Author Topic: The amazing Spitfire (Read 1031 times)

Big G · « **on:** March 24, 2005, 07:02:38 PM »

I must have put around 300 rounds in or near a MKIX today and nothing! What an aircraft, got 3 bobmbers today after trying for ages, Using the 190-A5 for now, I like the amount of rounds you get and the 20mm cannon.
Cheers
Big G

Kweassa · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2005, 07:06:16 PM »

Probably missed about 95% of those 300 rounds Big G.

Happens all the time.

Big G · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2005, 07:17:54 PM »

Just as an afterthought guys, Should I be in the A5 or is there a "Beginner friendly" type that newbies such as I should be cutting their teeth in?
Cheers
Big G

Shane · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2005, 07:31:34 PM »

yes... a spit...

Big G · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2005, 07:38:30 PM »

MK V or IX?
Trying out the V right now, Cockpit has different airspeed indicator I notice as compared to the A5, goes up 14-18-20 etc

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2005, 07:43:52 PM »

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Originally posted by Shane
yes... a spit...

Gotta agree with Shane on that one.

Spits a good newbie ride.
Next up would be the La7 followed by the NIK,I KI-84, 109G-10 and FM2.

FM2 while not very fast is a very forgiving aircraft just be sure toset all your guns at the same convergence

A5 is a good beginner plane if your looking to get into the FW190s. Though not as fast as the others it turns better and has a nice gun package

Shane · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2005, 07:45:08 PM »

the 9 is a wee bit faster up higher, but the 5 turns a bit better. the 9 also has option for 2*.50's to go along with the 20mm's...

9's can also carry ord and drop tanks.

I'd go with the 9 until you get the hang of things and if you like to be a pure twisty turner, move onto the 5 later.

however, if you're an energy fighter at heart, try the p-51d nad later move onto one of the more pure e-fighters.

if you're a boom and zoomer, timid, back stabbing kill thief.. go directly the fw190d9.

if you'd like to forever remain clueless and always run until you have an overwhelming advantage, try an la7.

SFCHONDO · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2005, 11:09:24 PM »

Fly the mannly planes, don't mess with the dweeb rides. May take a bit longer but you'll be a better pilot in the long run for it.

or atleast you'll look cooler when you die.

KCDitto · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2005, 01:23:55 AM »

There it is again!!!!!!!

every time I see that avatar I forget what the post wwas talking about

ahhhhhh back and forth ahhhhhhhh back and forth

hogenbor · « **Reply #9 on:** March 25, 2005, 04:40:05 AM »

I am usually even too distracted by that avatar to actually reply something... There! I did it!

What is it that us, grown up males in more or less responsible jobs, gets us so distracted by a few moving pixels

The person who made it is a genius by the way.

eilif · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2005, 04:54:16 AM »

<-------- , ---------->, <---------

eilif · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2005, 04:56:14 AM »

oh and try the p40 b its super uber!

Engine · « **Reply #12 on:** March 25, 2005, 08:14:02 AM »

Use a spit9 until you get a handle on the very bottom basics of how to fly, then mix n match at will.

You'll always go back to the Spit 9 now and then, though. Awesome plane.

stantond · « **Reply #13 on:** March 25, 2005, 11:13:50 AM »

IMO, I think the P40B is the worst plane in the game. It seems to go into accelerated stalls easily. Was there really that much difference between the B and E models? The P40E, IMO, is really a pretty good plane other than limited speed and ammo.

For a new player the spit9, spit5, n1k2, and of course the La7 are all good rides. I think that 190-A5 is a great plane. The plane is just a part of the game.

Learning how to judge where to be (and not to be) or overall situational awareness (SA) is more critical than the ride. However, in one of the above planes, having good SA is not as important. Flying a plane like the F4U-1 or a P38G requires more SA to keep from getting killed.

I highly recommend take those rides up in the training arena and see how they fly in the low and high speed ranges.

Regards,

Malta

p.s. yes, spits can take alot of 50 cal ammunition on occasion, judging by sprites, especially in the fuselage.

humble · « **Reply #14 on:** March 25, 2005, 11:36:30 AM »

The best plane to learn on is still the F6F. Good handling, great rudder authority and good views. You can T&B/E/angles fight it and handle just about anything in the arena. Once you get comfortable you can move on up to the -1 hog:)