Author Topic: Thanks BatfinkV (Read 1298 times)

Trog · « **on:** August 18, 2007, 05:22:33 PM »

I think Bat realized i was looking for more in this game than BnZ Cherry picken, vulchin and fighting at the edge of a fight and then runnin home when it got tight.

I have to admitt i enjoy the above, but Bat forced me out of my comfort zone and took me to the TA and schooled me in the art of turn fighting, stalls and reversals. Its a start anyways.

It seems you learn the most when you humble yourself and admitt when you don't know something. I'm in my 40's with kids and still learn that valuable life lesson of humility.

I had a session awhile back with Snaphook and he showed me how to fight in the vertical and use a planes characteristics. That was also very helpful.

I met Sloehand last night. What a great guy. He helped us out for over an hour with manuevers. All Bat did was ask. He didn't know me from Adam.
He is in a different squad different country, but was willing to help, amazing if you ask me.

I really post this for 2 reasons. One is to say thanks and share a story about what a great AH community we have here. And second, if anybody else is wanting to know more about how to fly, just humble yourself and ask or if someone is willing to show you, accept it.

I'm sure i will die alot more practicing what i have learned and continue to learn, but as Bat says you usually have to die alot to get better. I think i have heard that from others too. Thanks again Bat for pushing me into doing something i should have done long ago.

moot · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2007, 05:32:44 PM »

Humility schmumility

What you need is the pride to think yourself worthy of being the best you can be, and milking any and all opportunities to improve yourself closer to being better and better, day in and day out, regardless of the means.
That includes taking hints from Baron Batfink von Crash und Bangen. You have to start somewhere

hubsonfire · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2007, 05:48:51 PM »

bat's alright, even if he's french. no one's perfect.

crims · « **Reply #3 on:** August 18, 2007, 06:06:02 PM »

Another Pilot turned from the Dark Side:aok

Crims

479th Raiders FG

Grits · « **Reply #4 on:** August 18, 2007, 06:25:11 PM »

Yup, Bat has shown you the true path, now there is no turning back.

Vudak · « **Reply #5 on:** August 18, 2007, 06:43:35 PM »

Yep, Batfink is one of the real class acts of the game. I've never once heard him say a discouraging word to anyone in the game (and I've given him plenty of reasons to haha... He's shot me down more than a few times

)

Glad to see you've "gotten it," Trog. Your attitude will take you far in this game

!

lambo31 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2007, 06:16:40 AM »

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Originally posted by Vudak
Yep, Batfink is one of the real class acts of the game. I've never once heard him say a discouraging word to anyone in the game (and I've given him plenty of reasons to haha... He's shot me down more than a few times )

Glad to see you've "gotten it," Trog. Your attitude will take you far in this game

!

~~^^^^^^ what he said.~~

Gianlupo · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2007, 06:29:31 AM »

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Originally posted by Grits
Yup, Bat has shown you the true path, now there is no turning back.

There is just turning, isn't it?

Wtg Bat and welcome to the fun side of the game, Trog!

rogerdee · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2007, 07:29:51 AM »

Batfinkv aint french although he talks funny for a northern guy:lol

where i live most of um are northern guys:rofl

i hope hes as good as his fencing as he is his fighting

see ya in the air batty or in the pub i think pubs a better idea

Trog · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2007, 07:49:29 PM »

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Originally posted by Vudak
Yep, Batfink is one of the real class acts of the game. I've never once heard him say a discouraging word to anyone in the game (and I've given him plenty of reasons to haha... He's shot me down more than a few times )

Glad to see you've "gotten it," Trog. Your attitude will take you far in this game

!

~~I agree Vudak, Batty is a class act and one of the better ambassadors for AH.~~

B@tfinkV · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2007, 10:04:20 PM »

Baron Batfink von Crash und Bangen.
heh

thats me (augermaster)

thanks for kind words gents, salute!

the real thanks is from Torg and I to Sloehand, what a legend, helped us out in a way we could never do with just 2 people.

Roger just shout me anytime youre in the wycombe area, we can go for a pint of spitfire!

Nilsen · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2007, 04:29:24 AM »

batty is alright i guess, but the way he sometimes looks at me makes me abit uncomfortable. I see myself as an open minded liberal, but still...

Gianlupo · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2007, 05:56:43 AM »

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Originally posted by Nilsen
... I see myself as an open minded liberal, but still...

.... you'd rather keep tightly shut some other part of your body.....

OMG, I said it!!!!

Sorry, couldn't help but saying it!!!

Kazaa · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2007, 07:04:30 AM »

I see BatfinkV is still telling people how to fly

Max · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2007, 08:26:31 AM »

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Originally posted by rogerdee
Batfinkv aint french although he talks funny for a northern guy:lol

Doesn't Batty do all them Geico commercial voiceovers?