diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 320f42c..eaf9193 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ [View on GitHub Pages](https://aergistal.github.io/il2/) -Version: 5.202 (20/02/2024) +Version: 5.203 (16/04/2024) ## Planes diff --git a/planes/a20b.md b/planes/a20b.md index 15051a4..6697d86 100644 --- a/planes/a20b.md +++ b/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 diff --git a/planes/ar234b2.md b/planes/ar234b2.md index b00f98d..5533299 100644 --- a/planes/ar234b2.md +++ b/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 diff --git a/planes/b25draf.md b/planes/b25draf.md index 42d1b07..39754c9 100644 --- a/planes/b25draf.md +++ b/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. diff --git a/planes/b26b55.md b/planes/b26b55.md index 7b6f613..9a2ee40 100644 --- a/planes/b26b55.md +++ b/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) diff --git a/planes/bf109e7.md b/planes/bf109e7.md index a2a01d9..c90adc7 100644 --- a/planes/bf109e7.md +++ b/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 diff --git a/planes/bf109f2.md b/planes/bf109f2.md index 20443dd..7d3032e 100644 --- a/planes/bf109f2.md +++ b/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 diff --git a/planes/bf109f4.md b/planes/bf109f4.md index e8b7485..8bac5f4 100644 --- a/planes/bf109f4.md +++ b/planes/bf109f4.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2382 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2545 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2545 kg Standard weight: 2890 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3189 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -80,17 +80,33 @@ Combat debut: June 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 manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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 diff --git a/planes/bf109g14.md b/planes/bf109g14.md index 7b0e0f4..c1e524b 100644 --- a/planes/bf109g14.md +++ b/planes/bf109g14.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2680 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2899 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2899 kg Standard weight: 3266 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3565 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -86,17 +86,33 @@ 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. - The aircraft is equipped with MW-50 water-methanol mixture injection system that prevents the engine detonation in the emergency power mode. It engages automatically when the throttle is set to maximum, there is enough mixture for 25-30 minutes. However, the engine can work up to 10 minutes at this mode, wait for another 10 minutes at the combat mode before engaging the emergency mode again. Attention: running the engine at the emergency mode without the water-methanol mixture or at altitudes higher than 6 km is forbidden! A pilot can check the system using the injection pressure indicator on the left: its normal pressure is 0.6...0.7 atm, stop using it if the pressure is lower than 0.4 atm and switch the engine to combat mode. - In addition to full-automatic mode there is a special manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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: 9.4 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf109g2.md b/planes/bf109g2.md index a38c3b3..ae8b86e 100644 --- a/planes/bf109g2.md +++ b/planes/bf109g2.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2486 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2649 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2649 kg Standard weight: 2994 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3283 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -76,17 +76,33 @@ Combat debut: May 1942 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 manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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: 9.4 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf109g4.md b/planes/bf109g4.md index 52d9473..f5c3ab0 100644 --- a/planes/bf109g4.md +++ b/planes/bf109g4.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2506 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2669 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2669 kg Standard weight: 3014 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3303 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -80,17 +80,33 @@ Combat debut: November 1942 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 manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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: 8.3 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf109g6.md b/planes/bf109g6.md index fc7ce5d..1280927 100644 --- a/planes/bf109g6.md +++ b/planes/bf109g6.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2583 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2734 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2734 kg Standard weight: 3100 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3400 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -81,17 +81,33 @@ Combat debut: february 1943 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 manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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: 8.6 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf109g6as.md b/planes/bf109g6as.md index 3721c56..f7e34f1 100644 --- a/planes/bf109g6as.md +++ b/planes/bf109g6as.md @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2540 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2855 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2855 kg Standard weight: 3222 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3585 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -110,16 +110,32 @@ 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. - MW-50 water-methanol mixture injection system that prevents the engine detonation in the emergency power mode (modification). It engages automatically when the throttle is set to maximum, there is enough mixture for 25-30 minutes. However, the engine can work up to 10 minutes at this mode, wait for another 10 minutes at the combat mode before engaging the emergency mode again. Attention: running the engine with the water-methanol mixture at altitudes higher than 8 km is forbidden! A pilot can check the system using the injection pressure indicator on the left: its normal pressure is 0.6...0.7 atm, stop using it if the pressure is lower than 0.4 atm and switch the engine to combat mode. - In addition to full-automatic mode there is a special manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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 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: 5.3 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 8.2 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf109g6late.md b/planes/bf109g6late.md index 7dca758..3be817b 100644 --- a/planes/bf109g6late.md +++ b/planes/bf109g6late.md @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2536 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2779 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2779 kg Standard weight: 3146 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3538 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -91,17 +91,33 @@ 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. - MW-50 water-methanol mixture injection system that prevents the engine detonation in the emergency power mode (modification). It engages automatically when the throttle is set to maximum, there is enough mixture for 25-30 minutes. However, the engine can work up to 10 minutes at this mode, wait for another 10 minutes at the combat mode before engaging the emergency mode again. Attention: running the engine at the emergency mode without the water-methanol mixture or at altitudes higher than 6 km is forbidden! A pilot can check the system using the injection pressure indicator on the left: its normal pressure is 0.6...0.7 atm, stop using it if the pressure is lower than 0.4 atm and switch the engine to combat mode. - In addition to full-automatic mode there is a special manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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: 5.4 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 8.6 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf109k4.md b/planes/bf109k4.md index bc8c308..a79b0e0 100644 --- a/planes/bf109k4.md +++ b/planes/bf109k4.md @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 95 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2754 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3006 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3006 kg Standard weight: 3361 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3891 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 400 l @@ -110,16 +110,32 @@ 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. - The aircraft is equipped with MW-50 water-methanol mixture injection system that prevents the engine detonation in the emergency power mode. It engages automatically when the throttle is set to maximum, there is enough mixture for 25-30 minutes. However, the engine can work up to 10 minutes at this mode, wait for another 10 minutes at the combat mode before engaging the emergency mode again. Attention: running the engine at the emergency mode without the water-methanol mixture or at altitudes higher than 6 km is forbidden! A pilot can check the system using the injection pressure indicator on the left: its normal pressure is 0.6...0.7 atm, stop using it if the pressure is lower than 0.4 atm and switch the engine to combat mode. - In addition to full-automatic mode there is a special manual control mode for the radiator shutters, which can be used in specific situations. -- 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 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: 6.6 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 11.1 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf110e2.md b/planes/bf110e2.md index 92006fe..94352ca 100644 --- a/planes/bf110e2.md +++ b/planes/bf110e2.md @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 5175 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 5597 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 5597 kg Standart weight: 6706 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 8398 kg Fuel load: 965 kg / 1270 l @@ -88,18 +88,44 @@ 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. - Water and oil radiator shutters are controlled manually. The oil radiator control has five fixed positions. The water radiator control has nine fixed positions. - Propellers have a feathering system which should be activated in case of engine damage to reduce drag of the propeller in auto-rotation. -- To reduce swinging during taxiing due to prop-wash it is necessary to use asymmetrical engines thrust. It is recommended to give the left engine 20%25 more power. Also, 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 it is necessary to use asymmetrical engines thrust. It is recommended to give the left engine 20% more power. Also, the prop pitch control should be switched to manual mode and pitch should be reduced to minimum. - The aircraft has only pitch and yaw flight-control trimmers. - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 50°. - The aircraft has an automatically controlled horizontal stabilizer. An automatic control system adjusts the stabilizer angle depending on the extended angle of the landing flaps. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the 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 the remaining fuel in one of four fuel tanks depending on the switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has a low fuel warning light (50 liters) for each tank. - 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 aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to choose which bomb-racks to be released (central belly, left and right wing) and to switch the bomb salvo (single release or release all bombs). - Reloading of both MG-FF guns (forward and rearward) must be performed by the rear gunner. The forward firing MGFF must be reloaded at the pilot`s command. -- 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: close + - 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: 15% + +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: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 25% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 75% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 25% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 75% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 11.2 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 13.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/bf110g2.md b/planes/bf110g2.md index 2c91568..e658be6 100644 --- a/planes/bf110g2.md +++ b/planes/bf110g2.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 5905 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 6335 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 6335 kg Standart weight: 7514 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 8928 kg Fuel load: 1003 kg / 1270 l @@ -88,18 +88,44 @@ Operation features: - Water and oil radiator shutters are controlled manually. The oil radiator control has five fixed positions. The water radiator control has nine fixed positions. - 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). - Propellers have a feathering system which should be activated in case of engine damage to reduce drag of the propeller in auto-rotation. -- To reduce swinging during taxiing due to prop-wash it is necessary to use asymmetrical engines thrust. It is recommended to give the left engine 20%25 more power. Also, 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 it is necessary to use asymmetrical engines thrust. It is recommended to give the left engine 20% more power. Also, the prop pitch control should be switched to manual mode and pitch should be reduced to minimum. - The aircraft has only pitch and yaw flight-control trimmers. - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 50°. - The aircraft has an automatically controlled horizontal stabilizer. An automatic control system adjusts the stabilizer angle depending on the extended angle of the landing flaps. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the 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 the remaining fuel in one of four fuel tanks depending on the switch position. Also, the airplane has a low fuel warning light (50 liters) for each tank. - 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 aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to choose which bomb-racks to be released (central belly, left and right wing) and to switch the bomb salvo (single release or release all bombs). - Reloading of BK37 gun is performed by the rear gunner at the pilot`s command. -- 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: close + - 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: 15% + +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: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 25% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 75% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 25% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 75% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 11.2 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 13.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/c47a.md b/planes/c47a.md index 563eddd..7f69b38 100644 --- a/planes/c47a.md +++ b/planes/c47a.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) @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ 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 malfunction of the automatic mixture control the mixture lever should be set to Emergency (100%25) position. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Idle 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 malfunction of the automatic mixture control the mixture lever should be set to Emergency (100%) position. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Idle 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 and engine cowl outlet shutters are manually operated. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. @@ -85,7 +85,34 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has a manual control for the tailwheel lock. The unlocked tailwheel has no turn limit. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing. - The aircraft is equipped with three-channel autopilot system (main switch RAlt + A). Pilot has the ability to trim course (RAlt + Left/Right), pitch (RAlt + Up/Down) and roll (RShift + Left/Right) stabilizing angles. - Cargo unload doors can be opened on the ground only. -- The left passenger door must be removed before flight for dropping paratroopers or cargo containers. Use the bomb drop button ("B" by default) to drop them. +- The left passenger door must be removed before flight for dropping paratroopers or cargo containers. Use the bomb drop button ("B" by default) to drop them. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Emergency + - recommended position of the cowl flaps control handle: open + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: open + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 0% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 20% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) (Auto Lean if necessary to save fuel) + +3.1 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 15.0 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 22.0 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/cg4a.md b/planes/cg4a.md index 79a5e39..3ac62e5 100644 --- a/planes/cg4a.md +++ b/planes/cg4a.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Operation features: - The airframe has interceptor spoilers with a manual mechanical drive, which, when released (by default, RAlt+B), reduce the lift of the wing and increase the drag, thereby shortening the glide path. - The front part of the glider is a crew cabin, which on the ground can be tilted upward for loading and unloading cargo or troops. - The aircraft has independent left and right pneumatic wheel brake controls. To apply either brake push the upper part of the rudder pedal. -- The airplane tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. +- The airplane tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. - To provide shorter landing run drogue chute could be installed as modification. Maximum speed of drogue chute release (LAlt + D) is 225 km/h. After successfull landing and braking drogue chute should be jettisoned (LAlt + D). ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/fw190a3.md b/planes/fw190a3.md index 782e7b2..9941067 100644 --- a/planes/fw190a3.md +++ b/planes/fw190a3.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 220 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 3148 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3330 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3330 kg Standard weight: 3855 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 4385 kg Fuel load: 409 kg / 524 l @@ -85,17 +85,33 @@ Combat debut: March 1942 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. The engine supercharger has an automatic switch system which depends on altitude and engine revolutions. -- 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. - When the angle of attack increases to critical levels the wing may stall suddenly and unexpectedly. There is almost no pre-stall buffet before the stalling. To avoid this the pilot must pay additional attention when performing extreme maneuvering. - 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 which is electrically-actuated. It should be set to +1.5° before takeoff and 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 electrically-actuated landing flaps with three fixed positions: retracted, takeoff (13°) and landing (58°). Flaps control buttons and indicator lights are located on left panel near the throttle. The flap angle may also be checked by indicators on the left and right wing outside the cockpit. -- The aircraft has a tail wheel lock system which locks the tail wheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon landing. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel lock system which locks the tailwheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon 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 remaining fuel in fuel tanks depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has an emergency fuel warning light (100 liters). - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The control system for the bomb rack only allows for dropping 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 radiator control handle: auto radiator 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 radiator control handle for various flight modes: auto radiator control + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.1 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 8.9 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/fw190a5.md b/planes/fw190a5.md index f071f8b..d6db02b 100644 --- a/planes/fw190a5.md +++ b/planes/fw190a5.