Oktusha Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 I just started the 4th part of the single player, and I'm now having issues with the FW-190. My problem is I no longer have control of the tailwheel lock and it is mighty difficult to take off and land without it being locked. lol... I have been flying in Full/Expert settings and no matter what I do I cannot lock the tailwheel once I have spawned in on the runway. The only real way for me to take off is basically slam the throttle forward and have a lot of rudder control. Forget landing, lol, as I can touch down and get it on the ground but the second I start to slow down it's ground loop city... Now what is confusing me is it will not work on the ground, however once my gear leave the ground, I get the notification "tailwheel locked" on the right side. Anyone else having this issue as I did a search but I did not get any hits back.
Saurer Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) Locking the Tailwheel is done by pulling the Stick back in the Fw 190 Edited December 31, 2014 by Saurer
andyw248 Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 The FW-190 has a unique way of locking the tailwheel: If you pull back the stick, the tailwheel is locked. You can taxi the aircraft in this configuration, unless you have to take a sharp turn. If your stick is forward at neutral, the tailwheel is not locked. You need this only when you make a sharp turn while taxiing. For takeoff, follow this procedure: Roll onto the runway, and align the plane with the runway direction. Stop there. Check canopy (closed), trim (slightly nose heavy), propeller (automatic) and flaps (if desired). Hold the brakes. Add power until the RPM reaches about 2,000 RPM. Apply some right rudder. Release the brakes. Apply T/O power. When the aircraft has picked up some speed, push the stick forward gently until the tailwheel has lifted. When airborne, retract the gear.
Oktusha Posted December 31, 2014 Author Posted December 31, 2014 correct, but it is not working for me. For some reason it will not lock for me...
-TBC-AeroAce Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 Lol this comes up each week in a new thread, really shows people don't search
Oktusha Posted December 31, 2014 Author Posted December 31, 2014 Lol this comes up each week in a new thread, really shows people don't search What are you getting on about other than being an idiot... I did search, and I searched again just now, the ONLY post that comes up is mine. However I really appreciate your totally constructive post though... For everyone else: I know how the tailwheel locking mechanism works on these planes, it just isn't doing it. It worked fine in chapter 3, and the problem started in chapter 4. Thanks though, I do appreciate your trying to help.
1CGS LukeFF Posted December 31, 2014 1CGS Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) It worked fine in chapter 3, and the problem started in chapter 4. If a problem suddenly starts in chapter 4, it's user error, not the game. Edited December 31, 2014 by LukeFF
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 From my experience: If the wheel is canted from taxiing it will not lock until it rotates back to the center position with centered or opposite rudder. If you just gas it, regardless of holding the stick back, it will not lock until it casters to the straight position. This usually means you will spin in the direction of the cant unless you first lock it and then give opposite rudder to get it straight and it hits the detent. Also, I don't think it locks in any position other than straight. 4
Willy__ Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 From my experience: If the wheel is canted from taxiing it will not lock until it rotates back to the center position with centered or opposite rudder. If you just gas it, regardless of holding the stick back, it will not lock until it casters to the straight position. This usually means you will spin in the direction of the cant unless you first lock it and then give opposite rudder to get it straight and it hits the detent. Also, I don't think it locks in any position other than straight. Thats why pilots needed to roll up forward a little before locking, because they needed to center the tailwheel. Nothing wrong there. Hope whoever is having problems sort it out, but its not a problem with the game.
IIN8II Posted December 31, 2014 Posted December 31, 2014 The tail wheel will not lock unless it is in the correct position (straight). When on the the runway roll forward slowly until the wheel aligns properly and locks.
Oktusha Posted January 1, 2015 Author Posted January 1, 2015 If a problem suddenly starts in chapter 4, it's user error, not the game. I hope that is a hint of sarcasm I see there.... I mean, I finished the 3rd chapter, watched the video for the 4th chaper, the next mission the tailwheel lock would not engage... However since then, I have flown a IL-2 and PE-2 checking those out. Came back to the FW-190 and the tailwheel lock works again, so you tell me... lol....
Yakdriver Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 agree there.different mission (because that's all it is) and the tail wheel does not work? i would not factor the mission as being part of the problem at all. [wut?! de mission aint got a damn thing to do wit dis...]
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I'm always glad when my observations are confirmed by other pilots here. Honestly, though, how was my response not worth at least a couple of up votes? I personally found it very helpful. 2
GP* Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I'm always glad when my observations are confirmed by other pilots here. Honestly, though, how was my response not worth at least a couple of up votes? I personally found it very helpful. I just up-voted both of your posts .
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 Haha, thanks. I've been stagnant for a while! Hope it helped for real though.
pencon Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 I think they got this whole ground looping issue confused with the Bf109 . The 190 was supposed to ground handle much better than the 109 which was notorious for ground looping with the narrow track gear . It makes no sense having the FW ground looping as severely as it does with the wide track landing gear . I think somebody at 1C got the two mixed up .
Willy__ Posted January 1, 2015 Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) I think they got this whole ground looping issue confused with the Bf109 . The 190 was supposed to ground handle much better than the 109 which was notorious for ground looping with the narrow track gear . It makes no sense having the FW ground looping as severely as it does with the wide track landing gear . I think somebody at 1C got the two mixed up . I dont think so. I almost never had problems taxing, landing and taking off with the 190, meanwhile when I get into a 109 I often start to "dance" around while taxing. People who have problems with ground handling of the 190 must be doing something wrong, I dont know. Maybe the fact that I have rudders pedals/toe brakes while the majority of people just use the twist on the joystick must have something related, not gonna even mention using rudders/brakes on the keyboard. Edited January 1, 2015 by istruba
II/JG17_HerrMurf Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Just use manual prop on the Fw and you can drive it like a pickup truck anywhere you want to (as long as you have the aformentioned rudder pedals).
KG200_Volker Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 Read this and you won't need lock again http://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/13388-solved-lw-ground-handling/
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