim – ADJUST

COMBAT
1. Canopy – CLOSED
2. Drop Tank – RELEASE
3. Wing Flaps – UP
4. Throttle – AS REQUIRED (DO NOT OPERATE AT
WEP FOR MORE THAN 5 MINUTES)
DIVE
1. Canopy – CLOSED
2. Drop Tank – RELEASE
3. Wing Flaps – UP
4. Throttle – SLIGHTLY OPEN
5. Landing Gear – DOWN

DESCENT (GUMPS)
1. Gas – RESERVE TANK
2. Fuel Boost Pump – ON
3. Undercarriage – DOWN below 200 KIAS
4. Mixture – AUTO RICH
5. Prop – SET
6. Seatbelt – LATCHED

LANDING
FIELD LANDING
1. Landing Gear – CHECK DOWN
2. Tail Wheel – LOCKED
3. Canopy – OPEN
4. Wing Flaps – 30 DEGREES
5. Approach – 90 to 95 KIAS
CARRIER LANDING
1. Landing Gear – CHECK DOWN
2. Tail Wheel – UNLOCK
3. Canopy – OPEN
4. Arresting Hook – EXTEND
5. Wing Flaps – 50 DEGREES
6. Approach – 90 to 95 KIAS
GO AROUND
1. Throttle – FULL WEP
2. Landing Gear – UP
3. Wing Flaps – 30 DEGREES
4. Climb Speed – 125 KIAS
5. Wing Flaps – UP ONE NOTCH AT A TIME
AFTER LANDING
1. Arresting Hook – UP (Carrier)
2. Wing Flaps – UP
3. Tail Wheel – UNLOCK (Field)

EMERGENCIES
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL
1. Throttle – IDLE
2. Elevator – EASE TAIL WHEEL ONTO RUNWAY
3. Brake – GENTLY and FIRMLY
ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF
1. Speed – BEST GLIDE 140 KIAS
2. Landing Gear – UP
3. Canopy – OPEN
4. Ignition Switch – OFF
5. Flaps – DOWN
ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT - FORCED LANDING
1. Speed – BEST GLIDE 140 KIAS
2. Emergency Field – IDENTIFY
3. Landing Gear – UP
4. Canopy – OPEN
5. Ignition Switch – OFF
6. Flaps – DOWN
BAIL-OUT
1. Altitude – CHECK MINIMUM 1000 AGL
2. Attitude – LEVEL

[Fud]

In a meeting at the HT headquarters the conversation went something like this:

HT:         Hey guys, wana make Fud cry?
Scuzzy:   Cool idea 
SyperFly: 
Sadz:       
Scuzzy:   OK, but how to do it . . . . Hmmmmm 
HT:          Lets set flaps on the F4U automatically.  That should do it 
Superfly:  Ohhhhhhhh 
Scuzzy:   No wonder you are the boss 
Sadz:        Why can;t I think of cool things like that.

Well, it is not exactly how it went but I am sure it is close to it 

It is a question not a whine...I was just curious that's all...It doesn't bother me one way or the other.