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 220 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 3219 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3401 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3401 kg Standard weight: 3926 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 4648 kg Fuel load: 409 kg / 524 l @@ -85,19 +85,39 @@ Combat debut: Spring 1943 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. The engine supercharger has an automatic switch system which depends on altitude and engine revolutions. -- U17 strike modification includes C3 additional fuel injection system. When engaged, it increases pressure to 1.65 ATA (10 minutes time limit). This system can be turned on by engine boost command only at 100%25 throttle, with automatic propeller pitch control enabled and at altitudes lower than 1 km. +- U17 strike modification includes C3 additional fuel injection system. When engaged, it increases pressure to 1.65 ATA (10 minutes time limit). This system can be turned on by engine boost command only at 100% throttle, with automatic prop pitch control enabled and at altitudes lower than 1 km. - Outlet cowl shutters are operated manually. -- 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. - When the angle of attack increases to critical levels the wing may stall suddenly and unexpectedly. There is almost no pre-stall buffet before the stalling. To avoid this the pilot must pay additional attention when performing extreme maneuvering. - 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 which is electrically-actuated. It should be set to +1.5° before takeoff and 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 electrically-actuated landing flaps with three fixed positions: retracted, takeoff (13°) and landing (58°). Flaps control buttons and indicator lights are located on left panel near the throttle. The flap angle may also be checked by indicators on the left and right wing outside the cockpit. -- The aircraft has a tail wheel lock system which locks the tail wheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon landing. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel lock system which locks the tailwheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon 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 remaining fuel in fuel tanks depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has an emergency fuel warning light (100 liters). - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The control system for the bomb rack only allows for dropping 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 cowl flap 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. Recommended positions of the cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 30% + - combat: open 70% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 6.9 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.5 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/fw190a6.md b/planes/fw190a6.md index fbbdb76..620239a 100644 --- a/planes/fw190a6.md +++ b/planes/fw190a6.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 220 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 3371 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3553 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3553 kg Standard weight: 4140 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 4766 kg Fuel load: 409 kg / 524 l @@ -87,19 +87,39 @@ Combat debut: Summer 1943 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. The engine supercharger has an automatic switch system which depends on altitude and engine revolutions. -- G-3 and G-3/R-5 modification includes C3 additional fuel injection system. When engaged, it increases pressure to 1.65 ATA (10 minutes time limit). This system can be turned on by engine boost command only at 100%25 throttle, with automatic propeller pitch control enabled and at altitudes lower than 1 km. +- G-3 and G-3/R-5 modification includes C3 additional fuel injection system. When engaged, it increases pressure to 1.65 ATA (10 minutes time limit). This system can be turned on by engine boost command only at 100% throttle, with automatic prop pitch control enabled and at altitudes lower than 1 km. - Outlet cowl shutters are operated manually. -- 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. - When the angle of attack increases to critical levels the wing may stall suddenly and unexpectedly. There is almost no pre-stall buffet before the stalling. To avoid this the pilot must pay additional attention when performing extreme maneuvering. - 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 which is electrically-actuated. It should be set to +1.5° before takeoff and 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 electrically-actuated landing flaps with three fixed positions: retracted, takeoff (13°) and landing (58°). Flaps control buttons and indicator lights are located on left panel near the throttle. The flap angle may also be checked by indicators on the left and right wing outside the cockpit. -- The aircraft has a tail wheel lock system which locks the tail wheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon landing. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel lock system which locks the tailwheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon 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 remaining fuel in fuel tanks depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has an emergency fuel warning light (100 liters). - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The control system for the bomb rack only allows for dropping bombs one by one. With "G-3" and "G-3/R-5" modifications it is possible to select left, right or both underwing bomb racks, but the centerline bomb rack is always selected and each push of the bomb release control will drop one of its bombs. -- 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 cowl flap 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. Recommended positions of the cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 30% + - combat: open 70% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.1 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.5 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/fw190a8.md b/planes/fw190a8.md index 1166143..46e7756 100644 --- a/planes/fw190a8.md +++ b/planes/fw190a8.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 220 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 3504 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3697 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3697 kg Standard weight: 4391 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 5239 kg Fuel load: 498 kg / 639 l @@ -90,19 +90,39 @@ Combat debut: Spring 1944 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. The engine supercharger has an automatic switch system which depends on altitude and engine revolutions. -- There is an additional emergency engine mode system installed. When it is engaged, the first supercharger gear pressure increases to 1.58 ATA and the second gear pressure to 1.65 ATA, the time limit is 10 minutes. This system is turned on by the engine boost command and works only when the throttle is set to 100%25, automatic propeller pitch system is engaged and the altitude is lower than critical altitude for a given supercharger gear. +- There is an additional emergency engine mode system installed. When it is engaged, the first supercharger gear pressure increases to 1.58 ATA and the second gear pressure to 1.65 ATA, the time limit is 10 minutes. This system is turned on by the engine boost command and works only when the throttle is set to 100%, automatic propeller pitch system is engaged and the altitude is lower than critical altitude for a given supercharger gear. - Outlet cowl shutters are operated manually. -- 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. - When the angle of attack increases to critical levels the wing may stall suddenly and unexpectedly. There is almost no pre-stall buffet before the stalling. To avoid this the pilot must pay additional attention when performing extreme maneuvering. - 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 which is electrically-actuated. It should be set to +1.5° before takeoff and 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 electrically-actuated landing flaps with three fixed positions: retracted, takeoff (13°) and landing (58°). Flaps control buttons are located on left panel near the throttle. The flap angle may be checked by indicators on the left and right wing outside the cockpit. -- The aircraft has a tail wheel lock system which locks the tail wheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon landing. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel lock system which locks the tailwheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon 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 remaining fuel in fuel tanks depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has an emergency fuel warning light (100 liters). - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The standard bomb release controller (without modification) allows dropping the bombs only one by one. The strike modification (F-8) bomb release controller allows to choose the bomb release order for underbelly and underwing bombs and the delay between each bomb in the salvo. -- 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 cowl flap 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. Recommended positions of the cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 30% + - combat: open 70% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.2 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.5 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/fw190d9.md b/planes/fw190d9.md index 2acf868..c658a48 100644 --- a/planes/fw190d9.md +++ b/planes/fw190d9.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 120 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 3443 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3759 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3759 kg Standard weight: 4289 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 4832 kg Fuel load: 388 kg / 524 l @@ -88,17 +88,36 @@ Combat debut: end of September 1944 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. The engine supercharger has an automatic switch system which depends on altitude and engine revolutions. - The aircraft is equipped with MW-50 water-methanol mixture injection system that prevents the engine detonation in the emergency power mode. -- Radiator flaps are controlled automatically, keeping a set coolant temperature. This temperature can be set by a pilot using the thermostat regulator if needed (default 0%25 setting is adequate for all engine modes, while increasing it cools the engine more). +- Radiator flaps are controlled automatically, keeping a set coolant temperature. This temperature can be set by a pilot using the thermostat regulator if needed (default 0% setting is adequate for all engine modes, while increasing it cools the engine more). - When the angle of attack increases to critical levels the wing may stall suddenly and unexpectedly. There is almost no pre-stall buffet before the stalling. To avoid this the pilot must pay additional attention when performing extreme maneuvering. - 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 which is electrically-actuated. It should be set to +1.5° before takeoff and 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 electrically-actuated landing flaps with three fixed positions: retracted, takeoff (13°) and landing (58°). Flaps control buttons are located on left panel near the throttle. The flap angle may be checked by indicators on the left and right wing outside the cockpit. -- The aircraft has a tail wheel lock system which locks the tail wheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon landing. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel lock system which locks the tailwheel if the flight-stick is pulled backward. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance, before takeoff and after touchdown upon 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 remaining fuel in fuel tanks depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has an emergency fuel warning light (100 liters). - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The standard bomb release controller allows dropping the bombs only 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 radiator control handle: auto radiator control + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: auto prop pitch control + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control + +3. Recommended positions of the cowl flap control handle (thermostat controls) for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 70% + - combat: open 100% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 9.7 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 11.2 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/he111h16.md b/planes/he111h16.md index dd4dd24..f1f6213 100644 --- a/planes/he111h16.md +++ b/planes/he111h16.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 8698 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 9831 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 9831 kg Standard weight: 13017 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 15689 kg Fuel load: 2553 kg / 3450 l @@ -90,10 +90,36 @@ Operation features: - Water and oil radiator shutter controls are manual. The oil radiator control has five fixed positions. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 60°. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the 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 dedicated fuel gauges for left and right fuel tank groups and there is a switch between the internal and external fuel tank group indicator. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has low fuel warning lights (200 liters) for left and right fuel tank groups. -- The aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to switch between the bomb racks to be released (internal or external) and to switch between different salvo quantities. There is also a controller for a drop delay between each bomb in the salvo. +- The aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to switch between the bomb racks to be released (internal or external) and to switch between different salvo quantities. 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: auto mixture control + - recommended position of the oil radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the water radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + +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: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 25% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 10.4 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 13.6 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/he111h6.md b/planes/he111h6.md index d991210..4d25413 100644 --- a/planes/he111h6.md +++ b/planes/he111h6.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 8963 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 9946 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 9946 kg Standard weight: 13727 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 15239 kg Fuel load: 3214 kg / 4285 l @@ -93,10 +93,36 @@ Operation features: - Water and oil radiator shutter controls are manual. The oil radiator control has five fixed positions. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 60°. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the 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 dedicated fuel gauges for left and right fuel tank groups and there is a switch between the internal and external fuel tank group indicator. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, there is dedicated fuel gauge for the fuselage fuel tank. Also, the airplane has low fuel warning lights (200 liters) for left and right fuel tank groups. -- The aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to switch between the bomb racks to be released (internal or external) and to switch between different salvo quantities. There is also a controller for a drop delay between each bomb in the salvo. +- The aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to switch between the bomb racks to be released (internal or external) and to switch between different salvo quantities. 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: auto mixture control + - recommended position of the oil radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the water radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + +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: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 25% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 9.8 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 13.3 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/hs129b2.md b/planes/hs129b2.md index e54d8df..48019e1 100644 --- a/planes/hs129b2.md +++ b/planes/hs129b2.md @@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 125 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 3992 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 4200 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 4200 kg Standart weight: 4756 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 5170 kg Fuel load: 451 kg / 610 l @@ -85,11 +85,26 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has only pitch and yaw flight-control trimmers. - The aircraft has independent left and right hydraulic wheel brake controls. To apply either brake push the upper part of the rudder pedal. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 40° or to the fixed take-off position. -- The tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft fuel gauges are positioned directly on the engine nacelles and show only the amount of fuel remaining in the wing tanks (the fuel remaining in the central fuel tank is not indicated). - The aircraft isn't equipped with an oxygen supply system, so flying above 4000 meters is forbidden. - The aircraft is equipped with an electric bomb release controller that allows dropping the bombs only 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: auto radiator control + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: auto prop pitch control + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control + +3. Recommended positions of the radiator control handle for various flight modes: auto radiator control + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 4.5 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 7.4 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/hurricanemkii.md b/planes/hurricanemkii.md index c609bed..87a3773 100644 --- a/planes/hurricanemkii.md +++ b/planes/hurricanemkii.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 13000 feet Empty weight: 2567 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2859 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2859 kg Standard weight: 3225 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3894 kg Fuel load: 317 kg / 441.5 l / 97.1 gallons @@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Operation features: - 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). - The aircraft is equipped with elevator and rudder trimmers. - Landing flaps have hydraulic actuators and can be extended to any angle up to 80°. The speed with the extended flaps is limited to 120 mph. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft is equipped with a siren that warns a pilot if the throttle is set to low position with landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open the canopy at high speeds because of the ram air, but there is an emergency jettison handle for bailing out. @@ -107,7 +107,26 @@ Operation features: - The gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. - When bombs are installed there is a salvo controller, it has two release modes: single drop or drop two in a salvo. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. + +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 radiator control handle: open + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: auto prop pitch 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 control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 60% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 6.0 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 9.9 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/i16t24.md b/planes/i16t24.md index 35a0efc..f08a282 100644 --- a/planes/i16t24.md +++ b/planes/i16t24.