Author Topic: Looking for a "pilot handbook" type of thing... (Read 970 times)

fmjnax · « **on:** December 31, 2007, 10:33:28 AM »

Last night I was doing various searched on the boards and came across a thread which had a link to an e-book on pilot maneuvers or something of the sort. (The bound version of it could also be purchased on Amazon. I also believe it was written by a flight simulator guy) I downloaded it on my PC, but now I'm at work on my laptop and really wish I had it with me to read. Can anyone point me towards this link and/or point me towards any other on-line information regarding maneuvers, general combat, etc (I'm still pretty much a newb).

Thanks!

dtango · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2007, 11:09:20 AM »

I bet you are looking for this:

In Pursuit:
http://web.comhem.se/~u85627360/

Cheers!

Tango, XO
412th FS Braunco Mustangs

fmjnax · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2007, 11:19:28 AM »

That's it. Many thanks!

splitatom · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:39:30 PM »

why dont you learn the way most of us leared by trial and eror that is how i learned how

Spikes · « **Reply #4 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:40:40 PM »

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Originally posted by splitatom
why dont you learn the way most of us leared by trial and eror that is how i learned how

Because some people are smart.

fuzeman · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2007, 02:43:43 PM »

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Originally posted by splitatom
why dont you learn the way most of us leared by trial and eror that is how i learned how

It hasn't worked for your spelling.

jazzman1315 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2007, 03:55:57 PM »

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Originally posted by fuzeman
It hasn't worked for your spelling.

You guys are just mercilous. ...er merselous...er mersillous...
Nuts = mean!!

Spikes · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2007, 04:59:25 PM »

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Originally posted by jazzman1315
You guys are just mercilous. ...er merselous...er mersillous...
Nuts = mean!!

Good, my mission on earth is completed.

fmjnax · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2007, 05:11:11 PM »

Hehehe, I've been playing AH now for a few months (with a couple month break in-between). I've been playing flight games off and on over the past 10 years, but AH is my first "sim" style. I fly R/C planes and have taken basic flight training for kicks. I've got this game down fundamentally speaking, but my general combat pilot skills need work. Just looking for good information on BCM and ACM. The stuff I can't really figure out on my own. I seem to get waxed from behind more often than I should. I use my basic flight knowledge for evasion, but that isn't good enough against experienced combat pilots.

Blooz · « **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2007, 06:16:01 PM »

After awhile you'll start to study aircraft performance. What each aircraft can and can't do well.

Suddenly, you'll realize that sometimes just a simple maneuver that your plane can do that the other guys plane can't do as well can buy you time or even turn the tables.

You'll start to catagorize which planes can turn tighter, climb faster, dive faster, roll faster, stall slower, etc.

Then when you get in a "situation" you'll be able to use that info to best plan your attack or defense.

BaldEagl · « **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2007, 06:38:44 PM »

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Originally posted by fuzeman
It hasn't worked for your spelling.

Or grammer.

Spikes · « **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2007, 06:53:26 PM »

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Originally posted by BaldEagl
Or grammer.

splitatom · « **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2007, 07:35:19 PM »

just because i am in 9 grade and my teachers think i dont proof read but i proof read 4 times and i cant spell

RTR · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:04:34 PM »

splitatom, download and read the book.It is full of really good info.

Grade 9 and you can't express yourself in the written form of your native language?

You should sue your english teacher and your parents. They haven't done a very good job.

RTR

Motherland · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2007, 08:05:27 PM »

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Originally posted by splitatom
just because i am in 9 grade and my teachers think i dont proof read but i proof read 4 times and i cant spell

I'm in eighth grade.
By your spelling and grammar, I honestly thought you were 9, not in ninth grade.