As with all tail draggers in FS2002 rudder pedals or joysticks with separately
controllable rudder (like MS Sidewinder) are almost a MUST. However, the panel of this aircraft
is fitted with an invisible toe brake gauge in the bottom RH corner which can now give
proportional differential braking capabilities to FS2002 tail draggers not only with rudder
pedals, but also with aileron control in auto coordination mode. Which brings us
to the proper settings for full enjoyment and functionality of this aircrafts turboprop
simulation (please excuse my German menue, all sliders and check boxes though are located in the same place as in the English version):
In Aircraft/Realism Settings the realism slider General
should be moved all the way to the right. However one word of caution about the p-factor and torque silders: due to over- simulated propeller
effects in FS2002 it is advisable to move these sliders not more than one or two notches from the left side, and even with this setting
you won't be
able to fly straight even at maximum speed. When not using rudder controls I advise to move the p-factor and torque silders all the way to the
left, and if you are using rudder controls and can't keep the bird straight feel free to do likewise though the rudder trim can help a little.
Sadly this will more or less nullify most of my endeavors to bring a true turboprop feeling to FS2002...
Next check Pilot controls aircraft lights and Indicated Airspeed. Both engine related boxes in the mid right region
should be unchecked. When using rudder controls uncheck the Auto-coordination or Automatic rudder box in
the bottom right corner. All else in this menue adjust as you please.
When youre done click on OK and step into the
cockpit
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