Version 5.203

README.md

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-Version: 5.202 (20/02/2024)  
+Version: 5.203 (16/04/2024)  
 
 ## Planes
 

planes/a20b.md

@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 260 °C
 Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2900 m (9500 ft)  
 
 Empty weight: 6781 kg  
-Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 7359 kg  
+Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 7359 kg  
 Standard weight: 8366 kg  
 Maximum takeoff weight: 10466 kg  
 Fuel load: 1057 kg / 1468 l / 388 gal  
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ Combat debut: spring 1942
 
 Operation features:  
 - The engine has no manifold pressure automatic governor. For this reason, manifold pressure not only depends on throttle position, but also from RPM and altitude. This requires additional checking of manifold pressure to not cause engine damage.  
-- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (66%25) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set mixture lever to Auto Lean (33%25) position. In the case of mulfunction of the automatic mixture control the mixture lever should be set to Full Rich (100%25) position. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Cut Off (0%25) position.  
+- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (66%) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set mixture lever to Auto Lean (33%) position. In the case of mulfunction of the automatic mixture control the mixture lever should be set to Full Rich (100%) position. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Cut Off (0%) position.  
 - Engine RPM has an automatic governor and it is maintained at the required RPM corresponding to the governor control lever position. The governor automatically controls the propeller pitch to maintain the required RPM.  
 - Oil radiators shutters are joint with engine cowl outlet shutters and manually operated.  
 - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows remaining fuel in fuel tanks depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I).  
@@ -106,7 +106,39 @@ Operation features:
 - The upper cowl flaps are controlled simultaneously using a shared hydraulic actuator (use inlet shutter control ingame).  
 - There are white and red signal lamps in the tail: the white one is lit while bomb doors are open and the red one lights up for 5 seconds when bombs are released.  
 - The upper cockpit door can't be opened during flight, but there is an emergency jettison handle.  
-- The aircraft is equipped with a bomb salvo controller that has four release modes: drop single, drop two in a salvo, drop four in a salvo or drop all bombs in salvo. There is also a controller for a drop delay between each bomb in the salvo.
+- The aircraft is equipped with a bomb salvo controller that has four release modes: drop single, drop two in a salvo, drop four in a salvo or drop all bombs in salvo. There is also a controller for a drop delay between each bomb in the salvo.  
+
+Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls:  
+1. Starting the engine:  
+	- recommended position of the mixture control lever: Full Rich  
+	- recommended position of the cowl flaps : close  
+	- recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 0%  
+	- recommended position of the throttle lever: 20%  
+	- before taxiing, the parking brake must be released  
+
+2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes:  
+	- idling on the ground: Auto Rich  
+	- takeoff: Auto Rich  
+	- cruise flight: Auto Rich (Auto Lean if necessary to save fuel)  
+	- combat: Auto Rich  
+
+3.1 Recommended positions of upper cowl flaps  for various flight modes:  
+	- idling on the ground: open  
+	- takeoff: close  
+	- climb: close  
+	- cruise flight: close  
+	- combat: close  
+
+3.2 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes:  
+	- idling on the ground: open 50%  
+	- takeoff: open 50%  
+	- climb: open 100%  
+	- cruise flight: open 25%  
+	- combat: open 50%  
+
+4. Approximate fuel consumption at altitude:  
+	- Cruise engine mode: 12.3 l/min  
+	- Combat engine mode: 14.9 l/min
 
 ## Modifications
 

planes/ar234b2.md

@@ -60,10 +60,10 @@ Oil rated pressure in engine output: 2 kg/cm²
 Oil maximum pressure in engine output: 5 kg/cm²  
 
 Empty weight: 5029 kg  
-Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 5329 kg  
+Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 5329 kg  
 Weight with full tanks (no ammo): 8210 kg  
 Maximum takeoff weight: 10470 kg  
-Target weight (1 x SC 500, 45%25 fuel): 6950 kg  
+Target weight (1 x SC 500, 45% fuel): 6950 kg  
 Fuel load: 3181 kg / 3790 l  
 Useful load: 5441 kg  
 
