I'm not really a buff driver, but I do feel that the current bombing method gives too much to heavy/medium buffs and too little to the light/dive bombers.
Heres what I think:
1. First off the level buffs should only be able to bomb "level". Start a counter (bombardier view?) when vertical speed reduces below 200ft/min. 30 secs later bomb release is enabled. This requires the level bomber to be "level" before the actual release point. ADDED BONUS: Will stop the mindless dive bombing B17s/B24s/Lancs.
2. Enable formations on the dive bombers. We already have the basic tools. In formations now the drones line up when you drop gear. In the dive bombers, the formation should automatically switch between cruise and dive. When V/S is within 1000ft/min, bombers maintain cruise formation and the current limits of distance and maneuverability apply. When v/s exceeds 1000fpm, the formation lines up and allows the drones to follow the lead and bomb "approximately" the same spot. In this mode, the limits for formation distance and displacement rates are a bit "relaxed". Still this doesn't allow you to go dogfighting in a formation of IL2s:). I believe formations would really help with defense on these aircraft and they really need it. Torping today in a TBM, is virtually a vulch fest, even with a fighter escort.
3. I hear GVers say bah this will kill us all. To that I answer enable formations in GVs too. Vehicles in RL don't "lone wolf" about. They travel in convoys. Same here. One can up a formation of tanks. When moving the tanks follow in a straight line. When stopped, the drones assume the "V" formation. The main drones guns follow the leaders guns. Or if a gunner in on board, he commands both drones. This allows a "formation" to attack and watch for enemy GVs simultaneously. It also adds more targets for the attack aircraft like JU87s and Il2s to be put to better use.
Ok I think its time I shut up and reach for my flameproof helmet...
Just my 0.02.
