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Offline HoseNose

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« on: July 19, 2007, 08:12:48 PM »
Yes, I've tried the P-38, and though the Hog's still my main plane, I simply find the twin-boomer awesome.
Any advice on flying it? I've noticed the La-7's and F4U's (The F4U, which is both faster and can avoid overshoots) kill me a lot, especially at co-alt. Tips anyone?
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Offline Fianna

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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2007, 09:47:19 PM »
Just get better.... ACM is the same in all planes. Do what you'd do when you're flying the hog.
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Offline HoseNose

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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2007, 09:50:59 PM »
Roger that Fianna. thanks. Any Fighter Groups or P-38 trainers I could look up?
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Offline The Fugitive

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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2007, 10:04:30 PM »
Murdr is a TRAINER and a pretty good 38 stick, but don't tell him I said so  ;)
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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2007, 11:43:40 PM »
Murdr and Silat are both 38 pilots and on the training staff.  If you're in the MA you can tag along with the 80th FG  if you'd like just don't expect to make it home in one piece. :)
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2007, 12:24:46 AM »
One tip since I am a sucky 38 pilot but this helped me!
If you are scaling your stick....don't.
Of course this is IMHO but I CAN tell a HUGE difference when my stick is scaled and when it's not.
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Offline HoseNose

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« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2007, 11:41:58 AM »
What disadvantages would scaling be to a P-38J pilot exactly?
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« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2007, 12:00:49 PM »
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Originally posted by HoseNose
Yes, I've tried the P-38, and though the Hog's still my main plane, I simply find the twin-boomer awesome.
Any advice on flying it? I've noticed the La-7's and F4U's (The F4U, which is both faster and can avoid overshoots) kill me a lot, especially at co-alt. Tips anyone?


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Offline Guppy35

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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2007, 05:38:16 PM »
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Roger that Fianna. thanks. Any Fighter Groups or P-38 trainers I could look up?


80th guys are 38 sticks, 479th, 475th, 39th, etc

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« Reply #9 on: July 20, 2007, 07:34:53 PM »
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What disadvantages would scaling be to a P-38J pilot exactly?


Well with my setup (Saitek X-52) the plane just doesn't respond as well at any speeds, and especially at slow speeds.
Also be sure to turn combat trim off if you have it enabled.
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« Reply #10 on: July 20, 2007, 08:19:18 PM »
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Well with my setup (Saitek X-52) the plane just doesn't respond as well at any speeds, and especially at slow speeds.
Also be sure to turn combat trim off if you have it enabled.


Really?

Mine works fine. (X52)
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« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2007, 10:00:49 PM »
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Well with my setup (Saitek X-52) the plane just doesn't respond as well at any speeds, and especially at slow speeds.
Also be sure to turn combat trim off if you have it enabled.


No problems with my X52, scaling and the 38.
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« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2007, 04:39:41 PM »
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What disadvantages would scaling be to a P-38J pilot exactly?



None, absolutely none.  Scaling your stick will allow you to ride the edge of the envelope much better, which is a must in the P-38.


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« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2007, 05:51:24 AM »
Im assuming that you are flying a 38J? Don't bother with it.......its identical to the L except it rolls slower and accelerates a hair's width better. If you want to mix it up in a 38 though the G's the way to go. Fair warning, the G's cockpit needs some getting used to......:eek: ;) :aok
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Offline HoseNose

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« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2007, 08:49:57 AM »
Thanks so much all!

I do like the P-38G, don't get me wrong, but I don't feel so 'comfortable' in it. It's lik sticking me in an La-7. The plane's great, but for some reason I just don't feel great in it. But, yea, I'll fly the P-38L. I just thought it was way too heavy to move like a J. Also, many J pilots I've seen on the forums state that the L feels a little heavy for them and that they stick with the J's and G's.
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