Diving and the I-16

[Astaldo711]

I love the I-16. Not sure the draw for me, it's just one of the quirky little craft that I enjoy, like the PZL11. Anyway, the annoying thing is that because of the engine (lack of fuel injection I guess) when I push forward on the stick to perform a simple dive, the engine cuts out. It's frustrating when the enemy is below me and I feel like I can't dive. I have to do a barrel roll to lose a little altitude. How to you guys handle it?

 

[GrauGeist]

Astaldo, we had a great discussion about the I-16 and other carbeurated aircraft in a thread here not too long ago...perhaps you'd like to check it out!

http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/il-2-sturmovik-pilots-lounge/i16-trouble-1946-a-16667.html

It covers alot of what you mentioned, plus some additional info you might find interesting!

 

[Astaldo711]

Wow, that helped. My first mission out I accidentally dived on a lone 109 and the engine quit. I panicked and spun into the trees.
Danke Herr Geist!

 

[vikingBerserker]

Don't you hate when that happens????

 

[Astaldo711]

I purposely stalled the engine 3 times by diving and each time was able to restart using your instructions. Thanks!

 

[GrauGeist]

Glad we could help!