I went looking for some info on how to use the flaps on Maule. I found this manual at the Maule's manufacturers site.http://www.mauleairi...ls/m_7_260c.pdfThere is a lot of good info I didn't know. You are supposed to takeoff with the first down notch (24 degrees) and the move up to 0 degrees for climb out and then -7 degrees for cruise and fuel economy.Brian

There is a lot of good info I didn't know. You are supposed to takeoff with the first down notch (24 degrees) and the move up to 0 degrees for climb out and then -7 degrees for cruse and fuel economy.

That is basically how the checklist is going by that states it as well...Great info on the manual , thanks for the link!

I hate to admit it but usually skip the checklist.

I hate to admit it but usually skip the checklist.

Do yourself a favor. If you have prop rpm and mixture set to auto in the game configuration menu, disable that - so you can manually control.Then when flying the Maule, start using the checklist - from engine start, to before takeoff, climb out < I don't always use this one>, cruise, before landing, then approach and landing.Sounds like a lot but once you have done a few times it is not. I myself just started doing it this way earlier this week, and for me at least, it really adds to the immersion and the simulator aspect of Flight, especially in the Maule. If that aspect is something you are into, you will like this like I did. If not you may prefer staying with the way you are doing, which is certainly simpler.I find it has really helped my skills especially landing the Maule.

I've been using the first notch for short field takeoffs, didn't realize it should be for "normal" takeoffs too - didn't look at the normal checklist, because I'm usually close to or over max weight!

I've been using the first notch for short field takeoffs, didn't realize it should be for "normal" takeoffs too

If I recall correctly, I believe the checklist states " 24 degrees or user preference in smooth weather".So, take your pick!

Thanks for the link Brian, interesting reading. Wish they'd provide different variants, such as no doors, no rear seats, with or without nav instruments, etc.For me the in-game flap efftects seem wrong, i.e. -7 provides the most climbing lift, whilst the positive settings throw the aircraft into a steep descent. I know it has been mentioned elsewhere that reaction of different aircraft will depend on wing geometry, center of gravity etc, but it still feels like the lift modelling is back to front.

Hi Don B >>If you have prop rpm and mixture set to auto in the game configuration menu, disable that - so you can manually control<<.How do you do this? I've searched around the menus and can't see it.It's a good idea. I'd welcome your help.

How do you do this? I've searched around the menus and can't see it.

Hi FrankUnder options and gameplay, you will see a box for automixture - just uncheck it there. You can use the key command assignments from the controller menue, or even better if you have it, map it to an axis, for instance a rotarie, on you joystick or throttle.I did not see a prop rpm box there, so much have been just thinking there was. I personally fly with all those game aides disabled.In the controller menu, you will also see the key commands for prop rpm, you can use those or again map to a button or axis on you controller if available.In my case, I have two rotaries on my throttle, and have the mixture and prop rpm assigned to these.Hope this helps,

There is no descent checklist in MS Flight... Whats a good setup for descent? Vs / rpm / airspeed / throttle? Also wonderIng if the airspeed displayed is ias or true air speed?-

Carb heat is a must on many situations and prop aircraft like the Stearman... Don't recall if it is available in FLIGHT (was in MSFS 10 and prev. ).

Thanks, Don, for making that clear. I now know how to do it. For FSX I use PFC controls. In Flight I am still using the mouse with scroll button, so finding keyboard control a little frustrating. I am still trying to recall how to prog the buttons on my old joystick. The hat switch on that is certainly helpful for views.

Thanks, Don, for making that clear.

You are very welcome, have fun!

For descents I use the 3-6 rule.Distance from airport to begin descent is 3x the height in 1000's that you need to lose.Rate is 6x your groundspeed to the airport. You can verify the GS using a VOR at/near the destination if one is available or best guess, you'll get a feel for it soon enough.So if I'm approaching at 140kts GS at 8500' MSL to a field at 3000' MSL,you would begin a descent at (8.5 - 3) x 3 = 16.5NM away at a rate of 140 x 6 = 840 FPM.

So if I'm approaching at 140kts GS at 8500' MSL to a field at 3000' MSL,you would begin a descent at (8.5 - 3) x 3 = 16.5NM away at a rate of 140 x 6 = 840 FPM.

+1 for this! I had completely forgotten this. Too much time in airliners with FMC's :Thinking: