Developer Diary, Part 63

[Nil]

..so the thing it just downloaded were just 80 mb of fixes, or a broken version?

[Tab]

..so the thing it just downloaded were just 80 mb of fixes, or a broken version?

it was the last week's version. Got nothing new here.

[Volkoff]

No problem, have to go to work anyway . Take your time

+1 I always giggle when the team apologizes for stuff like this, because it is the middle of the day in NY and even when the team is delayed they get everything ready before I can actually play in the evening.   What could I say about such a supposed delay? How dare they not get things done by 3pm EST!  

 

MJ

 

P.s. I know that other players could play now and I am sorry that you can not enjoy BOS cause it is an awesome sim and I really like playing, too.  

[Tab]

+1 I always giggle when the team apologizes for stuff like this, because it is the middle of the day in NY and even when the team is delayed they get everything ready before I can actually play in the evening.   What could I say about such a supposed delay? How dare they not get things done by 3pm EST!  

 

MJ

 

P.s. I know that other players could play now and I am sorry that you can not enjoy BOS cause it is an awesome sim and I really like playing, too.  

it's more likely that it's delayed till the next week so you are giggling too soon

[Requiem]

Thanks for that checklist Isida. It definitely makes thing easier on my end, I'll just follow that

[oneeyeddog]

I hope it's not a Quantum Singularity. I think you have to enter Fluidic Space to fix that.

[LukeFF]

.. and btw, guys, MAYBE new "flat wind screen" means modernized aircraft (ie la-5 s9 and further), with better performance...   just maybe, of course...

 

It's just a windscreen, nothing more than that.

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

Thanks for the communication, delays are expected, and thats rare here

 

Question:

I'm curious to know if the La-5 has the: ASh-82F with direct fuel injection?

Looking forward to the Gustav, is it faster than the F4?

 

Future Suggestion:

It would be good to have some more specs on the planes when choosing before a flight.

For example: Weight, engine (carburettor or fuel injection), top combat speed.

Is there any way we could have an option to put our names on the plane where flying?

 

Last weeks Update:

Feed back regrding the last weeks update was (as always) fun to fly and investigate what else is going on.

 

It was fun putting this together:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L5pKit9fos

+1

 

Messerschmitt Bf. 109 G-2. Flight and Maintenance Manual

 

 

1. Start-up

 

1. Close canopy.
2. Set stabiliser  to “Tail-heavy”.
3. Switch on master power switch (Pull the knob on the starboard side behind the pilot`s seat)
4. Switch on automatic pitch control (on the starboard side in the cockpit near the feet pedal) and the master switch for the pitch adjustment system (on the primary electrical panel).  Set the change-over switch underneath the throttle lever to “Manual” (Handverstellung).

Set the change-over switch to “Automatic” (Automatik ein). The airscrew pitch indicator should move to 12:30 o`clock. If the blades move further, the battery voltage is too low. If you cannot replace the battery, the change-over switch must be left on “Normal” at less than 1,900 RPM.

1. Set fuel cock to P1 + P2.
2. Increase throttle to 1/3.
3. At low temperatures the airscrew has to be wound a few times by hand.

Note: Ignition off and with utmost caution. If the engine is warm, turning the airscrew is forbidden. While winding the airscrew, pump the priming handle 4 – 6 times.

1. Wind the inertia starter; the crank handle is in the tool compartment, the shaft is on the starboard side on top of the engine cowling.

Note: At temperatures below -10^oC, the starter must be accelerated so that the crank rotates one revolution per second; then pull the starter control with the ignition switched off. Having repeated this tree times, wind up the starter to full speed and pull the starter control with the ignition switched on (switch set to “M1 + M2”).

After the engine has started, replace the crank handle in the tool compartment.

1. When winding up the starter, the fuel pipes should be filled using the electrical pump located in the tank (fuel pressure should be 0.3 kg/cm). The switch is on the primary electrical panel.

To save the battery do not let pump run for longer than 30 seconds at a time.

1. On report “Clear!”, insert the ignition key and turn the switch to “M1 + M2”.
2. Pump the priming handle several times. The handle should lie up against the nut.
3. Pull the starter control.

After the engine has started up, adjust the throttle so that the engine is running at 400-500 RPM.

