Bf 109 F 4

[Azdack]

I think PWCG is not concerned but if I may I ask my question for help : flying the bf109F4 I can only check my throttle...impossible to check neither trims or mixture or propeller besides with the same configuration on russian planes i can check all of them....? I have the same customed settings. On bf109F4 the only thing I have to take care is warning not staying too long with throttle in combat mode because the engine is rather fast out of service...How to check trims and mixture ans propeller and radiator with 109F4...I guess it's possible as for russians planes isn't? Thanks in advance for answers.

[Bando]

For the 109's and the MC202 you'd have to set the stabilizor instead of trim.

The prop pitch and radiators and mixtures are done on auto, unless you set them for manual control.

You can check it in the settings.

[Azdack]

Thanks Bando. Just configured and yes to fly the 109 with those settings is much more immersive.

[Azdack]

Question regarding adjustable stabilizer for 109. I configure it and when I press the key I can see on ma game's screen a % of that stabilizer + or - and I can see the nose of my plane climbing or diving. it seems to work as trim for russian planes but what is the right way to use them? I guess that 0% means that the stabilizer is "flat" as trim 0? In fight is it right to have my stabilizer at 0%?

Water radiator? Actually i set it between 30 and 50%. I rather like to close it during fight but I guess not too long because my engine will be out very fast? Thanks for answers

[Asgar]

more emersive? ...no...because the engine had automatic RPM control. so if you prefer it manually you do it un-historical -> less immersive   

[Dakpilot]

Amount of trim for an aircraft will vary depending on speed and weight, there is no 'right' setting

 

Set trim/stabilisor to 'best hands off' feel for a given speed, 109's especially G2 are quite tail heavy and will need a more forward trim setting, and don't forget to 'trim' back to aid pulling out of a dive 

 

Cheers Dakpilot

Edited December 30, 2015 by Dakpilot

[CIA_Luth]

there is a gauge in the cockpit that tells you what your propellor pitch is.  whether you are in auto prop pitch, or manual,  it works the same.  it looks like a clock, but with hash marks instead of numbers.  a big hand, and a little hand,  just like an analog watch face.  look around for chucks aircraft guide, it will explain what all the cockpit instruments are.  the 109 doesnt have a cockpit indicator for pitch trim.  the fw 190 does, however.  but they both work the same. you are actually moving the entire horizontal stabilizer, instead of a small trim tab.

[=362nd_FS=RoflSeal]

109 does have a an indicator for pitch trim, its on the left side of the cockpit below the throttle console, right of the flap and trim wheels.

[-TBC-AeroAce]

PITCH, POWER then TRIM. For level flight or climbs.

 

POWER, PITCH then TRIM. For descents.

 

 

 

 

Fight school 101!!!!!

Edited December 31, 2015 by [TBC]AeroACE

[Ken_Stallings]

The bug I'm facing is the guns refuse to fire in the Bf-109 F-4.  The F-2 aircraft works fine, but the F-4 has ammo loaded the cockpit lever indicating both weapons types selected and on, but the trigger clicks when pressed, but no rounds fired.

[LukeFF]