Author Topic: Bomber business (Read 1732 times)

tedrbr · « **Reply #45 on:** August 03, 2007, 09:36:30 AM »

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Originally posted by Rich46yo
Can I ask you guys somthing? I was landing a 234 yesterday and I overshot the runway by about 10' before I could break to a stop. I didnt damage the plane or nothing but still I had an astromonical amount of points deducted, and this after hitting a target. Now Im not allowed in the bomber again because my point level is to low.

What gives? Or is it just very new in the new month and the more experienced guys started making their runs?

To build up buff points quickly, take up Ju-88's or Bostons (both ENY of 35) or Ki-67's (ENY of 30) and bomb strat targets like refineries, training centers, ammunition factories, and the like. Sinking CV's another way to earn points in buffs. ANother is taking B-24, B-17, or B-26 and facing off against enemy fighters..... good points if you manage to kill 3 or more and land the kills.
Fly for the country with the least number of players..... this will increase the perk point modifier for you, IIRC.
You'll be able to afford those Arados again soon. If you don't want much in enemy fighters to deal with, go to the Early War or Mid War arenas to "milkrun" those bombers.

BennyBeaver · « **Reply #46 on:** August 03, 2007, 09:47:48 AM »

yes what i meant sorry
you need to set the correct salvo for the type of bombs you are using. I do not no them but if you go to the trainers page they will help you

Krusty · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2007, 10:40:07 AM »

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Originally posted by Rich46yo
Can I ask you guys somthing? I was landing a 234 yesterday and I overshot the runway by about 10' before I could break to a stop. I didnt damage the plane or nothing but still I had an astromonical amount of points deducted, and this after hitting a target. Now Im not allowed in the bomber again because my point level is to low.

What gives? Or is it just very new in the new month and the more experienced guys started making their runs?

The perks aspect has already been described (nicely done tedbr, fugitive), but if this happens again, turn around and taxi BACK to the runway before exiting the plane. Use very low throttle settings, and rudder, to help make a tight turn (don't hit trees, water, or any objects) and come around again.

All of your wheels must be on "cement," be it a taxiway, a runway, a hangar pad. Then you receive a safe landing. Best to have a safe margin (i.e. if one of your wheels is directly on the cement/grass border, move up and give yourself more room) just in case server lag makes the server give you a ditch instead of a landing.

Lusche · « **Reply #48 on:** August 03, 2007, 11:12:58 AM »

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Originally posted by tedrbr
To build up buff points quickly, take up Ju-88's or Bostons (both ENY of 35) or Ki-67's (ENY of 30) and bomb strat targets like refineries, training centers, ammunition factories, and the like.

Just a minor correction:

When bombing objects, the gain of perks points is not computed using a planes ENY value but its OBJ value.

Example: both B24 and B26 have ENY 20, but while the B24 has OBJ 15, the B26 has OBJ 20.
That means that you get more perk points per destroyed target when you are using the 26.
If you kill tanks or shoot down enemy fighters, both planes get the same amount of perks.

Some OBJ examples:
OBJ 10: Lancaster
OBJ 15: Ar 234, B17, B24
OBJ 20: B26
OBJ 25: Ki-67, Boston, Ju 88

You can see that Ju88 is still the best choice for getting Perks by bombing. The highest OBJ rating of all formation bombers, but (unlike Ki-67 & Boston) carrying even more ordonance than a B17

BaldEagl · « **Reply #49 on:** August 03, 2007, 11:14:35 AM »

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Originally posted by Rich46yo
Can I ask you guys somthing? I was landing a 234 yesterday and I overshot the runway by about 10' before I could break to a stop. I didnt damage the plane or nothing but still I had an astromonical amount of points deducted, and this after hitting a target. Now Im not allowed in the bomber again because my point level is to low.

What gives? Or is it just very new in the new month and the more experienced guys started making their runs?

Everyone else told you about the perks already (I didn't notice if anyone mentioned it but you didn't lose the full amount if you ditched).

When landing AR234's remember to slow down and drop alt early. I usually approach the field at 1K... 2K max over the field. Drop to 150 mph, drop flaps (both notches), drop gear and begin final descent.

AR234's hang onto E very well and will start to gain speed even from 2K with gear and flaps out. As they do the nose wants to lift so you need to use a little mannual elevator trim to keep it pointed down (and a little rudder too if speed climbs toward flap speed).

That should help you hit the runway early and give you plenty of time braking in the future. If it looks like I'm going to overshoot while on the runway sometimes I'll also shut down engines. I'm not sure if it helps or not but it doesn't hurt.

Rich46yo · « **Reply #50 on:** August 03, 2007, 11:23:32 AM »

Fellas thanks for the tidbits. Im learning as I go here. I just took a gunner on my 17 for a run on a refinery. I whacked the refinery while he whacked two bogies. All in all an outstanding run, with a real good guy, and I reminded myself again why I like the 17 so much.

Does the job and gets you home. What more can you ask?