1C Team Requests and Questions (discussions only)

[Skoshi Tiger]

Some good points.

Originally Posted by Sutts

Type of improvement:
More realistic/dynamic engine temperature model

Explanation of proposals:

For full realism I'd also like to see the following factors affect engine operating temperature please:

altitude (colder air at altitude = cooler)

Also higher altitude means less dense air that is less efficient in removing the heat.

Originally Posted by Sutts

Type of improvement:

The coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostatic control (automatic) and a radiator flap which regulates the flow of air through the radiator.....
Thank you devs

Are you talking about automatic radiator flaps or the thermostat? Did the Spitfire MK1 have Automatic radiator flaps?

The thermostat determines the minimum running temperature. below a certain value it remains closed until the operatinging temperature is reached then it opens up to allow water to flow to the radiator. This should effect the time taken to 'warm the plane up' but is not adjustable by the pilot. The Thermostat will try to maintain the temperature by controlling the flow of coolant to the radiator.

I guess that there are a lot of variable in simulating 'realistic' temperature control! The Dev's have got their work cut out for them!

cheers!