Originally posted by texdoug
I am so new to this I don't think I should go online for the next 6 months. But I am practicing offline everyday. I have a problem with not being able to get my landing gear to come down while trying to learn to land. I hit the "g" key to no avail and I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. Can some one please help in this pervue. I would appreciate it very much.
Thanks
Plenty of advise on the fact that you were probably just too fast for the landing gear to drop.
But as for getting on line, I would suggest that you get the hang of flying and watching the enemy off line. (The on line enemy will shoot you down quickly) The off line drones fly nice and steady and allow you to learn the basics of shooting them down and keeping them in view (very important for when you go online).
The next stage is to jump in for your initial two weeks free in the Main Arenas (MA). You will very quickly find out just how important it is that you can use your views properly as well as the basics of flying.
If you have an aptitude for the game you may only need a few hours off line to get the hang of the basics. If you don't, it still shouldn't take too long and a couple of weeks of playing it regular should be more than enough before going on line.
The thing is, the online game is really a whole new ballgame! - much more fun and lots more going on. If you still struggle, (and you would be exceptional if you didn't at least a bit!) then you can also make use of the online Training Arena (TA). However its best to organise proper training through the trainers on the forum. There are people who fly in the TA just for fun. At least the settings there mean you will not get shot down. I admit to going to the TA when I am simply tired or need to check out new settings for my controls.
So don't leave it too long before trying it online - plenty of help available from a mostly decent bunch of people.
The first time you set up your online account you need to think of a good game ID. Keep it simple so it can be spoken, online friends can then give you clear warnings to avoid being shot down. You have a limit of eight characters for your gameID