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 205 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 3000 m Empty weight: 1501 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 1633 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 1633 kg Standard weight: 1878 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 2146 kg Fuel load: 191 kg / 260 l @@ -86,13 +86,39 @@ Operation features: - Oil radiator shutter and air cooling intake shutters control is manual. - 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 manual system for landing flaps and gear, for this reason it is necessary to extend landing flaps and gear before final approach. Landing flaps can be extended to any angle up to 53°. -- The aircraft has a tail wheel control mechanism which is linked to rudder pedals. Because of this, it is necessary to avoid of large rudder pedal inputs when moving at high speed on the ground. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel control mechanism which is linked to rudder pedals. Because of this, it is necessary to avoid of large rudder pedal inputs when moving at high speed on the ground. - The aircraft has independent left and right mechanical wheel brakes. To brake it is necessary to push upper part of the rudder pedal. - The aircraft has a hydrostatic fuel gauge which shows total fuel remaining only when manual sucker lever is pushed in. In game this happens by pressing (RShift+I by default). - Cockpit has side-doors which should be closed before takeoff to prevent damage. - When bombs are installed there is a salvo controller, it has two release modes: single drop or drop two in a salvo. - When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. -- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. There is also a back-up folding mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. +- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. There is also a back-up folding mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. + +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 cowl flap control handle: 50% + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: 50% + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light 90% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control + +3.1 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 30% (in winter conditions - close to 15% if necessary) + - combat: open 70% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 60% + - combat: open 100% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 6.4 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 6.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/iar80a.md b/planes/iar80a.md index 180a8ca..b8fc16d 100644 --- a/planes/iar80a.md +++ b/planes/iar80a.md @@ -34,52 +34,52 @@ 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 standard aircraft mass. Note 4: climb rates are given for mominal power, turn times are given for emergency power. - + Engine: Model: I.A.R. 14 K. IV. C-32 Maximum power in Emergency mode at sea level: 1050 HP Maximum power in Emergency mode at 2700 m: 1100 HP Maximum power in Nominal mode at sea level: 930 HP Maximum power in Nominal mode at 3200 m: 1000 HP - + Engine modes: Nominal (unlimited time): 2300 RPM, 850 mm Hg Emergency (up to 3 minutes): 2300 RPM, 935 mm Hg - + Oil rated temperature in engine output: 40..110 °C Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 120 °C - + Empty weight: 1980 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2293 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2293 kg Standard weight: 2650 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3030 kg Fuel load: 324 kg / 450 l Useful load: 1050 kg - + Forward-firing armament: 6 x 7.92mm machine gun "FN Browning 7.92 mod 1938", 2400 rounds, 1500 rounds per minute, wing-mounted -or (modification): +or (modification): 4 x 7.92mm machine gun "FN Browning 7.92 mod 1938", 1600 rounds, 1500 rounds per minute, wing-mounted 2 x 13.2mm machine gun "FN Browning 13.2", 300 rounds, 1080 rounds per minute, wing-mounted -or (modification): +or (modification): 2 x 7.92mm machine gun "FN Browning 7.92 mod 1938", 1400 rounds, 1500 rounds per minute, wing-mounted 2 x 20mm gun "MG 151/20", 350 rounds, 700 rounds per minute, wing-mounted - + Bombs (modification): Up to 2 x 55 kg fragmentation bombs "SC 50" 249 kg general purpose bomb "SC 250" - + Length: 8.9 m Wingspan: 10.5 m Wing surface: 16.1 m² - + Combat debut: Summer-Autumn 1941 - + Operation features: - The aircraft has no constant propeller governor. The propeller speed is controlled by manually changing the propeller pitch using a switch on the instrument board (default propeller pitch commands in the sim are [RShift + +/-]). -- Due to the absence of a constant propeller speed governor, it is necessary to carefully monitor the propeller RPM, especially in a dive - due to the spinning up of the propeller during acceleration, it is possible to exceed the maximum RPM and cause an engine failure. +- Due to the absence of a constant propeller speed governor, it is necessary to carefully monitor the propeller RPM, especially in a dive - due to the spinning up of the propeller during acceleration, it is possible to exceed the maximum RPM and cause an engine failure. - The aircraft has no cylinder head temperature gauge - only an oil temperature gauge. - The oil radiator of the I.A.R. 80-A has no regulation (there is a second adjustable oil radiator on I.A.R. 80-M modification). - The aircraft is equipped with elevator trimmer. @@ -92,7 +92,26 @@ Operation features: - The bomb release system can either drop only the central bomb or all three bombs at once. - The gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - In the dive bomber version, the tilt of the gunsight is adjustable [RAlt + F by default]. -- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter [LAlt + F by default]. +- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter [LAlt + F by default]. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 50% auto mixture control + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: heavy + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: 50% (auto mixture control) + +3. Recommended positions of the cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 6.9 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 7.7 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/iar80b.md b/planes/iar80b.md index 8d3d44a..33f1f6c 100644 --- a/planes/iar80b.md +++ b/planes/iar80b.md @@ -34,53 +34,53 @@ 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 standard aircraft mass. Note 4: climb rates are given for mominal power, turn times are given for emergency power. - + Engine: Model: I.A.R. 14 K. IV. C-32 Maximum power in Emergency mode at sea level: 1050 HP Maximum power in Emergency mode at 2700 m: 1100 HP Maximum power in Nominal mode at sea level: 930 HP Maximum power in Nominal mode at 3200 m: 1000 HP - + Engine modes: Nominal (unlimited time): 2300 RPM, 850 mm Hg Emergency (up to 3 minutes): 2300 RPM, 935 mm Hg - + Oil rated temperature in engine output: 40..110 °C Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 120 °C - + Empty weight: 20930 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2522 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2522 kg Standard weight: 2745 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3030 kg Fuel load: 324 kg / 450 l Useful load: 1050 kg - + Forward-firing armament: 4 x 7.92mm machine gun "FN Browning 7.92 mod 1938", 1600 rounds, 1500 rounds per minute, wing-mounted 2 x 13.2mm machine gun "FN Browning 13.2", 350 rounds, 1080 rounds per minute, wing-mounted -or (modification): +or (modification): 4 x 7.92mm machine gun "FN Browning 7.92 mod 1938", 1600 rounds, 1500 rounds per minute, wing-mounted 2 x 20mm gun "MG FF", 120 rounds, 530 rounds per minute, wing-mounted -or (modification): +or (modification): 2 x 7.92mm machine gun "FN Browning 7.92 mod 1938", 1400 rounds, 1500 rounds per minute, wing-mounted 2 x 20mm gun "MG 151/20", 350 rounds, 700 rounds per minute, wing-mounted - + Bombs (modification): Up to 2 x 55 kg fragmentation bombs "SC 50" 249 kg general purpose bomb "SC 250" - + Length: 8.97 m Wingspan: 11.0 m Wing surface: 16.5 m² - + Combat debut: Autumn 1942 - + Operation features: - The aircraft has no constant propeller governor. The propeller speed is controlled by manually changing the propeller pitch using a switch on the instrument board (default propeller pitch commands in the sim are [RShift + +/-]). -- Due to the absence of a constant propeller speed governor, it is necessary to carefully monitor the propeller RPM, especially in a dive - due to the spinning up of the propeller during acceleration, it is possible to exceed the maximum RPM and cause an engine failure. +- Due to the absence of a constant propeller speed governor, it is necessary to carefully monitor the propeller RPM, especially in a dive - due to the spinning up of the propeller during acceleration, it is possible to exceed the maximum RPM and cause an engine failure. - The aircraft has no cylinder head temperature gauge - only an oil temperature gauge. - The oil radiator of the I.A.R. 80-B has no regulation (there is a second adjustable oil radiator on I.A.R. 80-C, I.A.R. 81-C modification). - The aircraft is equipped with elevator trimmer. @@ -93,7 +93,26 @@ Operation features: - The bomb release system can either drop only the central bomb or all three bombs at once. - The gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - In the dive bomber version, the tilt of the gunsight is adjustable [RAlt + F by default]. -- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter [LAlt + F by default]. +- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter [LAlt + F by default]. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 50% auto mixture control + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: heavy + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: 50% (auto mixture control) + +3. Recommended positions of the cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 6.9 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 7.7 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/il2m41.md b/planes/il2m41.md index 57bccf4..b99e9f4 100644 --- a/planes/il2m41.md +++ b/planes/il2m41.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 120 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 4242 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 4464 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 4464 kg Standard weight: 5049 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 5888 kg Fuel load: 470 kg / 641 l @@ -86,17 +86,43 @@ Combat debut: June 1941 Operation features: - The engine has a boost mode which is engaged by setting mixture control lever to maximum position. - The engine has a single stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. -- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%25) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%25. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. +- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. - 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. - Water and oil radiator shutter control is manual. Airplane has armoured oil radiator shutters which should be closed at the beginning of ground attack to reduce a possibility of combat damage. After finishing the attack, it is necessary to re-open the shutters to the required position. - The aircraft has only the pitch flight-control trimmer. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator. Flaps can only be fully extended; gradual extending is impossible. Due to the weak force of the actuator the extended landing flaps may be pressed upwards by the airflow if the airspeed is more than 220 km/h. Remember that the flaps will not extend fully in case of high speed. In case of a high-speed landing approach the flaps may extend a few steps further right before landing. -- 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 differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows the amount of remaining fuel in the front or bottom fuel tank depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Rear fuel tank level is not indicated. - Cockpit canopy weight is 50 kg and it has no lock in the open position, for this reason the canopy may to spontaneously close in a deep dive. Also, it is impossible to open or close canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. - The aircraft is equipped with a joint salvo controller both for bombs and rockets, it has three release/fire modes: single launch, launch two in a salvo or launch four in a salvo. -- The gunsight is installed on a sliding bar which allows the pilot to extend the gunsight towards the pilot allowing for an increase in the field of view through the gunsight. +- The gunsight is installed on a sliding bar which allows the pilot to extend the gunsight towards the pilot allowing for an increase in the field of view through the gunsight. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 50% (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: 50% (auto mixture control) + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50-60% + - combat: close (to prevent combat damage) + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50-60% + - combat: open 100% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 8.7 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.0 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/il2m42.md b/planes/il2m42.md index dc24bb1..3a4bfed 100644 --- a/planes/il2m42.md +++ b/planes/il2m42.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 120 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 4462 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 4651 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 4651 kg Standard weight: 5294 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 6127 kg Fuel load: 535 kg / 730 l @@ -88,17 +88,43 @@ Combat debut: June 1942 Operation features: - The engine has a boost mode which is engaged by setting mixture control lever to maximum position. - The engine has a single stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. -- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%25) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%25. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. +- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. - 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. - Water and oil radiator shutter control is manual. Airplane has armoured oil radiator shutters which should be closed at the beginning of ground attack to reduce a possibility of combat damage. After finishing the attack, it is necessary to re-open the shutters to the required position. - The aircraft has only the pitch flight-control trimmer. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator. Flaps can only be fully extended; gradual extending is impossible. Due to the weak force of the actuator the extended landing flaps may be pressed upwards by the airflow if the airspeed is more than 220 km/h. Remember that the flaps will not extend fully in case of high speed. In case of a high-speed landing approach the flaps may extend a few steps further right before landing. -- 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 differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows the amount of remaining fuel in the front or bottom fuel tank depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Rear fuel tank level is not indicated. - Cockpit canopy weight is 50 kg and it has no lock in the open position, for this reason the canopy may to spontaneously close in a deep dive. Also, it is impossible to open or close canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. - The aircraft is equipped with a joint salvo controller both for bombs and rockets, it has three release/fire modes: single launch, launch two in a salvo or launch four in a salvo. -- The gunsight is installed on a sliding bar which allows the pilot to extend the gunsight towards the pilot allowing for an increase in the field of view through the gunsight. +- The gunsight is installed on a sliding bar which allows the pilot to extend the gunsight towards the pilot allowing for an increase in the field of view through the gunsight. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 50% (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: 50% (auto mixture control) + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50-60% + - combat: close (to prevent combat damage) + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50-60% + - combat: open 100% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 8.9 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.0 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/il2m43.md b/planes/il2m43.md index c81c716..11582ac 100644 --- a/planes/il2m43.md +++ b/planes/il2m43.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 120 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 4715 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 5014 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 5014 kg Standard weight: 5681 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 6375 kg Fuel load: 535 kg / 730 l @@ -89,17 +89,43 @@ Combat debut: early 1943 Operation features: - The engine has a boost mode which is engaged by setting mixture control lever to maximum position. - The engine has a single stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. -- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%25) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%25. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. +- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. - 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. - Water and oil radiator shutter control is manual. Airplane has armoured oil radiator shutters which should be closed at the beginning of ground attack to reduce a possibility of combat damage. After finishing the attack, it is necessary to re-open the shutters to the required position. - The aircraft has only the pitch flight-control trimmer. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator. Flaps can be extended fully or to takeoff position - 17°, gradual extending is impossible. Due to the weak force of the actuator the extended landing flaps may be pressed upwards by the airflow if the airspeed is more than 220 km/h. Remember that the flaps will not extend fully in case of high speed. In case of a high-speed landing approach the flaps may extend a few steps further right before the landing which will cause the aircraft to shoot upwards. -- 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 differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows the amount of remaining fuel in the front or bottom fuel tank depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Rear fuel tank level is not indicated. - Cockpit canopy weight is 50 kg and it has no lock in the open position, for this reason the canopy may to spontaneously close in a deep dive. Also, it is impossible to open or close canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. - The aircraft is equipped with a joint salvo controller both for bombs and rockets, it has three release/fire modes: single launch, launch two in a salvo or launch four in a salvo. -- The mechanical gun sight "Visier Vladimirova" allows aiming rockets and guns at ground and air targets and horizontal bombing at certain speeds and altitudes. +- The mechanical gun sight "Visier Vladimirova" allows aiming rockets and guns at ground and air targets and horizontal bombing at certain speeds and altitudes. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 50% (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: 50% (auto mixture control) + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50-60% + - combat: close (to prevent combat damage) + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 60-70% + - combat: open 100% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 9.6 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 11.4 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/ju523mg4e.md b/planes/ju523mg4e.md index 4dc33d5..c6eae38 100644 --- a/planes/ju523mg4e.md +++ b/planes/ju523mg4e.md @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Oil rated temperature in engine output: 80 °C Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 100 °C Empty weight: 6305 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 7017 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 7017 kg Standard weight: 10003 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 11333 kg Fuel load: 1824 kg / 2400 l @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Combat debut: 1936 Operation features: - The engine has a single stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. - Engine mixture control is manual; it is necessary to lean the mixture if altitude is more than 1 km for optimal engine operation. Also, leaning the mixture allows a reduction in fuel consumption during flight. -- All three propellers are fixed pitch ones, so thrust can only be controlled by adjusting the engines throttle (from idle at 25%25 to maximum power at 100%25). 