Dangerous Encounter P-51B Film

[WMLute]

IIRC didnt' HTC change the way the plane bled Energy by chopping throttle vs. killing engine back in the AH1 to AH2 change?  

The diff. between chopping throttle and killin' the engine is very small, if there is an advantage at all.  I think it boils down to what is easier.  For ME, flipping the throttle slider w/ my thumb is easier.  If you have engine on/off mapped on a JS button that might be easier for you.  I think it's a personal prefrence thing and not worth arguin' over.

[Widewing]

Originally posted by Geaux
This is why I have really quit reading this board all that much.  I am quite disapointed by some of the so-called senior membres that are acting like complete noobs here.  Then again I expect drivel to spew from some of your mouths likr the internet tough guys that you are.  

I make plenty of films but rarely post them due to morons that like to play Monday morning quarterback.  If you have a problem with someone cutting throttle then you have the "skill" problem not them.  It generally will work against them down the road.  

I am not a RL pilot so someone please tell me the hot start procedures while you are waxing poetic.

By the way Brandon is a squaddie, we have dueled many times.  I haven't seen a poster here that he couldn'y beat/hang with in a 1v1 fight (without cutting throttle).  

Good pilots that have cut throttle on me in a fight....Creton, blukitty a few others that have changed names a gazillion times.  

Let the haters jump on.  I probably won't read the crap anyway.

I think that you are confusing killing the engine with pulling off throttle. Not that it makes any difference, as you gain no advantage killing the engine. Moreover, throttle management is a key factor in combat flying. There are many occasions that require a brief power reduction.

My regards,

Widewing

[AAkupton]

Nice video bmathis,  S!

[Yknurd]

Don't get me wrong, you 'HATERS'!!11ONE, I liked the fight.  Those are very enjoyable, memorable.

I like the way people jumped on the cheating bandwagon.

I personally think it is gamey to reduce your engine noise.  I prefer to fly with default settings, just the way GOD intended us to fly.

Oh, and Geaux (if that is your real name) I have a squaddie also.  My squaddie can kick your squaddies arse!

[GovtFlu]

Originally posted by crockett
Hoffman, I use my keyboard and a Standard MS Sidewinder FF Joystick. Personally I have no problems at all working my flaps and WEP via my keyboard and still having good throttle control.

Sure maybe someone with a separate throttle control and lots of buttons  has a slight advantage, but I've never felt it as much of an issue.

Separate throttle with a twisty stick is cheap & easy: plug in a spare JS, put it on the floor, map AH throttle to it, calibrate, and use a toe / foot... kinda like a gas pedal.