The bank indicator on the 109F

[ACG_Wobbel]

How dos the bank indicator work on the F4 to ensure you are horisontale or level in clouds etc. Or night ? See that the G series have the normal horisontal indicator to show if the plane are straight or level .

[LukeFF]

If doesn't have an artificial horizon, so you will need to rely on something like the altimeter to see if you are climbing or descending. 

[ACG_Wobbel]

Ok thx for replay. Så the 109F4 do not have artificial horizon indicator ?

[LukeFF]

Correct 

[ATAG_Headshot]

It's more of a "point your nose and hope" kind of situation

[[CPT]Crunch]

Turn rate indicator is also pretty useful in conjunction with compass and altimeter.  If its equipped with a good one I have high confidence entering clouds and can basically climb and descend staying fairly on a course.  Without one it's a crap shoot, better be a thin cloud. 

[Haaank]

Irl, passing through cloud layers without a variometer or artificial horizon is dangerous and generallly avoided. However if you really want to do it in the f4, you can make it a lot safer by trimming the aircraft properly beforehand so no pitch input is required to stay in a steady climb. Then just reference your bank indicator while passing through a cloud layer.

Edited August 14, 2024 by Hank42