1. Watch the oil pressure gauge. While the engine is cold after the start-up during the first 20-25 seconds, the reading should be 6-8 rg/cm2, otherwise the engine must be checked for leaks.

If the engine does not start up, you must not retry before the starter has come to rest completely.

If you have to make several start-up attempts at low temperatures, you also have to pull the spark retarding control handle for cleaning the plugs at the same time as the starter control  to prevent the engine from backfiring (ignition excessively late).

 

1. Warm-up

The engine should be allowed to rum idle only until the oil pressure has fallen to 4-6 kg/cm2.

The coolant and oil radiator flaps are adjusted automatically if the switch in the cockpit on the starboard side below is set to “Automatic” (Automatik}.

While the feed oil temperature is still below 30-40 degrees, you have to increase the engine RPM gradually and ensure that the oil pressure does not exceed 6-8 kg/cm2. During the wapm-up there must be no oil pressure. Otherwise you must shut down the engine immediately and check the lubrication system.

You must constantly watch the engine control instruments.

During the engine warm-up you should carry out the following checks:

Fuel system: At 2,000 RPM the fuel cock switch is set alternately to “P1 and P2” for 30 seconds. During this time there must be no drastic variation in the fuel pressure, the engine RPM must not fall off, and the engine must not run irregularly.

Ignition system: (magneto drop) The ignition switch has to be set to M1 and M2. The drop in RPM should not exceed 50. If the drop is greater, the spark plugs must be cleaned by pulling the retarding control handle while the engine is running at 1,700 – 1,800 RPM.

1. Run-up

Excessive  running up must be avoided.

Close canopy tightly.

Maximum RPM can be used if the following preconditions are met:

• Feed oil temperature is at least 40^oC
• Oil pressure is roughly 3.5 – 8 kg/cm2
• Fuel pressure is 1.5 -1.8 kg/cm2
• Coolant outlet temperature is 60 – 80^oC

Control column fully back and firmly in your hand.

Advance throttle slowly to “Climb and combat power”, oil pressure must not exceed 6-8 kg/cm2.

Engine should obtain 2,500 – 2,600 RPM, boost pressure 1.30 ata.

Slowly decrease throttle to idle.

If the coolant outlet temperature exceeds 110^oC, you must not shut down the engine but let the engine run at 800 RPM until the temperature has dropper to normal.

Avoid long perids of idling!

1. Climbing

Once you rotate the aircraft, keep the pitch low until you reach 270 kmh, which is the most favorable climb speed.

The most favorable climb speeds at different altitudes:

Alt 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000

Kmp 170 – not given in the original flight manual

1. Cruising.

Operating limitations

The following speeds must not be exceeded at any altitude:

• 250 kph while operating undercarriage and flaps or with flaps fully down.
• 350 kph while undercarriage down
• 750 kph in dive.

1. Landing

1. Slow down to 220 kph.
2. Set pitch control to “Automatic” if you have flown with manual setting so far.

If you must use the manual setting, set airscrew pitch to the 11.30 position.

1. Extend undercarriage.

Press the green “Landing” (Landung) button. If the button does not bounce back up, you must pull it up.

If the undercarriage does not get locked down properly, press the button again.

Follow the position of the undercarriage from the mechanical position indicator.

1. Flaps fully down. Note that you must not exceed the speed of 250 kph.

To counteract the changes in the flight balance adjust the stabiliser.

1. Approach speed is 180 kph
2. Use the wheel brakes as little as possible after touchdown.

 

thank you ISIDA any chance of this type from PE-2's and such?

Edited April 25, 2014 by 71st_Mastiff

[bivalov]

It's just a windscreen, nothing more than that.

which sense in this unlock? moreover, if we try to remember other unlocks? here not will be bulletproof glass (1 percent from 100), but could be a bit worse view from cockpit...

 

well, maybe, it's just change without profit, and it's will be s8 with FWS... maybe, because changes between old and modernized planes not so big, in fact (including flat wind screen), it's will be s9 or almost s9, with better performance... like lagg-3 s29 and lagg-3 s29, but with sh-37 or rockets...

 

maybe, it's will be even la-5f type 37, because changes between engines not so big again, but i dont think so...