0 - 20%25 throttle range is used for braking the landing gear wheels. Engine modes can be determined only by watching the engine RPM gauges. +- All three propellers are fixed pitch ones, so thrust can only be controlled by adjusting the engines throttle (from idle at 25% to maximum power at 100%). 0 - 20% throttle range is used for braking the landing gear wheels. Engine modes can be determined only by watching the engine RPM gauges. - Radiator bypass valve and engine cowls are controlled manually. - Pedals in the cabin are equipped with adjustable load feel mechanism to reduce the pilot's work load. - The aircraft has a manually controlled horizontal stabilizer. It should be set to 0° before takeoff, to +2° during flight and to -1.5° for landing. Also, it may be used to trim the flight stick during the flight. @@ -79,13 +79,41 @@ Operation features: - Before taking off, set the stabilizer to flight position +2°, engage the link and then move the stabilizer to take-off position 0° - flaps will be extended to 25°. - When airborne, move the stabilizer back to flight position (flaps should also fully retract) and unlink these controls. - Before landing, set the stabilizer to flight position +2°, engage the link and then move the stabilizer to landing position -1.5° - flaps will be fully extended to 40°. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. -- The aircraft has separate pneumatic wheel brakes. To brake left or right wheels, move their corresponding left or right engine throttle to 20%25 or less. Setting the central engine throttle to 20%25 or less will brake both wheels. Maximum braking efficiency can be achieved by moving the trottle all the way down. In the sim, you can also use the brake buttons to move left and right engine throttles to braking position. -- The aircraft is equipped with a hydraulic tail wheel parking brake system. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft has separate pneumatic wheel brakes. To brake left or right wheels, move their corresponding left or right engine throttle to 20% or less. Setting the central engine throttle to 20% or less will brake both wheels. Maximum braking efficiency can be achieved by moving the trottle all the way down. In the sim, you can also use the brake buttons to move left and right engine throttles to braking position. +- The aircraft is equipped with a hydraulic tailwheel parking brake system. - The aircraft is equipped with two mechanical fuel float level gauges for left and right fuel tank groups, located on the left and right engine nacelles outside the cabin. - The aircraft has three mechanical oil float level gauges on each of the three engine nacelles outside the cabin. - Cargo unload doors can be opened on the ground only. -- The left passenger door must be removed before flight for dropping paratroopers or cargo containers. Use the bomb drop button ("B" by default) to drop them. +- The left passenger door must be removed before flight for dropping paratroopers or cargo containers. Use the bomb drop button ("B" by default) to drop them. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: fixed pitch + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 35% + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 75%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 80-90% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. + +3. Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open + - cruise flight: open 50% + - combat: open 50% + +3. Recommended positions of the radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open + - cruise flight: open 50% + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.1 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.6 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/ju87d3.md b/planes/ju87d3.md index d829a45..bb22de5 100644 --- a/planes/ju87d3.md +++ b/planes/ju87d3.md @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 3930 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 4250 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 4250 kg Standard weight: 4835 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 6684 kg Fuel load: 626 kg / 840 l @@ -93,14 +93,40 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has hydraulic-actuated landing flaps with three fixed positions: retracted, takeoff (25°) and landing (40°). Flap indicator lights are located on left panel near the throttle. - The aircraft is also equipped with differential ailerons which are lowered in synch with the flaps. - The aircraft has an automatically controlled horizontal stabilizer. An automatic control system adjusts the stabilizer angle depending on the extended angle of the landing flaps. The stabilizer control lamps are located near the throttle lever. -- 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 remaining fuel in left and right fuel tanks depending on switch position. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has indicator lights for full internal tanks and a low fuel warning light (160 liters) for each tank. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. When the canopy is open, it is impossible to use rear gun because it is linked to canopy. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft has a window in the cockpit floor which can be opened by the bomb bay door command. - The aircraft is equipped with a salvo controller, it allows the pilot to choose which bomb racks to use (central, left and right wing) and to switch the bomb salvo (single drop or all bombs on the rack). - The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. -- The aircraft is equipped with dive system. When the dive system is engaged, the plane enters a dive when the air brakes are extended and will recover from the dive either by pressing the bomb drop button or when the air brakes are retracted. The dive system controls are separate: the trimmer tab on the right elevator is controlled by the dive system while the pilot controls the trimmer tab on the left elevator. Therefore the pilot input and dive system input of the trimmers are independent, and when the dive system is in operation, there is no indication of a trimmer position change in the technochat. +- The aircraft is equipped with dive system. When the dive system is engaged, the plane enters a dive when the air brakes are extended and will recover from the dive either by pressing the bomb drop button or when the air brakes are retracted. The dive system controls are separate: the trimmer tab on the right elevator is controlled by the dive system while the pilot controls the trimmer tab on the left elevator. Therefore the pilot input and dive system input of the trimmers are independent, and when the dive system is in operation, there is no indication of a trimmer position change in the technochat. + +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 radiators control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + - 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: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% (in winter conditions - open 20%) + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 3.7 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 6.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/ju88a4.md b/planes/ju88a4.md index 08cd3d1..82e53e2 100644 --- a/planes/ju88a4.md +++ b/planes/ju88a4.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 130 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 8619 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 9458 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 9458 kg Standard weight: 12110 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 13655 kg Fuel load: 1277 kg / 1680 l @@ -92,11 +92,30 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has an automatically controlled horizontal stabilizer. An automatic control system adjusts the stabilizer angle depending on the extended angle of the landing flaps. The stabilizer control lamps are located near the flaps indicator lights. - The aircraft is also equipped with differential ailerons which are lowered in synch with the flaps. - Lowering the landing gear takes a long time, for this reason it is necessary to extend the landing gear well before final landing approach. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the 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 dedicated fuel gauges for left and right fuel tank groups and there is a switch between the internal and external fuel tank group indicator. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by pressing (RShift+I). Also, the airplane has low fuel warning lights (180 liters) for the internal tanks. - The aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to switch between the bomb racks to be released (internal or external) and to switch between different salvo quantities. There is also a controller for a drop delay between each bomb in the salvo. -- The aircraft is equipped with dive system. When the dive system is engaged, the plane enters a dive when the air brakes are extended or when the dive button (LCtrl + D by default) is pressed. The plane will recover from the dive either by pressing the bomb drop button or by pressing the dive button (LCtrl + D by default). The dive system will return to the neutral position of the elevator trim, while the full range of trimmer travel from the pilot’s input is preserved. Therefore the pilot input and dive system input of the trimmers are independent, and when the dive system is in operation, there is no indication of a trimmer position change in the technochat. Also, the elevator trim is automatically shifted when the stabilizer is moved to the landing position (when flaps are released to the landing position). This also shifts the trim back to the neutral position. +- The aircraft is equipped with dive system. When the dive system is engaged, the plane enters a dive when the air brakes are extended or when the dive button (LCtrl + D by default) is pressed. The plane will recover from the dive either by pressing the bomb drop button or by pressing the dive button (LCtrl + D by default). The dive system will return to the neutral position of the elevator trim, while the full range of trimmer travel from the pilot’s input is preserved. Therefore the pilot input and dive system input of the trimmers are independent, and when the dive system is in operation, there is no indication of a trimmer position change in the technochat. Also, the elevator trim is automatically shifted when the stabilizer is moved to the landing position (when flaps are released to the landing position). This also shifts the trim back to the neutral position. + +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 cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: heavy + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control + +3. Recommended positions of the outlet cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 12.0 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 15.9 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/ju88c6.md b/planes/ju88c6.md index 3a4a8c0..680b522 100644 --- a/planes/ju88c6.md +++ b/planes/ju88c6.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 130 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic Empty weight: 8315 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 9139 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 9139 kg Standard weight: 10500 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 13503 kg Fuel load: 1277 kg / 1680 l @@ -95,11 +95,30 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has an automatically controlled horizontal stabilizer. An automatic control system adjusts the stabilizer angle depending on the extended angle of the landing flaps. The stabilizer control lamps are located near the flaps indicator lights. - The aircraft is also equipped with differential ailerons which are lowered in synch with the flaps. - Lowering the landing gear takes a long time, for this reason it is necessary to extend the landing gear well before final landing approach. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the 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 dedicated fuel gauges for left and right fuel tank groups and there is a switch between the internal and external fuel tank group indicator. In game the fuel indicator switch changes by itself during horizontal flight every 10 seconds. Also, the airplane has low fuel warning lights (180 liters) for the internal tanks. - Aiming line of forward-firing armament is set at an elevation angle of -4.5 degrees. -- The aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to switch between the bomb racks to be released (internal or external) and to switch between different salvo quantities. There is also a controller for a drop delay between each bomb in the salvo. +- The aircraft is equipped with an automatic bomb salvo controller, it allows you to switch between the bomb racks to be released (internal or external) and to switch between different salvo quantities. 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: auto mixture control + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: heavy + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control + +3. Recommended positions of the cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 10.5 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 16.0 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/la5fns2.md b/planes/la5fns2.md index 705246e..e038bc7 100644 --- a/planes/la5fns2.md +++ b/planes/la5fns2.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 250 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 3500 m Empty weight: 2655 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2929 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2929 kg Standard weight: 3305 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3544 kg Fuel load: 334 kg / 464 l @@ -83,11 +83,42 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft is equipped with elevator and rudder trimmers. - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 60°. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total remaining fuel. - Also, it is impossible to open or close canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. -- The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop the two bombs at the same time. +- The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop the two bombs at the same time. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: no mixture control + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: open + - recommended position of the radiator/cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: no mixture control + +3.1 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open + - climb: open + - cruise flight: open (in winter conditions - close 50% if necessary) + - combat: open + +3.2 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 60% + +3.3 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 3.6 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 12.3 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/la5s38.md b/planes/la5s38.md index 4beede4..3a57cc5 100644 --- a/planes/la5s38.md +++ b/planes/la5s38.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 250 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 3500 m Empty weight: 2584 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2844 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2844 kg Standard weight: 3220 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3460 kg Fuel load: 334 kg / 464 l @@ -74,18 +74,49 @@ Combat debut: Summer 1943 Operation features: - The boost regulator on an airplane works only as a boost limiter. The regulator limits the nominal boost to 1140 mmHg at the first stage of the supercharger operation and 950 mmHg at the second stage of the supercharger operation. - The engine has a two-stage mechanical supercharger which must be manually switched at 3500m altitude. -- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to maximum. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the mixture control to less than maximum. This also reduces fuel consumption during flight. +- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is at the rear position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the lever forward to reduce the fuel consumption during flight. - 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 radiator, air cooling intake and outlet shutters are manually controlled. - Air cooling intake shutters should always be open. They should only be closed when there is a possibility of engine overcooling, for example in a dive with idle throttle. - The aircraft has trimmers for pitch and yaw controls. - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 60°. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total remaining fuel. - The canopy has an emergency jettison for bailing out at a high speed. -- The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop the two bombs at the same time. +- The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop the two bombs at the same time. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: open + - recommended position of the radiator/cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: 100% (auto mixture control) + +3.1 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open + - climb: open + - cruise flight: open (in winter conditions - close 50% if necessary) + - combat: open + +3.2 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 60% + +3.3 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 5,0 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/la5s8.md b/planes/la5s8.md index 8e264d9..37b2d49 100644 --- a/planes/la5s8.md +++ b/planes/la5s8.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Cylinder head maximum temperature: 250 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 3500 m Empty weight: 2648 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2928 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2928 kg Standard weight: 3353 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3593 kg Fuel load: 370 kg / 521 l @@ -84,11 +84,43 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 60°. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total remaining fuel. - Cockpit canopy has a weak lock when in the opened position, for this reason the canopy may spontaneously close in a deep dive. Also, it is impossible to open or close canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. -- The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop the two bombs at the same time. +- The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop the two bombs at the same time. + +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 cowls flap control handles: open + - recommended position of the oil radiator flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: auto mixture control + +3.1 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open + - climb: open + - cruise flight: open (in winter conditions - close 50% if necessary) + - combat: open + +3.2 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 60% + +3.3 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 20% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 9.7 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 11.1 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/lagg3s29.md b/planes/lagg3s29.md index e5fc3ce..e48d2d9 100644 --- a/planes/lagg3s29.md +++ b/planes/lagg3s29.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2500 m Empty weight: 2620 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2773 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2773 kg Standard weight: 3157 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3701 kg Fuel load: 348 kg / 467 l @@ -84,12 +84,40 @@ Operation features: - Water and oil radiator shutters are controlled manually. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 60°. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total remaining fuel. - Cockpit canopy has a weak lock when in the opened position, for this reason the canopy may spontaneously close in a deep dive. It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. - The control system for the bomb rack only allows to drop the two bombs at the same time. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - 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: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture knob should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture knob should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. At 8-9 km altitude, the altitude corrector closes to 0%. