Problems in keeping formation.

[Butcher_ss]

Hey guys. I have this problem ever since I installed Falcon 4.0. The problem is that I cannot keep the formation required because my speed is not the one it should be. When Iam told to go SPREAD for example, I know where I am supposed to go but my spead is diferent from the others and I am usually way ahead of them because I have too much speed. Does anyone know any good method on how to keep the formation other than using the Autopliot??

Butcher_ss.

[Swede]

In spread formation you can use two things.. that will help you.

1. Throw an eye on your HSD.. are you in line?
2. Look at yoru 3 or 9 O'clock. The lead should be 1/3 of the screen to your left if your flying at leads 3 O'clock.

If you see that his comming forward as you fly.. then your know you have higher speed then the lead... moving away.. speed up a bit.

Also try to use the altitude when your "catching up" decend a bit to gain speed quickly. Pull up and slow down as you get in position.

In "spread" you can use cross turns "delaied" turns when you reatch a WP (STPT) In that way you won't be ahead or after a turn.

[Butcher_ss]

quote:Originally posted by Swede:
In spread formation you can use two things.. that will help you.

1. Throw an eye on your HSD.. are you in line?
2. Look at yoru 3 or 9 O'clock. The lead should be 1/3 of the screen to your left if your flying at leads 3 O'clock.

If you see that his comming forward as you fly.. then your know you have higher speed then the lead... moving away.. speed up a bit.

Also try to use the altitude when your "catching up" decend a bit to gain speed quickly. Pull up and slow down as you get in position.

In "spread" you can use cross turns "delaied" turns when you reatch a WP (STPT) In that way you won't be ahead or after a turn.

Thanks Swede. I will try out your method which will hopefully help me keep formation. I am positive it will work.
Thanks man!!

Butcher_ss.