[LukeFF]

which sense in this unlock? moreover, if we try to remember other unlocks? here not will be bulletproof glass (1 percent from 100), but could be a bit worse view from cockpit...

 

well, maybe, it's just change without profit, and it's will be s8 with FWS... maybe, because changes between old and modernized planes not so big, in fact (including flat wind screen), it's will be s9 or almost s9, with better performance... like lagg-3 s29 and lagg-3 s29, but with sh-37 or rockets...

 

maybe, it's will be even la-5f type 37, because changes between engines not so big again, but i dont think so...

 

Again, it's not going to be an La-5F. It's just a windscreen that provides better visibility and (possibly) armor protection. That last part I'm not sure about. 

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

by the way please take the time needed to make this a better Game. please do not rush just because its spring. I'm not really expecting you guys to release until middle May; for the reason HE-111; is a big project and then the trim after that.

 

Good Luck, and thank you for saving IL2!

Edited April 25, 2014 by 71st_Mastiff

[dburne]

Looking and sounding good devs, keep up the great work.

Sadly at least for my simming, spring is officially here with a beautiful weekend ahead, and that means the wife and I will be at the lake this weekend...

 

Hopefully will be able to get some time in the next few days to check things out.

[bivalov]

Again, it's not going to be an La-5F. It's just a windscreen that provides better visibility and (possibly) armor protection. That last part I'm not sure about.

last time - la-5 type 37 of s9, with m-82a (m-82f very similar with m-82a, like and la-5 type 37 very similar with la-5f type 37, it's one plane with different types of engines)... new flat wind screen is "bird cage", and is NOT plus to view (as thinks and soviet pilots)... i have some experience with original docs/pics and i NEVER seen new wind screen, on la-5 type 37, with bulletproof glass... NEVER...

 

is could be, really, because is unlock, but is very very questionable and looks like, not historically... and why, is not written in description of unlock, clearly?

 

so, is just MY guess, which based on real facts...

[JimTM]

I hope it's not a Quantum Singularity. I think you have to enter Fluidic Space to fix that.

Are you talking fluidic space with foam on top and little bubbles?

[Pierre64]

Illustration found in "La-5/7 In Action", Squadron Signal #169, by Heinz-Heiri Stapfer:

 

 

With the following explanations:

 

"The La-5 prototype and the initial production batches used the windscreen and canopy from the LaGG-3 but later production La-5s were equipped with modified units. The rounded frame of the windscreen was replaced with a rectangular frame and two additional frames inorder to accomodate a 55 mm (2,1 inch) armor plate behind the windscreen. The rearmost vertical frame of the aft sliding canopy was also enlarged." 

 

Edited April 25, 2014 by Pierre64

[von_Greiff]

Are you talking fluidic space with foam on top and little bubbles?

Tsetsetse....

[Nil]

by the way please take the time needed to make this a better Game. please do not rush just because its spring. I'm not really expecting you guys to release until middle May; for the reason HE-111; is a big project and then the trim after that.

 

Good Luck, and thank you for saving IL2!

I don't expect a release in june even, but I'm not sad about it, and don't feel I've been tricked. I've had my moneys worth already. Any full release before early autumn would be a bonus!

 

You manage to give us so much in just 1 week that it might be a probable spring release thou

[oneeyeddog]

Are you talking fluidic space with foam on top and little bubbles?

Damn it Jim, I'm a Doctor not a physicists!

[83_Gen_Jeroen]

Anybody has any idea how late the update this week will be available?

[Gort]

The boys need to be careful with this singularity stuff. It would suck if they end up destroying the universe while trying to deploy a simple update.

[oneeyeddog]

Anybody has any idea how late the update this week will be available?

83 Gen, the update this week is delayed.

 

BEST ANSWER Zak, Today, 11:33

 

Dear friends,

Unfortunatelly we are not going to release this early access update in time. Some new modules in the physics cause the game to crash in several particular situations (the process just stops because some sort of singularity appears in the game). We keep on working to resolve that issue and the new version will become available as soon as we fix it.

