posted 07-28- 10:46 AM               

I recently purchased FS, it looks very promising but I am still in the stage of getting the planes in the air. I seem not to be able to do so with ease no matter what options I change according to the instruction manual. It is almost impossible to keep them in a straight line on the runway before takeoff as if there is an enormous amount of turbulence. How do I taxi I am not able to make a curve on the runway at slow speed. It is very annoying I am not able to master the basics, I can't imagine it is that difficult so what am I doing wrong ?? I do not have a joystick, but I don't suppose that is the problem. I installed patch 1.50 (as well as plane pack 6).

Any help appreciated.

posted 07-28- 12:22 PM               

Get yourself a joystick, preferably with a rudder control. I don't know how anyone can takeoff with just keyboard controls although some do it.

Most of all, you need to realize that this is not a "game". These planes have very realistic flight and handling characteristics and takeoffs and landing take a lot of practice. Think how difficult it would be to takeoff in a real warbird without training.

Try practicing with the P-38 first. Two engines and tricycle landing gear make take offs much easier, or a bomber. The B-17 is a delight to takeoff. But the key is practice, practice, practice. As you get better you can begin activating torque and wind and try the more difficult planes like the Corsair.