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% + - combat: open 100% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 2.7 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/li2.md b/planes/li2.md index 47fb2c2..a6937d6 100644 --- a/planes/li2.md +++ b/planes/li2.md @@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ Wing surface: 91,7 m² Combat debut: Autumn 1942 Operation features: -- IMPORTANT: take up to 50%25 fuel in cargo loadout to not exceed the maximum takeoff weight. +- IMPORTANT: take up to 50% fuel in cargo loadout to not exceed the maximum takeoff weight. - 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. - Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to maximum. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the mixture control to less than maximum. This also reduces fuel consumption during flight. - 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. @@ -90,7 +90,38 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has a manual control for the tailwheel lock. The unlocked tailwheel has no turn limit. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing. - The aircraft is equipped with three-channel autopilot system (main switch RAlt + A). Pilot has the ability to trim course (RAlt + Left/Right), pitch (RAlt + Up/Down) and roll (RShift + Left/Right) stabilizing angles. - Cargo unload doors can be opened on the ground only. -- The side door must be opened for dropping paratroopers or cargo containers stored inside. Open it using the bomb bay doors toggle command ("N" by default) and then use the bomb drop button ("B" by default) to drop them. +- The side door must be opened for dropping paratroopers or cargo containers stored inside. Open it using the bomb bay doors toggle command ("N" by default) and then use the bomb drop button ("B" by default) to drop them. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: forward + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: open 50% + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: heavy + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 15% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 60%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 40-50% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the radiator/cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: / no control of radiators/cowl flaps + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the radiator/cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: / no control of radiators/cowl flaps + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.7 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 9.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/mc202s8.md b/planes/mc202s8.md index 9cd1be0..4b82121 100644 --- a/planes/mc202s8.md +++ b/planes/mc202s8.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 110 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 2448 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2622 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2622 kg Standard weight: 2967 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3197 kg Fuel load: 307 kg / 430 l @@ -87,12 +87,38 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has asymmetric half-wings for roll-compensation: the left one is 20 cm longer than right one. - The aircraft has a manually controlled horizontal stabilizer. It should be set to neutral before takeoff and 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. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 45°. The flap system includes a "pneumatic spring" which allows flaps to be pressed upwards by airflow at airspeed more than 200 km/h. -- 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 differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which indicates only the front fuel tank level. - 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. There is also a back-up folding mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. +- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. There is also a back-up folding mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. + +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: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 0% + - 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 radiators control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 100% (in winter conditions - open 50%) + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiators control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 100% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 5.7 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 6.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/me262a.md b/planes/me262a.md index 3539e84..6ae78db 100644 --- a/planes/me262a.md +++ b/planes/me262a.md @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Oil rated pressure in engine output: 2 kg/cm² Oil maximum pressure in engine output: 5 kg/cm² Empty weight: 4146 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 4737 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 4737 kg Standard weight: 6400 kg Weight with full tanks: 6900 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 7100 kg @@ -91,7 +91,20 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft is susceptible to Mach tuck when diving at 0.84 M or higher speed. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 55°. The hydraulic valve controlling the flaps can\'t be turned during the landing gear operation (lowering or retracting). - Landing gear brakes are hydraulic as well and are engaged by pushing a corresponding pedal. The nose gear orients by itself (up to 50° in either direction), has a rotation dampener and dedicated brake handle. The aircraft tends to rotate during a breakaway unless the nose wheel is set forward. -- There are two main (900 l each) and two secondary fuel tanks (600 and 170 l). The fuel transfer from secondary to main tanks using the electric fuel pump is initiated by the pilot when the fuel level in main tanks drops lower than 600 l. The main tanks have fuel level indicators and emergency fuel lamps (they light up when there are less than 250 l left). +- There are two main (900 l each) and two secondary fuel tanks (600 and 170 l). The fuel transfer from secondary to main tanks using the electric fuel pump is initiated by the pilot when the fuel level in main tanks drops lower than 600 l. The main tanks have fuel level indicators and emergency fuel lamps (they light up when there are less than 250 l left). + +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: 0% + +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 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 18.8 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 28.3 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/me410a1.md b/planes/me410a1.md index 088d5b6..bbac345 100644 --- a/planes/me410a1.md +++ b/planes/me410a1.md @@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 85 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: fluid coupling Empty weight: 7861 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 8412 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 8412 kg Standard weight: 10244 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 11412 kg Fuel load: 1776 kg / 2400 l @@ -118,14 +118,35 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has fence-type airbrakes which are located above and under the wing and are used to slow the descent during steep dive bombing. - The aircraft has hydraulically-actuated landing flaps with three fixed positions: retracted, takeoff (20°) and landing (50°). Flaps control buttons and indicator lights are located on left panel near the throttle. The speed with the extended flaps is limited to 300 km/h. - 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 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 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 aircraft is equipped with bottom formation lights which can be turned on simultaneously. - The aircraft has dive bombsight Stuvi 5B by default. Pilot should set target height above sea level (RShift + Period/Semicolon) and wind speed (RAlt + Period/Semicolon) before initiating the dive. - The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. - The aircraft is equipped with a bomb salvo controller, it has two release modes: drop single or drop all bombs in salvo. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. + +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 water radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: auto prop pitch control + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 15% + - 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 water radiators control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 14.8 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 20.0 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/mig3s24.md b/planes/mig3s24.md index a38deee..942f993 100644 --- a/planes/mig3s24.md +++ b/planes/mig3s24.md @@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 120 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 2650 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2831 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2831 kg Standard weight: 3244 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3476 kg Fuel load: 352 kg / 480 l @@ -84,18 +84,43 @@ Combat debut: July 1941 Operation features: - The engine has a boost mode which is engaged by setting mixture control lever to maximum position. - The engine has a single stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. -- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%25) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%25. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. +- Engine mixture control is automatic when the mixture lever is set to the intermediate (50%) position. It is possible to manually lean the mixture by moving the control lever to less than 50%. This will lower fuel consumption during flight. - 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. - Water and oil radiator shutters are controlled manually. - The aircraft has only pitch and yaw flight-control trimmers. - The aircraft has automatic wing slats. They deploy when the high angle of attack increases which makes pre-stall softer. - Landing flaps have a limiter for the maximum angle. The flaps have an extended range from 0° to 50°. The landing flaps have pneumatic actuator. Flaps can only be instantly extended to the angle which is set by limiter, gradual extending is impossible. Due to weak force of the actuator the extended landing flaps may retract upward by the airflow when the airspeed is more than 220 km/h. For this reason, it is necessary to remember that flaps will not extend fully in case of high speed. In case of a high-speed landing approach the flaps may extend a few steps right before landing. -- The aircraft has a tailwheel control system which is unlocked and made controllable by the rudder if the rudder pedal is pressed more than for 40%25 of its range. The tailwheel remans locked if pedals are deflected less than 40%25. Because of this, it is necessary to avoid large rudder pedal inputs when moving at high speed, or be ready to control the airplane with an unlocked tailwheel should large rudder inputs be made. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel control system which is unlocked and made controllable by the rudder if the rudder pedal is pressed more than for 40% of its range. The tailwheel remans locked if pedals are deflected less than 40%. Because of this, it is necessary to avoid large rudder pedal inputs when moving at high speed, or be ready to control the airplane with an unlocked tailwheel should large rudder inputs be made. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total remaining fuel. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. - When bombs are installed there is a salvo controller, it has two release modes: single drop or drop two in a salvo. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. + +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 radiator/cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle:auto prop pitch control + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +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: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% (winter: 50%) + - cruise flight: open 50% (winter: 20%) + - combat: close + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% (winter: 25%) + - climb: open 100% (winter: 25%) + - cruise flight: open 40% (winter: 20%) + - combat: open 100% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 6.0 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 7.2 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/mosquitofbmkvis2.md b/planes/mosquitofbmkvis2.md index 72eff71..f89f138 100644 --- a/planes/mosquitofbmkvis2.md +++ b/planes/mosquitofbmkvis2.md @@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear Empty weight: 6676 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 7463 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 7463 kg Standard weight: 9026 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 10194 kg Fuel load: 1479.1 kg / 2060 l / 453 gallons @@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ Operation features: - Water and oil temperatures are controlled manually by adjusting the radiator shutter. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - Landing flaps have hydraulic actuators and can be extended to any angle up to 45°. The speed with the extended flaps is limited to 150 mph. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft is equipped with a siren that warns a pilot if the throttle is set to low (less than 1/4) position with landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open the door at high speeds because of the ram air, but there is an emergency jettison handle for bailing out. @@ -105,7 +105,26 @@ Operation features: - The gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - When rockets are installed there is Mk.IIL gunsight modification. To make it easier to aim rockets it is possible to shift the target line up to 5 degrees downward (key combinations Right Shift + Semicolon / Right Shift + Period by default). - The aircraft is equipped with a bomb salvo controller, it has three release modes: drop single, drop two in a salvo or drop all bombs in salvo. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has two launch modes: fire two in a salvo or fire all rockets in a salvo. However, when Mk.III Tiered Rails are installed and "two rockets in a salvo" mode is selected, four rockets are launched from four rails (lower placed rockets are fired first). +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has two launch modes: fire two in a salvo or fire all rockets in a salvo. However, when Mk.III Tiered Rails are installed and "two rockets in a salvo" mode is selected, four rockets are launched from four rails (lower placed rockets are fired first). + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: auto mixture + - recommended position of the radiator: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light (100%) + - 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: + - takeoff: open + - climb: open + - cruise flight: close + - combat: open + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 11.8 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 21.6 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/p38j25.md b/planes/p38j25.md index 66bcf66..a0c2f8e 100644 --- a/planes/p38j25.md +++ b/planes/p38j25.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Landing angle: 7.0 ° 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 standard aircraft mass and 70%25 of fuel. +Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for standard aircraft mass and 70% of fuel. Note 4: turn times are given for WEP power. Engine: @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 6356 kg (14013 lb) -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 6662 kg (14687 lb) +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 6662 kg (14687 lb) Standard weight: 7890 kg (17395 lb) Maximum takeoff weight: 10113 kg (22295 lb) Fuel load: 1132 kg (2496 lb) / 1575 l (416 gal) @@ -95,7 +95,7 @@ Operation features: - In addition to the automatic single-stage supercharger, each engine is equipped with the automatic turbo-supercharger. - The turbo-supercharger is powered by the engine exhaust backpressure and is regulated automatically by the pilot throttle control in the cockpit using the shutters on the exhaust pipes. - It should be noted that turbocharger RPM changes relatively slowly and not immediately after a control lever adjustment. For instance, during takeoff it's necessary to keep the brakes pressed for several seconds after moving the throttle to takeoff position and begin the run only when the turbocharger RPM increases sufficiently to reach 54 inches of pressure. -- The automatic fuel mixture control maintains optimal mixture if mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (70%25) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce the fuel consumption during flight set the mixture lever to Auto Lean (30%25) position. In a case of malfunction of the automatic mixture control, the mixture lever should be set to Full Rich (move the lever completely forward) position. To stop the engine, set it to the Idle Cut Off (0%25) position. +- The automatic fuel mixture control maintains optimal mixture if mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (70%) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce the fuel consumption during flight set the mixture lever to Auto Lean (30%) position. In a case of malfunction of the automatic mixture control, the mixture lever should be set to Full Rich (move the lever completely forward) position. To stop the engine, set it to the Idle Cut Off (0%) position. - The automatic engine governor keeps the set engine RPM by adjusting the propeller pitch using an electric actuator (it is possible to turn it off and control the propeller pitch manually). The propellers can be feathered. - To check a low fuel level warning lamps, press and hold the corresponding button (RShift+I by default). - The aircraft has pitch and yaw flight-control trimmers. @@ -108,7 +108,23 @@ Operation features: - The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The windows on the sides of the canopy can be lowered during flight, but this can cause the excessive shaking of the plane. - The electric bomb controller allows dropping the bombs one by one from the left and right racks or by pairs. -- The unguided rockets are launched using the electric controller which allows single, pair, triple and salvo (all rockets at 0.1 seconds interval) launch. The rocket containers are jettisonable. +- The unguided rockets are launched using the electric controller which allows single, pair, triple and salvo (all rockets at 0.1 seconds interval) launch. The rocket containers are jettisonable. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the oil radiator / cowl flaps flap control handle: auto radiator control + - 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: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + +3. Recommended positions of the oil radiator / cowl flaps flap control handle for various flight modes: auto control of oil radiators / cowl flaps + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 15.2 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 24.1 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/p39l1.md b/planes/p39l1.md index 7e9e940..9fc0b15 100644 --- a/planes/p39l1.md +++ b/planes/p39l1.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 95 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 2929 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3331 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3331 kg Standart weight: 3508 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3868 kg Fuel load: 326,9 kg / 454 l @@ -79,9 +79,9 @@ Wing surface: 19.82 m² Combat debut: late 1942 Operation features: -- There is War Emergency power mode. To engage it, move the throttle to max forward position and set the mxiture control to Full Rich (move it 90%25 forward to engage the Take-Off mode). +- There is War Emergency power mode. To engage it, move the throttle to max forward position and set the mxiture control to Full Rich (move it 90% forward to engage the Take-Off mode). - The engine has a single stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. -- 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. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Cut Off (0%25) position. Full Rich positon is used during take-off, in case of emergency or automatic mixture system malfunction. +- 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. