Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

Now, I am no BF-109 expert, but be that as it may I don't think the E-4 had war emergency power. If it did, I would not be able to locate it. I know on the Spitfire MK.(Insert model # here) had a "clamp" that allowed the pilot to push the throttle further to give them that extra boost in power.

Now maybe I'm wanting TOO much realism in BF2. But hey, I like to get away from the "Real-World" of aviation as much as other pilots do and shoot people down without worrying about engine temp. and etcetera.

:)

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

Yes, I received this transmission from the moon as well...

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

the E-7 had one though... but the E-7 is a rubbish in the game iL-2.

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

*cought* sure i will correct this for sure.... Immedeadly. Aye Sir.

But what should i do when i just sit in the plane and the engine is turned off?????


Ah then i correct the model again. :) Sounds like a Great plan, or?


No to stay with the truth. you can be glad to have such a detailed Cockpit that you can see the Magneto! /me rolleyes.

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

Can you turn off the engine in FH2? :confused: I thought it was always on, even when joystick/keyboard is at no throttle. If at all possible in BF2, shutting down the engine would be really great for tanks!!

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

With a few exceptions...

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Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

Well, I am just trying to mention some reasonable facts.

As for the model, I would say let the model show that the magnetos are both on at all times. I mean the engine CAN be turned off with the magnetos on. But it is VERY bad for the engine. This is battle-field 2 anyway :rolleyes:

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

I just can't resist posting more!:p As cream cheese said its bad to shut off an airplane engine by cutting the ignition because the cylinders still pull in fuel...and this will foul the plugs or worse...it could explode in the intake or exhaust manifolds . Normal procedure dictates that the engine be killed by moving the mixture lever to "idle cut off"

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

Also if you turn off the mags before the engine quits when you cut the mixture, someone could easily bump the propeller and the engine may start again even with the mags off, which is NOT good :rolleyes:

Re: Magnetos of Bf109E-4/Trop
 

Actually the battery is only used to start the car. If you disconnect the battery whilst the engine is running it will still run using the alternator. Of course if power consumption exceeds the output capacity of the alternator then problems will arise eg lights, indicators, cd etc.

Military Aircraft like the Spitfire, Bf109 etc don't have internal batteries, they use one of three methods to start, external power (power cart), hand crank or starter cartridge. Batteries in that sense are dead weight in military aircraft, extra power can be gained via generators etc.