Where to get game manual?

[TheCurmudgeon]

I followed an old link and it is no longer working. Where can I download the manual?

Thanks

[PatientLandBeaver]

FOUND IT! Why it's not available on the 'Official IL-2' site and fourms is beyond me. Bah!

Here is link from a helpful user who uploaded their own game manual...

IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (BoS) - Official Manual (external link)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0Ks7AXjpmbEZ0dhZnBhR3lvSDQ

BoS Map (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/BOS_Map_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Key Command List (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Keyboard_Layout_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Awards (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Awards_Poster_Final_Dist_10-16-14_web.pdf


Below are links to user created manuals but they are very well done..

This is an unofficial manual but it's very indepth and was just updated recently. It's probably more useful than the offical manual.
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/31606-realistic-flight-manuals-for-the-game/?tab=comments#comment-599678

Chuck's Aircraft Guide for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (VERY informative)
http://www.simulatedaircombat.com/Luftwaffe/sites/default/files/Chuck%20Il-2%20Battle%20of%20Stalingrad%20Guide.pdf

BOM Cockpits and Operation Quick Guide
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/30773-bom-cockpits-and-operation-quick-guide/

Key command list
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/27994-key-command-list-updated-and-current/


And I need to rant. This is the response from the PRODUCER of the IL-2 series when told the link wasn't working to their game manual...10 MONTHS AGO...and he never did provide a working link to the game manual. Unbelievable.

Posted June 23, 2017 by IL2 BoS Producer Jason Williams..
"The server is down."

Really? C'mon devs.

[TheCurmudgeon]

Originally posted by PatientLandBeaver:

FOUND IT! Why it's not available on the 'Official IL-2' site and fourms is beyond me. Bah!

Here is link from a helpful user who uploaded their own game manual...

IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (BoS) - Official Manual (external link)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0Ks7AXjpmbEZ0dhZnBhR3lvSDQ

BoS Map (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/BOS_Map_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Key Command List (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Keyboard_Layout_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Awards (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Awards_Poster_Final_Dist_10-16-14_web.pdf


Below are links to user created manuals but they are very well done..

This is an unofficial manual but it's very indepth and was just updated recently. It's probably more useful than the offical manual.
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/31606-realistic-flight-manuals-for-the-game/?tab=comments#comment-599678

Chuck's Aircraft Guide for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (VERY informative)
http://www.simulatedaircombat.com/Luftwaffe/sites/default/files/Chuck%20Il-2%20Battle%20of%20Stalingrad%20Guide.pdf

BOM Cockpits and Operation Quick Guide
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/30773-bom-cockpits-and-operation-quick-guide/

Key command list
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/27994-key-command-list-updated-and-current/


And I need to rant. This is the response from the PRODUCER of the IL-2 series when told the link wasn't working to their game manual...10 MONTHS AGO...and he never did provide a working link to the game manual. Unbelievable.

Posted June 23, 2017 by IL2 BoS Producer Jason Williams..
"The server is down."

Really? C'mon devs.

Wow thanks so much, is this not a sticky post? Now to start my career of horrible flaming death, my own that is. Thanks

[martin77]

great found!
I wonder too why this is not found easier or stickied.

The rewards are obsolete now.
now there are real awards in each career

[PatientLandBeaver]

Originally posted by martin77:

great found!
I wonder too why this is not found easier or stickied.

The rewards are obsolete now.
now there are real awards in each career

Thanks, glad to help. Hopefully someone with sticky it.

[takesix]

Awesome post! I got tired of the broken link to the manual. Any idea where I can get the explainations for the Hud icons? What is the meaning for the HUD dashed arrow pointing up? My altitude is under 1000m so the shifting the supercharger doesn't make sense. Any ideas?

[AzzA]

Hi takesix, I don't know if this may help, I recorded a training video when learning to fly and I set it on Custom which shows the screen Icons including the ones that you may be looking for on the HUD and the Orange dashed arrow pointing up.

There appears to be 3 or more, Combat mode, Boosted mode, Emergency mode and a green one, continuous mode. I initially revved the engine whilst parked holding the brakes to show what was displayed but then took to the sky and climbed/dived to see the difference. I don't know what all the dials tell you yet as I'm still learning myself but hope that you see what you're looking for.
Good luck.
https://youtu.be/EKmvVWm-VMs

[PatientLandBeaver]

Originally posted by AzzA:

Hi takesix, I don't know if this may help, I recorded a training video when learning to fly and I set it on Custom which shows the screen Icons .....