[83_Gen_Jeroen]

Ok, thx for quick response

[bivalov]

Illustration found in "La-5/7 In Action", Squadron Signal #169, by Heinz-Heiri Stapfer:

 

La-5_canopy.jpg

 

 

what i mean... prototype - plane have BPG... typical serial la-5 type 37, after s8 - where is BPG? lagg-3 of late series - where is BPG? la-5 type 37, around 9-10 series (is plane from 5 GIAP, which fought in BOS, and this regiment really had planes of s10) - where is BPG?

 

ie, i mean, is really COULD BE... and most likely, later - btw, long time ago, i wanted to offer this unlock for devs, too - but during BOS, is was not common practice, i sure on 99 percents... and in historical context, i guessing about much more historical unlock...

[bivalov]

ie, i mean, is really COULD BE... maybe... and most likely, later - btw, long time ago, i wanted to offer this unlock for devs, too - but during BOS, is was not common practice, i sure on 99 percents... and in historical context, i guessing about much more historical unlock...

 

and btw, guys, i highly recommend this site (with optional english), there lot of original soviet pictures - and have examples, like this... - although, it's not typical example and is hard to find something, even on russian... but, без труда не выловишь и рыбку из пруда, you know...

 

ammobelts... fieldmods for il-2 (including very interesting sights)... etc etc etc...

[HippyDruid]

Awesome, Multi-GPU support! I'm looking forward to testing it out!

 

Cheers 

[bivalov]

last illustration, for "bulletproof glasses on la-5" (sorry... )... and again, it's from Саваслейка/Savasleyka (or Savasleika?) - februar'43, type 37 and still without bpg... one of first la-5f type 39 "Valery Chkalov", with typical bpg... march'43, la-5 type 37 and still nothing...

and personally i even not sure, that wind screens of la-5 type 37 and type 39 were absolutely similar, but, looks so and some docs/books confirm this...

well, is only theory for fun, lets wait...

[HeavyCavalrySgt]

Nice video.

[71st_AH_Cujo]

@  =AVG=Zombie. This is the most disturbing avatar I've ever seen. Yet I can't look away.

[Speckfire]

by the way please take the time needed to make this a better Game. please do not rush just because its spring. I'm not really expecting you guys to release until middle May; for the reason HE-111; is a big project and then the trim after that.

 

Good Luck, and thank you for saving IL2!

+1 what he said

[Beazil]

Well, I've uninstalled my previous version, downloaded the latest updater, installed, and now am greeted with a Russian interface.  What is a fellow to do?  I will scan stickies, etc.  Hopefully someone else has run into this.

[clayman]

Ya, great video and Bowie was a nice touch.

Beazil ... Russian-English tab upper right.

[Beazil]

Thank you - I figured it out and couldn't get back here fast enough to nuke my comment.  Then I found a thread about it.  Lol.  Thanks for the tip, and my apologies for my disruption. 

[bivalov]

...

oh, really, you are tester...  plus, some rumors from VK, just about effect of flat windscreen (famous effect, of course, but by several reasons, i was doubted about possibility of this feature)... so, looks like is just flat ws... but it was interesting and funny, trying to guess... and i still hope...

[Avatar13]

Good Luck, and thank you for saving IL2!

 

+1 Yes, thanks!

[Nankeen]

Thanks ISIDA for the Messerschmitt Bf. 109 G-2. Flight and Maintenance Manual

[1./JG42Nephris]

Does the maintance manual of the G2 mean, we will be able to use radiators and further features in upcoming G2 release?

Or is the manual more a  future advice, when all features are implemented in the game?

Asking in a different way, is CEM added to the G2 in this release already and will it be added for the F4 aswell in this release?

[Eldur]

It's the loadout variants: AP or HE rounds only.

Is there a chance to get this or similar (thinking of MG rounds) on all 20+mm guns?

[FuriousMeow]

There is for the Il-2 currently.

[Volkoff]

Thanks ISIDA for the Messerschmitt Bf. 109 G-2. Flight and Maintenance Manual

 

+1 Yes, thanks a lot, Isida!  MJ

[Eldur]

There is for the Il-2 currently.

 

Yes, and the LaGG-3 as well as the Ju-87 37mm guns, but not for Yak-1 or Bf-109.

 

BTW, just came to my mind, always forget this too quick... WB 81 Z gunpods are extremely hard to aim as they don't align with convergence setting, otherwise they'd be great.