Hi!

[Die Hard]

Im Die Hard (not very original I know).


I've just started my subscription and I was wondering what would be a good "beginners" plane? 

[SD67]

First up...
Take a little time and go to the Training Arena (TA)
There is usually someone in there who will be dedicated to getting you up and running in a proficient manner.
There are several "easy mode" planes that are reasonably armed with gentle handling characteristics that are good planes to learn in.
One tip is to turn off the stall limiter as soon as you can, it does it's job well but it severely hampers your planes' turning performance.
For starters, I'd recommend the Hurricanes since they have gentle ground handling and give the beginner a good "feel" for the limits of the aircraft. I'd spend a bit of time in both the 1 and the 2-C, the 1 teaches good manoeuvring skills since you are actively encouraged to keep the aircraft pointed in the right direction because the engine will quit if you push negative G's. The Hurri 2-C has a good gun package and it will translate the skills you learn flying the 1 into kills to keep you encouraged.
Once you get some proficiency in these aircraft you can move on to the higher performance rides with some confidence.
Welcome to your new addiction.

[Fugita]

Welcome to your new addiction.

God help you

[Die Hard]

New addiction, ha ha!

Thank you SD67, but isn't the Hurricane very slow? I'd hate to be a sitting duck all the time. Wouldn't a Spitfire (gesundheit) be a better alternative, though I understand it's a "dweeb ride". I take it that means its a noob plane.

[LYNX]

With all due respect a Hurri isn't a beginners plane unless your pathetically going to ho all that moves.  Hurri's are like a lame man corned.  You can't run when out numbered so you have to fight.

Try a Spit9 for starters.  It isn't the best Spit but it holds it's own.  You'll get the feel for when it's to fast and the feel for it's best performance, quicker than any of the other spits.

[1Boner]

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 Wouldn't a Spitfire (gesundheit) be a better alternative, though I understand it's a "dweeb ride". I take it that means its a noob plane.
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There are NO dweeb planes.

[yanksfan]

New addiction, ha ha!

Thank you SD67, but isn't the Hurricane very slow? I'd hate to be a sitting duck all the time. Wouldn't a Spitfire (gesundheit) be a better alternative, though I understand it's a "dweeb ride". I take it that means its a noob plane.

This is not something a noob would say.

[Kazaa]

Height is might, speed is life. Go for the La7.

Welcome to your new addiction.

[thrila]

I agree with lynx, anyone with any sense will bnz you if you're in a hurri.  Luckily there are a lot of stupid people in AH so you will get kills, but you'll spend most of your time dodging bnzers or being ganged 1 vs 5.

[SD67]

Just imagine how well he will do once he gains some proficiency and takes that experience with him when he moves up the performance ladder!

[Max]

Im Die Hard (not very original I know).


I've just started my subscription and I was wondering what would be a good "beginners" plane? 

Spit IX, Spit VIII or N1K2-J (niki) are all reasonably efficient "learners". Individual performances, pros & cons, can be found at www.netaces.org though it seems to be down for maintenance at the moment. Look for Soda's AC comparisons when it returns to the airwaves.

Good luck and welcome aboard.

[Anaxogoras]

Are you new to flight sims?  Even if you've played some boxed flight sims in the past, get ready to die, a lot...I first learned in the 109F, but most people here wouldn't recommend that.  Have fun!

[Die Hard]

Thanks all! I'm not new to simulators no. It's been a life-long passion of mine, but I am prepared to die - a LOT!

I'll think I'll train on one of the Spitfires. Experience and history suggests it is a forgiving yet capable fighter.

[Kuhn]

This is not something a noob would say.

Just what I was thinking.

[Denholm]

Make us proud.