X52pro + VR anyone? Also any tips for flying IL-2 mod 1942 appreciated! Thanks

[Ronsun]

Hello,

 

I'm just wondering if anyone out there is using an X52 Pro HOTAS in VR? and if so I'd be really interested to see what you have mapped to each button/switch? I'm also after tips for flying the IL-2 1942 (my chosen starter plane).

I'm very new and get very little time in the game, most of which is still being spent mapping buttons and keys and experimenting. I'm not doing any engine management yet and concentrating on learning to fly the IL-2 1942, and mapping everything for it.

 

Plan is to get confident in that plane in the quick missions, so that I can take off/land/do basic flight stuff confidently, before I start on any engine management. Therefore any tips for that specific plane would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

I can take off fine, but still having problems taxiing, as can't seem to get my left and right wheel brakes to work. I'm releasing rear wheel to turn (using rudder), and locking it back up for take-off and straight runs. However, going in circles far too often!

 

I've tried landing around 4 times so far. First time was successful and boy was I buzzing after that! However subsequent attempts have seen me damaging the plane as I skid out on the runway. I think I'm trying to get the nose down too early and probably coming in to fast. 

 

I'm also going into spins a lot when flying at low altitude and don't have the height to pull out. Really trying to get the hang of turning the plane, but too often it suddenly drops like a brick. 

 

Overall absolutely loving the game so far.

 

Cheers all

 

[von_Tom]

 

The best tip I can give is to turn off all aids on the screen, like tech tips or compass etc.  That way you get to know the aircraft better and it becomes more natural.

 

Don't worry about mapping - decide for yourself what you want.  Just make sure that the commands you use the most often are the easiest to hand.  That means engine (inc radiators etc), flight surfaces and weapons.

 

For brakes, they operate how they did in real life.  So German and US aircraft have toe brakes.  RAF and VVS aircraft used a lever plus right or left pedal.  There were exceptions to these general rules.  You may not be using the correct combination.

 

I don't know the Il-2 very well but as in all aircraft, in combat stay as fast as possible especially when attacking ground stuff.

 

For landing, an "easy" way to land is as follows:

 

Decide your landing direction.

Fly in the opposite direction around 1/2 km away from the runway, with the runway on your left.

Make sure you are between 200-300m altitude and at aound 220-280km/h.

When the trailing edge of the wing hits the end of the runway dump gear and full flaps.

Immediately start turning towards the end of the runway where you will land - you can relax or tighten up this curve depending on where you will end up.

Keep your eyes on the end of the runway at almost all times.

Let your speed drop to 200km/h but no less.

As you turn you'll get close to the end of the runway.

When you are lined up, level your wings.

As you approach the end of the runway reduce throttle to land at between 160-180km/h.

After landing, flaps up then throttle up, take off and do it again.

 

This is a "busy" approach as you have to play with your throttle and bank angle until you get used to the idea.  Once you learn it, it becomes easy. You can do this for pretty much any aircraft though the distance to the airfield may be greater for 2 engine aircraft, or if you are damaged you may wish to be more careful.

 

Different aircraft also have different characteristics, so the 109 is very stable on landing and you can touch down around 150km/h. The Spitifre "sits" into a 3 point stance if you get it right.

 

Landing with a long straight approach is way harder and really only for bombers.

 

Also, if you get stuck there are many resources on YouTube.  The above landing approach is described here:

 

 

 

von Tom

Edited June 24 by von_Tom

[Ronsun]

Thanks for the tips von Tom. I'm now eager to try the landing approach you have suggested, especially as until now I have been approaching the runway straight on. I've got a good few hours available tonight so will be putting in a lot of practise with the turning method you describe.

That video was very useful, especially as he went over the cockpit instrumentation showing what things were. Half the battle is knowing which one I am looking at, it all seems a bit overwhelming at first - trying to control the plane whilst keeping an eye on everything, but I'll get there!

Very much appreciate the help,

 

Ronsun