38 comparisons

[Damionte]

Rear view is still better than the F4U. Though the F4U can see everywhere else better.

Most hats are at least 8 way now instead of just 4 way. If your hat can look 8 ways make sure you also set the view back over both shoulders and not just straight back. As well as diagonally up left and right out of the top of the cockpit. I spend a lot of time inverted when chasing someone simply because the view out of the top corners is soo much better.

Tip for checking your 6 is to do a snap roll while looking back over your shoulders. Let's you make sure no one is sneaking up behind you on those long runs in and out of a sortie area. Especially if you've been sitting on auto pilot for a bit.

[Guppy35]

38G is a different beast to me then the J and L.  Granted I fly the 38G almost exclusively, but when I do hop in a J or L it just feels heavier to me.

But then again I'm a reformed Spit pilot and the 38G is a real turn fighter.  Get under 50 fuel in the G and it will do just fine against just about anything.  

But as others mention, it's not the same in the vertical as the other 2 38s and the guys like AKAK, Murdr, Delirium, Raptor etc use that very well.

I've corrupted Soulyss a little bit with the G but he's a far better stick then I am and can eat folks alive in it.

[B@tfinkV]

i was going to make a fresh thread for these films anyhow, but i thought i would post in this one also.


couple of films of the P38 J and G fighting a spitfire mkV.


P38G owns spit5

P38J VS spitire mkV


i hope they help to show what the two planes can do, and also how much more superiour the 38G is for immediate turn fighting.

S!

bat

[straffo]

Originally posted by Lusche
You might find this link helpful:


http://www.gonzoville.com/ahcharts/index.php?p1=p38g&p2=p38j&p3=p38l

What you canīt see on this charts is that the P38L , while sharing the same stats with the P38J has dive flaps which you may find helpful  especially during bombing runs.

There is something wrong in the firing time of the P38L !

[Hazard69]

Originally posted by clerick:
not sure i love the rear view out of a 38  

The rear views the best of the 38. Remember that you can move your head around in each view and save a different head position for each view. Whilst looking back, move your head around and hit F10.
P38s rear view is so great you can rarely be picked off from a six attack. Its the 3 and 9 o clk views that are the problem. Those BIG BIG wings tend to get in the way.

I just hate flashing that big "Shoot me down" target

P38 = bullet magnet.
Any and everybody wants to take a swing at the good ole P38. Even bombers (especially B26s)  occasionally try and take a potshot at you. Most people think BIG+2 engines+so much ord = its an attack plane and couln't possibly fight and so = easy kill.

[clerick]

It's funny that Soulyss came up.  I ran into him in an 8 player arena last night in his Mossy.   Lots of flaps out vertical flying...   Kicked my butt, but i like to think that i gave him a run on more then a few of the engagements.  Lots of film to pour through from that.  He was a great guy to talk to, lots of advice.

I have taken a lot of advice, especially flying without CT on, and WOW it does make a difference.  Was able to stall out a few bandits then just flop over on them and watch them *POOF*.  But It was obvious that E states matter (of COURSE they matter).  Not enough for me and they were still able to climb up my big ole 38 butt and blow it off.  But either way, i would say it was a breakthrough night for me and its due to the advice from all of you.

THANK YOU!

[Soulyss]

Thanks for the kind words but it wasn't me.  

I have a doppleganger that flies periodically, he is very good in the 38 (better than I at least, which isn't nessesarily saying much ) and I'm sure he can give you some excellent advice.

[Guppy35]

Originally posted by B@tfinkV
i was going to make a fresh thread for these films anyhow, but i thought i would post in this one also.


couple of films of the P38 J and G fighting a spitfire mkV.


P38G owns spit5

P38J VS spitire mkV


i hope they help to show what the two planes can do, and also how much more superiour the 38G is for immediate turn fighting.

S!

bat

While excluding the Spit experts, I go into any fight with a Spit knowing I can turn with it in the 38G.

[B@tfinkV]

ive seen you fly one and i would agree with you fully guppy!


while the 38J is capable, as demonstrated here, of beating the legendary spit5, the 38G is undoubtable able to 'own' the spit5 unless the spitty pilot really knows whats what.

[SlapShot]

Watch out for the P-38G ... it tends to fall apart alot ... at least that what Dan keeps telling us.

Spit ... pffft ... and fear the WildCat ...

[Krusty]

Hrm... I've not found that to be the case... Usually I can fly a 38 "okay" but once I get into knife fights, planes like spitfires get the better of me.

[B@tfinkV]

get the better of you, not get the better of the p38? maybe?  i'm not saying its totaly easy, im just saying its totaly possible.

[Sweet2th]

The 38-G climbs like a raped Ape after 12-K and handles energy manuveres Very well  at altitude.

[Guppy35]

Originally posted by SlapShot
Watch out for the P-38G ... it tends to fall apart alot ... at least that what Dan keeps telling us.

Spit ... pffft ... and fear the WildCat ...

LOL I see FM-2s and I run for my life cause I know the likely suspects flying that beast

[Silat]

Originally posted by Schatzi
Five lessons are recommended at least


>What brand/type is your new stick?<



The rest is personal preference. The less you have to remove hands from stick in a fight, the better.

I use a keyboard only. And I have no monitor. I fly by sound. Sometimes Murdr phones me and tells me when to turn etc.
How much for private lessons? I can afford about $.35 per lesson. I really want to learn the 38 but could you hurry and respond because I wont be here longer than my 2 free weeks.
Ive been flying with only one engine on as I thought I should save the 2nd one for emergencies.