Richard64 0 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi all, I hope someone can help me. I have the Discus but find it difficult if not impossible to control especially on launch. When I release the tow the aircraft goes into a stall from which I cannot recover. I am using Winch X and Cumulus X and have the "realism" settings set to easy. I have calibrated my joystick. (Microsoft Sidewinder) Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James A 39 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi all, I hope someone can help me. I have the Discus but find it difficult if not impossible to control especially on launch. When I release the tow the aircraft goes into a stall from which I cannot recover. I am using Winch X and Cumulus X and have the "realism" settings set to easy. I have calibrated my joystick. (Microsoft Sidewinder) Richard Hi Richard, If you have issues with the Winch Launch on the initial run then I would ask what your frame rate is as I assume your's is to low. I believe you need 20fps for a stable launch. The stall indicates to me that you are not putting the glider into a slight nose down atitude on releasing the cable. You need to do this and prior to any left or right turn. The Discus works a lot better if you have your realism settings set to MAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard64 0 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hello James and thanks for the speedy reply. My frame rates for a, say Wolfgang Piper glider are about 100FPS and this drops to about 50FPS for the Discus so I do not think this is the problem. I have a fairly good set up and rune the frames rates at unlimited as my system operates best like this. I have tried the realism settings at different points but that has not made a lot of difference. However I will try as you suggest by putting the glider into a slight nose down attitude on release. Richard Later, OK James that seems to work fine, many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 As an additional tip to get used to the plane, make first some aerotow take offs. As James said, realism setting must be set at Max. I also recommend to empty the water tanks for the first flight. The water load is optional. The plane is much easier to fly it it is lighter. Furthermore please try to set a maximum framerate of 25. It is better because you get more direct controls and prevents microstutters. Have much fun with the Discus :-) Bests Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruin 3 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 And one more tip: Check that the winch speed in WinchX is set between 90 and 105 km/h Bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard64 0 Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 OK thanks guys all duly noted. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Schweigler 203 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 No problem, This is what we are here for :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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