P-51 Mustang

[Odysseus]

Need tips on flying a P51,  I hear they have good guns and speed.  I want to know if turning is a big problem with them.  I'm sure I can cope, I just need to know what to expect.  (Joining Aces High later under this name possibly)

[moot]

The biggest disadvantage you'll find to turning in P51s is their somewhat deflated engine.   It can't hover like most of the good turners in the game.  You can't make much more than small corrections to your maneuvers when you're deep into stalls.
It competes in turns just fine anywhere above low speed.

The guns are standard 6 x 50cal MGs.  The 51 is a pretty stable gun platform, nothing that should give you any trouble.

The speed is one of the best in the game.  The engine is nothing extraordinary, but the aerodynamics are very slick, so it retains speed very well.

[Odysseus]

Thanks.  I think i'll try to Mustang.  Me and my friend are going to fly wingman for each other, so I think that with work, we'll be successful.

[moot]

There's a wingman training session organised by the AH trainers this wednesday.  You should definitely give it a try if you've joined the game by then.
There's a free two-week trial that'd give you and your wingman a good idea of what the game is like.
http://forums.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=221307

[SteveBailey]

Originally posted by Odysseus
Thanks.  I think i'll try to Mustang.  

Get ready to have your heart broken.  She's beautiful, but she'll  leave you unsatisfied.

[splitatom]

if you have to turn do it in a down ward spiral you should be able to out turn everything

[SteveBailey]

Originally posted by splitatom
if you have to turn do it in a down ward spiral you should be able to out turn everything

[detch01]

Originally posted by splitatom
if you have to turn do it in a down ward spiral you should be able to out turn everything

I agree with Steve on this one. The pony should be a great fighter in AH but it is merely pretty good. You can out fight most players if you play your cards right but in a turning match between good sticks with one in a pony and the other in something that can turn and the pony is on a quick trip to the glue factory.
To succeed with the pony in AH you need to keep it relatively fast, manage your E well and play it smart. It will furball decently but you need to recognize when it's time to get out of dodge or reset your E.


Cheers,
asw

[KgB]

Originally posted by SteveBailey
Get ready to have your heart broken.  She's beautiful, but she'll  leave you unsatisfied.

I gotta tell you that P-51 will keep honest and alive.It will not let you do anything that you should not do.

[SteveBailey]

Originally posted by KgB
I gotta tell you that P-51 will keep honest and alive.It will not let you do anything that you should not do.

Huh? I've flown the  51  a bit.  Other than good high speed and high speed handling, the only other  significant + it has is it's excellent views.  Compared to other late war rides, it is decidedly outclassed.

As covered in other threads:  It accelerates quite poorly, turns poorly(towards the worst), climbs poorly, has average lethality, ammo load,  and average sturdiness.

[SteveBailey]

The pony should be a great fighter in AH but it is merely pretty good.

I agree  Paul.*  Thus the heartbreak I mentioned.



* although I'd rate it somewhere between sucks and fair.  

[KgB]

Originally posted by SteveBailey
Huh? I've flown the  51  a bit.  Other than good high speed and high speed handling, the only other  significant + it has is it's excellent views.  Compared to other late war rides, it is decidedly outclassed.

As covered in other threads:  It accelerates quite poorly, turns poorly(towards the worst), climbs poorly, has average lethality, ammo load,  and average sturdiness.

Oh my friend many people will disagree with you:)If you see p-51 trying to dog fight with lala at 3k,obviosly p51 deserves to die.
Again,im terible stick,but with Pony i usualy make it home with couple kills:)

[Obie303]

Originally posted by Odysseus
Need tips on flying a P51,  I hear they have good guns and speed.  I want to know if turning is a big problem with them.  I'm sure I can cope, I just need to know what to expect.  (Joining Aces High later under this name possibly)

Odysseus, if you're just starting out with no experience in Aces High, I don't think the P51 would be your best plane to start with.  Steve said it best.  I'll leave you frustrated, especially if this is your first time in the MA.  

My suggestion is to start out with the Spitfire.  Try the Spit 5, 9, and 8.  These planes offer a little bit of everything.  Good guns, fuel, speed, and turning.  Remember, the Spitfire line isn't the best plane, but it'll keep you alive long enough to learn the basics.  

The learning curve here is very steep.  Plan on getting shot down a lot.  And I mean A LOT!  Just remember, don't quit, do your homework (read the help files), and practice with others in the TA.  

Welcome to AH.

Obie:aok

[200rabit]

when ever i fly the p51's i allways loose speed when i dogfight and versing a 109 to get back in the fight hit the deck go faster than 475 mph then pull up roll right and the 109 will go crazy.



   

[DiabloTX]

Originally posted by Obie303
Steve said it best.  I'll leave you frustrated...

Oh dear God...





As for the Mustang, see sig.