Thanks for the video AzzA! The speed and altitude on the lower left, can that be displayed within the game options by default or is a mod needed? Battle of Dover doesn't have anything that can show that which is disappointing since I'm so used to that information from IL-2 1946. It's needed for those who don't have trackIR and can't keep looking at the actual gauges with a hat swtich or mouse. :)

[AzzA]

Hi P&B, yes go to "Settings" ----> " Flight Interface " and make sure that the tick box is ticked that says " Show HUD by Default "

In game, there is an option to hide the Icons with key " i " check that they are'nt in the hidden position ( toggle i key ) and also the " H" key which hides all other icons and help messages etc as well. I think the HUD displays in " Normal" as well as " Custom " difficulty but not in " Expert "
Hope this helps, good luck

[takesix]

Azza, yes, this was helpful. When I first noticed the icon, the descriptive text had already disappeared. I didn't realize the I-16 throttle alone would jump into the boosted modes. I had thought I needed to hit the keyboard command to enter the boost. I found out that I wasn't alone. https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/22566-a-little-confused-by-the-i-16-boost/

Regarding the manual, has anyone run into a listing of the interface icons anywhere? I have been too busy looking out the cockpit to read everything. So far my best strategy is to keep logging hours for more experience.

[AzzA]

HUD Icons.
https://i.imgur.com/wwWcGwY.jpg?1

[takesix]

Nice!

[Baker]

Originally posted by PatientLandBeaver:

FOUND IT! Why it's not available on the 'Official IL-2' site and fourms is beyond me. Bah!

Here is link from a helpful user who uploaded their own game manual...

IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (BoS) - Official Manual (external link)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0Ks7AXjpmbEZ0dhZnBhR3lvSDQ

BoS Map (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/BOS_Map_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Key Command List (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Keyboard_Layout_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Awards (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Awards_Poster_Final_Dist_10-16-14_web.pdf


Below are links to user created manuals but they are very well done..

This is an unofficial manual but it's very indepth and was just updated recently. It's probably more useful than the offical manual.
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/31606-realistic-flight-manuals-for-the-game/?tab=comments#comment-599678

Chuck's Aircraft Guide for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (VERY informative)
http://www.simulatedaircombat.com/Luftwaffe/sites/default/files/Chuck%20Il-2%20Battle%20of%20Stalingrad%20Guide.pdf

BOM Cockpits and Operation Quick Guide
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/30773-bom-cockpits-and-operation-quick-guide/

Key command list
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/27994-key-command-list-updated-and-current/


And I need to rant. This is the response from the PRODUCER of the IL-2 series when told the link wasn't working to their game manual...10 MONTHS AGO...and he never did provide a working link to the game manual. Unbelievable.

Posted June 23, 2017 by IL2 BoS Producer Jason Williams..
"The server is down."

Really? C'mon devs.

thank you so much!! I was looking for this.
It's crazy I spend so much time looking at the official website and forums and found nothing.
This should be installed with the game.

[PatientLandBeaver]

Great! Glad to help.

[Volunteer]

Originally posted by PatientLandBeaver:

FOUND IT! Why it's not available on the 'Official IL-2' site and fourms is beyond me. Bah!

Here is link from a helpful user who uploaded their own game manual...

IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (BoS) - Official Manual (external link)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0Ks7AXjpmbEZ0dhZnBhR3lvSDQ

BoS Map (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/BOS_Map_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Key Command List (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Keyboard_Layout_Final_Dist_web.pdf

BoS Awards (external link)
http://www.aerosoft2.de/downloads/il2/Awards_Poster_Final_Dist_10-16-14_web.pdf


Below are links to user created manuals but they are very well done..

This is an unofficial manual but it's very indepth and was just updated recently. It's probably more useful than the offical manual.
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/31606-realistic-flight-manuals-for-the-game/?tab=comments#comment-599678

Chuck's Aircraft Guide for IL-2 Battle of Stalingrad (VERY informative)
http://www.simulatedaircombat.com/Luftwaffe/sites/default/files/Chuck%20Il-2%20Battle%20of%20Stalingrad%20Guide.pdf

BOM Cockpits and Operation Quick Guide
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/30773-bom-cockpits-and-operation-quick-guide/

Key command list
https://forum.il2sturmovik.com/topic/27994-key-command-list-updated-and-current/


And I need to rant. This is the response from the PRODUCER of the IL-2 series when told the link wasn't working to their game manual...10 MONTHS AGO...and he never did provide a working link to the game manual. Unbelievable.

Posted June 23, 2017 by IL2 BoS Producer Jason Williams..
"The server is down."

Really? C'mon devs.

Saweet! Tyvm.

[ArkAngel67]

Here it is!