Phoenix Simulation RAF Vulcan

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Phoenix Simulation RAF Vulcan

Post by sammach »

hello , Ref. Payware RAF Vulcan,
I bought the product from Just Flight and i have found flying this Vulcan a challenge, after many failures i have got to the stage when on final approach when i disengage autopilot i find it extremely difficult to put the aircraft down at the correct angle and airpseed. i try to get 15 degrees and about 120 knts.
I would be extremely grateful to anyone who has mastered this fine aircraft, for any flying tips.
Your people recently helped me with Dave Maltby`s Trident, i am far from an expert in flight sim but i am having much better success with the Trident, VC10 and 1-11, I am nearly there with the Vulcan, or is it as I supect practice, practice, practice.

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Re: Phoenix Simulation RAF Vulcan

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Hi sammach :)

I've not flown the PSS Vulcan seriously for ages now but I remember it being rather a handful :o Are you coming in to land with the airbrakes extended?? If not, try it.. the real one does and this certainly helps with the model ;-)

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Re: Phoenix Simulation RAF Vulcan

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I would be inclined to a slight faster approach than 120kts, then deploy your airbrakes at flair. that works for me :)

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Delta wing models are not good in MSFS and nothing is 'more delta' than the Vulcan. I found that (as with 558), it handles better when it is very light, ensure you have a low fuel and weight setting via the menu. A gentle and constant headwind on the nose is also an advantage :roll:

As Dave says, power on air brakes out and a little more speed helps too. Try a place like Edwards AFB where there is plenty of space, just to start with.

I find flying circuits in the Vulcan one of the biggest challenges in MSFS, partly because of visibilty and partly because of it handling. Like all things, practice makes perfect!
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Re: Phoenix Simulation RAF Vulcan

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Id say the same as the guys above had said... I would like to add also add on the fact that i have my X52 set up with a rotary airbrake set up so i can adjust the brakes...

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I think the correct technique was 140 kts airbrakes out.

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Re: Phoenix Simulation RAF Vulcan

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Here you go Sammach.. the important bits of approach and landing procedure as taken from the B2 Flight Manual..

VULCANapproach

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Thanks for that Dave.....Helps me a lot also.... :thumbsup:

Now.....about the rest of that manual...... :roll:

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:lol: :lol: :lol:

When Dan buy's a scanner and completes his VC10 manual, I'll let you have the B2 manual too :cpu:

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Ohhhhh....ta Dave..... :thumbsup:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

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