Slight roll to left and map question

[Baer]

Ok, I think I have my Logitech 3D Pro set up to fly the 109's, but I have a couple of questions....

 

1.) The 109 seems to roll a bit to the left.  Is it torque from the engine prop, or do I need to key map something to right the plane?  The roll isn't much, just enough to bother my OCD.

 

2.) How the heck does everyone figure out where they're at???  I tried flying with the use of the map and after 10 minutes of sight seeing I'm hopelessly lost.  If memory serves me right, didn't certain planes (like the 109) have a primitive directional finder that could guide the plane back to its base?  Also didn't pilots have a knee map?  Just seems to take a fun out of it, at least that part does for me.  Perhaps I'm not high enough to get a good visual for landmarks?

 

Regards, and sorry for the noob questions.      

[II/JG17_HerrMurf]

1) The 109 required constant pedal pressure in real life due to fixed tabs for trim. It was only trimmed at cruise speed. Use opposite rudder to keep her trimmed.

 

2) Stay close to home and use non winter maps, initially, to better see landmarks. There is the full map but you can also use the minimap as a sort of kneeboard.

 

3) Everyone is a noob at some point

Edited December 20, 2016 by II/JG17_HerrMurf

[LukeFF]

 

 

If memory serves me right, didn't certain planes (like the 109) have a primitive directional finder that could guide the plane back to its base?

 

It was later versions of the 109 that radio direction finders (G-14, G-10, K-4, and late-model G-6s).