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English forum => Ship Simulator 2008 => General discussions => Topic started by: BrianG on March 21, 2008, 13:39:48

Title: Ship Specific controls - Where does it say how they work?
Post by: BrianG on March 21, 2008, 13:39:48
Many ships have differrent controls which is as it should be with a simulation. Some are fairly obvious but where do I find out how the others function. For instance on the mission 'Fast craft sightseeing in Hamburg' it shows two joystick controls. How do they work and what is the differrence between the left and the right.

I suggest these details be shown when the CONTROL icon is clicked.

I appreciate that cursor keys can be used but I prefer to learn more about real ship controls.
BrianG
Title: Re: Ship Specific controls - Where does it say how they work?
Post by: Bottman on March 21, 2008, 14:16:47
This one is quite simple! You have one joystick for each waterjet, the left one for port side, the other for starboard side. You can use them each per each for manoeuvring or in combination whilst on journey. In real life, this one works another way. Both water jets are controlled electronical and you can change between manoeuvring and sea going mode. I prefer to cut them in twice by means of the precision steering. That allows me to use one of the water jet for steering and the other for reducing the speed when I berth the craft.

Cheers
Title: Re: Ship Specific controls - Where does it say how they work?
Post by: BrianG on March 21, 2008, 15:18:39
Quote from: Bottman on March 21, 2008, 14:16:47
This one is quite simple! You have one joystick for each waterjet, the left one for port side, the other for starboard side. You can use them each per each for manoeuvring or in combination whilst on journey. In real life, this one works another way. Both water jets are controlled electronical and you can change between manoeuvring and sea going mode. I prefer to cut them in twice by means of the precision steering. That allows me to use one of the water jet for steering and the other for reducing the speed when I berth the craft.

Cheers

Thanks. BrianG