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Cut Off (0%) position. Full Rich positon is used during take-off, in case of emergency or automatic mixture system malfunction. - 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. Also it is possible to turn off the governor and control propeller pitch manually. - Water and oil temperatures are controlled manually by adjusting the outlet engine radiator shutters. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. @@ -92,7 +92,33 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has two fuel gauges which shows the level in each group of fuel tank. - Although there are two cockpit doors equipped with window lifters, usually only the right one is used. They can't be opened during flight, but can be jettisoned to bail out. - The aircraft is equipped with mechanical releasing system for a single bomb. -- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. There is also a back-up mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. +- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. There is also a back-up mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiator/cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + +3.1 Recommended positions of the radiator/cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% + - combat: open 100% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the radiator/cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 15.2 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 24.1 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/p40e1.md b/planes/p40e1.md index 8abd9db..1d824d0 100644 --- a/planes/p40e1.md +++ b/planes/p40e1.md @@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Take-off power (up to 5 minutes): 3000 RPM, 45.5 inch Hg Maximum Possible power (up to 5 minutes): 3000 RPM, 56.0 inch Hg Empty weight: 3073 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3264.2 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3264.2 kg Standart weight: 3819.1 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 4414 kg Fuel load: 404 kg / 561 l @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ Combat debut: December 1941 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 has a single stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. -- 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. Also it is possible to turn off the governor and control propeller pitch manually. - Water and oil radiators shutters are joint with engine cowl outlet shutters and manually operated. - The aircraft has a very small stability margin in yaw. When angle of side slip is more than 12° plane becomes unstable in yaw and starts to increase the side slip angle by itself. Because of this, it is necessary to accurately operate the rudder pedals and pay attention to the side slip indicator. @@ -104,7 +104,27 @@ Operation features: - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with mechanical releasing system for a single bomb. - When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. -- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. There is also a back-up mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. +- The gunsight has a sliding sun-filter. There is also a back-up mechanical sight which can be used if main sight is damaged. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the cowl flap control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - 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: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + +3 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 15% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 15.2 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 24.1 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/p47d22.md b/planes/p47d22.md index 04e8894..0a3d1b3 100644 --- a/planes/p47d22.md +++ b/planes/p47d22.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Landing angle: 11.9 ° 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 standard aircraft mass and 50%25 of fuel. +Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for standard aircraft mass and 50% of fuel. Note 4: turn times are given for WEP power. Engine: @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 100 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 4665 kg (10285 lb) -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel, 4 MG removed): 5033 kg (11096 lb) +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel, 4 MG removed): 5033 kg (11096 lb) Standard weight: 6213 kg (13697 lb) Maximum takeoff weight: 7867 kg (17343 lb) Fuel load: 829 kg (2551 lb) / 1155 l (305 gal) @@ -99,12 +99,12 @@ Operation features: - In addition to the automatic single stage supercharger, the engine is equipped with a turbocharger that the pilot can control. - The turbocharger is powered by the engine exhaust back pressure which can be set by a lever in the cockpit and maintained automatically using the throttle shutters on the exhaust pipes. - The air compressed in the turbocharger goes to the intercooler where it is cooled by the incoming airflow. The cool compressed air goes to the carburetor and the resulting fuel-air mixture goes to the supercharger. -- The temperature of the air after the intercooler is indicated by a separate gauge. The pilot can control the intercooler flaps using the toggle switch and observe their position using the indicator on the left. Their default position is neutral (50%25). +- The temperature of the air after the intercooler is indicated by a separate gauge. The pilot can control the intercooler flaps using the toggle switch and observe their position using the indicator on the left. Their default position is neutral (50%). - The turbocharger RPM is controlled by the lever in the cockpit ("Left Shift" and "+"/"-" keys by default). At the back lever position the throttle shutters are fully open and exhaust gases all go to the atmosphere, resulting in minimal turbocharger RPM. At the forward lever position, the exhaust back pressure and the resulting turbocharger RPM are at maximum. It should be noted that the RPM will change with the altitude even if the lever is kept in the same position. The turbocharger RPM is indicated by a dedicated gauge. - The total engine power should be controlled using the joint method when the three levers - RPM lever, throttle lever and turbocharger lever are moved together. However, in certain cases (for instance, when going higher than the critical altitude) the turbocharger lever should be adjusted separately. - It should be noted that turbocharger RPM changes relatively slowly and not immediately after the control lever adjustment. - The aircraft is equipped with the water injection system that boosts the power in the emergency mode. When this system is engaged, the exhaust back pressure and turbocharger RPM increase automatically while the mixture becomes leaner. The water supply is good for around 7 minutes at the emergency power. -- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if the mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (85%25) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set the mixture lever to Auto Lean (60%25) position. In the case of malfunction 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 the mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (85%) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set the mixture lever to Auto Lean (60%) position. In the case of malfunction 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 manually operated. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. @@ -120,7 +120,34 @@ Operation features: - The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with the manual bomb release system for each of the three bomb racks. - The unguided rockets are launched using the electric controller which allows single, pair, triple and salvo (all rockets at 0.1 seconds interval) launch. -- There is a backup mechanical sight which can be used if the main sight is damaged. +- There is a backup mechanical sight which can be used if the main sight is damaged. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiator/cowl flap control handle: open 50% + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + +3.1 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: close + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: close + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 14.3 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 15.7 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/p47d28.md b/planes/p47d28.md index 5dba0a1..c4456e9 100644 --- a/planes/p47d28.md +++ b/planes/p47d28.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Landing angle: 11.9 ° 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 standard aircraft mass and 50%25 of fuel. +Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for standard aircraft mass and 50% of fuel. Note 4: turn times are given for WEP power. Engine: @@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 100 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 4755 kg (10483 lb) -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel, 4 MG removed): 5163.9 kg (11385 lb) +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel, 4 MG removed): 5163.9 kg (11385 lb) Standard weight: 6503 kg (14337 lb) Maximum takeoff weight: 8163.1 kg (17996 lb) Fuel load: 1006 kg (3095 lb) / 1404 l (370 gal) @@ -99,12 +99,12 @@ Operation features: - In addition to the automatic single stage supercharger, the engine is equipped with a turbocharger that the pilot can control. - The turbocharger is powered by the engine exhaust back pressure which can be set by a lever in the cockpit and maintained automatically using the throttle shutters on the exhaust pipes. - The air compressed in the turbocharger goes to the intercooler where it is cooled by the incoming airflow. The cool compressed air goes to the carburetor and the resulting fuel-air mixture goes to the supercharger. -- The temperature of the air after the intercooler is indicated by a separate gauge. The pilot can control the intercooler flaps using the toggle switch and observe their position using the indicator on the left. Their default position is neutral (50%25). +- The temperature of the air after the intercooler is indicated by a separate gauge. The pilot can control the intercooler flaps using the toggle switch and observe their position using the indicator on the left. Their default position is neutral (50%). - The turbocharger RPM is controlled by the lever in the cockpit ("T" and "+"/"-" keys by default). At the back lever position the throttle shutters are fully open and exhaust gases all go to the atmosphere, resulting in minimal turbocharger RPM. At the forward lever position, the exhaust back pressure and the resulting turbocharger RPM are at maximum. It should be noted that the RPM will change with the altitude even if the lever is kept in the same position. The turbocharger RPM is indicated by a dedicated gauge; in addition, the signal lamp will light up if the maximum RPM limit is exceeded. - The total engine power should be controlled using the joint method when the three levers - RPM lever, throttle lever and turbocharger lever are moved together. However, in certain cases (for instance, when going higher than the critical altitude) the turbocharger lever should be adjusted separately. - It should be noted that turbocharger RPM changes relatively slowly and not immediately after the control lever adjustment. - The aircraft is equipped with the water injection system that boosts the power in the emergency mode. When this system is engaged, the exhaust back pressure and turbocharger RPM increase automatically while the mixture becomes leaner. The water supply is good for around 15 minutes at the emergency power. -- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if the mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (85%25) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set the mixture lever to Auto Lean (60%25) position. In the case of malfunction 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 the mixture lever is set to Auto Rich (85%) position. To use automatic mixture leaning to reduce fuel consumption during flight it is necessary to set the mixture lever to Auto Lean (60%) position. In the case of malfunction 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. Also, it is possible to turn off the governor and control propeller pitch manually. - Oil radiators shutters are manually operated. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. @@ -121,7 +121,34 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft is equipped with the manual bomb release system for each of the three bomb racks. - The unguided rockets are launched using the electric controller which allows single, pair, triple and salvo (all rockets at 0.1 seconds interval) launch. - There is a backup mechanical sight which can be used if the main sight is damaged. -- The gyroscopic gunsight automatically calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 3 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle. The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the range-finding reticle to be the same as the target size. +- The gyroscopic gunsight automatically calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 3 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle. The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the range-finding reticle to be the same as the target size. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiator/cowl flap control handle: open 50% + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + +3.1 Recommended positions of cowl flaps for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: close + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: close + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 14.3 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 15.7 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/p51b5.md b/planes/p51b5.md index 31aa965..855e3c4 100644 --- a/planes/p51b5.md +++ b/planes/p51b5.md @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ Landing angle: 12.9 ° 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 standard aircraft mass and 68%25 of fuel. +Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for standard aircraft mass and 68% of fuel. Note 4: turn times are given for WEP power. Engine: @@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 90 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear Empty weight: 3340 kg (7363 lb) -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3560 kg (7849 lb) +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3560 kg (7849 lb) Standard weight: 4389 kg (9676 lb) Maximum takeoff weight: 5667 kg (12493 lb) Fuel load: 732 kg (1614 lb) / 1020 l (269 gal) @@ -127,24 +127,40 @@ Wing surface: 22.30 m² (240 feet²) Combat debut: winter 1943-1944 Operation features: -- COMBAT, AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AND INSTRUMENT FLYING ARE FORBIDDEN AT FULL FUEL RESERVE! The aircraft is unstable with full rear fuel tank. This limit is lifted when there is no more than 20 gallons (around 75%25 fuel left) in the rear tank. This tank is completely empty at 68%25 total fuel level. +- COMBAT, AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AND INSTRUMENT FLYING ARE FORBIDDEN AT FULL FUEL RESERVE! The aircraft is unstable with full rear fuel tank. This limit is lifted when there is no more than 20 gallons (around 75% fuel left) in the rear tank. This tank is completely empty at 68% total fuel level. - It is possible to reach dangerously high Mach numbers in a dive: the aircraft starts to shake and the loss of control is possible. Reduce the throttle and gently return to a horizontal flight. - The engine has a emergency boost mode. To set boost mode it is necessary to pull the boost knob and set full throttle. - The engine is equipped with the automatic governor of the manifold pressure that works when the throttle is set to 1/3 position or above. - The engine has a two stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. It can be switched to the low gear manually. -- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if the mixture lever is set to AUTO 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 the mixture lever is set to AUTO RICH (100%) position. To stop the engine mixture lever should be set to the Cut Off (0%) position. - Engine RPM has an automatic governor that controls the propeller pitch to maintain the required RPM. - The water and oil radiators shutters are operated automatically, but there is a manual mode. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and can be extended to 10°, 20°, 30°, 40° or 50°. - Each tank has a dedicated fuel level indicator: wing tank inidicators are located on the cockpit floor and the rear tank indicator is behind the pilot seat on the left. -- The tail wheel rotates freely, but moving the control stick back locks it so it rotates by the pedals input. +- The tailwheel rotates freely, but moving the control stick back locks it so it rotates by the pedals input. - 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 is equipped with a parking brake system. - The signal lamp lights up when the landing gear is up and the throttle is in the backward position or when the landing gear is down, but the throttle is in the forward position. - The aircraft is equipped with formation lights. - The unguided rockets are launched using the electric controller which allows single, pair, triple and salvo (all rockets at 0.1 seconds interval) launch. -- The gyroscopic gunsight automatically calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 3 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle. The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the range-finding reticle to be the same as the target size. +- The gyroscopic gunsight automatically calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 3 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle. The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the range-finding reticle to be the same as the target size. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Auto Rich (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: auto radiators control + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +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: 6.3 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 13.4 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/p51d15.md b/planes/p51d15.md index 905360c..f50d2b9 100644 --- a/planes/p51d15.md +++ b/planes/p51d15.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Landing angle: 12.9 ° 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 standard aircraft mass and 68%25 of fuel. +Note 3: maximum speeds, climb rates and turn times are given for standard aircraft mass and 68% of fuel. Note 4: turn times are given for WEP power. Engine: @@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 90 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear Empty weight: 3433 kg (7568 lb) -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel, 2 MG removed): 3629.5 kg (8002 lb) +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel, 2 MG removed): 3629.5 kg (8002 lb) Standard weight: 4578.6 kg (10093 lb) Maximum takeoff weight: 5667 kg (12493 lb) Fuel load: 732 kg (1614 lb) / 1020 l (269 gal) @@ -93,17 +93,17 @@ Wing surface: 22.30 m² (240 feet²) Combat debut: 1944 Operation features: -- COMBAT, AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AND INSTRUMENT FLYING ARE FORBIDDEN AT FULL FUEL RESERVE! The aircraft is unstable with full rear fuel tank. This limit is lifted when there is no more than 20 gallons (around 75%25 fuel left) in the rear tank. This tank is completely empty at 68%25 total fuel level. +- COMBAT, AEROBATIC MANEUVERS AND INSTRUMENT FLYING ARE FORBIDDEN AT FULL FUEL RESERVE! The aircraft is unstable with full rear fuel tank. This limit is lifted when there is no more than 20 gallons (around 75% fuel left) in the rear tank. This tank is completely empty at 68% total fuel level. - It is possible to reach dangerously high Mach numbers in a dive: the aircraft starts to shake and the loss of control is possible. Reduce the throttle and gently return to a horizontal flight. - The engine is equipped with the automatic governor of the manifold pressure that works when the throttle is set to 1/3 position or above. - The engine has a two stage mechanical supercharger which does not require manual control. It can be switched to the low gear manually. -- The engine is equipped with an automatic fuel mixture control which maintains optimal mixture if the mixture lever is set to RUN (70%25) position. In the case of malfunction 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 the mixture lever is set to RUN (70%) position. In the case of malfunction 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 that controls the propeller pitch to maintain the required RPM. - The water and oil radiators shutters are operated automatically, but there is a manual mode. - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - Landing flaps have a hydraulic actuator and can be extended to 10°, 20°, 30°, 40° or 50°. - Each tank has a dedicated fuel level indicator: wing tank inidicators are located on the cockpit floor and the rear tank indicator is behind the pilot seat on the left. -- The tail wheel rotates freely, but moving the control stick back locks it so it rotates by the pedals input. +- The tailwheel rotates freely, but moving the control stick back locks it so it rotates by the pedals input. - 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 is equipped with a parking brake system. - The signal lamp lights up when the landing gear is up and the throttle is in the backward position or when the landing gear is down, but the throttle is in the forward position. @@ -111,7 +111,23 @@ Operation features: - It is impossible to open the canopy at high speeds because of the ram air, but there is an emergency jettison handle for bailing out. - The aircraft is equipped with formation lights. - The unguided rockets are launched using the electric controller which allows single, pair, triple and salvo (all rockets at 0.1 seconds interval) launch. -- The gyroscopic gunsight automatically calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 3 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle. The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the range-finding reticle to be the same as the target size. +- The gyroscopic gunsight automatically calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 3 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle. The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the range-finding reticle to be the same as the target size. