I think the spit ratio is lower because there have been far more newbie missions to experienced missions flown in than the P-38.
A higher percentage of people who fly the 38 are good pilots to newbies - say 50/50. Whereas the spit IS the newbies workhorse something more like 80/20 newbie/experiened pilots.
Also, you said that the spit doesn't appear to be a deadly plane, its the pilot that makes the plane deadly. As for why it dont 'appear' deadly see above.
I love the spit, its the only kite i can really can trust to mix it up
Just wait till we get the 14
OH BABY.
As for the 1 ping death, i've never seen that. Wish it happened for me. I've hammered some planes with everything but the lunchbox in the spit and some planes have kept on flying
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Supreme Mega-Overlord Spatula"...perfect for serving"=1st Airborne Kitchen Utensil Assualt Group=[This message has been edited by Spatula (edited 03-09-2000).]