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Chock · 12-18-07, 06:06 PM

I've found that a curved approach is not a bad idea with the Seafire, since it is essentially a navalised Spitfire, this is largely akin to a 'proper Spitfire' approach anyway. The Spitfire 'floats' a bit on the flare, so coming in too steep can cause problems anyway, which is another reason to try a flatter, curved approach. Like the real thing, 87mph is the speed to go for during most of the approach, (a bit more than that if the bank angle is steep - remember your stall speed increases with bank angle!). The Spitfire (and Seafire) gives up flying at about 64mph with the flaps and gear down.

I've scanned some of the pages of the real Seafire Pilot's Notes for you, the one in IL-2 flies quite a lot like the real one, so these will probably help. Enjoy:

Chock

12-18-07, 06:06 PM	#9
Chock Sea Lord Join Date: May 2005 Location: Under a thermal layer in chilly Olde England Posts: 1,842 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've found that a curved approach is not a bad idea with the Seafire, since it is essentially a navalised Spitfire, this is largely akin to a 'proper Spitfire' approach anyway. The Spitfire 'floats' a bit on the flare, so coming in too steep can cause problems anyway, which is another reason to try a flatter, curved approach. Like the real thing, 87mph is the speed to go for during most of the approach, (a bit more than that if the bank angle is steep - remember your stall speed increases with bank angle!). The Spitfire (and Seafire) gives up flying at about 64mph with the flaps and gear down. I've scanned some of the pages of the real Seafire Pilot's Notes for you, the one in IL-2 flies quite a lot like the real one, so these will probably help. Enjoy: Chock __________________