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Run (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: auto radiators control + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + - before taxiing, the parking brake must be released + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Run (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: 8.4 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 16.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/pe2s35.md b/planes/pe2s35.md index 7dcc19a..590ba08 100644 --- a/planes/pe2s35.md +++ b/planes/pe2s35.md @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 110 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2700 m Empty weight: 6078 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 6640 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 6640 kg Standard weight: 7697 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 8712 kg Fuel load: 1129 kg / 1505 l @@ -90,14 +90,41 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - The aircraft has fence-type airbrakes which are located under the wing and are used to slow the descent during steep dive bombing. - The aircraft is equipped with an automatic dive system. When the dive system is engaged, the plane enters a dive when the airbrakes are extended (passing through the 45 ° position) and will recover from the dive when you either press the bomb drop button or the dive recovery button to exit the dive (LCtrl + D by default). The dive system controls the elevator trim - for correct operation, the trimmer must be in the range between -4.5 ° to +4.5 ° before turning on the dive system. If the trimmer is outside this range, the aircraft has been trimmed manually, or if the airbrakes are retracted while the dive system is engaged, the dive system will be turned off. -- Landing flaps have electro-hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 50°. When landing and the flaps are fully extended the angle of attack for a stall is less than landing pitch angle. For this reason, it is prohibited to extend flaps to more than to 35° (70%25) on landing. +- Landing flaps have electro-hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 50°. When landing and the flaps are fully extended the angle of attack for a stall is less than landing pitch angle. For this reason, it is prohibited to extend flaps to more than to 35° (70%) on landing. - The aircraft has an automatically controlled horizontal stabilizer. An automatic control system adjusts the stabilizer angle depending on the extended angle of the landing flaps. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has three fuel gauges which shows the level in the fuselage fuel tank, left wing tanks and right wing tanks. - The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with a bomb salvo controller, it 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. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. Aircraft has a fire control system that is designed for eight rockets. However, for added punch, ten rockets were typically loaded. In that case, the ninth rocket will fire with the seventh and the tenth will fire with the eighth. +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. Aircraft has a fire control system that is designed for eight rockets. However, for added punch, ten rockets were typically loaded. In that case, the ninth rocket will fire with the seventh and the tenth will fire with the eighth. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: open 50% + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 100% (in winter conditions - open 50%) + - combat: open 50% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 60% (in winter conditions - open 20%) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 13.1 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/pe2s87.md b/planes/pe2s87.md index 6d016f0..ae70add 100644 --- a/planes/pe2s87.md +++ b/planes/pe2s87.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2300 m Empty weight: 6089 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 6643 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 6643 kg Standard weight: 7685 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 8701 kg Fuel load: 1113 kg / 1484 l @@ -90,14 +90,35 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has trimmers for all flight-controls: pitch, roll and yaw. - The aircraft has fence-type airbrakes which are located under the wing and are used to slow the descent during steep dive bombing. - The aircraft is equipped with an automatic dive system. When the dive system is engaged, the plane enters a dive when the airbrakes are extended (passing through the 45 ° position) and will recover from the dive when you either press the bomb drop button or the dive recovery button to exit the dive (LCtrl + D by default). The dive system controls the elevator trim - for correct operation, the trimmer must be in the range between -4.5 ° to +4.5 ° before turning on the dive system. If the trimmer is outside this range, the aircraft has been trimmed manually, or if the airbrakes are retracted while the dive system is engaged, the dive system will be turned off. -- Landing flaps have electro-hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 50°. When landing and the flaps are fully extended the angle of attack for a stall is less than landing pitch angle. For this reason, it is prohibited to extend flaps to more than to 35° (70%25) on landing. +- Landing flaps have electro-hydraulic actuator and they can be extended to any angle up to 50°. When landing and the flaps are fully extended the angle of attack for a stall is less than landing pitch angle. For this reason, it is prohibited to extend flaps to more than to 35° (70%) on landing. - The aircraft has an automatically controlled horizontal stabilizer. An automatic control system adjusts the stabilizer angle depending on the extended angle of the landing flaps. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. For this reason, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft has a fuel gauge which shows total remaining fuel. - The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with a bomb salvo controller, it 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. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. Aircraft has a fire control system that is designed for eight rockets. However, for added punch, ten rockets were typically loaded. In that case, the ninth rocket will fire with the seventh and the tenth will fire with the eighth. +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. Aircraft has a fire control system that is designed for eight rockets. However, for added punch, ten rockets were typically loaded. In that case, the ninth rocket will fire with the seventh and the tenth will fire with the eighth. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: open 50% + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Run (auto mixture control) + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. + +3. Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 50% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 100% (in winter conditions - open 20%) + - combat: open 50% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 15.3 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/spitfiremkixc.md b/planes/spitfiremkixc.md index c3acc94..94fbfb3 100644 --- a/planes/spitfiremkixc.md +++ b/planes/spitfiremkixc.md @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear Empty weight: 2532 kg (5582 lb) -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2962 kg (6530 lb) +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2962 kg (6530 lb) Standard weight: 3310 kg (7297 lb) Fuel load: 274 kg (604 lb) / 386 l (85 gallons) Maximum useful load: 1302 kg (2870 lb) @@ -119,14 +119,29 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft becomes unstable with extended landing flaps. - The aircraft is equipped with elevator and rudder trimmers. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator so they can be extended to maximum position only. Speed with extended landing flaps is limited to 160 mph. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft is equipped with a siren that warns a pilot if the throttle is set to low position with landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with a bottom formation light. - Standard gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - The gyroscopic gunsight automaticly calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 4 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle, gyro reticle with the target range fixed at 150 yards (night mode). The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the rangefiding reticle to be the same as the target size. -- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. +- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. + +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: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + +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: 6.3 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.2 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/spitfiremkixe.md b/planes/spitfiremkixe.md index 7e1422c..5efc76c 100644 --- a/planes/spitfiremkixe.md +++ b/planes/spitfiremkixe.md @@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear Empty weight: 2530 kg (5578 lb) -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2977 kg (6563 lb) +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2977 kg (6563 lb) Standard weight: 3359 kg (7405 lb) Fuel load: 274 kg (604 lb) / 386 l (85 gallons) Maximum useful load: 1302 kg (2870 lb) @@ -116,14 +116,29 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft becomes unstable with extended landing flaps. - The aircraft is equipped with elevator and rudder trimmers. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator so they can be extended to maximum position only. Speed with extended landing flaps is limited to 160 mph. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft is equipped with a siren that warns a pilot if the throttle is set to low position with landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with a bottom formation light. - Standard gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - The gyroscopic gunsight automaticly calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 4 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle, gyro reticle with the target range fixed at 150 yards (night mode). The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the rangefiding reticle to be the same as the target size. -- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. +- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. + +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: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + +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: 6.3 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 10.2 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/spitfiremkvb.md b/planes/spitfiremkvb.md index 29332d3..a0a3f89 100644 --- a/planes/spitfiremkvb.md +++ b/planes/spitfiremkvb.md @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: single gear Empty weight: 2415 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2732 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2732 kg Standard weight: 2979 kg Fuel load: 274 kg / 386 l / 85 gallons Useful load: 564 kg @@ -107,13 +107,32 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft becomes unstable with extended landing flaps. - The aircraft is equipped with elevator and rudder trimmers. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator so they can be extended to maximum position only. Speed with extended landing flaps is limited to 150 mph. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft is equipped with a siren that warns a pilot if the throttle is set to low position with landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with upper and bottom formation lights which can be turned on simultaneously or independently. - The gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. -- 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: forward (auto mixture control) + - recommended position of the water radiator control handle: open 60% + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: forward (auto mixture control) + +3. Recommended positions of the radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 60% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 60% (in winter conditions - close if necessary) + - combat: open 60% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 6.2 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 7.7 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/spitfiremkxiv.md b/planes/spitfiremkxiv.md index ab24a69..1635d4a 100644 --- a/planes/spitfiremkxiv.md +++ b/planes/spitfiremkxiv.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear Empty weight: 3295.0 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3422.7 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3422.7 kg Standard weight: 3862.7 kg Fuel load: 363.3 kg / 504.6 l / 111 gallons Maximum useful load: 1027.8 kg @@ -90,14 +90,29 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft becomes unstable with extended landing flaps. - The aircraft is equipped with elevator and rudder trimmers. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator so they can be extended to maximum position only. Speed with extended landing flaps is limited to 160 mph. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft is equipped with a siren that warns a pilot if the throttle is set to low position with landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with two underwing formation lights. - Standard gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - The gyroscopic gunsight automaticly calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 4 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle, gyro reticle with the target range fixed at 150 yards (night mode). The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the rangefiding reticle to be the same as the target size. -- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. +- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. + +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: auto radiators control + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: light + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + +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: 7.4 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 12.9 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/spitfiremkxive.md b/planes/spitfiremkxive.md index e2386b8..57d1232 100644 --- a/planes/spitfiremkxive.md +++ b/planes/spitfiremkxive.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 105 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: automatic with possibility of manual switch to low gear Empty weight: 3322 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 3444.2 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 3444.2 kg Standard weight: 3906.9 kg Fuel load: 363.3 kg / 504.6 l / 111 gallons Maximum useful load: 1052 kg @@ -86,14 +86,29 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft becomes unstable with extended landing flaps. - The aircraft is equipped with elevator and rudder trimmers. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator so they can be extended to maximum position only. Speed with extended landing flaps is limited to 160 mph. -- The aircraft tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. +- The aircraft tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. Since the landing gear wheels are relatively close to each other, it is necessary to confidently and accurately operate the rudder pedals during the takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - The aircraft is equipped with a siren that warns a pilot if the throttle is set to low position with landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has an emergency release system for bailouts. - The aircraft is equipped with two underwing formation lights. - Standard gunsight is adjustable: both the target distance and target base can be set. - The gyroscopic gunsight automatically calculates required angular deflection while firing at a target. It has 4 modes: fixed reticle, fixed and gyro reticle, gyro reticle, gyro reticle with the target range fixed at 150 yards (night mode). The angular deflection will be calculated correctly only if the target range is set properly. To set the range, adjust the target base first using separate controls and then set the range by adjusting the size of the rangefiding reticle to be the same as the target size. -- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. +- Both gunsights have sliding sun-filters. + +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: auto radiators control + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: forward (auto prop pitch control) + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + +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: 7.4 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 12.9 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/tempestmkvs2.md b/planes/tempestmkvs2.md index 16f4f0b..1cde776 100644 --- a/planes/tempestmkvs2.md +++ b/planes/tempestmkvs2.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 95 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 9500 feet Empty weight: 4354 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 4585 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 4585 kg Standard weight: 5221 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 6190 kg Fuel load: 516 kg / 718 l / 158 gallons @@ -80,12 +80,31 @@ Operation features: - Water and oil temperatures are controlled manually by adjusting the radiator shutters. - The aircraft has pitch and yaw flight-control trimmers. - Landing flaps have hydraulic actuators and can be extended to any angle up to 80°. The speed with the extended flaps is limited to 160 mph. -- The airplane tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. +- The airplane tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. - The pneumatic brakes are differential: moving the pedals with brakes pressed results in releasing the brake opposite to the pressed pedal. - The landing gear indicator lamp lights up if the throttle is set to low (less than 1/3) position with the landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open the canopy at high speeds because of the ram air, but there is an emergency jettison handle for bailing out. - The aircraft is equipped with bottom formation lights. -- The range-finding gunsight reticle can be adjusted for a given target base and range. +- The range-finding gunsight reticle can be adjusted for a given target base and range. