N1k Convergence

[WarTooth]

Hey All,

What convergence do you feel is ideal for the N1k?


Thanks,

WT

[Furball]

I use about 325, but then i generally aim and position for snapshots rather than spray from 800 like most n1k peeps

All depends on your flying style.

[WarTooth]

Furball,

Thanks I had great success with the N1k last night.  I have rarely flown the N1k.  It seems finicky but as I get to know it better I am finding many subtle nuances about it.  I think I could be very effective in the plane if I can get used to its "weirdness".

I could be wrong but the cannons seemed to drop like bricks!  No wonder I could never get kills in it before.  My convergence was way to far out.  Seems I have to aim WAY below the cowling to shoot where the target is about to be.  I am not a good shot (still shot down 6+ planes after getting used to it).

If nothing else I learned how to fight it better.

Another cool thing I never noticed is that is seems to be able to hold its nose up very well in a turn at altitudes of 5k to 13k.  Wow!  No wonder those sharp N1k pilots been chewing me up.

Great plane. Thanks again for you advice,

WT

[Anaxogoras]

I would listen attentively to any advice furball gives about the N1K.

[BillyD]

The George is an extremely capable aircraft.....seek out the guy by the name of Wingzero.

[Furball]

Furball,

Thanks I had great success with the N1k last night.  I have rarely flown the N1k.  It seems finicky but as I get to know it better I am finding many subtle nuances about it.  I think I could be very effective in the plane if I can get used to its "weirdness".

I could be wrong but the cannons seemed to drop like bricks!  No wonder I could never get kills in it before.  My convergence was way to far out.  Seems I have to aim WAY below the cowling to shoot where the target is about to be.  I am not a good shot (still shot down 6+ planes after getting used to it).

If nothing else I learned how to fight it better.

Another cool thing I never noticed is that is seems to be able to hold its nose up very well in a turn at altitudes of 5k to 13k.  Wow!  No wonder those sharp N1k pilots been chewing me up.

Great plane. Thanks again for you advice,

WT

I love it because it suits my style of play perfectly.  90% of my game is evading and taking snapshots which it is perfect for. 

The roll rate is mediocre, but you can really speed it up with rudder input and correct the snap easily.

With shooting just fire earlier or aim a little further ahead than you usually do.  If you find you are missing a lot, try 'walking' your bullets to the target in deflection shots in the turn by increasing/decreasing the distance ahead you are firing - you could try filming yourself to see where you are missing if you can't get the hang of it.

One of the most important things in this, or any other aircraft is to set a 'nose over' view.  I have set a forward view (can use the 8 key, but i reassigned it to the A key and up on my joystick hat) which is raised and forward, well above the standard gunsight giving you a massively improved view.

To help explain what i have just said, i made this: -

On the left is the default view, on the right is the one i use when shooting (slight zoom, page up and move forward complete with custom cursor ).



You then use the mousepointer to aim, you need to make sure that you position this centre of the gunsight before you use the nose over view though.  I have heard of guys making a mark on their screen using a pen or sticker instead to use for aim if you prefer that method.

[Wobbly]

great tip about the mouse pointer, thanks 

[Anaxogoras]

The George is an extremely capable aircraft.....seek out the guy by the name of Wingzero.

It's very likely he's good in the N1K, but I think more highly of pilots who don't HO at every opportunity.

[Engine]

Cheater! Cheater!

[Anaxogoras]

Yeah, that is a pretty gamey gunsight.  I would feel a little embarrassed to do that with a 109 (if it were possible), let alone a 5 ENY fighter.

Come on furball, someone as good as you doesn't need to do that.

[mensa180]

It is possible in anything, just have your mouse pointer centered on the screen.

[Anaxogoras]

It is possible in anything, just have your mouse pointer centered on the screen.

Not every aircraft has a view that moves/adjusts the center above the whole gunsight.

[Furball]

Yeah, that is a pretty gamey gunsight.  I would feel a little embarrassed to do that with a 109 (if it were possible), let alone a 5 ENY fighter.

Come on furball, someone as good as you doesn't need to do that.

 

It is just an aiming point - it really does not matter what it looks like.  I was just bored one day and thought it would be pretty cool rather than a arrow mouse pointer.  As it is just an aiming point, i do not consider cheating or an advantage over anyone else using a mousepointer - but if HTC tells me otherwise i will change it.

The view movement is supposed to represent the movement of a pilot, you can do it in any aircraft.  Some aircraft allow bigger movements than others.  Try it in a 110, mossie, p38, f6f or whatever - works in anything.  109s suffer from restricted view movement like the Spitfires, i do like to central the view in the 109 though and use that to aim.

Obviously you and I have different views of this game, so please don't tell me what i should/should not be doing.  The guy asked for help with his aim so i am helping him.

Cheater! Cheater!

Love you Engine honey xxx

[Ghosth]

No different that putting a greasepencil, sharpie, or black spot on your monitor.

The worst that can be said about it, is that your "gaming the game" Taking what the game gives you, and learning to use it to your advantage. And isn't that why we are all here?

[Noir]

the n1K should've never come to AH anyway, what a cheaty airplane it is.