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How do you land
- Thread starter Pepere
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I 'usually' land in VC view, as when I am doing a actual fun flight (no testing and tweaking involved).
But there are times when I have to see the bird from outside, just to the rear side, and see it touch the tarmac. I think its a cool shot to see the bird touching down. But its equally as good being in the VC too.
When doing landings in VC mode, I like a good, flared touch down where the bird momentarily hovers over the runway, then gently sinks down to touch the ground softly. But that can usually mean the nose is pretty high up in angle, so I raise my seat (view) about 3 or 4 notches so the view is higher and I can see over the panel. (Thats if I am not running Track IR.. With TrackIR, I just raise up out of my seat a bit and it adjusts in the monitor view).
When testing, its usually outside view though.. Thats testing though, not really like flying..
Bill
But there are times when I have to see the bird from outside, just to the rear side, and see it touch the tarmac. I think its a cool shot to see the bird touching down. But its equally as good being in the VC too.
When doing landings in VC mode, I like a good, flared touch down where the bird momentarily hovers over the runway, then gently sinks down to touch the ground softly. But that can usually mean the nose is pretty high up in angle, so I raise my seat (view) about 3 or 4 notches so the view is higher and I can see over the panel. (Thats if I am not running Track IR.. With TrackIR, I just raise up out of my seat a bit and it adjusts in the monitor view).
When testing, its usually outside view though.. Thats testing though, not really like flying..
Bill
Mental note: never go flying with Gajit. :costumes:
I tend to use 2d without instruments - just the text at the top to monitor my speed. On approach, drop flaps, airbrakes, gear and anything else that will slow me down as late as possible. Come to think of it, I would never of made a good airline pilot :costumes:
If I get Track IR, I will probably use the VC more.
If I get Track IR, I will probably use the VC more.
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EgoR64
Guest
I personally prefer Spot View, usually from a 90 degree angle left or right, no matter. My landing joy is a spot view touch downs. If I want to interact with the tower, VC with lots O' beer. :mixedsmi:
Anything on a carrier is from spot view, otherwise I be swimmin.
Cheers !! :friday:
VC always and I usually adjust my eyepoint up a bit to get a better view of the near end of the runway. It's the only way I can hit the centerline gently enough. Well, it's my best chance of hitting the centerline, LOL. I use spot view after I'm at altitude, trimmed in, and crusin'.
i tend to do the carrier landing technique, flying parralel to the runway at around 300 - 500ft then turn and land on the wheels then once me speeds down lower the tail ... unless its a tricicle gear then i lower the nose, use the same technique of pretty much any plane, also non of that fancy ils stuff, i just put em down any old place :costumes:
Actually I use 2D too. I have a TRC472 and a projector so I have the cockpit off and the eyepoint adjusted to where the horizon is right in level flight.From your replies I understand that I am probably the only one left that lands in the 2D (!!!), with some occasional help of ILS (where available) or the minipanel.
To me this is the most realistic mode.
cheezyflier
Charter Member
just to cement my reputation as a complete philistine of flight sim, i will tell the truth.
i always fly from F-11 view and switch back and forth from the 2-D.
the only exception is the aa-5B, i fly from the vc
i always fly from F-11 view and switch back and forth from the 2-D.
the only exception is the aa-5B, i fly from the vc
Odie
Charter Member
I'll use SPOT view to line up on final, but then it's a VC landing at that point. My most problem area is over-correcting on approach and swinging wide with little time to correct when starting into the descent.
Getting better tho, they don't completely clear the taxi-ways when I'm coming in.....:costumes:
Getting better tho, they don't completely clear the taxi-ways when I'm coming in.....:costumes:
I always use the VC.
I like to check the weather then if there is any cross wind I’ll go for the cross wind landings if the gusts are not over 20-30.
A good quick way to land when the clock on the wall says it past bedtime, is to come in at full speed, no flaps, no gear down until directly over the airport and hit the Y button then the Z button. Land, save then go to bed. However this is a very rare occasion.
