Author Topic: Multi-eng. controls (Read 250 times)

bfreek · « **on:** May 12, 2003, 07:16:56 PM »

why doesnt it work. ??

Karnak · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2003, 09:20:08 PM »

It works for me.

Be more specific with your problem please.

frank3 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2003, 10:07:37 AM »

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

bfreek · « **Reply #3 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.

OIO · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2003, 08:31:46 AM »

no, you need a dual throttle stick.

frank3 · « **Reply #5 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???

OIO · « **Reply #6 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.

frank3 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2003, 11:00:00 AM »

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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

OIO · « **Reply #8 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.

MRPLUTO · « **Reply #9 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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