Hi!

[RATTFINK]

First off, WELCOME to AHII 


Spitfire IX & visit this site  -> http://trainers.hitechcreations.com/

On the trainers site there is a GREAT abundance of knowledge that will help you out.  I would suggest getting a folder or binder and printing out a lot of their wirte-ups.  This has helped all of my squaddies including myself when I first started.  The learning curve is steep and there is a lot to learn.


More on the plane that I and most would suggest you start out with.



Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX

Country of origin:    Britain
Crew:    Single-seat
Type:    Fighter/Attacker
Normal loaded weight:    7400 lbs.
Dimensions:    Wing span 36'10"
Length: 31'1"
Height: 12'7¾"
Internal fuel:    102 gallons
Armament:    Package 1
4) 303 cal Browning 350 rpg
2) 20 mm Hispano Mk II 120 rpg

Optional:
1) 30 gallon slipper tank

[trigger2]

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.

Well, all the spitfire, at least imo, is a much overused plane. The P-40 Warhawk (I perfer the E model) will DEFINITLY teach you the ropes, it's not the fastest, but it's much underrated, it can turn with the best of 'em (I've outturned many a spixteen), and in a dive, you can outspeed most anything. Try it.
But, I guess since the spitfires such a "better plane"...

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!

Imagine how well ANYONE would do once they get some proficiency and experiance... 

[MjTalon]

Welcome aboard.

Hope you have a deep wallet, this will be your sole addiction... lord help you if you have the Mrs. 


 

[Die Hard]

No I'm single at the moment, and I gather from you guys that Im goingto stay that way. Maybe I need to rethink this!!!

[Kuhn]

Everyone here is a dweeb.

 

[lunatic1]

die hard---live up to your handle----looking forward to shooting u down.welcome

[Die Hard]

I'll do my best!

[Sunka]

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.

Please dont up yet another spit or n1k,i learned in a American bird it was a long learning curve but im beater for it.

[thrila]

I agree, i can't remember the last time i saw a p51.

[Anaxogoras]

I agree, i can't remember the last time i saw a p51.

[Sunka]

Well two of you missed my point ...big surprise.It was not that you don't see American birds,and i never said 51 by the way, learn a FM 2 or a p 38 or a f6f maybe a p 40 or even an f4f,maybe an f4u.No Wait lets put yet another new guy in a spixteen,that will never learn how to really fly.See the little pic i had on my post its a war hawk not a 51, guess you missed it.You two phail at your flame.Maybe try once more.

[thrila]

I got your point, though you missed mine.  Yes there are plenty of n1ks and spitfires, there are however plenty of p51s too, yet it often get overlooked when there are complaints about too many numbers of a particular aircraft.

I think someone will learn a lot more in a spit16 than they will in a p40; the p40 is a dreaful aircraft for anyone to start flying in AHII.  Someone who is still adjusting to the game doesn't need to be further disadvantaged by flying a plane that is amongst the slowest in the game and can only out-turn aircraft that have a 75+mph speed advantage. At the very least a newbie needs a level playing field if he is not expected to quit in frustration.

I'm sure if i checked your stats all i would be seeing is kills in p40's

[RATTFINK]

F4F is a good plane as well.

[Sunka]

Well i agree the 40 may not be the best bird to learn.I am of the state of mind to learn in a not so great bird and then when you get in a competitive bird you will do really well,i learned in a hurricane then a 205 then i learned to make a pony turen,now if i get in a spit i feel like im cheating somehow.Its two different ways of thinking.I stand by that their are to many spits with sticks that cant fly,just as their are to many pony sticks that can only boom and zoom.

[Fugita]

And above all, don't be a score wh*re. The true fun of this game (IMHO) is getting into a good turn fight. I found that the FM-2 and Ki-84 are becoming my favorites. I'm trying to ween myself off the Seafire. It's hard though.
There's nothing worse for me than being in a good fight and you check 6 only to find a picktard in a Tempest blazing down on you

  and have fun