@@ -95,7 +95,20 @@ Operation features:
 - The aircraft has dive bombsight BZA 1 B by default (LShift + V). Pilot should set target height above sea level (RShift + Period/Semicolon) and wind speed (RAlt + Period/Semicolon) before initiating the dive. Head of dive bombsight periscope could change its orientation to provide rear-view to the pilot (RAlt + F). Reticle lights could be switched off (LAlt + M). Also bombsight Lotfe 7K for horizontal bombing could be installed as modification.  
 - The aircraft has a significant takeoff run (especially with a maximum takeoff weight). To provide shorter takeoff run parachuted jet boosters could be installed as modification. Nominal operating time of jet boosters is 35 s (press R to activate). After successfull takeoff jet boosters should be jettisoned (LShift + D).  
 - To provide shorter landing run drogue chute could be installed as modification. Maximum speed of drogue chute release (LAlt + D) is 215 km/h. After successfull landing and braking drogue chute should be jettisoned (LAlt + D).  
-- To be able to fly reconnaissance missions aircraft could be equipped with photo equipment. Photobay doors must be opened before taking shots of reconnaissance area (control is the same as the bomb doors).
+- To be able to fly reconnaissance missions aircraft could be equipped with photo equipment. Photobay doors must be opened before taking shots of reconnaissance area (control is the same as the bomb doors).  
+
+Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls:  
+1. Starting the engine:  
+	- recommended position of the mixture control lever: auto mixture control  
+	- recommended position of the throttle lever: 15%  
+
+2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control  
+
+3. Recommended positions of the radiator/cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: no radiators/cowl flaps  
+
+4. Approximate fuel consumption at altitude:  
+	- Cruise engine mode: 17.2 l/min  
+	- Combat engine mode: 28.3 l/min
 
 ## Modifications
 

planes/b25draf.md

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Landing angle: 4.5 °
 
 Note 1: the data provided is for international standard atmosphere (ISA).  
 Note 2: flight performance ranges are given for possible aircraft mass ranges.  
-Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for aircraft mass with 8 G.P.B. 500 bombs and 58%25 fuel.  
+Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for aircraft mass with 8 G.P.B. 500 bombs and 58% fuel.  
 Note 4: climb rates and turn times are given for Nominal power.  
 
 Engine:  
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 260 °C
 Supercharger gear shift altitude: 3350 m (11000 ft)  
 
 Empty weight: 8379 kg  
-Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 8829 kg  
+Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 8829 kg  
 Standard weight: 11544 kg  
 Maximum takeoff weight: 15422 kg  
 Fuel load: 2618 kg / 3688 l / 974 gal  
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Combat debut: spring 1942
 
 Operation features:  
 - The engine has no manifold pressure automatic governor. For this reason, manifold pressure not only depends on throttle position, but also from RPM and altitude. This requires additional checking of manifold pressure to not cause engine damage.  
-- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if mixture lever is set to Full Rich (100%25) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set mixture lever to Cruising Lean (50%25) position. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Cut Off (0%25) position.  
+- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if mixture lever is set to Full Rich (100%) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set mixture lever to Cruising Lean (50%) position. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Cut Off (0%) position.  
 - Engine RPM has an automatic governor and it is maintained at the required RPM corresponding to the governor control lever position. The governor automatically controls the propeller pitch to maintain the required RPM.  
 - Oil radiators shutters and engine cowl outlet shutters are manually operated.  
 - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw.  

planes/b26b55.md

@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Cylinder head rated temperature: 150..232 °C
 Cylinder head maximum temperature: 260 °C  
 
 Empty weight: 8029 kg (17700 lb)  
-Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 8828 kg (19462 lb)  
+Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 8828 kg (19462 lb)  
 Standard weight: 6503 kg (14337 lb)  
 Maximum takeoff weight: 13337 kg (29403 lb)  
 Fuel load: 2188 kg (4824 lb) / 3043 l (804 gal)  

planes/bf109e7.md

@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 105 °C
 Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling   
 
 Empty weight: 2049 kg  
-Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2340 kg  
+Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2340 kg  
 Standard weight: 2614 kg  
 Maximum takeoff weight: 2893 kg  
 Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l  
@@ -81,18 +81,43 @@ Combat debut: August 1940
 