Panther, I have to tell that I really do miss all the screenshots of the cool ways that you land. There seem to be a lot of new people here that don’t know what the term Panthered is. I sure would love to see you continue with your tradition of educating on all the different ways to, ‘Panther’. J
I did a reverse landing the other day with the C-130. Engine #1 & #2 went out while on approach. OHHH crap, more rudder, keep it flat. Ohhhh Shhhhhhh we aren’t going to make it, give it more throttle and the plane did a nice 180 and we made it to the airport and landed tail first. I don’t think there would have been any survivors if you know what I mean. That was first for me LOL<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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I like to check the weather then if there is any cross wind I’ll go for the cross wind landings if the gusts are not over 20-30.
A good quick way to land when the clock on the wall says it past bedtime, is to come in at full speed, no flaps, no gear down until directly over the airport and hit the Y button then the Z button. Land, save then go to bed. However this is a very rare occasion.
Panther, I have to tell that I really do miss all the screenshots of the cool ways that you land. There seem to be a lot of new people here that don’t know what the term Panthered is. I sure would love to see you continue with your tradition of educating on all the different ways to, ‘Panther’. J
I did a reverse landing the other day with the C-130. Engine #1 & #2 went out while on approach. OHHH crap, more rudder, keep it flat. Ohhhh Shhhhhhh we aren’t going to make it, give it more throttle and the plane did a nice 180 and we made it to the airport and landed tail first. I don’t think there would have been any survivors if you know what I mean. That was first for me LOL<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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I'm basically a VC guy as well. I find it just works the best anymore. I don't usually hit the centerline but am most of the time (75%+) on the runway. One thing to remember - you don't have to have the wheels touch just past the beginning of the runway - it's ok to fly halfway down a lot of runways before you land. That gives you time that you may not realize you have to get straightened out. However this does not work with big planes on short runways! :costumes: I know! In that case you have to just nail it.
It's also real important to know your altitude above ground and the IAS (relative to stall speed or a comfortable landing speed above stall) of your plane. You need to get used to just seeing those numbers quickly. A VC view often gives them to you although a 2D view does it better in many aircraft. With respect to the plane know if your flying a "sinker" or a "floater" relative to your tastes. To me for example the P47 is a "sinker" it falls even though still flying under control while most light GA are "floaters" and want to float down the runway. Fly enough planes and you'll see what I mean - you'll develop your own feel for this. "Sinkers" need more speed or a different technique (steeper before the flare) - "floaters" don't. I prefer "floaters" long as they don't seem to refuse to land - others prefer "sinkers".
The last comment I would make is - pay attention to the wind! Land into it whenever you can. If it's cross just practice. In real life I once was with a pilot who landed on the taxiway instead of the runway since the cross wind was so high. We stopped about 20 ft from the windows of the main terminal building. Small airport though nobody around.
Just my opinion. -Ed-
I'm basically a VC guy as well. I find it just works the best anymore. I don't usually hit the centerline but am most of the time (75%+) on the runway. One thing to remember - you don't have to have the wheels touch just past the beginning of the runway - it's ok to fly halfway down a lot of runways before you land. That gives you time that you may not realize you have to get straightened out. However this does not work with big planes on short runways! :costumes: I know! In that case you have to just nail it.
It's also real important to know your altitude above ground and the IAS (relative to stall speed or a comfortable landing speed above stall) of your plane. You need to get used to just seeing those numbers quickly. A VC view often gives them to you although a 2D view does it better in many aircraft. With respect to the plane know if your flying a "sinker" or a "floater" relative to your tastes. To me for example the P47 is a "sinker" it falls even though still flying under control while most light GA are "floaters" and want to float down the runway. Fly enough planes and you'll see what I mean - you'll develop your own feel for this. "Sinkers" need more speed or a different technique (steeper before the flare) - "floaters" don't. I prefer "floaters" long as they don't seem to refuse to land - others prefer "sinkers".
The last comment I would make is - pay attention to the wind! Land into it whenever you can. If it's cross just practice. In real life I once was with a pilot who landed on the taxiway instead of the runway since the cross wind was so high. We stopped about 20 ft from the windows of the main terminal building. Small airport though nobody around.
Just my opinion. -Ed-
