Catapult Question

**Ghostrider** · February 6th, 2009, 17:19

I am not able to launch a fully loaded SB2C off of my Essex Class CVs. I think I need some sort of catapult assist deal for a little more airspeed. I know some different ones have been done - what do you guys use - any recommendations?

Thanks,

GR

**Blue Devil** · February 6th, 2009, 17:50

Originally Posted by Ghostrider

I am not able to launch a fully loaded SB2C off of my Essex Class CVs. I think I need some sort of catapult assist deal for a little more airspeed. I know some different ones have been done - what do you guys use - any recommendations?

Thanks,

GR

TR's your source...

CFS2 GREEN GHOST GAUGE CATAPULT
or
DB_F4U4B_Corsair for CFS2...CATAPULT VERSION

Just:
1. Add the gaugexx=DAP_FSUIPC!Catapult, 514,349,10, ...to the panel.cfg/[Window00] at the end of the stack and change the "xx" to the next sequential number.

2. Add the "FSUIPC.dll" and "FSUIPC.ini" files to the MODULES folder.

3. Drop the "catapult.cfg" into the specific A/C folder and edit it to read:

50 Ft per sec acceleration // 30kts
; 59 Ft per sec acceleration // 35kts
; 150 Ft per sec acceleration // 89kts
0 degrees rotate aircraft (not read by hurricat)

which will give you ~ a 90' 70kt hydraulic cat launch. (so you can spot on the bow cats.)

Use the WEP once to fire, ...then it works normal from then on.

I'm sure TR will fill in all the holes I have dug...(w/ me in'em...)

Thanks TR

**Shadow Wolf 07** · February 6th, 2009, 18:03

Whose Essex and what is her speed? Are you set up to start on the fantail? If you are not afraid of adding more non-stock stuff, try Collin's long hull Essex class

**Blue Devil** · February 6th, 2009, 19:17

Originally Posted by Shadow Wolf 07

Whose Essex and what is her speed? Are you set up to start on the fantail? If you are not afraid of adding more non-stock stuff, try Collin's long hull Essex class

I have'em all, ...and they are great.

...but my system won't push two(2) or three(3) of'em in a CG in a 60+ A/C CAP/intercept or escort/attack mission. (neither will Usio's stuff)

My next box will get the Naval upgrade.

In the mean time, ...the stockers w/ a new coat 'o' paint will due...

Attack:
Usually set-up on the starboard cat, ...w/ ~ 20-30kts of headway...

CAP/Escort:
I'll roll from the fan-tail, ...then use the cat for the re-fuel/re-arm launch.

**Ghostrider** · February 7th, 2009, 07:21

It's all of the ships I've tried - I'm using Collin's Yorktown '44. She's making 30 knots directly into a 15g25 Kt headwind. The tailwheel is at the extreme aft end of the flight deck. Parking brakes on, 3 notches of flaps, full throttle, water injection engaged. When I plunge off of the flight deck into the ocean, my speed show about 85-90 knots. That's including 30 knots of speed from the ship. Plus you've got 15+ knots of wind. I should have an apparent wind of 45+ knots under my wings before I even release the brakes. It seems like the payload is just too heavy. I've tried with Heavy Bombs 1 and Heavy Bombs 2 payloads, same results. Tried 1, 2, and 3 notches of flaps. She'll take off empty just fine, but as soon as I load bombs, splash. Any ideas?

BTW, I don't have this problem with any other aircraft or payloads...

Thanks Guys,

GR

**Shadow Wolf 07** · February 7th, 2009, 08:08

Just tried 35 kts headwind off a stationary stock essex. Almost but not quite good enuf.

**Ghostrider** · February 7th, 2009, 08:26

Hey Fellas, Blue Devil's Cat reccomendation works like a champ - just don't forget to release the parking brakes before firing the cat, or it's kind of embarrassing! (End over end, splash!) Thanks for all the help!

GR

**Shadow Wolf 07** · February 7th, 2009, 11:19

Originally Posted by ghostrider

hey fellas, blue devil's cat reccomendation works like a champ - just don't forget to release the parking brakes before firing the cat, or it's kind of embarrassing! (end over end, splash!) thanks for all the help!

Gr

lol!

**stuart277** · November 1st, 2018, 21:51

Hi All
I know this is a bit old but what is the significance of this line.
0 degrees rotate aircraft (not read by hurricat)
Cheers
Stuart

**baldy** · November 2nd, 2018, 01:43

Hi Stuart

this is a line in the catapult.cfg

0 degrees gives a launch in line wth the vessel ( straight over the bow )

90 degrees will give launch to starbord at right angles to the vessel

180 degrees launches straight over the stern

270 degrees launches to port

actually you can set any angle - useful for launching seaplanes off cruisers etc

was this what you wanted ?

baldy

**stuart277** · November 2nd, 2018, 13:26

Hi Baldy
Thanks for the reply.
This is what I was after {launching off a BB)

Unfortunately, it is not working?

I have this in the catapult folder

150 Ft per sec acceleration
270 degrees rotate aircraft (not read by hurricat)

270 should have the aircraft facing port.
It still faces forward.
In fact, I can put in any number but the aircraft faces forward.

Perplexing!

Cheers
Stuart

**No Dice** · November 3rd, 2018, 14:47

Well I have not looked at this in years: Just my 2 cents Catapult Launch
How to add a catapult launch to CFS2 By Tango ****
all required files included

http://thefreeflightsite.com/Utilities2.htm

Hope it helps someone one day