 Operation features:  
 - The aircraft has a wide automatization of the engine systems, in fact, to control speed it is only necessary to use the throttle lever. There is no need to manually set engine revolutions and mixture or supercharger gear in normal flight.  
-- To reduce swinging during taxiing due to prop-wash the propeller pitch control should be switched to manual mode and pitch should be reduced to minimum.  
+- To reduce swinging during taxiing due to prop-wash the prop pitch control should be switched to manual mode and pitch should be reduced to minimum.  
 - Water and oil radiator shutters are controlled manually.  
 - The aircraft has no flight-control trimmers. Airplane is equipped with bendable trim tabs that can be set pre-flight by ground personnel.  
 - The aircraft has a manually controlled horizontal stabilizer. It should be set to +1° before takeoff and to -4°...-5° before landing. Also, it may be used to trim the flight stick during the flight. In a deep dive the stabilizer should be set so that the pilot must push the flight stick forward to maintain the dive angle.  
 - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer.  
 - The aircraft has a manual mechanical system for retracting the landing flaps, for this reason it is necessary to extend landing flaps well before final approach. Markers on the left-wing flap indicate how far the flaps are extended. The flaps can be extended to any angle up to 42°.  
-- The aircraft has a manual tail wheel lock. Wheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing.  
+- The aircraft has a manual tailwheel lock. Wheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing.  
 - The aircraft has independent left and right hydraulic wheel brake controls. To apply either brake push the upper part of the rudder pedal.  
 - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total fuel remaining. Also, it has an emergency fuel warning light (80 liters).  
 - The design of the cockpit canopy does not allow it to be opened during flight. The canopy should be closed before takeoff to prevent damage. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts.  
 - The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop bombs one by one.  
-- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter.
+- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter.  
+
+Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls:  
+1. Starting the engine:  
+	- recommended position of the mixture control lever: auto mixture control  
+	- recommended position of the oil radiator control handle: open  
+	- recommended position of the water radiator control handle: close  
+	- recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: auto prop pitch control  
+	- recommended position of the throttle lever: 10%  
+	- before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel  
+
+2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control  
+
+3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes:  
+	- cruise flight: open 50%  
+	- combat: open 50%  
+	- takeoff: open  
+
+3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes:  
+	- cruise flight: open 50%  
+	- combat: open 50%  
+	- takeoff: open 50%  
+
+4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude:  
+	- Cruise engine mode: 5.2 l/min  
+	- Combat engine mode: 6.6 l/min
 
 ## Modifications
 

planes/bf109f2.md

@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C
 Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling   
 
 Empty weight: 2171 kg  
-Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2445 kg  
+Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2445 kg  
 Standard weight: 2789 kg  
 Maximum takeoff weight: 3092 kg  
 Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l  
@@ -81,17 +81,33 @@ Combat debut: March 1941
 Operation features:  
 - The aircraft has a wide automatization of the engine systems, in fact, to control speed it is only necessary to use the throttle lever. There is no need to manually set engine revolutions and mixture or supercharger gear in normal flight.  
 - In addition to full-automatic mode there is a special emergency mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. In this mode, the shutters are forced to be fully opened.  
-- To reduce swinging during taxiing due to prop-wash the propeller pitch control should be switched to manual mode and pitch should be reduced to minimum.  
+- To reduce swinging during taxiing due to prop-wash the prop pitch control should be switched to manual mode and pitch should be reduced to minimum.  
 - The aircraft has no flight-control trimmers. Airplane is equipped with bendable trim tabs that can be set pre-flight by ground personnel.  
 - The aircraft has a manually controlled horizontal stabilizer. It should be set to +1° before takeoff and to -4°...-5° before landing. Also, it may be used to trim the flight stick during the flight. In a deep dive the stabilizer should be set so that the pilot must push the flight stick forward to maintain the dive angle.  
 - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer.  
 - The aircraft has a manual mechanical system for retracting the landing flaps, for this reason it is necessary to extend landing flaps well before final approach. Markers on the left-wing flap indicate how far the flaps are extended. The flaps can be extended to any angle up to 40°.  
-- The aircraft has a manual tail wheel lock. Wheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing.  
+- The aircraft has a manual tailwheel lock. Wheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing.  
 - The aircraft has independent left and right hydraulic wheel brake controls. To apply either brake push the upper part of the rudder pedal.  
 - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total fuel remaining. Also, it has an emergency fuel warning light (80 liters).  
 - The design of the cockpit canopy does not allow it to be opened during flight. The canopy should be closed before takeoff to prevent damage. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts.  
 - The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop bombs one by one.  
-- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter.
+- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter.  
+
+Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls:  
+1. Starting the engine:  
+	- recommended position of the mixture control lever: auto mixture control  
+	- recommended position of the oil/water radiator control handle: auto radiators control  
+	- recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: auto prop pitch control  
+	- recommended position of the throttle lever: 10%  
+	- before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel  
+
+2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control  
+
+3. Recommended positions of the radiators control handle for various flight modes: auto radiators control  
+
+4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude:  
+	- Cruise engine mode: 5.2 l/min  
+	- Combat engine mode: 6.6 l/min
 
 ## Modifications