Taking off in Pe-2 problems

[II./JG1_Razwald]

In single player quick mission I don't have a problem taking off.

 

In the TAW server I was trying to take off from the Klin airfield and I could never get it fast enough to get the tail off the ground.

 

Here are the variables that are the same. 40 to 50% fuel. Bomb load is either 2x500, 4X250 or 10x100.

 

Here is what changes. 

 

In single player I start at take off so there is no taxiing involved.

 

In the Taw server I have to taxi of course. I don't recall the RWY heading but the wind was 2ms and was off my right tail.

 

Could a tailwind create problems for me when taking off?

 

I'm just lost, its almost like a brake is stuck after taxi. Or there is no power or something obvious I'm missing.

 

Thanks for your help.

[Lusekofte]

Is it the 87 series? The two pe2 got different ways to adjust prop pitch

This is due to either prop pitch settings or mixture settings make sure both are on 100%

[JimTM]

Further to LuseKofte's note, see this post.

[II./JG1_Razwald]

Thanks

 

It was the 35 series.

 

Didn't realize it had  manual pitch control.

 

When you start at the end of a runway for quick mission it must be preset for take off. That is why I never noticed it before. Knew it was something simple.

 

Thanks again guys.

Edited March 12, 2017 by Razwald

[JimTM]

Great!

 

Even with the 87 series, I find that I need to cycle my axis controls for RPM through their entire range to make sure that they are calibrated correctly and set to 100% for takeoff. I'm using a CH throttle quadrant.