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Offline Rich46yo

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Warplane obsessions
« on: June 06, 2008, 05:23:08 PM »
I go thru various periods where I get obsessed with one particular airplane. Im wondering if this is odd or if anyone else goes thru the same thing. Lately I just love the P-38, which got me out of my 2 day Spit obsession. Ive gone thru periods of obsession with B-24s, 17s, 26s, KI-67s, Jugs, Spits, LAs, Hellkittys, Corsairs, and I have a few waiting in line to get obsessed about. Like the Yak and C-205.

I cant seem to stick with one or two thru a tour.

I couldnt name a "favorite airplane". I could only name "todays favorite".

What airplane is currently "obsessing you"?
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2008, 05:25:39 PM »
While I love the 38, as of late the FM2 has just been a blast to fly.

I'd suggest you try it, you'll be sucked in.
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2008, 05:48:34 PM »
I do it too. I rotate usually between the Bf-109, P-47, Spitfire I or V, Hurricane, and P-40E. Occasionally I get it for a Pony, P-38, Mossie or Fw, but those are rare. Its usally the Jug or 109, and ALWAYS comes back to the Messerschmitt after a few weeks. And with bombers, its ALWAYS the B-17, Stuka and He-111, but from time to time I get it for the Boston, B-24, or B-25.

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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2008, 05:56:19 PM »
When I started I flew almost nothing but the LA5.  Then I didn't like its guns so I flew nothing but the P47.  Finally this month I decided to start moving between more planes, starting with the F4U.  Maybe I'm less obsessed now and I'll switch planes every tour.
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2008, 06:02:48 PM »
Yak9u and Spit14 are my main rides. I enjoy helicopter planes ;)
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2008, 06:31:46 PM »
Ever since I found the C.205 I became obsessed with it.  I hardly fly anyting else unless I am in a mission.  Every once in a while I try another plane, only to return to my beloved C.205 after just one flight in another plane.

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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2008, 07:07:45 PM »
Try a lightly loaded C.202. Will give Spit and 109 jocks the nightmare  :devil
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2008, 07:23:19 PM »
My top 5 over the past 6 months (in order):

Spitfire Mk XVI
F6F-5
Bf 109K-4
Fw 190A-8
Hurricane Mk IID

Other than these I mix it up most of the time and fly a little of everything (usually something different every sortie or two).

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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2008, 08:20:50 PM »
Have noticed one thing over time in the game.  My plane set that I record kills in are getting smaller and smaller.  Think I am figuring out what I like and don't like.  Last tour (actually several tours) i was on a 205 kick.  Going to try out some of the 109's this tour....gotta love the K-4 30mm. Also if you like the 205 you really should check out midwar...it's a very good plane in there.  I recorded 94 kills and 2 deaths in tour 100 in midwar. 
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2008, 11:50:56 PM »
109 always and forever.

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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2008, 12:43:08 AM »
That's call "ADD" there Rich.   :)

I used to think they didn't make a better fighter than the F6F HELLCAT - it could do just about any job handed it.

However, since I took up flying the P-38 LIGHTNING it is rapidly becoming my favorite bird and that is all I fly unless in an event or something.

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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2008, 04:11:44 AM »
No question about it, I'm obssesed with Spitfires! Just the greatest dogfighter there is (to me anyways  :D ). There are some moments when the 109, P-40E, P-51, P-38, or yak look pretty good, but I'll find myself back to the Spitfire within a few minutes.

Offline Rich46yo

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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2008, 05:47:39 AM »
While I love the 38, as of late the FM2 has just been a blast to fly.

I'd suggest you try it, you'll be sucked in.

Yeah Im going to upp one and shake it out this weekend. One thing about a great turn fighter. When Im having a bad night Ill upp a really good turn fighter to get my confidence back. Most of the time Ill upp a Spit but I'll try an FM2.

I believe the C-205 is the most under-rated fighter in the game.
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2008, 07:15:37 AM »

I believe the C-205 is the most under-rated fighter in the game.

Not sure about that...the 109G6 is really faster IMO

sure he C205 is not to be underestimated, but if you fight it like you would fight a 109 you're fine.

C205, spit9 and Yak9u have the same 20 ENY but to me yak and spit are way superior
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Re: Warplane obsessions
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2008, 07:16:50 AM »
double post
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