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Start + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Normal (auto mixture control) + +3. Recommended positions of the radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open + - climb: open + - cruise flight: close + - combat: open + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 8.9 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 14.2 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/typhoonmkib.md b/planes/typhoonmkib.md index 8b4db86..abd6ba1 100644 --- a/planes/typhoonmkib.md +++ b/planes/typhoonmkib.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine intake: 95 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 9500 feet Empty weight: 4256 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 4304 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 4304 kg Standard weight: 4915 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 6094 kg Fuel load: 496 kg / 691 l / 162 gallons @@ -85,12 +85,31 @@ Operation features: - 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). - The aircraft has pitch and yaw flight-control trimmers. - Landing flaps have hydraulic actuators and can be extended to any angle up to 80°. The speed with the extended flaps is limited to 160 mph. -- The airplane tail wheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. +- The airplane tailwheel rotates freely and does not have a lock. - The pneumatic brakes are differential: moving the pedals with brakes pressed results in releasing the brake opposite to the pressed pedal. - The landing gear indicator lamp lights up if the throttle is set to low (less than 1/3) position with the landing gear retracted. - It is impossible to open the canopy at high speeds because of the ram air, but there is an emergency jettison handle for bailing out. - The aircraft is equipped with bottom formation lights. -- The range-finding gunsight reticle can be adjusted for a given target base and range.To make it easier to aim missiles it is possible to shift the target line up to 5 degrees downward (key combinations Right Shift + Semicolon / Right Shift + Period by default). +- The range-finding gunsight reticle can be adjusted for a given target base and range.To make it easier to aim missiles it is possible to shift the target line up to 5 degrees downward (key combinations Right Shift + Semicolon / Right Shift + Period by default). + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: Start + - recommended position of the radiator control handle: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 10% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: Normal (auto mixture control) + +3. Recommended positions of the radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open + - climb: open + - cruise flight: close + - combat: open + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.7 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 12.3 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/u2vs.md b/planes/u2vs.md index a8e41e5..aa3e659 100644 --- a/planes/u2vs.md +++ b/planes/u2vs.md @@ -100,7 +100,25 @@ Operational features: - The tail skid is linked to the rudder (8° maximum tilt). - There are no wheel brakes. - There is no electric generator in the default aircraft configuration, so electric lights and Pitot tube warmer (which consumes up to 226W) are fed from 24V battery (10 Ah capacity at 1 A current in standard conditions). To power the RSI-4 radio station, GS-10-350 electric generator is installed along with it. -- Please note that with all possible modifications and full fuel the total aircraft weight is 1390 kg, more than its maximum takeoff weight. +- Please note that with all possible modifications and full fuel the total aircraft weight is 1390 kg, more than its maximum takeoff weight. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiator/cowl flap control handle: no radiator control + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: no prop pitch control + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 20% + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. + +3. Recommended positions of the radiator/cowl flap control handle for various flight modes: no control of radiators/cowl flaps + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 0.6 l/min + - Combat engine mode: 0.7 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/yak1s127.md b/planes/yak1s127.md index 15e4ddb..f327f3d 100644 --- a/planes/yak1s127.md +++ b/planes/yak1s127.md @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2300 m Empty weight: 2322 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2543 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2543 kg Standard weight: 2887 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3117 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 408 l @@ -80,11 +80,39 @@ Operation features: - Water and oil radiator shutters are controlled manually. - The airplane can only be trimmed in the pitch axis. - Landing flaps have a pneumatic actuator. Flaps can only be fully extended; gradual extending is impossible. Due to the weak force of the actuator the extended landing flaps may be pressed upwards by the airflow if the airspeed is more than 220 km/h. Remember that the flaps will not extend fully in case of high speed. In case of a high-speed landing approach the flaps may extend a few steps further right before landing. -- The aircraft has a tailwheel control system which is unlocked by the rudder if the rudder pedal is pressed more than 75%25 of its range. The tailwheel remains locked if pedals are deflected less than 75%25. Because of this, it is necessary to avoid large rudder pedal inputs when moving at high speed. +- The aircraft has a tailwheel control system which is unlocked by the rudder if the rudder pedal is pressed more than 75% of its range. The tailwheel remains locked if pedals are deflected less than 75%. Because of this, it is necessary to avoid large rudder pedal inputs when moving at high speed. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - Fuel gauges are installed on left and right wing fuel tanks, outside of the cockpit. They show remaining fuel level only when there is less than 80 liters of fuel left in the tank. - The canopy has no emergency release. In order to bail out, you must slow below 550 kph to open the canopy. -- The control system for the wing-mounted bomb racks only allows releasing of both bombs together. +- The control system for the wing-mounted bomb racks only allows releasing of both bombs together. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. At 8-9 km altitude, the altitude corrector closes to 0%. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% + - combat: open 100% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.5 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/yak1s69.md b/planes/yak1s69.md index 1bd1dc7..24d2e5a 100644 --- a/planes/yak1s69.md +++ b/planes/yak1s69.md @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2300 m Empty weight: 2365 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2583 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2583 kg Standard weight: 2932 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3170 kg Fuel load: 304 kg / 408 l @@ -88,7 +88,35 @@ Operation features: - Fuel gauges are installed on left and right wing fuel tanks, outside of the cockpit. They show remaining fuel level only when there is less than 80 liters of fuel left in the tank. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. - The control system for the wing-mounted bomb racks only allows releasing of both bombs together. -- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. +- When rockets are installed there is a salvo controller, it has three launch modes: single fire, fire two in a salvo or fire four in a salvo. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. At 8-9 km altitude, the altitude corrector closes to 0%. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50% + - combat: open 100% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 66% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - nominal mode of engine operation: 7.4 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/yak7bs36.md b/planes/yak7bs36.md index 28980d4..e89a4a1 100644 --- a/planes/yak7bs36.md +++ b/planes/yak7bs36.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2000 m Empty weight: 2302 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2630 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2630 kg Standard weight: 3002 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3229 kg Fuel load: 305 kg / 420 l @@ -83,7 +83,35 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - Fuel gauges are installed on left and right wing fuel tanks, outside of the cockpit. They show remaining fuel level only when there is less than 130 liters of fuel left in the tank. - It is impossible to open or close the canopy at high speed due to strong airflow. The canopy has no emergency release, so bail out requires the speed drop before it. -- The control system for the wing-mounted bomb racks only allows releasing of both bombs together. +- The control system for the wing-mounted bomb racks only allows releasing of both bombs together. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. At 8-9 km altitude, the altitude corrector closes to 0%. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 30% + - combat: open 100% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 50% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.8 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/yak9s1.md b/planes/yak9s1.md index 23a2d71..19735a7 100644 --- a/planes/yak9s1.md +++ b/planes/yak9s1.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2200 m Empty weight: 2254 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2549 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2549 kg Standard weight: 2841 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 2858 kg Fuel load: 324 kg / 440 l @@ -80,7 +80,35 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has a manual control for the tailwheel lock. The unlocked tailwheel has a 90° turn limit. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - Fuel gauges are installed on left and right wing fuel tanks, outside of the cockpit. Less than 25l of fuel remaining in the wing tanks or the central feeder tank (10 litres capacity) are not measured. -- The canopy has no emergency release. In order to bail out, you must slow below 550 kph to open the canopy. +- The canopy has no emergency release. In order to bail out, you must slow below 550 kph to open the canopy. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. At 8-9 km altitude, the altitude corrector closes to 0%. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 30% + - combat: open 100% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.5 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/planes/yak9ts1.md b/planes/yak9ts1.md index 52b99de..855dc65 100644 --- a/planes/yak9ts1.md +++ b/planes/yak9ts1.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ Oil maximum temperature in engine output: 115 °C Supercharger gear shift altitude: 2200 m Empty weight: 2470 kg -Minimum weight (no ammo, 10%25 fuel): 2631 kg +Minimum weight (no ammo, 10% fuel): 2631 kg Standard weight: 3015 kg Maximum takeoff weight: 3033 kg Fuel load: 316 kg / 430 l @@ -80,7 +80,35 @@ Operation features: - The aircraft has a manual control for the tailwheel lock. The unlocked tailwheel has a 90° turn limit. The tailwheel should be locked when taxiing straight for a long distance and before takeoff and landing. - The aircraft has differential pneumatic wheel brakes with shared control lever. This means that if the brake lever is held and the rudder pedal the opposite wheel brake is gradually released causing the plane to swing to one side or the other. - Fuel gauges are installed on left and right wing fuel tanks, outside of the cockpit. -- The canopy has no emergency release. In order to bail out, you must slow below 550 kph to open the canopy. +- The canopy has no emergency release. In order to bail out, you must slow below 550 kph to open the canopy. + +Basic data and recommended positions of the aircraft controls: +1. Starting the engine: + - recommended position of the mixture control lever: 100% + - recommended position of the radiators control handles: close + - recommended position of the prop pitch control handle: 100% + - recommended position of the throttle lever: 5% + - before taxiing, you must unlock the tailwheel + +2. Recommended mixture control lever positions for various flight modes: + - When running the engine at low throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the position of about 50%. + - When the engine is running at full throttle near the ground, the mixture control lever should be in the 75-80% position. + - As you gain altitude, the altitude corrector closes. At 8-9 km altitude, the altitude corrector closes to 0%. + +3.1 Recommended positions of the oil radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 30% + - combat: open 100% + +3.2 Recommended positions of the water radiator control handle for various flight modes: + - takeoff: open 100% + - climb: open 100% + - cruise flight: open 40% + - combat: open 80% + +4. Approximate fuel consumption at 2000 m altitude: + - Cruise engine mode: 7.5 l/min ## Modifications diff --git a/vehicles/churchill-iv.md b/vehicles/churchill-iv.md index a28675d..305899e 100644 --- a/vehicles/churchill-iv.md +++ b/vehicles/churchill-iv.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Reverse: 1.1 mph (1.7 kph). Internal fuel tanks capacity: 682 l. Engine oil system capacity: 25 l. Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of water -Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 43%25 alcohol 15%25 glycerol +Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 43% alcohol 15% glycerol Endurance range: 210 km. Maximum oil consumption: 1.3 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/kv1s.md b/vehicles/kv1s.md index 37194e0..5da448f 100644 --- a/vehicles/kv1s.md +++ b/vehicles/kv1s.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Reverse high: 17.9 kph. Internal fuel tanks capacity: 600 l. Engine oil system capacity: 100 l. Summer engine coolant: 150 l. of water -Winter engine coolant: 150 l. of 67%25 ethylene-glycol +Winter engine coolant: 150 l. of 67% ethylene-glycol Endurance range: 200 km. Maximum oil consumption: 11 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/m4a2.md b/vehicles/m4a2.md index a7dbea5..4388249 100644 --- a/vehicles/m4a2.md +++ b/vehicles/m4a2.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ Reverse: 3.6 mph (5.8 kph). Internal fuel tanks capacity: 590 l. Engine oil system capacity: 80 l. Summer engine coolant: 95 l. of water -Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 43%25 alcohol 15%25 glycerol +Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 43% alcohol 15% glycerol Endurance range: 315 km. Maximum oil consumption: 3.7 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/pziii-l.md b/vehicles/pziii-l.md index 6a74880..735017d 100644 --- a/vehicles/pziii-l.md +++ b/vehicles/pziii-l.md @@ -33,8 +33,8 @@ Reverse: 5.9 kph. Fluids: Internal fuel tanks capacity: 320 l. Engine oil system capacity: 25 l. -Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40%25 glysantin -Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60%25 glysantin +Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40% glysantin +Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60% glysantin Endurance range: 155 km. Maximum oil consumption: 2 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/pziii-m.md b/vehicles/pziii-m.md index 24301bb..66e30e9 100644 --- a/vehicles/pziii-m.md +++ b/vehicles/pziii-m.md @@ -41,8 +41,8 @@ Reverse: 5.9 kph. Fluids: Internal fuel tanks capacity: 320 l. Engine oil system capacity: 25 l. -Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40%25 glysantin -Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60%25 glysantin +Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40% glysantin +Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60% glysantin Endurance range: 155 km. Maximum oil consumption: 2 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/pziv-g.md b/vehicles/pziv-g.md index de97aa8..42fd4bd 100644 --- a/vehicles/pziv-g.md +++ b/vehicles/pziv-g.md @@ -37,8 +37,8 @@ Reverse: 6.7 kph. Fluids: Internal fuel tanks capacity: 470 l. Engine oil system capacity: 25 l. -Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40%25 glysantin -Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60%25 glysantin +Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40% glysantin +Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60% glysantin Endurance range: 210 кm. Maximum oil consumption: 2 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/pzv-d.md b/vehicles/pzv-d.md index b0def94..009a682 100644 --- a/vehicles/pzv-d.md +++ b/vehicles/pzv-d.md @@ -42,8 +42,8 @@ Reverse: 4.1 kph. Fluids: Internal fuel tanks capacity: 720 l. Engine oil system capacity: 42 l. -Summer engine coolant: 120 l. of 40%25 glysantin -Winter engine coolant: 120 l. of 60%25 glysantin +Summer engine coolant: 120 l. of 40% glysantin +Winter engine coolant: 120 l. of 60% glysantin Endurance range: 205 km. Maximum oil consumption: 3.8 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/pzvi-h1.md b/vehicles/pzvi-h1.md index e6e6ab9..29c8df3 100644 --- a/vehicles/pzvi-h1.md +++ b/vehicles/pzvi-h1.md @@ -46,8 +46,8 @@ Reverse 4-st: 12.0 kph. Fluids: Internal fuel tanks capacity: 530 l. Engine oil system capacity: 30 l. -Summer engine coolant: 120 l. of 40%25 glysantin -Winter engine coolant: 120 l. of 60%25 glysantin +Summer engine coolant: 120 l. of 40% glysantin +Winter engine coolant: 120 l. of 60% glysantin Endurance range: 140 km. Maximum oil consumption: 4 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/sdkfz184.md b/vehicles/sdkfz184.md index e87bd6b..97ead20 100644 --- a/vehicles/sdkfz184.md +++ b/vehicles/sdkfz184.md @@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ Powerplant has 3 power modes: Fluids: Internal fuel tanks capacity: 950 l. Engine oil system capacity: 50 l. -Summer engine coolant: 200 l. of 40%25 glysantin -Winter engine coolant: 200 l. of 60%25 glysantin +Summer engine coolant: 200 l. of 40% glysantin +Winter engine coolant: 200 l. of 60% glysantin Maximum oil consumption: 22 l/h. Hull armour: diff --git a/vehicles/stugiii-g.md b/vehicles/stugiii-g.md index 20d7e17..7ce368d 100644 --- a/vehicles/stugiii-g.md +++ b/vehicles/stugiii-g.md @@ -39,8 +39,8 @@ Reverse: 5.9 kph. Fluids: Internal fuel tanks capacity: 320 l. Engine oil system capacity: 25 l. -Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40%25 glysantin -Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60%25 glysantin +Summer engine coolant: 100 l. of 40% glysantin +Winter engine coolant: 100 l. of 60% glysantin Endurance range: 155 km. Maximum oil consumption: 2 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/su122.md b/vehicles/su122.md index 7379221..8f0e693 100644 --- a/vehicles/su122.md +++ b/vehicles/su122.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Reverse: 8.4 kph. Internal fuel tanks capacity: 460 l. Engine oil system capacity: 80 l. Summer engine coolant: 95 l. of water -Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 50%25 ethylene-glycol +Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 50% ethylene-glycol Endurance range: 300 km. Maximum oil consumption: 9 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/su152.md b/vehicles/su152.md index 187aa47..d72b89d 100644 --- a/vehicles/su152.md +++ b/vehicles/su152.md @@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Internal fuel tanks capacity: 545 l. External fuel tanks capacity: 280 l. Engine oil system capacity: 100 l. Summer engine coolant: 150 l. of water -Winter engine coolant: 150 l. of 67%25 ethylene-glycol +Winter engine coolant: 150 l. of 67% ethylene-glycol Maximum oil consumption: 11 l/h. Hull armour: diff --git a/vehicles/t34-76stz.md b/vehicles/t34-76stz.md index 75425dc..69b837d 100644 --- a/vehicles/t34-76stz.md +++ b/vehicles/t34-76stz.md @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Reverse: 7.7 kph. Internal fuel tanks capacity: 460 l. Engine oil system capacity: 80 l. Summer engine coolant: 95 l. of water -Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 50%25 ethylene-glycol +Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 50% ethylene-glycol Endurance range: 300 km. Maximum oil consumption: 9 l/h. diff --git a/vehicles/t34-76uvz-43.md b/vehicles/t34-76uvz-43.md index ff67b28..be67ebd 100644 --- a/vehicles/t34-76uvz-43.md +++ b/vehicles/t34-76uvz-43.md @@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ Reverse: 8.4 kph. Internal fuel tanks capacity: 460 l. Engine oil system capacity: 80 l. Summer engine coolant: 95 l. of water -Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 50%25 ethylene-glycol +Winter engine coolant: 95 l. of 50% ethylene-glycol Endurance range: 300 km. Maximum oil consumption: 9 l/h.