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Offline Urchin

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wow, that fuel mod sure has had a drastic effect on the MA
« on: July 11, 2004, 07:33:02 PM »
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« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2004, 07:36:50 PM »
The Fuel burn mod was supposed to change what planes people flew?

I had no idea.

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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2004, 07:39:49 PM »
That is what everyone was saying before the fact.  

I think I can state pretty confidently that the Spit/La-7/Niki/P51 will never be unseated as far as the top 4 planes.  Unless they add the Ki-84, and even then it'll only add #5 to the list.

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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2004, 08:09:09 PM »
The fuel burn didn't change so that other planes would be flown it was changed so that people would be forced to use the fuel management and to help the fuel pork problem.

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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2004, 08:18:42 PM »
i havent changed anyway ive fly due to fuel burn.  as far as fuel goes, ive noticed no change from 1 to 2.  so, i guess they failed?
~S~ ive actually nvr looked at the e6b or whatever its called at all.  no need to, i fly same anyways.
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« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2004, 08:29:44 PM »
The list might change eventually, e.g., gotta pay more attention now to land 109s, FWs, Spits and La's since they don't fly so long.
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« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2004, 08:38:38 PM »
Might see the number of 109s and 190s drop, the number of spits and la7s never will, unless it is to raise the number of niks/p51s.

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« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2004, 08:59:43 PM »
fuel burn rate has always been x2

if anything planes seem to have MORE range now
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« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2004, 09:15:30 PM »
Favs are favs whether short-range or long-range.  Always will be able to enjoy short-range fighters like La's and Spits unless trying to use them for long-range missions that include returning to base and landing kills.
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« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2004, 09:18:51 PM »
i love using engine management now with the e6b great fuel economy with the right throttle and rpm settings very cool.
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« Reply #10 on: July 11, 2004, 09:19:19 PM »
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Might see the number of 109s and 190s drop, the number of spits and la7s never will, unless it is to raise the number of niks/p51s.


I call bull on this.  The Spit IX had been #1 for years, nowit is instantly #4?  That seems like the Spit IX has dropped to me.  Heck, the N1K2 had been steadily declining in usage for years and now it is suddenly above the Spit IX?  I'll bet that is due to the N1K2's longer legs.


I am seeing a lot more Mossie sorties.  Fuel burn has had an effect, just not so much on the top four.

I still hate La-7s.
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2004, 10:12:48 PM »
the spits and la7s use has gone down alot with the new fuel model

maybe you guys should get out of your caves
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2004, 10:24:46 PM »
i havent used that e6b crap yet, whats the point?
and simshell, what drugs are you on?  i want some, cuz they still  are still the most prevalent planes that i see.
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2004, 10:37:56 PM »
I little reduction in RPM will dramatically extend the range of the planes...i do this all the time when RTB or when heading to a target. If you do it right fuel is never a problem...i will get shot down or run out pf ammo long before i run out of fuel

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« Reply #14 on: July 11, 2004, 10:51:05 PM »
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I am seeing a lot more Mossie sorties.  Fuel burn has had an effect, just not so much on the top four.

I still hate La-7s.


Amen brother!  Despise LA-7's and have always loved the Mossie.